Burbank, IL Pest Control & Exterminators

Pest Control in Burbank, IL

Burbank sits just south of Chicago's southwest side and north of Oak Lawn, and it feels like an extension of city neighborhoods such as Ashburn and West Lawn. The area was built up in the 1940s and 1950s with brick bungalows, Georgians, raised ranches and Cape Cods on narrow lots, many with alleys and detached garages. It incorporated as a city in 1970, taking its name from a local school honoring horticulturist Luther Burbank. Midway Airport lies a short distance to the northeast. With few large parks or natural areas, Burbank's pest issues come mainly from dense, aging housing and the alleys between it.

Densely built brick blocks in Burbank

Burbank's homes are packed closely together, often with only a gangway between them. When one house has mice, the neighbors are often next. Brick bungalows and Georgians from the post-war years have basement windows, utility penetrations and mortar joints that have weathered over decades, all of which let mice in. Georgians and raised ranches with half-buried lower levels also attract house centipedes, silverfish and spiders. A local pro can seal gaps, reduce moisture and remove the rodents already inside. Checking and sealing these gaps before fall, and coordinating with neighbors when possible, gives Burbank homeowners the best results against mice.

Alleys, garages and rats in Burbank

Many Burbank blocks have alleys lined with detached garages, fences and garbage carts. This network gives Norway rats plenty of shelter and food, and they burrow under slabs and along fence lines. Gardens, compost bins and bird feeders add food. Homeowners can help by keeping lids closed, removing clutter and fixing gaps under garage doors. A licensed exterminator can set tamper-resistant bait stations and help coordinate efforts with neighbors, since rats travel between yards. Gangways between houses should also be kept clear of clutter and debris, since rats use them as travel routes between yards and alleys. Regular inspection of garage walls and slabs catches new burrows early.

Birds and ants around Burbank homes

House sparrows and European starlings often nest in the eaves, gutters, dryer vents and soffits of Burbank's older homes, especially in spring. Nests block vents and can bring mites indoors. Vent guards and sealing gaps in soffits keep them out. Pavement ants are another common complaint, pushing sand up through driveway and sidewalk cracks and trailing into kitchens. Baits are usually the most effective way to reach colonies nesting under concrete. Checking roof edges, soffits and vents each spring before nesting season lets you block birds before they settle in and start raising young.

Areas served in Burbank: State Road, 79th Street, 87th Street, Central Avenue, Blocks near the Chicago border, Burbank near Oak Lawn.