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Will's Affordable Pest Service, LLC
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had a squirrel problem under a window soffit. The squirrels made a hole and the soffit was tearing down. I called several wildlife removal companies as I had a contractor come and wouldn t do the work cause he was scared of a squirrel. As soon as Wills affordable pest service came out, Terry explained the options and price and pulled down the window soffit right away. There were no squirrels and contractor was here about an hour before him. Though their were nests. The area was sweeped and everything was pushed out of the way. I am so thrilled right now. I recommend them. Thank you for good customer service."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Terminix® Pest Control
3.9(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

When pests show up, so do we.\n\nFor nearly a century, Terminix® has been one of America's most trusted names in pest control. Every day, our exterminators serve thousands of homes and businesses nationwide, combining national service with local knowledge to provide best-in-class, proactive pest management solutions. We stop problems before they start and respond quickly if issues arise, keeping your property protected.\n\nAnd for extra peace of mind, if pests come back, so do we — guaranteed.\n\nThe Terminix It Guarantee means that if pests come back, so do we, to re-treat at no additional cost. No excuses, just a commitment to care for your home like it's our own with protection you can trust.

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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Ehrlich Pest Control
4.3(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ehrlich Pest Control has been a trusted provider of pest control services for nearly 100 years. That's nearly a century of proven success. Our technicians live in the communities they serve and have the knowledge and expertise to deal with the issues in your home or business. Each Ehrlich specialist is highly trained to assess your property and develop a plan designed to treat the specific issues you are dealing with. We use IPM (Integrated Pest Management) techniques to address the source of your pest control problem and keep it from coming back. At Ehrlich we highly value the health and safety of your family and pets and offer a full spectrum of BioRational* materials to target the infestation and prevent them from returning. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) defines BioRational pesticides as inherently different from conventional pesticides, with different mode of actions and lower risk of adverse effect from It's use. \n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Critter Control of Delaware
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Critter Control provides solutions for all your nusiance animal and wildlife control needs along with exclusion services. We have a long history of providing customers with quality services, coupled with a high standard of professionalism. Critter Control is fully insured and licensed with regulatory agencies and state and local authorities. Leading pest control companies, university, county and state agencies routinely recommend our services. \n \n \n

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1st State Pest & Home Services, LLC
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and punctual service. Mike came when he said he would and determined the necessary treatment for termites in my garage. The price was reasonable and he went out of his way to help us without delay. When the crew came to do the extermination, they were fast and efficient, leaving me with only a little sweeping and hosing clean up. They even tried to put my floral arrangements back in place!"
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
1st State Pest & Home Services, LLC
3.8(
112
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Professional and punctual service. Mike came when he said he would and determined the necessary treatment for termites in my garage. The price was reasonable and he went out of his way to help us without delay. When the crew came to do the extermination, they were fast and efficient, leaving me with only a little sweeping and hosing clean up. They even tried to put my floral arrangements back in place!"
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Possums are not aggressive toward people or pets. They are shy critters that prefer to avoid confrontations. When threatened, they may hiss, growl, or display their teeth but are more likely to play dead as a defense mechanism. Possums rarely attack unless cornered or provoked. They are not a significant threat to pets, though a curious dog or cat might provoke a defensive reaction.

The best way to permanently get rid of skunks is by setting up deterrents around your property to keep skunks out. Get rid of skunks permanently by:

  • Not leaving food or water outside

  • Installing a motion-sensor sprinkler system

  • Installing fencing that’s at least 3 feet high and a foot deep

  • Adding motion-sensor lights in the yard

  • Cleaning up brush, sticks, woodpiles, and leaves on your property so skunks can’t use the materials for a nest

  • Seal up cracks and holes around your property to prevent skunks from building a den

  • Placing fresh lemon peels around the perimeter of your home

As with anything ingested by animals, there is always a chance that mushrooms will be toxic. Clearing the tops of mushrooms from the soil to prevent them from being eaten by pets is always a good idea. Since poisonous mushrooms can be deadly, we recommended that any mushroom ingestion is treated as a veterinary emergency. Watch for signs of lethargy and digestive distress in any animal suspected to have eaten a mushroom and contact your vet immediately.

Rocks are less likely to attract snakes and other critters because their prey (termites, ticks, and other insects) don’t usually inhabit this environment. However, if you have placed together rocks with large spaces in between or near a source of water, you may find a snake or an occasional chipmunk seeking shelter.

The brown recluse has numerous predators in the wild (or close to your home). They are a valuable part of the ecosystem, too. Their predators often include birds, praying mantis, crickets, chickens, spider wasps, and more. However, the brown recluse spider is a master at hiding, making it much more difficult for predators to hunt them.

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