Our approach to this situation would be to use a heat treatment in conjunction with a growth-regulating spray. While insecticides can be effective by themselves, they won’t take care of the bed bugs’ eggs which have yet to hatch. By using a steamer we can get into cracks and crevices to eliminate the immediate bed bugs as well as the eggs which we may not see.
Fleas
Most damage caused by chipmunks in the house occurs when they burrow around the foundation. Destruction inflicted on patios, stairs, and retention walls is costly and detrimental to the structural integrity of buildings. The pests also tear up insulation, chew on electrical wiring, and gnaw through cedar shakes. They bite if they feel threatened and are known carriers of fleas. Though chipmunks are small in stature, they cause a sizeable amount of damage once they get inside homes. These animals typically find their way into attics to store nuts, seeds, and fruits. Chipmunks use downspouts to both gain access and hoard food. As such, the presence of chipmunks in the attic leads to backed up gutters and water damage. Chipmunks frequently find their way into private residences through holes in building foundations. Since they burrow underground and take comfort in seclusion, the pests often set up nests inside wall cavities. House residents are able to detect the presence of chipmunks in the walls by listening for squeaking and scratching sounds.
Cockroaches
Snakes are natural predators that hunt insects and small rodents. When unsecured containers of pet food or bird seed in the garage attract mice and cockroaches, it can create an ideal hunting ground for snakes. On hot, sunny days, snakes may also be attracted to the cool shade of an open garage, where they can take up residence beneath piles of junk, debris, or lumber.
Bees
Our house has taken in some residents that we didn’t want to have. Around the window of one of our bedrooms, a hive of bees took residence. I don’t know who else to contact. I saw your website and decided to see if you could do something to help out. My husband went to mow the front yard this evening, and they swarmed him and stung him about 4 or 5 times. Can y’all do anything to help?
Wasps
We seem to be having a much higher presence of both wasps and dirt daubers this year. Is there a service for a one time spray down to deter them for a season? Thank you!
Ticks
All types of squirrels commonly harbor ticks, mites, and other parasites. Certain types of ground squirrels are known to carry the plague, as well.
Mosquitoes
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Flies
Property owners must be more concerned with the diseases animal carcasses are capable of spreading to nearby humans and pets. Individuals should never handle dead animals, as they may carry rabies or have worms. Bird carcasses are notorious for transmitting West Nile Virus. Additionally, decomposition attracts pest insects like flies, beetles, mites, moths, and even some wasp species.
Beetles
Hornets
I have a hornets nest on a second floor eave and would like to have it removed. The hornets were very active this summer, but that seems to have died down.
Yellowjackets
We certainly can. I would recommend giving us a call ASAP to determine what is going on. Honey bees are not typically aggressive unless they are Africanized. Other species are often misidentified as bees, such as yellow jackets. Regardless, we will identify the culprits and give you the options necessary to get them gone.
Moths
Stinging Insects
Yes, a nest in the ground can be removed. A Trutech technician will conduct an inspection to determine the type of stinging insect. The pricing is determined once the inspection is complete. Pricing depends on the size and location of the nest, and the level of difficulty to treat and remove the nest. The technician will treat the nest to exterminate the stinging insects and then remove the nest. This process typically takes 1-2 hours including the inspection, treatment and nest removal.
Mites
Removal of the birds and nesting materials may not fully solve other concerns you may not see at this time. Bird mites are a mite carried on by the birds and infest in the nesting materials. Once the birds have fledged out, the mite’s food source is no longer present, which will cause the mites to seek out a new food source. Thousands of mites will then start spreading out to locate a host. Trutech can also treat mites. To schedule a service or inspection, please call our office.
Unless there is a large number of bats in the attic, infestations can continue for a long time without being noticed by homeowners. Look for the winged animals leaving the attic at dusk and returning sometime during the pre-dawn hours. They can also be detected by noticing stains on exterior walls caused by bat guano. Inside the house, the smell of guano is pungent, musty, and acrid. Large infestations of bats in the attic can deposit enough guano to make the ceiling sag and eventually collapse.
Moles
Yes. Moles are handled with a recurring program consisting of trapping and deterrents. A mole can create up to 50 feet of new tunneling in a single day. That goes to show that a mole can cause a lot of damage to your yard in a very short amount of time. Trutech will first inspect the property and stomp all existing tunnels. We will return in the next couple of days and address any new activity. If we can identify a “highway” tunnel, which is typically the longest and straightest tunnel, we will set traps to catch the moles.
Raccoons
Raccoons are one of the most common nuisance wildlife homeowners experience. Their ideal habitat is near a body of water with nesting sites near ample food sources. Your house has all the characteristics of an ideal raccoon habitat.
Snakes
Snakes do not enter your home randomly. Snakes are in your basement, crawlspace, attic, shed or garage for a purpose. The snake is either hunting for food or escaping the elements.
Wildlife
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Opossums
Possums are not directly dangerous to humans. However, possums are resourceful and will remove food from your trash cans and property if it is left easily accessible. If you notice that your trash cans have been scavenged through, it may be time to call in the experts at Trutech to evaluate your opossum problem. Our humane opossum control and removal services will remove these creatures from your property effectively and properly. Our experts have the tools and knowledge they need for a proper opossum removal. If you are worried about these animals on your property, call Trutech for help with an opossum control service. Don’t wait until it is too late to reach out to Trutech for our expert opossum removal and opossum control services. When you trust Trutech for all of your animal maintenance needs, you can rest assured that your opossum problem will be solved by one of our licensed professionals.
Armadillos
Once the problem animals are removed from the property, we look to provide a permanent solution. If the armadillos are digging under a fence, we can perform exclusion services to prevent the armadillos from being able to burrow underneath the fence going forward. This service is backed with a warranty. Exclusion services typically take 1-2 additional days, but vary based on the amount of work needed to be done.
Coyotes
Just tonight there was a pack of coyotes in the neighborhood. The entire neighborhood heard. How do we get rid of the coyotes? They have also been spotted recently in the streets and front yards at 10 pm. Thank you.
Iguanas
If you have spotted a snake in your house or garage, then it may be time to call in the team of experts at Trutech to lend a hand. Here at Trutech, we specialize in solving all of your snake problems, no matter how big or small. If you have a deceased iguana carcass on your property, do not try and remove it yourself, as it could be potentially dangerous. One of our specialists knows exactly how to conduct a snake removal service on your property. Our team of licensed specialists has the tools and knowledge that it takes to perform any snake control services necessary on your property. Our humane wildlife management tactics will give you peace of mind about the well-being of the animals in your ecosystem as well as your property. But don’t wait until you or your pet is harmed by a snake– Call the experts at Trutech today for assistance solving all of your snake removal needs!
We have a kitchen air vent that has been used by starlings for nesting. We would like to have the vent checked for bird removal (if needed, as I think the starlings have moved on), and for repair as needed. I have a few questions: Do you charge a coming out and inspection/evaluation fee? Do you do bird removal only or do you also do repairs to vents and install needed covers etc. How soon can you come out to do an inspection/evaluation?
Woodpeckers
I have woodpeckers attacking my house on the second floor. Do you have experience with this issue? If so, how do you deal with this?
Starlings
Vents have been a favorite location for starlings and other small birds for some time. Vents provide the perfect combination of seclusion from predators and protection from the weather for young birds to grow. Trutech can provide an inspection of the vent to confirm the birds have left the nest, perform nest removal, and provide repairs to prevent future birds from using the vents on your home.
Pigeons
I have pigeons roosting near one of my windows. They are creating damage and leaving horrible droppings. I need someone to somehow remove/deter them from staying there and to clean up the droppings.
Mice make high-pitched squeaks and are notorious for making scratching and scuffling noises. Mice poop is one of the most obvious signs of an infestation. Mice droppings measure a quarter of an inch. They poop near food and along pathways the rodents consistently use.
Mice
Residential lawns and manmade buildings offer mice everything they need in terms of food and shelter. House mice are able to enter homes through openings in buildings as small as a quarter of an inch in diameter. They get inside via cracks in foundations, siding, floors, and walls. Gaps around windows and doors are often large enough to provide mice entrance, as well. The pests also force their way inside homes from roofs. They reach those heights by way of trees or utility lines and enter buildings through vents or chimneys.
Rats
Don’t waste your hard-earned money on DIY trapping methods that won’t solve your problem. Call in the team of experts at Trutech for rat removal and rat control services that an effective and permanent solution. Hiring a team of professionals from Trutech will take care of your problem in an environmentally sensitive way. Our specialists have the tools and knowledge necessary to prevent the spread of diseases from rats that enter your house or yard. Trust Trutech to take care of all of your rat removal needs in the most thorough, humane, and environmentally cautious manner. Don’t wait until rats have invaded your home, garage, and yard to call in a professional team- Call Trutech and implement our environmentally sound rat control solutions and keep your home clean and safe for all of its invited inhabitants.
Squirrels
If you have woken up to the sound of scurrying above your head, you may have a problem with squirrels in your home. Do not ignore this problem! Squirrels might stay for up to three months and can cause significant damage. Squirrels typically enter homes to build nests in attics, wall cavities, or chimneys to rear their young. Squirrels can have two litters a year. Squirrel kits typically wean around ten-week but might not leave the nest until twelve weeks! Getting rid of squirrels permanently takes more than a few traps. Different states have different regulations on how to release a trapped squirrel. Once squirrels are removed, you must protect your home from future infestations with a whole home exclusion.
Voles
Our landscaper says we have voles digging holes and pathways (not tunnels) through our lawn. It is not something he can deal with. We are hoping you can help get rid of the pests.
Chipmunks
Chipmunks are known and loved for their chubby cheeks and lightning fast speed. These adorable creatures typically survive for about 2-3 years in the wild and typically never grow heavier than 1 lb. in weight. Chipmunks occupy most of the United States and parts of Canada. Chipmunks primarily live in trees, logs, and shrubs and dig extensive burrow systems under the ground. During the winter, chipmunks live in their underground burrows along with the food they have been stockpiling all year.