Best Known Pest & Wildlife

Pest Control Services in Lincoln MA

If you live in Lincoln and are having issues with pest infestation, there’s only one phone call to make: Best Known Pest & Wildlife. Any home can suffer from its fair share of invaders, from insects and rodents to nuisance animals and wildlife. Based in Tewksbury, our team branches out and services all of Lincoln MA and surrounding areas.

It’s important to have someone you can trust on speed dial that can provide fast, efficient, and effective pest control and wildlife removal when you need it. You will learn right away what sets us apart from the rest: our high level of responsiveness and professionalism.

We serve many additional towns around Lincoln, such as Concord, Lexington, Bedford, Waltham and Wayland. Come to us for the very best in residential pest control, humane wildlife removal, and chimney caps. Give us a call at 781-333-1998 or schedule an inspection online today.

All about Lincoln

This Middlesex County community is home to just 6,900 at last count. Located just 35 minutes from Boston, Lincoln is chock full of colonial history and public conservation land. This Metro West region of Boston’s suburbs was settled in 1654 as part of Concord. It’s come a long way since then, but that doesn’t mean home and business owners here don’t experience pest issues.

Lincoln may be a small community but it’s big on heart and history. Incorporated as a separate town in 1754, this town was named by Chambers Russell (Boston Court Representative) after his family home in Lincolnshire, England. A large portion of the first battle of the Revolutionary War, called the Battle of Lexington and Concord, was actually fought here in Lincoln. In fact, you will find the Minute Man National Historical Park here, commemorating the site where Paul Revere was captured in 1775 by British soldiers.

Sitting 18 miles from the state capital of Boston, Lincoln is home to highly rated public and private schools, boasting community values backed by rural charm and plentiful open space.

Interesting facts about pests in Lincoln

Pests know no bounds, which means they’re just as likely to invade homes and yards in Lincoln as they are anywhere else. Like all surrounding Massachusetts towns, Lincoln falls victim to seasonal pests that can pose a health threat, safety issue, or nuisance to any home owner. These pests include wasps, bees, carpenter ants, bed bugs, rodents, ticks and mosquitoes – not to mention all the wildlife that the rural spaces of Lincoln can attract such as raccoons and skunks.

There are many common pests that plague Lincoln; fortunately, we bring the tools and skills necessary to address them promptly so you can get back to your life. Here’s a look at what we find the most in Lincoln:

  • Pests and wildlife of all kinds are drawn to the large lots, wetlands and woodlands found in Lincoln – more so perhaps than highly congested areas in big cities.
  • Again, due to the many wetlands here, mosquitoes tent to run rampant in summer due to these convenient breeding grounds. Anopheles mosquitoes are common in this area, and West Nile Virus has been frequently detected here and in surrounding communities. Mosquito season in Massachusetts lasts from May to September.
  • Deer mice, white-footed mice, North American deer mice, and Norway rats are the most common rodents here, which can all carry and transmit Leptospirosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, and typhus.
  • Cockroaches are prolific breeders that can multiply very quickly out of sight in your kitchen and pantry areas. The most common species in Lincoln include German, American, and Oriental cockroaches.
  • Lincoln, like the rest of Massachusetts, is home to large populations of gray squirrels, red squirrels, and northern and southern flying squirrels. These squirrels are active all year long, and prefer to spend the winter in attics to keep warm. In doing so, they cause costly property damage as they nest in your insulation and chew through your wires.
  • Carpenter ants are the most common here, along with field ants, little black ants, pavement ants, fire ants, and Pharaoh ants. Carpenter ants can cause a lot of costly damage to wooden supports in your home.

Many pests and wildlife creatures in Lincoln, like elsewhere, are seasonal in nature. Summer can bring swarms of wasps. And other pests stick are year-round invaders, such as opossums and raccoons; rodents will seek interior warmth when the temps drop in winter.

Pest control services offered in Lincoln

Rely on Best Known Pest & Wildlife to offer these effective pest control services in Lincoln:

  • Residential pest control (ants, bats, hornets and wasps, rodents, nuisance animals)
  • Wildlife removal (squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds, opossums, skunks)
  • Chimney caps and vent covers
  • Maintenance plans​

Our Home Guard Plan happens to be our signature annual pest control plan. This includes a spring and fall inspection and treatment, as well as any additional visits that may be required throughout the year. Our Home Guard Plan in Lincoln covers Ants, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Centipedes, Earwigs, Mice, Pill Bugs, Rats, Roaches, Silverfish, Spiders and Wasps.

Best Known Pest & Wildfife tips for Lincoln

All pests have a few things in common, even though they bring varied habits, health risks, diets, and destructive forces. All of them disrupt the peace of mind of home and business owners, which is why you should do your part to prevent them from gaining entry into your Lincoln home in the first place.

  1. Keep a clean and tidy home.
  2. Wipe up spills and crumbs as soon as they happen.
  3. Keep your home free of clutter that can offer hiding places for critters.
  4. Take out the trash daily, tightly securing all outdoor trash cans. Keep exterior trash cans well away from your home.
  5. Seal all gaps, holes and cracks along exteriors to prevent entry.
  6. Have your trusted exterminator in Lincoln perform regular inspections each spring and fall.
  7. Rinse off all recyclables before adding to the bin.
  8. Do not store firewood right up against the house or foundation; place stacks several feet away.
  9. Store all food and staples in airtight containers.

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Frequently Asked Questions
about Pest Control in Lincoln, MA

Are your treatments safe for my pets and family?

Yes. We place a high priority on using eco-friendly products that do not pose harmful effects for your pets or kids. If a particular infestation will need a stronger treatment method, we will inform you first before using it and let you know how to take the proper precautions.

Who will I speak to when calling Best Known Pest & Wildlife?

Brendan Walsh, owner, prides himself on answering all calls. He will ask about your problem over the phone, and follow it up with an in-person consultation and inspection. After the site inspection, he will provide you with an estimate and then schedule the service.

Why are my DIY pest control attempts failing?

It’s common for commercial store-bought sprays and baits to fail. That’s because they are just too weak to effectively yield long-term results. If you have a tiny infestation of ants, they may work. But they won’t work on highly-resistant and resourceful pests such as the elusive cockroach. These insects and many others require a more powerful approach to eradicate, which is where our professional treatments come in. They’re faster, more effective, and longer-lasting thanks to the tools, products, techniques and experience we bring, resulting in a higher chance of eradication the first time around.

What are chimney caps and vent covers? Are they necessary?

If you want to keep pests from entering through your chimney, you need them. Chimney caps and vent covers are designed to keep pests and nuisance animals out of your chimney and vents, and thus, your home. Chimney caps also add to the lifespan of your chimney flue. Without them, rain can erode the mortar joints holding your chimney liner together over time. Chimney relining is expensive, so you can save some money by installing a chimney cap. Vent covers, placed over vents, operate in much the same manner.

How long can I expect pest control treatment to take?

Not all pests will be eradicated in the same timeline. Some take longer, such as ants and termites. First, they have to ingest the poison within baits and then take it back to the colony, which can take a while for them all to die. But with yellow jackets, for example, their nest is destroyed as soon as we spray it and scrape it off the side of your home.

Do you perform real estate inspections in Lincoln for home, condo, multi-family purchases?

Yes. We perform VA/FHA Compliant Real Estate Pest Inspections for buyers in the market for a home, condo, multifamily in Lincoln.

Reviews/testimonials for Lincoln

See what our customers are saying about us:

Best Known did a great job of helping us with a long-standing problem of field mice getting into our attic. Very knowledgeable and super responsive, highly recommend their services.

–  Linda D

“We highly recommend Brendan. He was excellent. We had an issue with flying squirrels getting in our home. When we called him, he responded quickly and addressed the problem. His communication thru this whole process and checking in periodically to check the status was greatly appreciated. He was extremely professional and sympathetic to our issue. We can’t thank him enough.”

– Stephanie V.

“I am extremely pleased with how effective the guys from Best Known were at getting rid of a squirrel that had gotten inside the walls of my three-family. They got rid of the critter very quickly and followed up with me to make sure all was well.”

– Tom M.

“Would highly recommend for any pest issues at your property. Brendan was great, responsive, and fair prices!”

– Michael M.

“Brendan and Best Known Pest & Wildlife did an excellent job helping to remove a critter visitor from our home. He did so professionally and humanely, returning the critter to its natural habitat alive.”

– Tivon M.

“First I have to say, when I texted Brendan, he got back to me immediately. We made an appointment for him to come and he messaged when he was on his way. He came when he said he would and he was on time.”

– Erin K.