Cowleys Pest Services Before & After Photos

We were sent out to a home in Rumson, NJ to encapsulate the owners dirty and hot crawl space. The crawl space had a dirt floor and the issue with dirt-floor crawl spaces is that they attract and absorb moisture. Then once the dirt dries, it causes humidity levels to rise dramatically, which can then lead to other issues like mold.

First, we removed all of the debris out of the crawl space and then disposed of it. Next, we leveled the ground for proper draining and then installed a drainage matting. A drainage matting is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to the newly installed SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump. Once that was done 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 growth.

The last thing we did was install a Sedona dehumidifier in order to keep the high humidity under control. This is a powerful, energy-efficient, commercial-grade dehumidifier that outperforms standard household dehumidifiers by as much as 10 times while using the same amount of energy to run!

After over a decade of dealing with a freezing attic, this customer in Rumson, NJ contacted our Attic Systems division to come out and add some much needed blown-in cellulose insulation.

We removed what little fiberglass insulation there was in the attic, disposed of it properly, and then disinfected the area. After that we air sealed all the gaps and cracks in the attic. This is going to eliminate air flow between the living space and the attic - thereby improving energy efficiency. We then placed several measuring sticks throughout the attic to ensure that the proper amount of R-value is added to the attic. Finally, we added over 12 inches of TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation.

Not only does this fill the attic to its recommended insulation levels, but TruSoft insulation maximizes home comfort, has the highest Class-1 fire safety rating, is resistant to mold and pests, is eco-friendly, and optimizes energy usage for year-round peace and savings for the homeowner!

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. 

This homeowner in Avon by the Sea, NJ had a problem with squirrels infesting his attic space. As we inspected the roof, we noticed that the squirrels were able to infest the home by using an unused weather boot for a vent pipe that was removed and never covered. To retrieve the squirrel we installed a two-gaited heavy duty device over the access point and then set up several baited devices nearby. Within a short amount of time, we retrieved the squirrels and took them to a new humane location.

After disinfecting the attic, we cut a piece of sturdy metal flashing and installed it over the entry point. Lastly, we completely reshingled the roof! 

We returned for a follow up visit at this property in Bradley Beach, NJ to check on the mice activity. As we inspected our rodent bait stations that we set up around the exterior and interior of the home, we found that several of them had activity in them. So we replenished each and every single one!

After that, since the mice were able to get into the home by squeezing through several gaps around a number of utility pipes, we began excluding them! First, we stuffed each opening with chew-proof mesh, which mice HATE the taste and feel of. Afterward, we sealed them with a waterproof, premium adhesive. After that, we scheduled several additional follow up visits with the homeowner to comeback and replenish the bait stations until the mice are no longer infesting the property.