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Avatar for DMV Wildlife & Pest Solutions, LLC
DMV Wildlife & Pest Solutions, LLC
4.9(
140
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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"Josh is amazing. I called DMV wildlife for bird removal from my bathroom vents. Josh came cleaned and sanitized the bathroom vents inside and out. He also installed a basket to make sure they canâ t get back in! He also recommended a basket for our dryer vent so they wouldnâ t go from one vent entrance to another. Josh went over and beyond and cleaned the dryer vent. DMV wildlife is HIGHLY recommended! Thanks again Josh!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Raven Termite & Pest Control
Raven Termite & Pest Control
4.7(
303
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Birds and Bats

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
24 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
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Affordable Pest, LLC
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!

451 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

There’s little scientific evidence to suggest that homemade remedies to ward off wildlife are effective. But, often, when using them alongside other management techniques, it won’t do any harm to try. Suggestions include using urine-soaked kitty litter or sweat-soaked clothing items. Try applying them around your fence perimeters. Always read the instructions carefully for any commercially-bought repellents and opt for EPA-approved products. Multiple applications, especially after rain, are often necessary.

While there are plenty of DIY home remedies for pests, trapping and fumigation costs are worth the investment when dealing with a serious infestation that is hard to get rid of, like termites,  bed bugs, or mice.

DIY traps and sprays might help eliminate a few ants or the occasional mouse, but they're no match for a full-blown infestation. Call an extermination pro to locate where pests hide, how to treat the issue at the source, and how to keep it from returning.

Armadillos have very strong smelling capabilities to track down insects efficiently. But this superpower is actually a double-edged sword because their extreme sense of smell also causes them to be more sensitive and deterred by strong odors. To keep them at bay, you can place small amounts of substances like vinegar, ammonia, and mothballs around your property and near armadillo hotspots.

Although you can technically flood an armadillo out of its hole, it’s important to remember that this can be potentially fatal to the animal. Armadillos sleep between 16 and 18 hours a day, and if you perform this technique while they’re deep in sleep, they may not awake soon enough to save themselves.

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.

DIY treatments may help minor issues, but professionals provide long-term solutions and prevent recurrence.

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