Mike Downes holds several certifications through the National Wildlife Control Operators Association. He is a licensed problem animal control agent in Massachusetts and holds a trapping license through the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
Mike Downes holds several certifications through the National Wildlife Control Operators Association. He is a licensed problem animal control agent in Massachusetts and holds a trapping license through the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
About Us
Downes Pest Solutions serves the South Shore of Massachusetts with a main office in Duxbury, MA.
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We are a family-owned and operated business. A high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals because of our commitment to exceptional customer service and effective treatment strategies.
Our Customer Service Commitment
We value our relationship with our customers and treat each one with courtesy and respect. We understand that when you call with a problem, it is often of an urgent nature and our availability and response time reflect that. We make every effort to schedule urgent calls within 24-48 hours. All other visits are scheduled at our customer's convenience. We welcome texts and emails also.
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We are readily available to answer questions and address concerns!
Mike Downes, Owner, has the following certifications:
MA Pesticide Commercial certifications in General Pest and Termites
MA Trapper Certification
MA Problem Animal Control Agent
NWCOA Bat Standards Certified
NWCOA Certified Wildlife Control Operator
NWCOA Bird Barrier Certified Installer
Coyote Certification Training
Canada Goose Certification Training
Termite Inspection Certification Training
Our Pest Management Commitment
Downes Pest is committed to participation in continuing education beyond the minimum state requirement. When choosing a pest control strategy for a property, we carefully consider many factors including the presence of children, pets, flowering plants, fruit & vegetable gardens, water sources, and honeybees.
We educate our customers to ensure accurate expectations of the treatment and its course. We also focus on prevention and will provide recommendations to eliminate environments that are pest friendly.
About Integrated Pest Management
How does integrated pest management work? The goal to eliminate factor(s), such as food sources and harborage areas, that are favorable for the identified pest to survive and thrive. Identification of an action threshold and ongoing monitoring to keep the population below that level is important.
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Practices include education, communication, exclusion/structural repairs, non-pesticide strategies, and limited pesticide use when needed.