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Critter Control of Delaware
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Riverview, 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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Ehrlich Northeast
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Riverview, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1921

Free estimates

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"Trent has been treating our home for many years, he is very knowledgeable. Trent takes the time to talk with us about how we can help our house with pest control. He is very patient with our animals. Thank you Trent for being a great pest control person."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Elite Exterminators, LLC
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Rodents

Serving Riverview, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are Elite Exterminators, LLC. We have years of experience in the industry and can ensure every pest problem be taken care of efficiently and professionally. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and work closely with our clients to make sure every project goes as smooth as possible.

Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

The primary attractant for moles is food. With a powerful sense of smell, they seek out grubs, earthworms, ants, and other insects in the soil. Other factors can also draw them in, such as moist, loose soil which makes tunneling easier, so an overwatered lawn can be an invitation. Additionally, male moles may enter your yard to expand their territory or find a mate, and if a neighbor has a mole problem, it's possible for them to tunnel over to your property.

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

  • Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. 

  • Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. 

  • Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.

  • Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.

  • Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

  • Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.

  • Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

Badgers have a strong sense of smell, so it’s possible you can deter them with strong scents, such as applying citronella oil to the bottom of your fence, adding crushed scotch bonnet peppers sprinkled throughout your garden, or mixing both of these into a solution to spray around your home and garden.

Raccoons should be removed in most cases, especially when they’ve made their way indoors. Even if they seem harmless, raccoons are wild animals that can damage your property and potentially harm you, your family, and your pets. As soon as you notice signs of raccoons on your property, address the situation by securing your garbage and consulting a pro.

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