Cowleys Pest Services Before & After Photos

After our Wildlife Division had safely removed and humanely relocated a family of raccoons in this homeowner's attic in Spring Lake, NJ, we were sent out to remove all the contaminated insulation and reinsulate the attic.

Unfortunately, the family of raccoons had been present in the attic for quite some time and the insulation was badly damaged and soiled with urine and raccoon feces. When it comes to wildlife in the attic, removal, and exclusion only fix half the problem. Damaged insulation can lead to health concerns, wasted money in higher heating/cooling costs, and hazardous conditions such as damaged ductwork and potential fire hazards.

After equipping our personal protective equipment we carefully removed all the contaminated insulation. Next, we disinfected the entire attic and added approximately 12 inches of blown-in TruSoft cellulose insulation. TruSoft cellulose insulation not only creates a thermal barrier and helps keep the home more comfortable and energy-efficient, but has a higher R-value than standard fiberglass batts and is treated with non-toxic borate, giving it the highest Class-1 fire safety rating and creating an incredible resistance to mold and pests.

This homeowner in Spring Lake, NJ had a problem with several squirrels nesting in his chimney. A short while after setting up our retrieval devices, we safely retrieved the squirrels, disinfected the area, and relocated them to a new, humane location. Now, in order to prevent any future infestation from squirrels, nuisance birds, and other nuisance wildlife we're going to install a Chimney cap. 

A chimney cap is a heavy-duty material that is constructed out of 24 Gauge Top and Flange, and 18 Gauge Galvanized Mesh! It is designed to prevent access to the chimney from all nuisance wildlife and birds.

This homeowner in Spring Lake, NJ was getting her roof repaired and as the roofer was moving to one side of the home, he got attacked by several angry bald-faced hornets! The roofer ran inside and the homeowner called us for help.

When we inspected the home, we found the hornets nest tucked underneath the soffit. No wonder the roofer never saw it!  Bald-faced hornets have white markings on their face and have smooth stingers, which means they can sting an unsuspecting victim over and over again. We grabbed our extendable pole, attached a knockdown aerosol product to it, and then injected it into the nest. We then waited several moments and treated the nest with a knockdown liquid application. Both of these treatments rapidly exterminate the bald-faced hornets.

After a short amount of time we removed the nest, disposed of it, and then treated the area with a residual application to eliminate any returning hornets as well as prevent them from building another nest. 

I was called to a community in Oakhurst, NJ where a homeowner was concerned about a huge hornets nest on a tree outside of a school bus stop. I arrived after all children were in school to treat the nest. I dusted the entrance/exit of the nest and then poked a hole in nest to eliminate the population trapped inside the nest. After allowing a few moments to pass, giving a chance for the treatment to take effect,  I cut the nest off the tree. It's quite interesting to see the inside of the nests.

After safely and successfully removing squirrels from this home in Oakhurst, NJ, we began to repair the severely damaged fascia board and soffit area.

First, we removed the old, damaged fascia board and replaced it with new water-resistant pressure-treated lumber. Next, we capped the newly installed fascia board with metal flashing in order to cover and protect it from pests and nuisance wildlife. Lastly, we closed up the access point in the soffit area made by the squirrels with metal flashing.