How long do pest inspections take?

• <div><p>Depending on the size of your home and accessibility, expect professional pest inspections to take between <b>30 and 60 minutes</b>. If you have a large property or limited accessibility, pest inspections may take longer. </p></div>

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Q: Do shiny objects scare birds away?

• <div><p>They can have a deterrent effect on birds to some extent. The reflective surfaces of these objects, such as aluminum foil strips, CDs, or reflective tape, create flashes of light and movement that can startle or confuse birds temporarily. However, some birds can become accustomed to these visual disturbances over time and might adapt their behavior accordingly. For a more sustained solution, combining shiny objects with other deterrent methods shared here is often beneficial for creating a more comprehensive and effective strategy for bird control.</p></div>

Q: Is there a scent that repels woodpeckers?

• <div><p>Strong scents like peppermint, rosemary, lavender, citronella, and others can repel woodpeckers&mdash;as pungent smells can overpower their senses. For that reason, you might consider making a homemade spray with one or a combination of these scents to spritz around areas of your home where woodpeckers frequent.</p></div>

Q: How do I prevent pest infestations?

• <div><p>Regular cleaning, proper food storage, sealing entry points, and professional inspections help prevent infestations.</p></div>

Q: Why are woodpeckers pecking my house?

• <div><p>When woodpeckers start banging on your walls or roof, they are probably looking for insects to eat, storing nuts for winter, drilling a hole to make a nest, or communicating with other birds to establish territory or find a mate.</p><p>The size of the hole can help determine the reason for the pecking. Small irregular holes are a result of insect hunts. Acorn holes are more consistently sized and often fitted with a nut in the middle. Nest holes are large and have rounded edges. If the bird is pecking to mark its territory or attract a mate, it may leave dents rather than holes, and the noise will stop when the mating season starts in spring.</p></div>

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Great communication. We had them touching base with every single step of the project. Very professional and very thorough.
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Gonzalez Framing and Remodeling went above and beyond our expectations. Our porch project was completed last week (12/16/23). It was a very large project for a porch, it included a covered and screened in 17’x60’ porch. Also a covered 8’x30’ back porch. They were tied together by an elevated...
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I am very, very lucky that I stumbled across him. He calls me to ask whether or not I need services. He is very accommodating and he is Johnny on the spot.
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A&R is absolutely fabulous. I originally needed a quick chain link fence installed when I moved onto my new property for my dog to have a "yard". When we were ready to fence off the back of the property behind the house, I called A&R again. They had never built a fence like what we wanted,...
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They did a very good job. They were prompt, they were here exactly when they supposed to, courteous, and reasonable price. I was very pleased with the service.
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Martin did a great job on our deck he prepped it for future expansion and laid a heat foundation to be able to last for many years. I was pleased with his attitude and prompt responses.
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Cleaned and inspected the chimney. Julius did a great job, on time & efficient.
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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

Depending on the size of your home and accessibility, expect professional pest inspections to take between 30 and 60 minutes. If you have a large property or limited accessibility, pest inspections may take longer.

They can have a deterrent effect on birds to some extent. The reflective surfaces of these objects, such as aluminum foil strips, CDs, or reflective tape, create flashes of light and movement that can startle or confuse birds temporarily. However, some birds can become accustomed to these visual disturbances over time and might adapt their behavior accordingly. For a more sustained solution, combining shiny objects with other deterrent methods shared here is often beneficial for creating a more comprehensive and effective strategy for bird control.

Strong scents like peppermint, rosemary, lavender, citronella, and others can repel woodpeckers—as pungent smells can overpower their senses. For that reason, you might consider making a homemade spray with one or a combination of these scents to spritz around areas of your home where woodpeckers frequent.

Regular cleaning, proper food storage, sealing entry points, and professional inspections help prevent infestations.

When woodpeckers start banging on your walls or roof, they are probably looking for insects to eat, storing nuts for winter, drilling a hole to make a nest, or communicating with other birds to establish territory or find a mate.

The size of the hole can help determine the reason for the pecking. Small irregular holes are a result of insect hunts. Acorn holes are more consistently sized and often fitted with a nut in the middle. Nest holes are large and have rounded edges. If the bird is pecking to mark its territory or attract a mate, it may leave dents rather than holes, and the noise will stop when the mating season starts in spring.

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