Cowleys Pest Services Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Princeton Junction, NJ, wanted his crawl space encapsulated, so he called Cowleys and we were sent out to perform the job.

Once we entered the crawl space we removed all the contaminated insulation and debris, leveled the ground for proper draining, and installed a drainage matting. This material is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over the sump pump. Once we finished, we installed a vapor barrier which is a heavy-duty, 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with a polyester-cord reinforcement. It cannot tear and is extremely durable. The vapor barrier is also treated with an antimicrobial to prevent mold and is installed over the foundation walls and floor to create a continuous air and moisture barrier.

Next, we installed SilverGlo™, which is a waterproof foam insulation that seals the walls from outside moisture and humidity, to the walls of the crawl space. Lastly, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona commercial-grade dehumidifier to control the humidity levels. The Sedona directs the extracted water pulled out of the air directly into the sump pump. Now the homeowner has a transformed crawl space that is clean and dry and can be utilized for additional storage space. 

Recently, we received a frantic call from a new customer in Princeton Junction, NJ. As her children were playing in the yard, they unknowingly disturbed a hornets nest and were stung several times. Fortunately, none of they were allergic or had to be hospitalized. As we arrived and inspected the area were the children were playing, we found a large bald-faced hornets nest in a bush in the backyard. 

Bald-faced hornets are aggressive stinging insects that can actually sense vibrations in the air when something or someone comes within close proximity to their nest. What's worse is that bald-faced hornets have smooth stingers, which means they sting over and over again. Using our extendable pole, we injected a knockdown aerosol application into the opening of the nest. After several moments, we then treated the nest with a knockdown liquid application. Both of these products will rapidly exterminate the bald-faced hornets. Once they were eliminated, we removed the nest and properly disposed of it. 

During a routine treatment of this restaurant in Princeton Junction, NJ, we noticed a few fruit flies flying around one of the floor drains. We took a closer look and found a large amount of fruit flies inside of it! Turns out the fruit flies were attracted to rotting produce inside the drain. For treatment, we applied a liquid application and then scrubbed the floor drain out with our heavy-duty scrubbing brush. This application removes the bad bacteria in the drain, which is the breeding ground for the fruit flies.

Afterward, we applied a bio-foam solution in the floor drain. This product removes all the organic build-up, odors, and scum inside them. Lastly, we applied a fly bait to the area around the floor drain to exterminate any remaining adult fruit flies. Before we left, we suggested a few simple sanitation procedures to the owner to prevent any future fruit fly infestations. 

We were sent out to a home in Plainsboro, NJ to safely remove a raccoon that was in the attic. As soon as we arrived, we noticed a portion of the soffit area was ripped apart. As we got closer, we saw raccoon paw prints near the area. This was how the raccoon was able to enter the home!

We installed a one-way device over the access point and installed several baited devices nearby. A one-way device will allow the raccoon to safely exit the home, but prevent it from getting back in. A short while later, we successfully retrieved the raccoon! We then disinfected the attic area and installed sturdy metal flashing over the main access point to prevent any future nuisance wildlife from using the same access point to infest the home. Lastly, we relocated the raccoon to a new, humane environment. 

During a summer treatment service for this Home Protection Plan customer in Plainsboro, NJ we noticed that one of outlets near the deck had an active yellow jackets nest inside it! 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.

In order to rapidly exterminate the yellow jackets, we used a knockdown aerosol application. Once the yellow jackets were eliminated, we removed the nest, disposed of it, and cleaned the area.