Cowleys Pest Services Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Oceanport, NJ has starlings nesting in one of the exhaust vents on the exterior of the home. So we were sent out to safely remove and exclude these nuisance birds. 

First, we installed a one-way device over the exhaust vent. The one-way will allow the starlings to safely leave the area, but prevent them from getting back in. The best part of the one-way is that, if there are young birds inside, the adult female will still be able to feed them through the flap, until they leave. A short while later, we successfully and safely removed all of the starlings out of the home.

So we carefully removed all of the nesting debris out of the vent and disinfected the area. Lastly, we installed a DryerWallVent® over the broken exhaust vent. The DryerWallVent® is made out of heavy-duty galvanized steel and its large opening and angled damper provide maximum airflow efficiency for safe venting. Integrated magnets keep the damper closed when not in use, preventing pests, bats, birds, and all nuisance wildlife from infesting the home. 

A short while ago, this client in Avon by the Sea, NJ, had a raccoon infest his attic. Although our Little Rascals Nuisance Wildlife team safely removed and relocated the raccoon to a new, humane location, it had defecated all over the attic and contaminated the insulation. So, we were sent out to clean the area and install new insulation.

First, we will remove and dispose of all the contaminated insulation from the attic. Next, we disinfected the area and then installed ComfortTherm® insulation. ComfortTherm® insulation provides excellent temperature and noise control, and comes with a vapor-retarder for use in hot, humid climates. 

After successfully and safely removing all the birds from this homeowners' attic in Rumson, NJ, we need to ensure they don't get back in. Since the gable vents the birds used to infest the building were damaged, we removed it, disinfected the area, and installed a louvered vent guard. This material is made out of heavy-duty galvannealed steel (which means it won't rust) and is customized to accommodate vents of all shapes and sizes. The home is now appropriately protected from birds, nuisance wildlife, and pests!

After moving into their new home in Rumson, NJ, the first thing these new homeowners wanted to do was encapsulate their dirt floor crawl space. So they gave our Crawl Space Division a call and we were sent out! Dirt floor crawl spaces attract and absorb moisture and once the dirt dries, it causes humidity levels to rise and can lead to mold and mildew issues (fortunately, there was no mold or mildew in the crawl space).

First, we removed all the debris and old insulation, leveled the ground for proper draining and installed drainage matting, which is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to the sump pump. Afterward, we installed a vapor barrier. A vapor barrier is a heavy-duty, 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with a polyester-cord reinforcement. By encapsulating the crawl space & installing the vapor barrier over the foundation walls and floor will create a continuous air and moisture barrier.

The vapor barrier is extremely durable and is treated with an antimicrobial to prevent mold. We also cleaned off all the beams in the crawl space and installed SilverGlo™ on the walls of the crawl space. SilverGlo™ is a waterproof foam insulation that seals the walls from outside moisture and humidity. Lastly, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona commercial-grade dehumidifier. The Sedona directs the extracted water pulled out of the air directly into the sump pump and will control the humidity levels in the crawl space.

A property manager of an adult community in Rumson, NJ, called our office after one of the residents reported seeing a bunch of yellow jackets on her balcony. Once we arrived, we immediately spotted the yellow jackets nest poking out of the siding of the balcony!

For treatment, we injected a knockdown aerosol and a knockdown dusting application. Both of the treatments rapidly exterminate the yellow jackets. A short while later, we removed the nest, disposed of it, and applied a liquid residual to the area. This application will exterminate any yellow jackets that return to this area as well as prevent them from rebuilding another nest.