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Many of our clients who have dealt with attic squirrel infestations in the past get a little nervous any time they see squirrels anywhere near their home. It’s understandable – dealing with a critter takeover in your attic can be an annoying, costly, and smelly process. There are plenty of ‘squirrel deterrent’ products on the market and many homemade myths about how to keep squirrels away from your property, and more importantly, off your roof. However, with the years of…

Our pest control experts have informed many clients about the sneaky and stealthy ways that critters can enter the home. So, sometimes when new attic guests are discovered by homeowners, their first reaction is to question their roofer about where the critters may be getting in. While a roofer is knowledgeable on a tightly sealed roof and installing quality shingles, he or she may not have a deep understanding of the habits and abilities of local critters. A roofer may…

If you’ve been hearing a scurry or other activity in the attic while at home during the day, it may have been temporarily hijacked by an animal as a new home, nesting site, or playground. The noises you hear in your attic throughout the day can be even scarier if you don’t know exactly what’s up there. But don’t worry. If you’re hearing noises during the day, more than likely, there is a family of squirrels or raccoons busy in…

Roaches are one of the most dreaded intruders in a home. They’re big, they’re gross, they move quickly, and they multiply even more quickly. At Critter & Pest Defense, we’ve developed an effective treatment that will exterminate a roach infestation and focus on completely defeating their entire life cycle. These treatments are safe for the environment, the family, and even the family pets, while still being effective at the elimination of these pests from the home. Here’s a little rundown…

As a homeowner, it can be tempting to try and do-it-yourself for every home improvement project. While we here at Critter and Pest Defense applaud your brave attitude, we ask you to re-think this when it comes to pest control. Over the counter pest controls have not only proven to be ineffective, they can also sometimes make the problem worse, and can cancel out the effectiveness of professional pest control treatments. Here are just a few reasons that you should…

Bed bugs are a lot like your annoying Aunt Thelma – once they show up, it seems they’ll never leave! These little creatures are called the ‘hitch hiker’ bug because they’re usually  introduced into your home from a piece of clothing, a blanket, or other objects. They love to live in places where many occupants sleep and they’re mostly attracted to warm spots. While most people assume bed bugs are only found in beds, they can also be found living…