Cowleys Pest Services Before & After Photos
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Adding TruSoft Blown-in Cellulose Insulation in Holmdel, NJ
A new customer in Holmdel, NJ decided that it was about time to insulate his attic, so he contacted our Attic Systems division. When we inspected the area we were shocked to discover that there no insulation at all in the attic! There was just some debris and old boxes. Without proper insulation, the rooms in the upper levels of a home will become colder a lot quicker, making winter a lot more uncomfortable. 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 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 several SilverGlo™ borders. This will prevent the insulation from overflowing onto the attic floor and makes the attic look more organized.
Cleaning Out the Attic & Adding Blown-In Cellulose Insulation in Holmdel, NJ
Now that our Little Rascals Nuisance Wildlife Removal team has properly removed all the squirrels from this attic in Holmdel, NJ, we're here to clean up and add new blown-in cellulose insulation. First, we carefully removed all the droppings and contaminated insulation in the attic. Afterward, we 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.
Lastly, 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. After adding TruSoft, we installed several SilverGlo™ borders. This will prevent the insulation from overflowing onto the attic floor and makes the attic look more organized.
Groundhog Getting Underneath the Back Porch in Holmdel, NJ
This homeowner in Holmdel, NJ had an issue with a groundhog nesting underneath her back deck, so she called Little Rascals for help. We installed our retrieval devices and, after a short period of time, we successfully and safely retrieved the groundhog and relocated to a new, safer location.
In order to prevent any additional groundhogs, or any other nuisance wildlife, from harboring underneath the customers deck, we installed Dig Defense®. Dig Defense® is a below-ground fence system that is 15 inches deep, 4 feet across, and protects structures against invasive nuisance wildlife and feral animals.
Huge Yellow Jackets Nest Under the Attic Insulation in Colts Neck, NJ
This homeowner in Colts Neck, NJ, had a major infestation of yellow jackets in one of her upstairs bathroom and needed help to remove them ASAP. So she found Cowleys online, gave us a call, and we were sent out to inspect and treat. As we examined the bathroom, we noticed that the yellow jackets were coming from a tiny hole in the bathroom closet. Since the attic was right above, we decided to inspect that area. As we removed a piece of insulation, we uncovered a HUGE yellow jackets nest! Turns out that there was a tiny hole in the attic that the yellow jackets were using to infest the home!
We treated the nest with a knockdown aerosol and a knockdown dusting application. Both of these treatments will exterminate the yellow jackets almost immediately. A short while later, we carefully removed the nest, disposed of it, cleaned up the area, sealed the hole in the bathroom closet with a waterproof adhesive, and then applied a liquid residual product to the attic area. This treatment will eliminate any remaining yellow jackets in the area as well as prevent them from rebuilding their nest.
Gas Meter Taken Over by Bald-Faced Hornets in Colts Neck, NJ
As she was cleaning up her yard, this homeowner in Colts Neck, NJ spotted a hornets nest on her gas meter! She immediately called Cowleys for help and we were sent out. When we arrived, we equipped our protective bee suit, and took a closer look at these stinging insects. Once we got close, we were able to identify these pests 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 have a bad temper and are territorial and aggressive. So aggressive that they won't hesitate to sting anything or anyone that comes close to their nest. They also have smooth stingers and can sting over and over again. Even more terrifying is that bald-faced hornets can actually sense vibrations in the air and even remember their invader's face!
For treatment, we injected a knockdown aerosol application directly into the nest. This application neutralizes the bald-faced hornets almost immediately. After a few moments went by, we carefully removed the nest and then disposed of it properly.