Cowleys Pest Services Before & After Photos
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Attic Gets Much Needed Blown-In Cellulose Insulation Added in Little Silver, NJ
A new customer in Little Silver, NJ, wanted our Attic Systems team to come out, remove all the old fiberglass insulation, and add blown-in cellulose insulation to his attic space.
First, we removed any and all debris in the attic and then air sealed all the gaps and cracks in the attic. This will eliminate air flow between the living space and the attic, improving energy efficiency. Afterward, we installed Tight Shell Can Light Covers over the recessed lights in the attic. These are made out of a fire resistant material and is specifically designed to stop unwanted air leakage through the recessed lights.
Next, we installed ComfortTherm® insulation. ComfortTherm® insulation provides excellent temperature and noise control, and comes with a vapor-retarder for use in hot, humid climates. Afterward, we added over 10 inches of TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation. TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation maximizes home comfort, has the highest Class-1 fire safety rating & is resistant to mold and pests.
Lastly, we installed an attic door insulation cover. This attic door insulation cover is made of high-quality fireproof materials and 2 layers of aluminum, which can effectively block heat transfer, makes the indoor temperature more pleasant, and gives the homeowner a comfortable and healthy environment.
Bald-Faced Hornets Nesting on the Window in Tinton Falls, NJ
This property manager of a condo association in Tinton Falls, NJ called our office after her maintenance team found an active hornets' nest on the window of a vacant unit. Once we arrived a took a closer look at the nest, after equipping our protective bee suits, 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 are EXTREMELY aggressive and will not hesitate to sting anything that invades their space. 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!
We treated the nest with a knockdown aerosol and a knockdown liquid application. Both products exterminate the bald-faced hornets almost immediately. A short while later, we removed the nest, properly disposed of it, and cleaned the area.
Squirrels Chewing Their Way Into Home in Tinton Falls, NJ
After spotting a squirrel coming out of his property, this customer in Tinton Falls, NJ immediately called Little Rascals for help and we were sent out. As soon as we inspected the home, we immediately spotted their access point - a chewed out opening in the soffit! So we installed a one-way device over the access point, temporarily enclosed the area off with hardware cloth, and then set-up several baited devices nearby.
A one-way device allows the squirrels to safely leave an area but prevent them from getting back in. Not long after setting up our devices we safely retrieved all of the squirrels and took them to a new humane location. After that we then installed Pest-Blok over the damaged area of the soffit. Pest-Blok is a sturdy material that undergoes a silicone-protected polyester coating process, which makes it last longer. Additionally, it doesn't restrict the airflow to the attic & guards the home against squirrels, birds, and other nuisance wildlife.
Open Dryer Vent is an Invitation for Squirrel in Tinton Falls, NJ
This homeowner in Tinton Falls, NJ had a unique problem. A squirrel was getting into his home by squeezing through one of his exposed dryer vents on the outside of his property! In order to safely retrieve the squirrel we installed a one-way device over the dryer vent, temporarily enclosed the area off with hardware cloth, and set up a number of baited devices nearby. A one-way device is a device that will allow the squirrel to leave the area safely, but prevent it from getting back in. A short while after setting up our devices, we had successfully retrieved the squirrel!
We took the squirrel to a new, humane location and installed a DryerWallVent® over the dryer 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 squirrels, bats, birds, and all nuisance wildlife from infesting the home.
Squirrels Continue to Chew Into Home in Tinton Falls, NJ
Several squirrels couldn't find an easy way to infest this property in Tinton Falls, NJ - so they decided to make their own way in and chewed a wide opening right into the soffit! Once we arrived, we installed a one-way device over the chewed out opening, temporarily enclosed the area off with hardware cloth, and set-up several retrieval devices nearby. A one-way is designed to allow the squirrels to safely leave the area, but prevent them from getting back in.
Some time later, we safely retrieved all the squirrels that had infested the home and took them to a new, safer location. We then disinfected the infestation area, installed some Pest-Blok over the access point, and then enclosed the area with hardware cloth. Pest-Blok is a sturdy material that undergoes a silicone-protected polyester coating process, which makes it last longer. It doesn't restrict the airflow to the attic & guards the home against squirrels as well as all types of nuisance wildlife!