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Critter Control
4.5(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Critter control responded immediately to our message. They called back that day within an hour or less and sent out the technician the next days. The technician sprayed and dodged angry wasps but he said to watch the areas of entrance and they would come out two weeks later if there was still a problem. In two weeks Critter Control called and there were still some wasps entering the blocks so they returned with no charge to us and resprayed the areas of concern. We do have two Huskies in the yard so my concern was one of the dogs getting stung by wasp since she like to snap at the wasp when within her reach."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Parker Pest Services
4.7(
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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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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"L&M Pest Control was awesome. They responded quickly, gave me a list of what needed to be done before he came and quality of work was GREAT. I would hire them again"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Best Pest & Wildlife Control, LLC
5.0(
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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

Some of the best smells for keeping squirrels away are those that have a spicy or pungent odor. This includes pepper, garlic powder, vinegar, mint, and coffee. Just be careful when handling cayenne or chili pepper. Don’t touch your face to prevent getting some in your eyes, and be sure to keep it away from children and pets.

Luckily, skunks aren’t challenging to get rid of. You can try to remove them slowly by filling their den entryway loosely with newspaper. Many skunks notice their den is in jeopardy and take off on their own. You can also try making a homemade spray of jalapeno pepper, yellow onion, and cayenne pepper—believe it or not, skunks are sensitive to these smells, so if you spray this around the den or in hard-to-reach places around your property, most skunks will take the hint and leave. 

Yes, most exterminators or pest control services provide free estimates to potential customers. It’s a good idea to get at least three estimates to compare prices and services unless you have an emergency that can’t wait to gather estimates. When providing the exterminators information for the estimate, be sure to include as much specific information as possible, include the suspected type of pest, how many you’ve seen, and other warning signs.

Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:

  • Bats

  • Birds

  • Groundhogs

  • Moles and voles

  • Opossums

  • Mice and rats

  • Raccoons

  • Skunks

  • Squirrels

The specialist's method to remove these critters will depend on the animal. For example, groundhogs will be live-trapped and relocated, whereas, for birds, the expert will remove and discard the inactive nest and sanitize the area. 

If you’re having trouble with your traps, first examine them for flaws that would allow a squirrel to escape easily, such as loose doors or hinges. It’s also important to consider the location of your trap: Place it in areas with higher squirrel traffic, and make sure it’s on a sturdy surface so it can’t wobble or tip (squirrels aren’t likely to walk in a trap that isn’t stable). Lastly, try changing out your bait—in-shell peanuts or peanut butter often work best.

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