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

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

How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: <ul><li>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it. </li><li>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </li><li>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.</li></ul></div>

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This was Larry’s first time cutting and servicing my lawn, and I was very pleased with the results. The yard looked noticeably neater, the edging was clean, and the overall appearance was a significant improvement over the previous service I had been using. He listened to what I asked for,...
Solar Bros Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2026
Beto came to our place and gave us a fair quote to trim some very large trees that had grown out of control. Within 3 hours Beto and his hard workers of 4 arrived on time, trimmed all size of limbs we had , grinded those limbs up, removed them from the site and did a great job raking and...
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The Legendary Dirt Diggers team did an excellent job on my pasture project. They partnered with me to refine the scope, were transparent on pricing, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. The quality of the work shows in the finished result, and I especially appreciated their...
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Reviewed in March 2026
We hired Chad Galland to prepare the site for our 30’x40’ garage/shop. He did an excellent job, was easy to work with. He even went the extra, and finished the rest of our driveway/parking area. His prices were reasonable and very fair. Would be glad to recommend him and work with him again.
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Reviewed in June 2025
Hi strongmen construction company did a porch 12x18 they are a awesome team will hire soon for more work in my property!
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Reviewed in April 2023
Jordan Fisk was excellent to work with. He kept us in the loop on all of the steps of the fencing process, and our fence and gates look beautiful. Would highly recommend!
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Rebath did a great job very happy with the whole process.
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Jayson was fantastic! Very nice. He knew what he was doing and was able to fix the problem quickly.
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They are a great company to work with! Ben and his team went above and beyond the call of duty for us. and our backyard is just had we had imagined.
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This is the best my lawn has looked in 10 years. Price was right and work expertly done. Hired them to continue takinf care of my lawn. Chaz had a great attitude and work ethic. Dream Team is aptly named
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PILLARWORKS LLC

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Serving Prosser, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Helped us get rid of an ant problem at our home at a great price! Very professional and reliable, would recommend."

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Terminix® Pest Control

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Pest Control - Birds and Bats - For Business

Serving Prosser, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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"The rep was very nice, knowledgeable. He found the nest, which wasn't where he or I thought it would be at first. He was very polite and pleasant."

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Evergreen Services, LLC

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Serving Prosser, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"They came by after hours to complete their task. That Iâ d dedication to me. The went above and beyond to remedy our wasp situation. Thanks!!"

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

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.

A treatment from a pest control service can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months, depending on the type of treatment, what pest it’s treating, and what environment you live in. This is why pest control service companies often offer packages where they come out multiple times a year to apply treatment to the outside or inside of your home.

Pest control timelines depend on what services are being provided, size and type of infestation, and size of your home. Some inspections can take an hour or more, while preventative treatments only take 30 minutes to complete. Basic spaying for a problem like roaches or termites can take about an hour for small homes, but much longer for large properties and infestations. Consult your pest control pro for a time estimate based on your situation.

Cockroaches, ants, flies, bed bugs, and termites are common in business environments.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

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