Wildlife removal and control for Affton and all other parts of St Louis or Jefferson counties. Honey bees are endangered more and more each year and we make every effort to save them by working with a beekeeper to extract them from your home as opposed to just exterminating them. Honey bee swarm removals are also handed over to a beekeeper and, we offer this service at a very low cost so you can rid them from your property quickly. Carpenter bee, yellow jacket, wasp and hornet exterminating are done with guaranteed results for up to 90 days. When a raccoon, squirrel or any type of unwanted animal invades your home, even in the middle of the night, you can call 24-7 emergency services any time, day or night, for any type of pest or animal control situation. Our motto says it all, Any Pest, Any Time guaranteed. Owner Steve Crafton has lived in the Affton community since 1985 and with 12 years of pest control experience he is devoted to building his company based on customer satisfaction through personalized service. To keep pace with industry changes and improve our professional training we belong to the Greater St Louis Pest Control Association, Missouri Pest Management Assoc. and National Pest Management Assoc. Our promise to you as a Program Customer is that if we are not there for a pest issue within 24 hours, your next visit is FREE.
Pest Spotlight
Watching squirrels romp in a yard or park is a lot of fun. However, when those critters decide to set up house in your home they become a nuisance. The damage made by these bushy tailed pests range from chewed through trim boards, gnawed electrical wiring and damaged vent fins, leaving your home susceptible to water damage or a fire. Professional trapping methods and repair or exclusion services equals animal control for your home. AFFORDABLE prices, humane methods and a happy ending is our goal for the customer.
Residential Pests
Ants
Ants are the number one complaint call for 24-7 Animal & Pest Control in St Louis. For 24-7 Animal & Pest Control, proper identification is the key for the correct treatment methods used to control them. The Odorous House Ant is the most common one found and can be identified by the pungent smell given off when they are crushed, while live, in your fingers. Carpenter ants are considered wood destroying insects since they will strip wood that has usually been softened by water damage. Usually a 2 or 3 treatment program will gain the control you need and with our 5-Star or Regular Quarterly programs 24-7 Animal & Pest Control guarantee your home so, any additional treatment for ants are FREE.
Fleas
An infestation of fleas is usually blamed on a household pet and you wonder "How did they get them?" Often times when pets are let out into the yard they encounter them because fleas are "laying in the weeds" left behind from an Opossum or Raccoon traveling through. Vacuuming and chemical treatment is the tried and true method to eliminate fleas in your carpeting and upholstery so, don't be lead by the hype that you need to "bomb" your house with aerosol insecticides because there is more to it than that. A professional pest applicator is trained to handle your Flea problem and 24-7 has just the right people to help.
Roaches
German, American, Brown-Banded and Oriental are the species most commonly found in St Louis. How they are treated depends on which one you are going after so, identification is the key to treatment methods used to eradicate them. Baiting, dusting, non-repellents and monitors are the buzz words of our industry when it comes to these disease carrying pests. Roaches have been known to create asthmatic attacks in people who are susceptible to allergic bronchial reactions, particularly children. The debris created from dead roaches or their fecal matter is light enough to become air borne and breathed into your lungs. We offer a FREE inspection of any house that has cockroaches and promise to make your home safe to live in.
Spiders
The Brown Recluse Spider is the most feared and the Wolf spider is the most commonly found species in the St Louis area. Statistically, people with the most severe reactions to the Brown Recluse venom is about 6% of the population but, who wants to find out the hard way where you stand in the statistics. Continuous treatment and specialized techniques are needed to gain control of this difficult pest. Females have a tendency to stay in small out of the way places measuring around 4 foot square. They can live there and feed off anything just passing through and, when the time is right they'll emit a pheromone to attract males for mating. The males are the ones that you generally see and we eliminate during the course of treatments. Wolf spiders are seen every where around the house, they are ugly and can become quite large as the season progresses. Call today for a FREE inspection and quote on how we can gain control of your home from these creepy looking arachnids.
Termites
As a company we have chosen to only provide Wood Destroying Insect reports for home owners and home sales inspections. We will inspect for Termites every time we do a General Pest Program treatment and provide you with a reputable company for termite treatment programs if you need one. Our goal is to provide you with services that we are capable of doing to the best of our ability.
Stinging Insects
Honey Bees
Honey bees are the worlds greatest pollinators and we must do everything we can in order to save them. Honey Bee hive removals, when done correctly, can save tens of thousands of bees and beekeepers are more than happy to take them. When we do a complete bee hive removal and subsequent repair, we Guarantee no honey bee re-nesting in that same void for 2 years. Unfortunately there are several factors that play a role in which direction we can take to extract them from your home. We will want to inspect the problem area and assess which is the best course of action and then present the solution choices to you. For people who are extremely allergic to honey bee stings, our 24-7 services are ready when you need them. Also pictured is a Swarm that usually occurs in late spring to early summer depending on weather conditions. We will remove these from your yard for a nominal charge so that you can eliminate the possibility of that swarm moving into your home.
Hornets-Wasps-Yellow Jackets
The 3 most common stinging insects in St Louis are; Bald Faced Hornets, Paper Wasps and Yellow Jackets. People who are extremely allergic to the venom of these stinging insects can take advantage of our 24-7 emergency services to rid their home of this life threatening nuisance. Bald face hornets nest look like a football size cone that hangs from a tree or is affixed to the siding of a home. A Paper Wasp nest looks like an upside down honeycomb and is found under eaves and inside light fixtures. Yellow Jackets usually build their nest in the ground and many times the homeowner finds them by accident with a lawn mower. They are also found in the voids between walls usually at ground level or a few feet above it. We guarantee our work for 90 days from the date of treatment so, if you still see them after 5 days please call us for a follow up visit.
Wildlife Control
Bats
Bats are dangerous to humans because they may carry rabies. However, the feces (guano) and other types of pests attracted to bats, may pose more harmful diseases or conditions. For example, Histoplasmosis is a fungal disease created from a fungus growing in bat guano, and is contracted by inhaling the airborne spores. Also, bats can carry other pests like ticks, fleas, mites and the Bat Bug which closely resembles a Bed Bug. Even though Bats help humans by eating millions of insects a year, it's just not good for them to be living in your home and possibly create a health risk. 24-7 Pest & Animal Control offers Bat removal with a safe exclusion process that will get them out of your attic and we will remove the guano and replace damaged insulation as needed. Our 24 hour emergency services can help you in the middle of the night if a bat decides to invade your living space when you least expect or want it.
Birds
How and why are birds a nuisance? 24-7 Pest & Animal will tell you. Pigeons create a foul mess, odor and sometimes attic noises and, 24-7 Pest & Animal Control is here to clean up and exclude them from your home using the most unobtrusive methods possible. Small birds also can create nests in eaves that destroy their integrity and create unsightly messes on the home with their droppings. Some birds like Chimney Swifts are protected during certain times of the year and Wood Peckers all year round. 24-7 Pest & Animal Control has the knowledge about these species to prevent any issues with Federal Regulatory officials and a FREE inspection of your home will be the first step toward solving these types of problems.
Chipmunks
There is no doubt that these little rodents are cute and fun to watch. However, sometimes their burrows can undermine a sidewalk or porch and create an expensive repair for you, the home owner. At 24-7 Pest & Animal Control, we employ a trapping method that is "out of sight" because we hide the traps within special boxes so you don't have to see their end result. Also, in some cases we will use a rodenticide to eliminate them but we are ever mindful of your feelings toward the use of chemicals.
Groundhogs
Groundhog and Woodchuck are the names for a furry cuddly critter that loves to make big burrows along foundations, under porches and out buildings. This large rodent, a member of the marmot family, can cause major damage that you don't want. We use only live trapping methods to remove a family from your property and in most cases we will re-locate them to a more rural setting where they belong.
Opossum
This ugly rodent looking creature has a habit of liking your attic, porch or patio deck to reside in or under. They are not only offensive to look at but they smell horrible and are a common carrier of fleas! Often times this critter is the source of a dead animal smell found under a deck or porch area. Their only redeeming quality is that they are the only marsupial indigenous to America. Live trapping is the only method used to rid this critter from your home and we will use humane methods to euthanize them.
Moles
A beautiful green lawn can be ruined with unsightly brown trails and dirt mounds created by Moles. In addition to the cosmetic damage, the trails can soften grassy surfaces which can be hazardous to walk in. The main diet of a mole is earth worms so all the grub control in the world will not solve your mole problem. The most effective way to safely dispose of these destructive creatures is to trap them. We use 2 types of traps designed for specific situations and we won't ask you to water an area so we can set traps at the surface. We offer 2 types of pricing programs and, depending on the time of year or history of your yard we will offer our recommendations that best suit your needs.
Raccoons
Seeing a raccoon passing through your yard is no real cause for alarm but, when those critters decide to set up house in your home they become a nuisance. The damage made by these black eyed bandits range from roof shingles being torn off, chewed electrical wiring and ripped out eaves, leaving your home susceptible to water damage or a fire. Female raccoon's give birth to 3-4 cubs each year in the late spring and often they like warm dry places, like your attic, to set up the nursery. Animal control means using Professional trapping methods and offering repair or exclusion services to provide a long lasting solution to your pest problem. AFFORDABLE prices, humane methods and a happy ending is our goal for the customer.
Skunks
PEW what's that smell? If it's that bad and, you have to ask, then you've never encountered a skunk before. They have the most distinct and malodorous stench known to man. They make their dens under porches and out buildings and, they are typically nocturnal. If you have pets it is best not to let them out at night so, that you don't wind up having to take them to the vet for a skunk bath treatment. Unfortunately for us in animal control we have to deal with this unpleasant little critter but we only use live trapping methods and we will euthanize them with humane and safe techniques. We also offer odor elimination services to help you get some relief.
Squirrels
Watching squirrels romp in a yard or park is a lot of fun. However, when those critters decide to set up house in your home they become a nuisance. The damage made by these bushy tailed pests range from chewed through trim boards, gnawed electrical wiring and damaged vent fins, leaving your home susceptible to water damage or a fire. Professional trapping methods and repair or exclusion services equals animal control for your home. AFFORDABLE prices, humane methods and a happy ending is our goal for the customer.
Residential Services
Protecting your home and controlling pests like ants, spiders, crickets, silverfish and more is mostly what our industry is all about. 24-7 takes the approach that each house is different and sometimes special steps are required to control certain pests like Brown Recluse spiders, Fleas or German Roaches. Sometimes a basic program will do the trick but when special needs arise we can shift gears and do a better job. Each time we visit we not only treat but we inspect for insect or animal activity, including TERMITES! We offer 2 types of General Pest Periodic Services:
Traditional Quarterly
Interior & Exterior treatment/inspection each visit. This program is better suited for people who have spider problems. By putting down glue boards and inspecting them each time we are there we can monitor which type of spiders are present and treat them accordingly.
5-Star Premium
4 Exterior treatment/inspections during warmer months with 1 Interior treatment/inspection in January or February utilizing longer lasting pesticide dusts. The emphasis of this program is on the outside of your home. We are treating to prevent pests like Ants from invading your home and guarantee our treatments when additional visits are needed. The interior visit will be focused on using "dust" pesticides in wall voids and pipe chases where bugs travel. Pesticide dusts have longer residual power to keep working for up to 10 months compared to 3 months with liquid concentrates. We will also put glue boards down, remove cob webs and inspect for any other types of pest issues like Rodents or Bed Bugs. An added feature to this program is that you do not have to be present when we treat the outside of your home. It's not that we don't want to see you but, if you work outside of the home during the day you won't need to take time from your busy schedule to let us in.
Commercial Services
Commercial Services
Commercial accounts such as restaurants and food handling services rely upon 3 things from their pest control company. INSPECTION INSPECTION INSPECTION. Rodent control, animal control and insects of any kind is the target for the pest professional during all inspections. The last thing we want to hear is that a client has received an unsatisfactory health department report as a result of our negligence. Of course other types of commercial businesses need pest control too and we offer the same scope of services best suited for individual needs.
Wildlife removal and control for Affton and all other parts of St Louis or Jefferson counties. Honey bees are endangered more and more each year and we make every effort to save them by working with a beekeeper to extract them from your home as opposed to just exterminating them. Honey bee swarm removals are also handed over to a beekeeper and, we offer this service at a very low cost so you can rid them from your property quickly. Carpenter bee, yellow jacket, wasp and hornet exterminating are done with guaranteed results for up to 90 days. When a raccoon, squirrel or any type of unwanted animal invades your home, even in the middle of the night, you can call 24-7 emergency services any time, day or night, for any type of pest or animal control situation. Our motto says it all, Any Pest, Any Time guaranteed.