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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

Bobcats are most active from sunset to midnight, and from sunrise to a few hours into the morning. If you see a bobcat acting strangely in hours they’re normally not active, it’s possible they’re sick. The Humane Society recommends contacting a local wildlife professional to find and trap the bobcat in this case.

Whether dryer sheets can keep squirrels away is a bit of a mystery because the evidence is entirely anecdotal. Many households claim to have success with using dryer sheets for keeping squirrels away by placing them throughout their attics, yards, on a clothesline, and any other area where squirrels like to run through. Squirrels do not like strong scents, so if you try using dryer sheets, the ones with the strongest scent may be the most effective.

Don’t let it run off without scaring it away through shouting, loud noises, waving your arms, or even throwing some rocks in its general direction if possible. You want the bobcat to get away with the thought that this place is not safe for them, which will dissuade them from returning.

Some suggest mothballs as a deterrent for iguanas, but they are ineffective and harmful. Mothballs contain chemicals like naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which are toxic to humans and animals, including iguanas. The fumes can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and other health issues. Moreover, using mothballs outdoors is not recommended, as they contaminate soil and water sources.

Some animals, such as bats or birds, will be able to get out of chimneys on their own since they can fly. Other animals, however, may have a harder time and will require the help of a professional to escape. Squirrels and raccoons in particular may become stuck inside a chimney, especially if you have a buildup of soot or creosote inside. This can prevent them from being able to climb out, in which case you’ll need to call an animal control expert to help remove them.

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