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Ray's Pest Control and Wildlife Removal
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Pest Control - Small AnimalsPest Control - Rodents

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
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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(
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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
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Termite Treatment
Termite Treatment

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

There are several ways to dry out flea eggs. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural ingredient that can dry out fleas, but it’s messy to apply and can also cause respiratory issues for members of your household if inhaled. Salt is safer and easier to apply, so shake it liberally over affected areas. Boric acid is another way to get rid of fleas and other insects, but this, too, can cause respiratory issues and health problems if inhaled or ingested.

The best way to permanently get rid of skunks is by setting up deterrents around your property to keep skunks out. Get rid of skunks permanently by:

  • Not leaving food or water outside

  • Installing a motion-sensor sprinkler system

  • Installing fencing that’s at least 3 feet high and a foot deep

  • Adding motion-sensor lights in the yard

  • Cleaning up brush, sticks, woodpiles, and leaves on your property so skunks can’t use the materials for a nest

  • Seal up cracks and holes around your property to prevent skunks from building a den

  • Placing fresh lemon peels around the perimeter of your home

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.

Scented mouse deterrents, like peppermint oil, can be effective in the short term. The pungent smells may temporarily repel mice, but they lose effectiveness as the scent fades or mice get used to it. The main drawbacks are frequent reapplication and the fact that these deterrents don't address the root cause of the infestation, such as entry points or food sources. While they can be part of a broader strategy, scented deterrents alone are rarely enough to eliminate a mouse problem.

Gophers do not hibernate, meaning you could, at least theoretically, have a gopher problem in your yard any time of year. During the colder parts of the year when soil isn't as easy to work with, gophers may not dig as many holes or be as active and instead will burrow deeper into the earth to go below the frost line to stay warm.

You can expect to see more gopher activity during the spring and fall when warmer temperatures make digging easy, and there is an abundance of new (or recently harvested) plant life available for them to graze on. They come out during the day and sleep at night.

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