"Critter Control of Boston provided exactly the kind of services my house needed, both control and repair. Mike and George are well-trained professionals, always on time for appointments and gave us good advice. They did a wonderful job! I'd recommend them to friends and co-workers."
"Tim has done chimney caps, pest control and so on at my house over the years. Better than his great work and fair pricing, Tim is the type of guy you want around your home and family. Priceless!"
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"I purchased a big deal from Angie's List and their services turned out fine regarding ant control. I had no issues about that. The guy was really nice. We had good communication, etc. Their price was good. They responded well."
"Friendly and thoroughly professional service all around with excellent communication & immediate follow-up. Great people, great service, great results. Our sincere thanks to everyone at North Shore Wildlife for all your excellent work!!"
With one phone call, Mark came over the next day and discovered we had rats in the yard next to our group home. He called me from the location, we discussed the problem, decided on a solution and I asked that we go ahead.
"Pat contacted us immediately and was very friendly and very informative. He made us feel at ease with our pest situation, and I would recommend Community Pest Control to anyone who has pest problems."
"Jim was great!!, when they came out for the initial visit I learned I had a squirrel nest in my chimney, despite having a cap and enclosed wood buring insert. Jim advised that I put moth balls in the stove in an attempt to have the mother leave the chimney. The appointment was rescheduled for the following tues to complete the sweep and replace the Chimney cap. Well the mother squirrel was gone but left behind three very new babies in the nest. Jim took his time and carefully removed the babies and we called animal control since they were alive. Jim then completed the cleaning and replaced the cap. Hopefully this is the end of the squirrel motel. But seriously Chimney Chap did an excellent job both with cleaning, inspection and going above what I would expect to safely remove of my unwanted visitors. I will be sure to continue to use Chimney Chap yearly and for any additional firelplace needs I have. "
"Excellent service! Corey was quick to come and see the ant issue at my house and immediately got to work to get rid of them and had great results! I would absolutely recommend Pest Avengers."
Yes, many services include cleanup and sanitization to remove droppings and odors. Confirm with your provider.
High-frequency bird repellent devices are effective at driving away birds, which is their intended purpose. However, these devices also tend to have unintended negative consequences. For example, if you or your neighbors own pets, the high-pitched noise emitted by these electronic devices will cause them distress and may even make them aggressive.
Finding a dead bat in your home can be frightening, even during spooky season. The United States Department of Interior states that if you find a dead bat, take these steps:
Photograph the bat safely to help the wildlife agency determine the species
Use disposable gloves to place the bat into a plastic bag, making sure to spray with disinfectant and close the bag securely
Thoroughly clean your hands and any clothing that came into contact with the bat
If you see one dead bat, you might have a large bat infestation that needs to be treated immediately. Call a local pest control company to properly inspect your home for other bats.
Birds are often averse to certain strong scents. For instance, the odor of predator urine, such as that from foxes or hawks, can deter them. Similarly, birds may dislike the pungent aromas of garlic, onions, and chili peppers. Essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, and citrus can also be effective in keeping birds away. However, it's important to note that individual bird species might react differently to these scents, so it might require some experimentation to find the most effective repellent for your specific situation.
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.
The Bradford, MA homeowners’ guide to bird control services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Sometimes birds nest in unwelcome places. Find out how much bird nest removal will cost based on factors like location, bird species, and preventative measures.
