Cowleys Pest Services Before & After Photos

This homeowner in South Amboy, NJ noticed mice droppings in her basement. Upon inspection throughout the basement I discovered a small shimmer of daylight coming from above the foundation sill plate. I inspected the area further to find more droppings and a significant crevice where a drain pipe exited to the exterior. The entry point was confirmed when inspecting the exterior area. I placed small Rodent bait stations with rodenticide bait in the interior area where mice activity was observed to eliminate any mice that may be residing within. I then installed an exterior Rodent bait station with rodenticide and sealed the entry point with copper mesh to eliminate any more mice attempting to gain entry into the home.

While this customer in South Amboy, NJ was mowing his yard, he noticed a hornet's nest about 20 feet up in one of the tree's in the backyard. He immediately called Cowleys for assistance and we were sent out. Once we arrived, we equipped our protective bee suit, and took a closer look at these stinging insects. When we examined the nest closely, we were able to identify these insects as bald-faced hornets. 

Bald-faced hornets have white markings on their face and are extremely aggressive and territorial. They won't waste a single moment to attack or sting anyone or anything that comes close to their nest. Using our extendable pole to reach the nest, we injected a knockdown dusting application. After several moments passed, we also injected a knockdown liquid application. These treatments will exterminate the bald-faced hornets almost immediately. A short while after neutralizing the bald-faced hornets, we removed the nest (and the branch it was attached to) and disposed of them.

A homeowner in South Amboy, NJ noticed a flying squirrel roaming around is attic and immediately contacted Little Rascals for help! Several moments into our inspection of the exterior of the home, we found out how the flying squirrels got in - through the builder's gap! A builders gap is the gap between the fascia board (where the gutter is hung) and roof decking. This gap is caused when roof decking is stopped too short and is not flush with the fascia. The gap is meant to help with airflow throughout the attic, but is also the perfect place for wildlife to gain access into a home.

To retrieve the flying squirrel, we installed Pest-Blok over the entire length of the builder's gap except for one area. Over that access area, we installed a retrieval device and then set up a baited device nearby. Pest-Blok doesn't restrict the airflow, undergoes a silicone-protected polyester coating process (that makes it last longer), and guards the builder's gap against flying squirrels, bats, and all nuisance wildlife. A short while later, we successfully retrieved the flying squirrel and took it to a safer location. We then disinfected the attic and installed another portion of Pest-Blok over that entry point.

After we successfully removed and relocated a raccoon that invaded this home in Freehold, NJ, we needed to fix the damage it caused.

We replaced the broken soffit with water pressure lumber to provide structural integrity to the area. This is also treated with an application to prevent termites as well. Afterward, we enclosed the area with sturdy, metal flashing to prevent future intrusions from any nuisance wildlife. 

Recently, a homeowner in Freehold, NJ, found himself with both a bird and squirrel infestation in his attic. It’s more common that you would think having different wildlife infesting a home at the same time. An entry point that’s good enough for one animal is often good enough for others. Our nuisance wildlife technicians had already come out and were able to successfully and safely remove all the birds and squirrels from the home, and seal up the entry points.

Then it was our turn! We carefully removed all the contaminated insulation and then vacuumed and disinfected the attic. Next, we added TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation, which will fill the attic to its recommended insulation levels. TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation has a higher R-value than standard fiberglass insulation, has the highest Class-1 fire safety rating, is resistant to mold and pests, and is eco-friendly. Now the attic is transformed from dirty and unhealthy to a clean and energy-saving one!