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Ehrlich Pest Control
4.3(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Riverview, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a fantastic experience with Ehrlich Southeast. Their customer service was excellent, from scheduling the appointment to the completion of the service. Their technicians were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient, and they ensured my property was pest-free. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of pest control services."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Critter Control of Delaware
New to Angi
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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Legionnaire Pest Control - Inicio Facebook
3.6(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Riverview, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired this company to assist with a pest control. Very knowledgeable which make you feel very happy your getting what you pay for even though it's very expensive. We are supposed to receive multiple follow up visits so hopefully we do. If we don't, obviously our review will change."
exterior pest control
termite tubes on ispection
termite soil injection spot treat
our lab
bed bug treatment

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Elite Exterminators, LLC
4.5(
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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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Orsini's KO Pest Control
New to Angi
Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Riverview, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

In business for over 30 years. Commercial and residential services. Licensed and Insured. Pest services covering mosquito, tick, ants, rodents, bees and termites.

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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Setting up an animal trap in your yard largely depends on where you live and the type of critter you're dealing with. In many states, trapping nuisance animals like squirrels, rats, or raccoons is allowed, sometimes without needing a permit. However, certain wildlife species are protected, and not all states have lenient catch-and-release regulations.

Before placing a trap, check your local laws to avoid fines or other legal issues. Some areas allow DIY trapping, while others may require professional assistance. Most areas require a professional to relocate the animal once trapped. Consulting a pro ensures you handle the situation responsibly, humanely, and within the law.

Squirrels have a strong sense of smell and can be deterred by various scents they dislike. Effective options include peppermint oil, rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, white vinegar, coffee grounds, and predator urine. Squirrels also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based repellents a good choice for protecting specific areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a garlic and vinegar spray and apply it daily. Additionally, placing strong-smelling items like certain soaps or dryer sheets near where squirrels frequent can also be effective.

If you’re having trouble with your traps, first examine them for flaws that would allow a squirrel to escape easily, such as loose doors or hinges. It’s also important to consider the location of your trap: Place it in areas with higher squirrel traffic, and make sure it’s on a sturdy surface so it can’t wobble or tip (squirrels aren’t likely to walk in a trap that isn’t stable). Lastly, try changing out your bait—in-shell peanuts or peanut butter often work best.

If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:

  • They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.

  • Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.

  • Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.

American badgers sleep in the burrows they dig, which can be extensive, featuring multiple chambers and tunnels. Badgers prefer to excavate their dens in open grasslands, prairies, and fields where the soil is easy to dig. They are solitary animals and usually have several burrows within their territory to use as needed. These underground homes provide them with a safe and secure place to rest during the day and to raise their young.

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