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Time to Keep the Raccoons Out in Metuchen, NJ

Time to Keep the Raccoons Out in Metuchen, NJ

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Time to Keep the Raccoons Out in Metuchen, NJ Time to Keep the Raccoons Out in Metuchen, NJ

Raccoons had invaded the attic of this home in Metuchen, NJ, and Little Rascals is here to safely get them out! As we inspected the property we came across a damaged area of the Pac Man (also called a soffit return). We took a closer and found raccoon paw prints around the area as well as raccoon hair stuck in the opening. This is how the raccoons were infesting the home, by ripping apart the soffit return!

First, we installed a one-way device over the access point, temporarily enclosed it with hardware cloth, and setup several baited devices nearby. A one-way is a device that allows the raccoons to safely leave the area but is designed to prevent them from getting back in the same way! After a short while, we successfully retrieved all the raccoons! We then fashioned a piece of sturdy metal flashing and installed it over the damaged soffit return, to prevent any future raccoons or any other nuisance wildlife from getting back in via the Pac Man. Lastly, we are going to relocate the raccoons to a new, humane environment. 

Removing an Active Bald-Faced Hornets Nest in Metuchen, NJ

Removing an Active Bald-Faced Hornets Nest in Metuchen, NJ

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Removing an Active Bald-Faced Hornets Nest in Metuchen, NJ Removing an Active Bald-Faced Hornets Nest in Metuchen, NJ

We were sent out on a service call to home in Metuchen, NJ, to handle a hornet problem. Apparently the homeowner was attacked and stung by several angry hornets as soon as he opened his bedroom window. Once we arrived, we found an active bald-faced hornets nest underneath the soffit right above the master bedroom window!

Bald-faced hornets are social stinging insects that are a close relative to yellow jackets. The surface of their upper midsection almost looks triangular from the side, and they have white markings on their face. They build paper nests at least three or more feet off of the ground, usually in trees, shrubs, overhangs, houses, or other structures. One very important fact that you must know about bald-faced hornets is that they are EXTREMELY aggressive and will not hesitate to sting anything that invades their space.

For treatment, we injected a knockdown dusting application directly into the opening of the nest. This treatment rapidly neutralizes the bald-faced hornets. After a few moments went by, we removed the nest, disposed of it, and applied a residual application to the area that'll neutralize any returning bald-faced hornets and prevent any future stinging insects from building another nest.

Squirrels Gnawing on the Fascia Board in Metuchen, NJ

Squirrels Gnawing on the Fascia Board in Metuchen, NJ

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Squirrels Gnawing on the Fascia Board in Metuchen, NJ Squirrels Gnawing on the Fascia Board in Metuchen, NJ

After we successfully retrieved all wild squirrels in this homeowner's attic and then relocated them to a new, humane location, we returned to repair the damage. 

Originally, the squirrels were gnawing on the fascia board, chewed a tiny hole, and entered the attic. We completely deodorized and sanitized the attic area and then turned our attention to the fascia board. We sealed the access point with metal flashing and secured it in place with a premium sealant made up of terpolymer technology. Next, we painted the metal flashing to blend in with the color of the home so that the repair work won't be an eyesore.

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Here at Cowleys Pest Services we not only adhere to the highest pest control standards, our goal is to provide you with an excellent experience and service in Metuchen and nearby NJ.

From your first phone call through treatment and follow-up we at Cowleys Pest Services pledge to give you great customer service while fixing your pest problem.

Since 1991, we have been treating a wide variety of pests, bedbugs, insects and rodents -- just contact us to get more details on your home or building's issue. Take advantage of our expertise to get rid of unwanted pests or animals in your Metuchen, NJ home.

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At Cowleys Pest Services we also have pest control plans where we routinely inspect your home or building and apply needed solutions ahead of developing a recurring pest problem. Our pest service plans have different levels too, to best suit your needs that you can change over time if needed. From our Green Service Plan to our Platinum Service Plan, we'll keep your home pest-free.

Business & Home Pest Services We Offer in Metuchen:

  • Bedbug Extermination
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Case Studies From Metuchen
Squirrels
Squirrels were entering this home in Metuchen, NJ so I went to investigate. Here’s the background. Static vents (roof louvers) vents are...
Damp
This homeowner in Metuchen wanted a better alternative to a store-bought dehumidifier for her damp basement. According to the homeowner, the humidity...
Bed
I am responsible for handling all of the pest control needs for one of our major commercial accounts, a senior housing development in Metuchen. While...
Job Stories From Metuchen, NJ
Bedroom Closet Full of Ants in Metuchen, NJ

One morning, this homeowner in Metuchen, NJ, woke up and discovered a large amount of ants all over his daughters bedroom! Since he was a Home Protection Plan customer, he immediately called our office for help and we were sent out. 

As we inspected the bedroom, we noticed that the ants were coming from the closet. As we took a closer look, we discovered a small hole in the wall that lead outside. This was how the ants were able to get inside the home! For treatment, we applied a liquid non-repellant residual to all the cracks, baseboards, and crevices of the closet, the bedroom, and (at the owners request) the hallway. Afterward, we placed an ant gel bait along the ants trails.

Once we finished treating the inside of the home, we went outside and treated the entire exterior of the home with the liquid non-repellant and applied a granular bait to all the grassy areas surrounding the home. Once the worker ants come in contact with any of these applications, they're going to return to their nest and share the treatments with the other ants in their colony and their queen by feeding one another, grooming one another, or eating their own dead. In a short amount of time, the ants will be exterminated.

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Yellow Jackets Nesting in the Walls of the Barn in Metuchen, NJ

After her horses were stung several times by angry yellow jackets, this customer in Metuchen, NJ, called Cowleys for help. Yellow jackets are aggressive, territorial wasps, with distinctive yellow-and-black coloration, that are known for their propensity to sting anyone and anything that they perceive as a threat, such as those who venture too close to their nests or their food.

As we inspected the barn, we spotted the massive nest hiding behind a wooden wall in the corner of the barn! First, we injected a knockdown aerosol application. A few moments later, we injected a knockdown dusting application. Both of these products are going to rapidly exterminate the yellow jackets.

Once the yellow jackets were eliminated, the owner removed the wooden planks from the wall and we removed the large nest and disposed of it properly. 

Yellow Jackets Nesting in the Walls of the Barn in Metuchen, NJ - Photo 1
Found a Bald-Faced Hornets Under the Soffit in Metuchen, NJ

As this homeowner in Metuchen, NJ, was cleaning out his gutters, he discovered an active hornets nest underneath his soffit! Since he was a Home Protection Plan customer, he called our office and we were sent out to inspect and remove the nest. Once we arrived and took a closer look at these stinging insects, we identified them as bald-faced hornets

Bald-faced hornets are social stinging insects that are a close relative to yellow jackets. The surface of their upper midsection almost looks triangular from the side, and they have white markings on their face. They build paper nests at least three or more feet off of the ground, usually in trees, shrubs, overhangs, houses, or other structures. One very important fact that you must know about bald-faced hornets is that they are EXTREMELY aggressive and will not hesitate to sting anything that invades their space.

For treatment, we injected a knockdown dusting application directly into the opening of the nest. This treatment rapidly neutralizes the bald-faced hornets. After a few moments went by, we removed the nest, disposed of it, and applied a residual application to the area that'll prevent any future stinging insects from building another nest.

Found a Bald-Faced Hornets Under the Soffit in Metuchen, NJ - Photo 1
Spiders and Their Webbing All Around the Home in Metuchen, NJ

After getting a face full of spider webs while taking a walk on her front porch, this customer in Metuchen, NJ immediately called our office for help. Once we arrived and started inspecting the home, we found a large number of spiders and their webs all around the exterior of the home near the columns & gutters and underneath the front porch! We grabbed our spider broom and started to brush away all the spider webs. This eliminates their food source and, after a little while, the spiders will get annoyed and leave the area. Lastly, we applied an application that is specifically labeled to treat spiders directly to the infested areas. This treatment will rapidly exterminate the spiders.

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Hornets Nest Right by the Car in Metuchen, NJ

When this customer in Metuchen, NJ arrived home after a long day of work, she had no idea that she parked her car right next to an active bald-faced hornets nest! Unfortunately, she was stung several times before she got inside her home. When she did get inside, she called us for help and we were immediately sent out. 

One very important fact that you must know about bald-faced hornets is that they are EXTREMELY aggressive and will not hesitate to sting anything that invades their space. Their stings carry venom that makes the stings hurt, itch, and swell for about 24 hours. What makes them even scarier is they have smooth stingers, which means they can sting over and over again, can actually sense vibrations in the air, and remember their invader's face!

When we arrived, we spotted their nest and went right to work. First, we treated the nest with a knockdown aerosol application, waited a few moments, and then applied a knockdown liquid product. Both of these treatments rapidly exterminate the bald-faced hornets. Once they were eliminated, we removed the nest, and the branch it was attached to, and properly disposed of them.

Hornets Nest Right by the Car in Metuchen, NJ - Photo 1
Tiny Leak in the Bathroom Leads to an Ant Infestation in Metuchen, NJ

A homeowner in Metuchen, NJ called our office after finding a large number of ants in his downstairs bathroom! When we arrived and started to inspect the area, we found the ants trailing from the bottom of the toilet, all the way up to a small crack in the bathroom window, and then to a nearby bush about 25 feet from the home. Turns out that the toilet was leaking and the homeowner knew about it but never got around to fixing the issue. We explained that this leak will not only cause pest problems but eventually mold and foundation issues. The homeowner quickly called a plumber to come out and fix it.

For treatment, we applied a liquid non-repellant to the cracks, baseboards, and crevices throughout the entire bathroom and (at the owner's request) along the hallway. We then went outside and treated the entire exterior perimeter of the home with the liquid treatment and then applied a granular bait to all the grassy areas and around the bush where the ants were found.

Once the ants come in contact with either of these products they'll return to their nest and share the treatments with one another. A short while later, the ant colony will be exterminated. Lastly, we sealed all the gaps in the bathroom window with a waterproof, premium adhesive. 

 

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Mice hides and is living off left over dog food - Nuisance wildlife removal in Metuchen

I was called out to a homeowner in Metuchen who had the unfortunate and startling experience of finding mice droppings in her kitchen. If you have a mice infestation, you’ll find pellet-shaped droppings are found where mice are most active —  near where they are exploring for food or nesting material and where they breed and nest. Mouse droppings are about 1/4” long and black or brown in color. A single house mouse can deposit 50 to 75 pellets daily! Mouse droppings can carry harmful pathogens, and serious chronic diseases can be contracted by touching or even inhaling particles of contaminated feces. Droppings should only be handled with personal protective equipment, and they must be carefully removed so the dried feces particles are not “kicked up” into the air. 

Upon arrival, I conducted an inspection of the kitchen to determine the points of entry of these small pesky rodents and where they might be nesting. I always start with the most likely “hotbeds” for mice activity — under the sink, behind the stove, and behind the refrigerator. Mice especially like to nest in areas that are warm and dark, so they are attracted to heat sources such as the warmth of a stove or the compression motor in a refrigerator. During my inspection, I observed that piping from the floor or wall was not properly sealed during construction of the kitchen, and this was the likely point of entry for the mice. And they don’t need much of a gap — mice can squeeze into a hole the size of a dime. 

 

While talking with the customer, she explained that her dog did not like eating out of a bowl, so she left dry dog food directly on the kitchen floor. Unfortunately, by doing so, she was feeding not only her dog, but a colony of hungry mice as well. The customer was surprised (and maybe a bit horrified) when I pulled out the oven drawer and showed her dry dog food that was inside the drawer where the mice were nesting, The mice had created their own secret stash of food with the dog kibbles! 

I performed an exclusion of the entry point by sealing up the gaps around the piping, With any rodent or other wildlife infestation, it is critical to find and seal the access points for a long-term resolution of the infestation. Also, the homeowner now understood that she could not simply leave out dog food on the kitchen floor. Any uneaten food had to be removed immediately or she would be potentially feeding other animals besides her own pet. Finally, I placed rodenticide bait boxes in the appropriate areas to control the rodent infestation.

Mice hides and is living off left over dog food - Nuisance wildlife removal in Metuchen - Photo 1