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Critter Control
4.5(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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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
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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

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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
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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
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Like many animals, gophers are bothered by strong scents. Peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil,  and coffee grounds can be used as deterrents against these pests. Similarly, you can try planting lavender, rosemary, sage, geraniums, or pine trees, as these plants all have strong smells that can ward away gophers. While it may be less pleasant to work with, coyote urine scares gophers by tricking the pests into thinking your yard is a predator hot spot.

Armadillos are attracted to water, so a leaky irrigation system or an overwatered lawn can encourage them to move in. They especially like wet areas where they can burrow and loose soil where they can dig for grubs. They are also attracted to dense ground cover, where they can often find food sources.

Many different types of animals like to build nests in attics. The types may vary depending on your home’s condition and location and you can prevent them by sealing off entry points and eliminating food sources. The most common critters that like to build nests in your attic include:

  • Raccoons

  • Bats

  • Squirrels

  • Mice

  • Rats

There are several ways to make your yard a less attractive habitat for moles. Protect your garden beds by installing a fence or other barrier about 2 to 3 feet deep around your garden.

Moles eat insects, so grub removal is another important way to prevent moles from destroying your yard.

Likewise, remove tree stumps, dead leaves, and other debris that attract insects to your lawn. Some plants will deter moles as well, including daffodils, marigolds, crown imperial, and alliums, like garlic or onions.

It’s possible that skunks will leave on their own. Skunks may appear briefly on your property and move on if they cannot find food. However, waiting them out is not a foolproof solution. If the skunk finds a food source on or near your property and builds a nest, the animal will almost certainly not choose to move. If you can eliminate food sources, you’ll have a better chance of seeing the skunk leave on its own.

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