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Avatar for Animal Trackers Wildlife Co
Animal Trackers Wildlife Co
4.7(
153
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Pest Control - Small Animals

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Inspected roof and found animal trying to claw through siding. Placed trap on roof and trapped a raccoon within a week. Came out right away to pick up animal and place another trap."
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+3

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
4 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 Wheeling, 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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Shepp Pest Control Inc.
4.8(
21
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arriving on time in a vehicle with no advertising displayed whatsoever, Mark first walked me around the entire outside of the house. He explained that any indoor carpenter ant infestation would be a satellite nest arising from a main source somewhere outside, e.g., wood piles, and mature trees with openings or branching close to the ground. Sure enough we found a large tree with a triple trunk about 20 ft from the back of our house with a very active carpenter nest in the center of the divided trunk. Also, there was a large wood pile nearby. These two areas were sprayed with a slow-acting insecticide which would be carried into and through the nest. Additionaly five other large trees on our property were sprayed as a preventative. Then the entire perimeter of the house at the foundation/ground level was also sprayed for the same purpose.

Next Mark and I came back inside to deal with the carpenter ants inside the ceiling beam area. For this treatment he used a cartridge containing a gel insecticide that was applied similar to using a caulking gun. He explained that the gel is completely safe for interior use and would not be harmful to humans or pets because it does not produce an aerosol like the outside treatment. Just as important, Mark explained that the gel is formulated to be very slow acting and would be carried back into the deeper parts of the nest to eradicate the queen and eventually all of the surviving carpenter ants. I also pointed out two areas in our basement ceiling that had evidence of water damage from a previous plumbing break, and he treated these with the gel insecticide.

Finally, Mark recommended that we wait a week or more before closing-up and repairing the beam, and he said to call him if we had any questions or concerns. Since we've had such a long history with the roofing problem and beam repair, we decided to make a temporary, cosmetic repair so we could easily recheck to see if the ant population died off. And just as Mark explained originally that the process would be slow, we did call back after a few weeks and left a message reporting that the population activity was decreasing but was not gone entirely. He returned our call promptly and assured us that what we described was normal and expected. Again he added that we should not hesitate to contact him again.

As of this date, 11/26/12, we know the carpenter ants are eradicated. We are extremely pleased with the services of Shepp Pest Control. We also have a one-year guarantee on this service call, and we intend to call this company for a repeat treatment next Summer, 2013. Everything was handled in a most courteous, helpful and professional manner. We would happily continue to use Shepp Pest Control and ABC Wildlife Company in the future as well as recommend them to family and friends!
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Mark & his Dad Len Siepka
Interior Preventative
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34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hawx - Chicago
4.1(
360
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Wheeling, 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

340 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 Wheeling, 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
90 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 Wheeling, 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."
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Greenix
Greenix

+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Early spring is a critical time to protect your garden from rabbit damage. During this season, rabbits tend to target tender green shoots and emerging vegetation. However, it's still a good idea to implement rabbit control measures year-round to establish a comprehensive and effective strategy for long-term success. Keep in mind that preventive measures are often more effective than reactive ones, so early action can help minimize potential rabbit problems.

Numerous predators kill hornets, including frogs, birds, lizards, bats, spiders, and hedgehogs. Some larger predators, including rats, skunks, and racoons, will occasionally attack a hornet nest in order to eat the larvae inside. These natural predators typically don’t eat enough hornets to make them an effective form of hornet control. 

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. 

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.

The Wheeling, IL homeowners’ guide to animal removal services

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