How do I get rid of small animals in my attic?

• <div><p>Set live traps or install a one-way door to evict squirrels, rodents, and other animals from your attic. Once they’re out, seal any entry points to prevent the animals from returning. If you’re dealing with an infestation, call a pro. </p></div>

Do bats in the attic cause damage?

• <div><p>Yes, bats can cause quite a bit of damage to the attic. Their weight and movement from flying around can damage insulation, and they can chew through wiring and the walls. As if this isn’t enough, they leave their droppings throughout, which carry harmful bacteria and is dangerous for humans to breathe in, not to mention the extremely foul-smelling odor.</p></div>

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Q: What scents keep animals away?

• <div><p>The best animal repellents for gardens include a variety of different scents. You can use predator urine to keep away deer, raccoons, squirrels, and more. The odor will tell the critters that your yard is a dangerous place. Other scents that repel critters are herbs like lavender, geranium, and mint. You can also use hot pepper, garlic, and strong-smelling soap.</p></div>

Q: What methods are used for bird and bat control?

• <div><p>Methods include exclusion devices, netting, and sealing entry points. Professionals ensure compliance with local wildlife regulations.</p></div>

Q: Why are woodpeckers pecking my house?

• <div><p>When woodpeckers start banging on your walls or roof, they are probably looking for insects to eat, storing nuts for winter, drilling a hole to make a nest, or communicating with other birds to establish territory or find a mate.</p><p>The size of the hole can help determine the reason for the pecking. Small irregular holes are a result of insect hunts. Acorn holes are more consistently sized and often fitted with a nut in the middle. Nest holes are large and have rounded edges. If the bird is pecking to mark its territory or attract a mate, it may leave dents rather than holes, and the noise will stop when the mating season starts in spring.</p></div>

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Last update on August 22, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned...
Plunkett's Pest Control
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Reviewed in December 2023
I canâ t recommend Betsworth Mechanical enough. Scott was right on time, professional, and extremely kind. The previous owner of our home did not maintain our water heater up to code, and Scott saw this and quickly corrected the issue. This correction not only got the job done, it made us feel...
Betsworth Mechanical LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Rex did a fast survey for my property. He does tell you his process of what he will be doing. He is pricey, but he is very professional and personable.
Rex A Bradfield
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Reviewed in September 2023
Clean Green was easy to work with, completed work in a timely manner and did a fine job on the tree removals. We would hire him gain.
Clean Green Services
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Reviewed in May 2023
SkeBo Rae Homes replaced a wooden fence around the perimeter of our very large backyard. We were very impressed with the work Rob and his crew did on the fence. Rob did an impeccable job with details. His crew was very polite. We will be contacting Rob again for another home project we have in...
SkeBo Rae Homes
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Reviewed in April 2023
Team was very professional and did a great job. The price was very fair. We would hire their services again.
SG Powerwashing
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Reviewed in October 2022
Vivi was punctual, friendly, and efficient. I look forward to having her return to clean my home on a regular schedule.
Clean by Vivi
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Reviewed in April 2022
Wilbur was at our house by 6:45am. His crew was there at 7am. They had the old roof off and the new roof on by 3:30pm. It looks AMAZING!! They did an awesome job with the cleanup, too. Wilbur is truly knowledgeable about answering any questions that we had. Thank you Wilbur for everything!!!...
Roofs by Otto
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Reviewed in March 2022
Very prompt and thorough with inspection
Pristine Inspections & Testing, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2022
This project became more than any of us expected. However, the price to complete the project was very reasonable.
CU Midwest Designs
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Terminix® Pest Control

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Presto-X (St. Louis)

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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1932

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Since 1932, Presto-X has been providing expert pest control services guided by the enduring principles of providing world class service to our customers and taking care of our colleagues. Presto-X covers your home or business with expert knowledge, professionally licensed and trained technicians, and exemplary service designed specifically for you.

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Bird Control FAQs, answered by experts

Set live traps or install a one-way door to evict squirrels, rodents, and other animals from your attic. Once they’re out, seal any entry points to prevent the animals from returning. If you’re dealing with an infestation, call a pro.

The best animal repellents for gardens include a variety of different scents. You can use predator urine to keep away deer, raccoons, squirrels, and more. The odor will tell the critters that your yard is a dangerous place. Other scents that repel critters are herbs like lavender, geranium, and mint. You can also use hot pepper, garlic, and strong-smelling soap.

Methods include exclusion devices, netting, and sealing entry points. Professionals ensure compliance with local wildlife regulations.

Yes, bats can cause quite a bit of damage to the attic. Their weight and movement from flying around can damage insulation, and they can chew through wiring and the walls. As if this isn’t enough, they leave their droppings throughout, which carry harmful bacteria and is dangerous for humans to breathe in, not to mention the extremely foul-smelling odor.

When woodpeckers start banging on your walls or roof, they are probably looking for insects to eat, storing nuts for winter, drilling a hole to make a nest, or communicating with other birds to establish territory or find a mate.

The size of the hole can help determine the reason for the pecking. Small irregular holes are a result of insect hunts. Acorn holes are more consistently sized and often fitted with a nut in the middle. Nest holes are large and have rounded edges. If the bird is pecking to mark its territory or attract a mate, it may leave dents rather than holes, and the noise will stop when the mating season starts in spring.

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