Presto-X is the #1 Fruithurst, AL pest control & extermination company. We have over 94 years experience, and have helped over 500,000 homeowners and businesses with armadillo extermination and other pest control. Read on to learn why we are the top choice for pest control in Fruithurst, AL, then pick up the phone and call us for prompt help with your pest problems.
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Appearance - Armadillos are a unique looking creature and are typically not confused with other animals when seen in daylight. Armadillos have nine or ten horizontal bands that run down its bone casing for flexibility. They have short legs, and long claws for digging. The casing is a very hard and shiny to protect against predators. An armadillo normally runs the same size as a small dog or medium-sized house cat, between 10 to 18 pounds, and varies in shades of gray.
Behavior - Armadillo problems usually begin with burrows around your house, flowers in your garden that have been uprooted or munched on. Armadillos are insectivores, and they dig for food in addition to making homes. Armadillos can create around 10-15 burrows within a 10-acre piece of land which could cause damage to your property and housing foundation. These burrows are usually about 8 inches wide and can be up to 14 feet deep. Armadillos are typically nocturnal so seeing these signs occurring during the night might signify an armadillo problem.
Armadillos are looking to create burrows for safety and also to allow them to quickly move across your yard with ease--specifically underground. They also dig to find food as well which includes insects, worms, and grubs. While having Armadillos around may seem like a good way to fend off other pests, If your property allows for space and does not have a fence to keep them out, armadillos may take up residence where you do not want them.
If an armadillo problem is left untreated, you could risk the foundation of your property becoming compromised or cracked sidewalks and driveways from underlying burrows. An unnoticed burrow could lead to injury if accidentally stepped into. Armadillos are also possible carriers of Hansen’s Disease, otherwise known as Leprosy--although the risk of contracting the disease from an armadillo is minimal.
I decided to get service from Presto-X about a year ago. The regular visits are nice but being able to call whenever we have pests is even better, since problems change season by season. Even in the winter, we've had stink bugs and boxelder bugs. Sometimes mice looking for shelter. Presto-X has definitely been helpful. Our technician gave us wonderful service, has a great attitude, and returned on the same day when requested. He did so much more than we expected. A neighbor asked who we used for our pest control. We recommended Presto-X and they also signed up for service.
Our technician was not only prompt, I think he arrived a bit early. He discussed the treatment and was very polite. Eased our minds by answering our questions and respecting our resquests. He is a valuable part of the company. Very efficient, productive and personable. Amazing!
So glad we switched to Presto-X. They have been great, nice, and cordial. They made sure to resolve our nasty yellow jacket problem, even when it meant coming back for few re-treatment.
Presto-X warranties its treatment plan for a full year. If for whatever reason you have any new armadillo problems or other covered pests, we will treat immediately and at no cost to you. Immediately means you are our priority.
The barriers we put in place to protect your home and family against pests will naturally break down over time. This is why over the course of the year we will regularly reapply treatments to ensure your home is protected. For more details on our treatment schedule read our pestfree365 program page.
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When you're looking to hire a pest control service (aka exterminator), you can expect to pay anywhere from $110 to $290 per treatment.