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Avatar for Parker Pest Services
Parker Pest Services
4.7(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Rodents

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Parker Pest Control is very top four mice and packet rat situation. He has diligently checked the traps since placing them 5 days ago. He is friendly, communicative, and on top of t our pest problem"
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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L & M Pest Control LLC
4.6(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason was absolutely the best. Immediately responded to my need for ant control. Came within 24 hours, on time, very professional and very well priced. Responded quickly to my texts and offered follow up if needed at no cost. A DEFINITE RECOMMENATION FROM ME"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Terminix® Pest Control
4.7(
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."
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Best Pest & Wildlife Control LLC
2.0(
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and Bats+1 more

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
5.0(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Founded out of a desire to reclaim old fashioned business ideals to deliver value based pest and wildlife service solutions to our clients. With over 15 years of experience, including experience within the nation’s largest wildlife control company, we maintain the highest level of licensing required by every state we operate in for the categories of pest control we engage. Our consultative approach to pest and wildlife services ensures satisfaction in the outcome, through the most efficient & humane means possible. Services include general household pest control, nuisance wildlife eviction from structures, exclusion to prevent animal re-entry, sanitization services, attic or crawlspace restoration, ad attic insulation services.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. 

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. 

No, according to the CDC, animals do not usually pose health risks to swimmers, even if one dies. If a pool is maintained well, chlorine should kill any germs left by an animal within minutes. That said, homeowners should remove the animal as soon as possible and clean and disinfect the pool afterward.

Yes, badgers can benefit the environments they live in. As they dig and feed, they carry and disperse seeds, which helps plants spread and grow. They also build tunnels that other species, like rabbits and foxes, can move into. However, these benefits may not be desirable on your property, and badger removal may be preferable.

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.

Squirrels hate anything that disturbs the peace in their nest. Loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells like cayenne pepper or mothballs will deter them from your attic. Spread these scents, add a strobe light, or use an ultrasonic repeller to keep squirrels from nesting in your attic.

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