Pest Control Contractor & Exterminators in Princeton Junction, NJ

As we were treating the property of this Home Protection Plan customer in Princeton Junction, NJ, we noticed a large amount of ants on the left side of the home.  After a thorough inspection, we determined that the ants were harboring in the mulch bed. This isn't unusual as ants are attracted to mulch beds. It provides a moist environment for them as well as the ants are naturally drawn to the decaying materials found in mulch.

For treatment, we treated the entire perimeter of the home with a liquid non-repellent. Afterward, we applied a granular bait to the mulch beds as well as around the entire landscape. When the worker ants come in contact with either of these treatments, they're going to bring them back to their nest and then transfer the applications to the other ants and their queen. A short while later, the ant colony will be exterminated. 

Even though the weather outside has been chilly, this hasn't stop yellow jackets from thriving at this home in West Windsor, NJ. Yellow jackets will die off from weather exposure only if there's been 5-7 days of weather under 45 degrees in a row. Unfortunately, over this past week, the weather was cold for two days, and over 50 degrees for the rest of the week! So they were out and about, although a little lethargic. 

We grabbed our extendable pole, attached a knockdown aerosol application to it, and injected it directly into the nest. We then waited a few moments, and then applied a knockdown liquid application. Both of these treatments will rapidly exterminate the yellow jackets. After several moments went by we removed the nest and disposed of it properly. 

After noticing a large number of bees hovering around her back deck, this customer in Princeton Junction, NJ, immediately called our Pest Control Division for help and we were sent out. Once we arrived and inspected the area, we identified these pests as carpenter bees. We also spotted multiple drill holes and yellow fecal stains all along the deck.

Carpenter bees are solitary, wood-destroying pests but they don’t eat wood like termites do. They can be intimidating just by their size but are typically harmless, just not to your home! Like carpenter ants, carpenter bees can cause significant property damage, as the female bees drill perfectly circular ½-inch diameter holes into fascia boards, porches, decks, siding, sheds, and other wooden structures. If not treated, the carpenter bees will reuse the same galleries year after year and cause extensive damage to that area.

For treatment, we applied a residual dusting product into each gallery. This treatment rapidly exterminates the carpenter bees and leaves behind a residual that will eliminate any eggs inside their gallery as well as any returning carpenter bees.

While tending to his yard, this customer in Princeton Junction, NJ, noticed a lot of yellow jackets near the bottom of his fence. Since he is highly allergic to them, he quickly ran inside, called our Pest Control Division for help, and we were sent out to inspect and treat. Yellow jackets are most active during the day, so this is when you're most likely to be stung. If you see a yellow jacket flying around, it's important to stay away from it. These insects are attracted to movement, so if you wave your arms or run away, you're more likely to be stung.

As we examined the area, we discovered that the yellow jackets actually had a in-ground nest underneath the fence! To exterminate the yellow jackets, we injected a knockdown dusting application directly into the nest. This treatment rapidly neutralizes the yellow jackets. After a few moments, we dug up the nest, disposed of it, and filled in the burrow. 

Recently, we were sent out to a property in Princeton Junction, NJ to handle a rat issue in this customers home. As soon as we began our inspection, we found a ton of rat droppings throughout the garage! Judging by the amount, the rats have been active in this area for quite some time. As we continued, we found a wide hole around a utility line that led outside. This was how the rats were entering the garage.

First, we carefully vacuumed up all the droppings and, at the owners request, disposed of all the contaminated items. Next, we installed several rodent bait stations throughout the garage, in the adjacent room, and along the exterior of the home. Afterward, we stuffed that hole around the utility line with chew proof metal mesh and then sealed it with a premium, waterproof adhesive. Lastly, we scheduled several follow up visits to monitor the infestation and replenish the bait stations as needed. 

After finding a mouse in her trash can, this customer in Princeton Junction, NJ immediately picked up the phone and called Cowleys for help. As we inspected the area, with the owners permission, we moved the oven away from the wall and discovered a large hole in the wall and a plethora of mice droppings behind the oven. We also inspected the exterior of the home and noticed several openings around the utility pipes that were the perfect size for mice to squeeze through!

First, we carefully cleaned up all the droppings inside and outside of the home. Next, we installed several rodent bait stations in the kitchen, the adjacent rooms, and along the exterior of the home. Afterward, we stuffed the openings around the utility pipes with chew-proof stainless steel metal mesh and sealed them with a waterproof adhesive.

Lastly, we scheduled several follow up visits to replenish the bait stations as needed and monitor the infestation. Once all the mice are removed from the home, the owner will have her husband patch up the hole behind the stove. The homeowner was so impressed with her service that she signed up for a Home Protection Plan. 

During a spring service for one of our Home Protection Plan customers in West Windosr, NJ, we found active subterranean termites in one of our termite monitors. Our termite monitors act like an early warning system to detect the presence of termites, which is fortunate for the homeowner, because the termites were chomping on our monitoring devices and not her home! The purpose of these termite monitors is to give you peace of mind. 

For an effective treatment, we’re going to drill into the concrete in the crawl space, since termite live beneath the soil, and then inject a liquid termiticide. We’re also going to treat the entire exterior perimeter of the home with this application. This product will bind to the treated area and create a protective zone that the termites can’t detect. The termites will come in contact with the termiticide as they go about their normal routines and transfer it throughout their colony. In a short amount of time, the termites are exterminated and the home is protected for years to come!

We were sent out to a home in Princeton Junction, NJ to take care of a large hornets nest in the backyard. Upon inspection, we identified the stinging insects as bald-faced hornets. Bald-faced hornets are aggressive stinging insects and will attack anyone or anything that invades their space, unlike other stinging insects that may only rarely sting when they feel extremely threatened. After inspecting this one area, we found another bald-faced hornets nest in another tree!

After equipping our protective bee suit, we treated the nests with a knockdown aerosol application and then a knockdown dusting application. Both of these products will almost immediately exterminate the bald-faced hornets. We waited several moments and then removed both the nests, and the branches they were attached to, and properly disposed of them.

A homeowner in Princeton Junction, NJ kept hearing "running" noises in her attic during the day. She knew that something had to be living in her attic, so she called Little Rascals for help. Minutes into our inspection we found a small portion of the soffit near the downspout that was damaged. We examined it and found squirrel hair stuck in the opening. Looks like squirrels were infesting this home and this was the main access point for the squirrels.

Using hardware cloth, we temporarily sealed off the access point and installed a one-way device in front of it. The one-way will allow the squirrels to safely exit the attic but prevent them from getting back in. We also installed several baited devices. Once all the squirrels are safely removed from the home, we'll properly seal up the area with metal flashing and then disinfect the attic.