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Avatar for A1 WildLife & Abatement
A1 WildLife & Abatement
4.7(
15
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGHLY RECOMMEND! What a blessing! I originally thought I had a raccoon stuck in my garage, but it turned out to be a possum. I called A1 WildLife & Abatement and they came right out to help me. When I tell you they had that possum out of my garage in LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES! 🙌🏽 A1 WildLife & Abatement was prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and got the job done quickly. After dealing with this animal in my garage for days, I am SO grateful to finally have my garage back! 😂 God is GOOD! 🙏🏽 Thank you so much for coming to my rescue. If you need wildlife removed, I definitely recommend his services! 10/10!"
Squirrel family removal
Squirrel family removal
Racoon rehabilitation
Racoon rehabilitation
Racoon rehabilitation

+19

30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PESTPROSOL LLC
5.0(
9
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Rodents

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Pest Pro Solutions is a locally owned pest control company serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We provide reliable pest management services for commercial properties, property managers, restaurants, and residential clients. Our focus is on long-term prevention, quick response times, and personalized service to keep properties pest-free.

Wasp Nest Removal
Wasp Nest Removal
Wasp Nest Removal
Wasp Nest Removal
Burrow Treatment

+12

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Hawx - Chicago
4.1(
360
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Hawx Pest Control, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. Hawx Premium Pest Control will treat your pests, mosquitos, and more- then keep them away for good. If pests come back between treatments so will we, at no additional cost to you. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote. \n

Pest Control Services
Pest Control Services
Pest Control Services
Pest Control Services
Pest Control Services

+2

351 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Spring-Green Pest Control
4.6(
45
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our experience is in the early stage with Spring-Green Pest Control. Prices , no cancellation fees and sales rep Anthony Rios were the primary reason for our decision. I will follow up with a review after initial visit!"
Crawl Space Insects
Inspecting under sink
Looking for insects
Crawl space inspeciton
Checking Back Door For Insects

+13

Response time7 hrs
83 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Greenix Pest Control Chicago
3.9(
21
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Patrick was very professional all areas. He greeted me with huge smile and explained exactly his procedure for the job. He was very thorough in the application of the pesticides. And followed up with a closing explanation. I would definitely have Patrick come back for next treatments."
Greenix
Greenix
Greenix
Greenix
Greenix

+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terminix® Pest Control
4.3(
16
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+2

71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groen's Wildlife Services
4.6(
15
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Summit, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"very professional.  Described the process and the fees for the trapping. Came back the next day and removed the skunk and trap.  Reset the trap in case there were more than one skunk.  Came back two days in a row to check and concluded that we had only one resident at our hose.  We have seen none since.  I would highly recommend Groen's for rodent/pest removals.
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Groen's Wildlife Services
Groen's Wildlife Services
Groen's Wildlife Services
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Skunks spray as a defense mechanism to ward off predators. The active ingredient in their sulfurous, oily musk is n-butyl mercaptan, which evaporates into a powerful and smelly gas. Once the spray hits the skunk’s target, the stench can linger for days, and water and common cleaning kits aren’t enough to wash it away.

If you happen upon a skunk in your yard, try to back away slowly to reduce the chance of them aiming at you. Encouragingly, they don’t use their weapon casually, as it can take up to 10 days for their life-saving weaponry to refill. Paw stamping, hissing, lifting their tail, and arching their back are early signs they feel trapped or under threat and that it’s time to make a careful retreat.

Pest control and wildlife removal are different services. Pest control specialists typically handle insects and bugs, often using chemicals and poisonous sprays for extermination. Wildlife removal professionals, on the other hand, focus on larger animals. They prioritize humane methods like trapping and relocation, using poison only as a last resort. For insect problems, contact a pest control professional; for issues with other animals, an animal or wildlife removal specialist is the correct choice.

Once the animals and their young are out of the house, remove the nest and locate any entry points. Some may be difficult to find because some animals can fit through very small holes. Once you’ve located as many entry points as possible, use materials such as metal or masonry to block off the entry. Ideally, you should choose materials that most animals cannot chew through. Create a one-way door or flap to allow animals to leave but not return. Additional methods include using repellants designed to make an area unappealing to the types of animals that find your home so inviting. 

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

Luckily, skunks aren’t challenging to get rid of. You can try to remove them slowly by filling their den entryway loosely with newspaper. Many skunks notice their den is in jeopardy and take off on their own. You can also try making a homemade spray of jalapeno pepper, yellow onion, and cayenne pepper—believe it or not, skunks are sensitive to these smells, so if you spray this around the den or in hard-to-reach places around your property, most skunks will take the hint and leave. 

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