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The Pest Professionals
4.4(
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Birds and Bats+1 more

Serving Fork, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a beautiful Willow oak in my front yard that showed severe signs of stress and disease. This is the first year it ever looked as bad as it does and I was desperate. I called my own landscaper as well as others but no one seemed to have the time to look what was going on. So I took a shot and went on Angie's list and saw pest professionals. It was on a weekend and I sent a note for him to contact me. Less than half hour later he did. He came out. Took a look at what was going on and was able to diagnose the problem right away. Tim and Ryan worked immediately to try to help and save this gorgeous 16 plus foot oak. He also diagnosed a few other trees and took care of them as well. He has been extremely proactive, informative, and certainly knows his field better than any pest professional I have ever met. My husband and I were so impressed by him and his fund of knowledge that we hired him to take care of our termite and pest control, as well as our flowering trees and shrubs."
Rats
Rats
Roaches - Rat fecal
Roaches - Rat fecal
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+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apex Home Innovations, LLC
4.8(
25
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Fork, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Miller, with Apex, is SUPER easy to work with and will do you good! They did an awesome job with removing and adding new insulation. They ended up going above and beyond and even doing a little extra work for me!"
Response time5 days
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Rocket Pest Control
5.0(
6
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Fork, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Rocket Pest Control is your locally trusted choice for fast, friendly, and reliable pest protection for your home or business. With comprehensive pest control programs and a proactive approach, Rocket doesn't just take care of the pests you see; they help protect your property from the ones you don't.\n\nRocket's friendly, knowledgeable technicians take the time to understand each property's unique needs and provide effective treatments using proven products and methods. Behind every service is a dedicated customer care team committed to making pest control as simple, convenient, and stress-free as possible.\n\nWith more than 65 years of serving local communities and over 20,000 online reviews, Rocket has earned the trust of homeowners and businesses who count on dependable service and lasting protection. It's expert pest control delivered by people who genuinely care about doing the job right.\n\nTrust Rocket to keep pests out of your world, FOR GOOD!

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Rocket
Rocket
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Rocket

+12

412 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brightland Pest Control LLC
5.0(
12
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Fork, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chase was outstanding to work with. He was very knowledgeable about how pest could penetrate our home and went to work to ensure he did all he could possible to keep us bug free. He even removed any cob webs he found as part of his service. He is a very pleasant person and we enjoyed talking with him. We would highly recommend Brightland Pest Control, without a doubt."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by8%of homeowners
Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Skunks spray as a defense mechanism to ward off predators. The active ingredient in their sulfurous, oily musk is n-butyl mercaptan, which evaporates into a powerful and smelly gas. Once the spray hits the skunk’s target, the stench can linger for days, and water and common cleaning kits aren’t enough to wash it away.

If you happen upon a skunk in your yard, try to back away slowly to reduce the chance of them aiming at you. Encouragingly, they don’t use their weapon casually, as it can take up to 10 days for their life-saving weaponry to refill. Paw stamping, hissing, lifting their tail, and arching their back are early signs they feel trapped or under threat and that it’s time to make a careful retreat.

Animals that dig holes in the yard at night include skunks and raccoons. Both animals are nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night and use that time to hunt or forage. Skunks will dig small holes to find insects, while raccoons use their strong front legs to pull up chunks of sod and search for food underneath.

When relocating, release a groundhog at least 5 miles from the capture site. This distance helps ensure that the groundhog does not return to your property. Make sure to relocate it to a suitable habitat, such as a wooded area or a place with plenty of ground cover, to increase its chances of survival without disrupting existing wildlife. Additionally, always check local regulations, as relocating wildlife may be restricted or require a permit in some areas.

The best deterrents for possums include securing trash cans with tight-fitting lids, removing outdoor food sources like pet food or fallen fruit, and trimming tree branches that provide access to your roof or an open window. Motion-activated lights or sprinklers can also startle and discourage them from visiting. Additionally, you can take advantage of their strong sense of smell by using garlic, onion, or commercial possum repellents to keep them off your property.

Bears are most active at dawn and dusk. They can be active at any point during the day, but the hours after sunset and before sunrise are their primary feeding times. As far as time of year goes, bears are generally active from April to November and hibernate throughout the winter and early spring. Bears are more likely to be aggressive in the spring right after hibernation but more likely to be seen in the fall because they are preparing for hibernation.

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