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Bald-Faced Hornets Setting Up Above the Back Door in Rumson, NJ
We were sent out to the home of a new customer in Rumson, NJ to get rid of some hornets. When we arrived, we found the volleyball-sized nest right above the back door. As we got closer, we identified them as bald-faced hornets.
These nasty stinging insects are aggressive and territorial. So aggressive that if anyone or anything comes within close proximity of their nest, they will attack! What's even worse is that they can actually sense vibrations in the air and remember an invader's face!
For treatment, we injected a knockdown dusting application into the nest, waited a few moments, and then injected a knockdown aerosol application. Both of these applications quickly exterminate the bald-faced hornets. We then removed the nest, properly disposed of it, and treated the area with a residual product. This will neutralize any bald-faced hornets that return to this area as well as prevent them, and all other stinging insects, from building another nest.
From No Insulation to New Blown-In Insulation in Rumson, NJ
After dealing with a hot attic in the summer and a freezing one in the winter, this homeowner in Rumson, NJ decided it was time to add so much needed blown-in cellulose insulation to the attic. Since he is a current Home Protection Plan customer of our Pest Control division, he was aware that we had an entire Attic Systems division! So he called our office, scheduled an appointment, and we were sent out.
As we inspected the attic, we noticed that a majority of the fiberglass insulation was deteriorated, due to age, and is now ineffective. As fiberglass insulation ages, it degrades, leaving gaps where air can escape. In other words, your heater or air conditioner needs to work even harder to maintain the temperature inside your home! So we carefully removed all of the old fiberglass insulation and properly disposed of it. Next, we placed several measuring sticks throughout the attic to ensure that the proper amount of R-value is added to the attic.
Next, 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. Now the homeowner has a transformed attic space that is newly insulated & energy efficient.
Crawl Space Gets a Much Needed Encapsulation in Rumson, NJ
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!
Raccoons Rip Up the Insulation and We Replace It in Allenhurst, NJ
After our Nuisance Wildlife team had safely and successfully removed all the raccoons from this homeowners attic in Allenhurst, NJ, we were sent out to clean up and reinsulate the attic.
Since almost all the insulation in the attic was contaminated from the raccoons urine and feces, we carefully removed it all and then disinfected the entire area. Next, 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 installed over 12 inches of TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation, which will fill the attic to its recommended insulation levels. 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!
Keeping the Gable Vents Safe from Nuisance Wildlife in Ocean Township, NJ
A short while ago, this customer in Ocean Township, NJ, had squirrels infest the attic of his home via the gable vent. We were able to successfully and safely remove them from the home and relocate them to a new humane location. Afterward, we disinfected the entire attic.
In order to prevent any future intrusions from squirrels, as well as any other nuisance wildlife, we installed a louvered vent guard over every single one of the gable vents. This material is made out of heavy-duty Galvannealed steel, which means it won't rust, and is customized to accommodate vents of all shapes and sizes.