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Ray's Pest Control and Wildlife Removal
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ray's Pest Control has been serving the Triad for more than 50 years.\nFounded in 1972, Ray's Pest Control & Wildlife Removal is a local, family-owned business providing home pest control and commercial pest control services to Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas for over 50 years. Because we've maintained many of our customers since the 70s, it's clear to see that we take our goal of caring for the homes and businesses we serve seriously.

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Lyons Wildlife Control & Removal
5.0(
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Small Animals - For Business

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lyons Wildlife & Removal is a great wildlife company to use they went above my expectations and succeeded. I highly recommend that contact them for your wildlife needs."
Red Fox Removal
Wildlife Removal
Attic Critters
Snake Removal
Wildlife Removal

+55

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Fireplace Doctor
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"When they came, we evidently had chimney swifts in our chimney and they couldn't remove them (by law due to it being an endangered species). By the time the birds were gone and we called them back, the coupon had expired.
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Terminix
3.7(
472
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Fancy Gap, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Explained what was necessary to remove yellow jackets and hornets from my crawl space. Both nests were eliminated quickly. Circled the house 3 times before he left."
Pest Control
Pest Control
Pest Control
Termite Treatment
Termite Treatment

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Setting up an animal trap in your yard largely depends on where you live and the type of critter you're dealing with. In many states, trapping nuisance animals like squirrels, rats, or raccoons is allowed, sometimes without needing a permit. However, certain wildlife species are protected, and not all states have lenient catch-and-release regulations.

Before placing a trap, check your local laws to avoid fines or other legal issues. Some areas allow DIY trapping, while others may require professional assistance. Most areas require a professional to relocate the animal once trapped. Consulting a pro ensures you handle the situation responsibly, humanely, and within the law.

Besides using the best bait for an opossum trap, other things that can attract them to enter include covering the base with soil or leaf litter and placing it along their path of travel near the denning spot. Leave the trap out overnight, as opossums are nocturnal animals, and check the trap daily.

Homemade raccoon repellents can be a cost-effective and humane method for keeping raccoons off your property. Raccoons despise the smell of vinegar, so keeping a bowl of it near your home can keep them away. Some wildlife companies advise using cayenne pepper or hot sauce sprinkled near your deck or porch as another homemade option.

Some stores sell smoke bombs to drive animals out of spaces, but we don’t recommend you use them, especially in an attic. The smoke can be toxic to humans or pets that may accidentally inhale it. Meanwhile, critters can easily escape the smoke by temporarily leaving the attic, only to return via their usual entry points after the smoke clears.

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.

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