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Avatar for Raven Termite & Pest Control
Raven Termite & Pest Control
4.7(
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Raven Termite & Pest Control were prompt and provided excellent animal control services. Caught and removed raccoon in attic within 48 hours of setting trap. Comprehensive animal control package with clean up, sanitation, and closure of area of entrance , at an excellent price. This team is truly invested in satisfying my animal control needs . Professional, pleasant and hardworking staff. Very Courteous and made everything a pleasure. Arrived within allotted time window.Great customer Service with no waiting period. Thank you for preserving the rest of my day and being so nice and professional. Truly can't speak highly enough of this team. I would definitely recommend them! Amazing Service!"
Response time9 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Barefoot Pest Control
4.7(
183
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were hired but did NOT have the expertise to remove an electrical vent. No Charge for the evaluation. They will return when I get a person to remove the electrical vent."
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Response time6 hrs
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Affordable Pest, LLC
4.2(
579
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Affordable Pest, LLC provides complete pest control and termite elimination services; we are locally owned and operated which is something we take great pride in. We specialize in general pest control, termite control, rodent elimination, mosquito management, wildlife and attic cleanout services. For termites we proudly offer Trelona ATBS from BASF, the environmentally responsible termite treatment. Affordable Pest is an authorized Supreme Plus from Cellpak installer, the pest control insulation that is eco-friendly and saves energy. We offer the finest professional pest control solutions available. All of our consultants are professionals capable of supplying you with timely and effective service. Our estimates are always free. Call and request on of our professional inspectors come out today!

481 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Affordable Pest, LLC
4.2(
1,128
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"On the two visits your team was prompt, courteous and informative. Original call was for snake removal (which turned out to be a salamander). Termites were discovered. Termite treatment was executed professionally and quickly. Thank you!"
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Unlike for rats and mice, poisonous baits and fumigants aren’t a legal option for dealing with squirrel invasions. So, don’t set any traps up using standard rodenticides. Remember that you typically need a permit for trapping and relocating squirrels found on your property. Some states even specify the types of traps you need to use.

Squirrels hate not having access to secure shelter or food sources. Your best line of defense is to make your property less attractive by removing access to these things. There are chemical squirrel repellents, but these have mixed success. According to Pennsylvania State University, you can apply products containing the bittering agent denatonium saccharide to a squirrel's favorite fence, tree, or roof spots. However, you need to reapply repellents regularly, which aren’t scientifically proven effective.

Groundhogs usually keep their cool despite being easily spooked. However, there are exceptions—they might get defensive or territorial if they feel threatened or overly concerned. If they sense a threat to their babies, they could get feisty, too. These wild animals are not meant to be kept as pets. If you find babies or an injured groundhog, contact your local animal rescue or wildlife service for guidance.

Even if you have extreme ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), don’t try to shoot or kill them with a shovel. Besides being pretty cruel, killing snakes in most states is illegal unless your life is at risk and many species are protected. 

Plus, you're putting yourself at greater risk using these techniques if it goes wrong and the now-angry snake is venomous.

While some pets, especially dogs, may chase rabbits away due to their natural hunting instincts, relying solely on pets to deter rabbits is not foolproof. Some rabbits can become accustomed to the presence of pets over time, and not all pets possess the same level of hunting inclination. What’s more, rabbits can potentially carry serious diseases like Tularemia and E. cuniculi, which they could pass to your pets.

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