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Small Opening in the Soffit-Return Allows Birds Access to Home in Cream Ridge, NJ

Small Opening in the Soffit-Return Allows Birds Access to Home in Cream Ridge, NJ

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Small Opening in the Soffit-Return Allows Birds Access to Home in Cream Ridge, NJ Small Opening in the Soffit-Return Allows Birds Access to Home in Cream Ridge, NJ

As this client in Cream Ridge, NJ, was heading to his car, he spotted several birds going in and out of a small gap in his soffit! He searched for a reputable bird removing company on Google, found Bird Solutions by Cowleys, and we were sent out.

As we inspected the property, we determined that the birds were infesting the home via the soffit-return. We even found a ton of nesting debris inside the soffit! First, we carefully removed all the nesting debris out of the soffit. Next, we disinfected the soffit with a solution that targets bird mites. Bird mites are parasites that feed on the blood of birds. When birds leave their nests, the mites are left behind without a suitable host for their next blood meal. They will make their way into a home, and once inside they will take over, climbing all over your walls, ceilings, and beddings. To make matters worse, bird mites are tiny and semi-transparent, so they are extremely difficult to detect. Bird mites are the main reason why extreme care is needed when removing a nest.

To prevent the birds from reinfesting the area we installed Ridge Vent under the soffit-return and then installed sturdy metal flashing over the soffit and the soffit return.

European Hornets Found in the Grill in Cream Ridge, NJ

European Hornets Found in the Grill in Cream Ridge, NJ

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European Hornets Found in the Grill in Cream Ridge, NJ European Hornets Found in the Grill in Cream Ridge, NJ

As we were servicing this property in Cream Ridge, NJ, we noticed a few European hornets swarming around the barbecue grill. As we got closer and opened the grill, we found a HUGE European hornets nest inside of it. The European hornets were actually nesting inside of the grill!

European hornets, also called giant hornets, received their name from its introduction from Europe into the New York area in the 1800s. They are much larger than yellow jackets and, unlike most stinging insects, can be active at night. Their bodies are brown with yellow stripes on their abdomens and have pale faces. European hornets have long bodies and antennae and have two pairs of wings and six legs. European hornets have smooth stingers, so they can sting over and over again. Their sting also carry venom that makes the stings hurt, itch, or swell for about 24 hours.

First, we injected a knockdown aerosol application into the nest. We then waited a few moments, and then injected a knockdown liquid application. Both treatments rapidly exterminate the European hornets. A short while later, we removed the nest and disposed of it properly. The homeowner mentioned that he will dispose of the grill at a later date. 

Blown-In Cellulose Insulation Gets Added to Attic in Cream Ridge, NJ

Blown-In Cellulose Insulation Gets Added to Attic in Cream Ridge, NJ

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Blown-In Cellulose Insulation Gets Added to Attic in Cream Ridge, NJ Blown-In Cellulose Insulation Gets Added to Attic in Cream Ridge, NJ

After purchasing his dream home in Cream Ridge, NJ, this customer wanted our Attic Systems team to add blown-in cellulose insulation to his bare attic. 

So the first thing we did was remove all the old insulation and properly dispose of them. Next, we air sealed all the gaps and cracks in the attic, which will eliminate air flow between the living space and the attic, improving energy efficiency. We then placed several measuring sticks throughout the attic to ensure that the proper amount of R-value is added to the attic. Lastly, we added over 12 inches of TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation throughout the attic. Adding TruSoft will fill the attic to its recommended insulation levels, in addition to maximizing home comfort for the owner. TruSoft also has the highest Class-1 fire safety rating, is resistant to mold and pests, is eco-friendly, and optimizes energy usage for year-round peace and savings!

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Pest Control & Home Repair Professional in Cream Ridge

Cowleys Pest Services is Cream Ridge, NJ's leading pest control and home repair contractor, offering a wide variety of services to keep your home healthy, efficient, and safe. We employ a customer-first philosophy when it comes to running our business, so you know you're getting only the best when you partner with us. We are committed to providing affordable, safe, and effective solutions for all your pest control and home repair needs.

Reliable services by Cowleys Pest Services:

  • Pest Control
  • Commercial Pest Services
  • Wildlife Removal
  • Bird Control Services
  • RainDrop Gutter Guards
  • Attic Insulation
  • Crawl Space Encapsulation
  • And more!

Ready to get started on your pest control or home repair project? Contact Cowleys Pest Services today at 1-732-897-9553 or click below to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate in Cream Ridge and nearby.

Trusted Pest Control Company Proudly Serving Cream Ridge

Have you been dealing with termites, cockroaches, or bed bugs in your Cream Ridge home? At Cowleys Pest Services, we understand how unsettling it can be to discover that you have a pest problem. That's why our team works quickly to resolve your pest problem, using only the best pest control solutions in the industry. We've been helping homeowners remove pests since 1991, so we have the experience, solutions, and determination to fix your problem once and for all.

Pests we treat:

  • Bed bugs
  • Ants
  • Bees & wasps
  • Cockroaches
  • Flies
  • Mosquitoes
  • Rodents
  • And more!

Cream Ridge Crawl Space Encapsulation Services

One way that pests can make their way into your home is through your crawl space. An unsealed crawl space also lets in moisture, leading to structural damage and mold and mildew growth. Structural damage results in uneven interior floors, which can become hazardous if not resolved. Mold and mildew growth can lead to increased asthma and allergy symptoms for you and your loved ones. Fortunately, Cowleys Pest Services offers a complete crawl space encapsulation system to keep your crawl space and the rest of your home dry, safe, structurally sound, and healthy.

Our crawl space encapsulation products:

  • Vapor barriers
  • Crawl space access doors
  • Crawl space insulation
  • Sump pumps
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Crawl space vent covers

Keep pests out and prevent structural damage with crawl space encapsulation by Cowleys Pest Services! Get in touch with us today at 1-732-897-9553 or fill out our online form to schedule a free crawl space encapsulation estimate in Cream Ridge and nearby.

Case Studies From Cream Ridge
Exclusion
Recently, I was called to a home in Jackson, NJ to deal with a bat infestation in the homeowner’s soffit area around the roofline. The bats...
Bat
Brown bats are social bats that usually return to the same roost year after year and start maternity colonies in the spring. The young are born in...
Job Stories From Cream Ridge, NJ
Yellow Jackets Beginning to Build Their Nest in Cream Ridge, NJ

As this homeowner in Cream Ridge, NJ, was sitting outside on his deck, he was suddenly attacked by several aggressive yellow jackets. He quickly ran inside and called Cowleys for help! Yellow jackets are dangerous and aggressive stinging insects that will not hesitate to attack anyone or anything that comes within close proximity to their nest. Using that knowledge, after equipping our protective bee suit, we inspected the area where the homeowner was sitting and found a small, but dangerous yellow jackets nest underneath one of the couches!

We immediately treated the nest with a knockdown aerosol application, which quickly exterminates the yellow jacket. A short while later, we removed the nest, disposed of it, and then applied a residual application to the area. This product will eliminate any yellow jackets that return to this area as well as prevent them, and any other stinging insect, from building another nest.

Yellow Jackets Beginning to Build Their Nest in Cream Ridge, NJ - Photo 1
Removing Lots of Bird Nesting Debris from the Soffit in Cream Ridge, NJ

After we safely and successfully removed all the nuisance birds from the soffit area of this home in Cream Ridge, NJ, we're now going to exclude them from the property. 

Before we do that, we had to remove the massive amount of nesting debris inside the soffit. So we carefully removed all the nesting debris and then disinfected the area with a solution that targets bird mites. Bird mites are parasites that feed on the blood of birds. When birds leave their nests, the mites are left behind without a suitable host for their next blood meal. They will make their way into a home, and once inside they will take over, climbing all over your walls, ceilings, and beddings. To make matters worse, bird mites are tiny and semi-transparent, so they are extremely difficult to detect.

Afterward, since the birds were infesting the home via the soffit-return, we installed Ridge Vent under the soffit-return and then installed sturdy metal flashing over the soffit return. Lastly, we installed Pest-Blok over the soffit area. Pest-Blok doesn't restrict the airflow to the attic, undergoes a silicone-protected polyester coating process that makes it last longer, and guards the home against nuisance birds, pests, squirrels, and all other nuisance wildlife.

Removing Lots of Bird Nesting Debris from the Soffit in Cream Ridge, NJ - Photo 1Removing Lots of Bird Nesting Debris from the Soffit in Cream Ridge, NJ - Photo 2
Yellowjackets cause fear in Cream Ridge, NJ apartment development. | Yellow Jacket Nest Removal

I was recently sent to one of our commercial properties, an apartment building in Cream Ridge, NJ where we handle all of their pest control needs, including both preventative treatments and to handle any emergency insect or wildlife infestation. We were contacted by the property manager after tenants informed them that a yellow jacket nest had formed in a bush that was nearby a building. Fortunately, no tenants had yet been stung, and I immediately went out to resolve the problem and keep it that way. 

An active yellow jacket nest is an especially challenging situation where there is a high risk of being stung, even for a pest control technician wearing protective gear. Of all the different types of wasps, yellow jackets have earned a reputation as being particularly aggressive and territorial when it comes to their nests. These predatory social wasps can have colonies that may contain thousands of workers. Suffice it to say, of all the stinging insects that can invade your property, attempting to remove an active yellow jacket nest is not a good weekend DIY project. The risks are far too great without the right products and the right protective gear.

This particular nest was located in the root system of the bush with the path of the foraging wasps about chest high. Often, I can safely treat a nest safely without using a protective bee suit and just using the equipment I have at my disposal. In this case, because of the location of the nest, there was no way to treat the hive without getting in the direct line of a small army of angry yellow jackets. There was a high probability of being stung. These wasps are fierce defenders of their colony, and large numbers will swarm and follow an invader a great distance from the nest. Even when you are far enough away to no longer pose a threat, these insects just won’t stop. So, my first course of action was to protect myself as much as a could and don a protective suit. I was then able to the approach the nest safely, without the fear of being subjected to a massive wasp attack (there is always the risk that one or two of these relentless insects will find a way to sting you despite the protective gear).

I used a slow-acting non-repellent product on the nest that affects not only the wasps in the nest, but also the foraging wasps returning to the nest. This way, the entire colony is eliminated. I returned a few days later to give the application time to work. The nest was dormant and the comb was dug up by a wild animal that was attracted to the honey.

Yellowjackets cause fear in Cream Ridge, NJ apartment development. | Yellow Jacket Nest Removal - Photo 1