How can I tell what kind of animal is in my attic?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p><b>Sounds</b>: 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.</p></li><li><p><b>Droppings</b>: 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.</p></li></ul><p>When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.</p></div>

How do I keep animals away from my plants?

• <div><p>You can take multiple approaches to keep animals out of your edible landscape. You can use natural repellents such as mint and cayenne pepper to deter them from your garden. You can also build a fence (or opt for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/privet-hedge.htm">privet hedge</a>) or keep the most enticing plants in a sectioned-off area. The most efficient method of keeping your four-legged guests at bay is to determine what animal it is and create a customized plan for them. </p></div>

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Thank you so much for the incredibly quick response! Calling yesterday and having you out the very next day to handle my hornet emergency was a lifesaver. You were thorough, fast, and so friendly. I really appreciate the excellent service and look forward to working with you long-term!
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Reviewed in September 2025
Mike was great to work with. We needed a few rooms painted just after moving in to our new home. He was very quick and did a wonderful job.
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Can.t give 7 or 8 stars! Mr. Barker completed the agreed to trimming quickly, efficiently and at the quoted price. He and his helper did a fantastic job cleaning up after trimming, was very safety minded while working and assured trimmings did not drop on anything (fence, bird house, house,...
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Reviewed in August 2023
We had a persistent and aggressive nest of ground yellowjackets on a rental property that were disturbing the tenants. Jordon was professional, on time, and quickly solved our problem. Would recommend, and would use again.
Buckeye Wildlife Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2023
We were told that we had mice in our attic and swat came out and inspected and told us there were OLD droppings that we had treated 2 years ago and have maintenance done every 3 months. There was an area that was open that they said it was more likely birds getting in and that was the noice we...
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Reviewed in July 2021
They were on time corrected the problem by removing bird nest in my gutter and installed a mesh to prevent further bird intrusion. Great job
E & R Property Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Over all great service,only problem was I had more crab grass this year than in previous years,could have been because of a wet spring,or not enough of the pre-emergence control. Talked to the tech and he will be going a little stronger on the pre-emergence this spring. Jim k
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Reviewed in December 2017
We have used The Chimney Man for our wood burning stove for years. It is a husband and wife team and they are truly fantastic people. To find out, they do home repairs and lots of other things too - I had him repair my barn roof, siding - built a new closet shelf, fixed plumbing in the barn -...
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Reviewed in December 2016
Mike re-use several lights we had installed previously. He installed all new LED bulbs in our old lights and also checked and used our old transformer. He advised us in which of our older lights were worth using and which ones were not. We were pleased that he was willing to use some of our...
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This work we had done needed to be completed within a very small window after the final grading of our yard was done, but prior to the lawn being seeded. AK worked with us on the scheduling, and did a great job in handling a few unexpected issue with the electrical wiring that was outside their...
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"Josh is an excellent professional who goes above and beyond his assignment. We are truly grateful for the clean up and rodent control service he provided for my mother. He always kept our family informed of the process! Thank you Josh!"

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"They did a great job. They solved all the problems I had with the chimney and it’s been working perfectly ever since. They also fixed a problem on the roof around the chimney; they replaced the wood around the chimney with a material that would never rot, so they fixed it even better than it was before. It took them a couple of days to do the work. They took care of all the cleanup as well. We've been real happy with them."

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

Trees that provide a habitat to bats and an abundance of bugs—their main food source—will attract bats to your yard. Because the North American landscape has changed so much in recent years, bats have a harder time finding trees with cavities to shelter in. If your yard has a dead or dying tree with a lot of sun exposure, bats will likely be drawn to it because trees with those features are less common.

Generally, spring is the best time to hire a pest control service, but it also depends on when you notice the infestation. Insect pest numbers are lower in spring before they hatch, making the extermination and prevention process more manageable as nests and eggs of future pests are eliminated. However, don’t hesitate to hire a pest control specialist when you spot signs of a problem.

Natural swimming pools are designed to deter pests, including mosquitoes. While any body of water can potentially attract pests, the natural filtration system keeps the water clean and constantly moving. Mosquitoes specifically are attracted to standing water, so the continuously circulating water in a natural pool makes it an inhospitable environment for them.

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.

You can take multiple approaches to keep animals out of your edible landscape. You can use natural repellents such as mint and cayenne pepper to deter them from your garden. You can also build a fence (or opt for a privet hedge) or keep the most enticing plants in a sectioned-off area. The most efficient method of keeping your four-legged guests at bay is to determine what animal it is and create a customized plan for them.

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