"Nathan is very personable and thoroughly explains what he can do for the client and points out other preventive measures to take. I needed bird nest removed from vent about 12 feet above ground. After that he put cages (from Menards) over 2 of the vents. After that he caulked on the roof and eaves any locations that could cause bee/wasp nest or possibly bats. He went beyond what I hired him for. I will call him again when/if needed. He takes pride in his work."
"Steve arrived on time. He was unable to find the dead critter in question, but inspected my home and closed up a few suspected points of entry. He was very accommodating and professional. I would recommend him to anyone needing critter control."
"Michigan Animal Control LLC is very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable. I had three different areas that birds had entered the 2nd floor ventilation ducts and were fully nesting. The birds and nests were safely removed, the ducts were fully cleared, and the duct vents were secured to prevent future problems. MAC also provided a thorough assessment, along with suggestions, to prevent future challenges. MAC has wonderful customer service, working to set a mutually agreeable time, prompt in arrival and in work, as well as friendly and considerate to the job being completed."
"Responded right away to my call. Gave me an estimate,no charge. Took care of my problem with birds nesting. Told me to call them if I had further problems. So far, great!!"
"Did a great job! Nathan and Jacob caught and picked up a raccoon on my property. While they were there a bird got stuck in my pellet stove, and they were able to get it out safely."
"When my family and I moved into our new house, we learned very quickly that there were a lot of mice living in the walls. We called an experienced pest control service to address the problem, and they were able to resolve this problem!"
When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:
Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.
DIY removal of birds or bats is not recommended due to safety risks and potential legal protections for certain species. While simple prevention methods can be done yourself, actual removal and control of an infestation should be handled by professionals who are familiar with safe, humane, and effective techniques.
Yes, professionals use humane and safe methods. Inform your provider of any specific concerns before treatment.
Keeping your pool cover clean is a good way to keep smaller animals from running across it or using it as shelter. Small animals may use leaf debris on top of the cover to hide. Cleaning also removes nuts that may fall from a nearby tree that could otherwise be a tempting snack for some animals, like squirrels.
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.
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