Wildlife Removal
Professional wildlife removal and pest control services that safely capture, exclude, and relocate nuisance animals from your home or business
5 Highlights on Wildlife Removal
- Licensed Wildlife Removal Specialists — Our certified technicians trap, capture, and relocate nuisance wildlife including raccoons, squirrels, opossums, rats, mice, bats, and snakes. We also provide bird control for pigeons, starlings, and other pest birds. Every animal control officer on our team holds state permits for legal handling of protected species and migratory birds.
- Humane Capture and Relocation — We use live traps, cage traps, and one-way doors to remove animals without harm. Each captured animal gets transported to an approved wildlife rehabilitation center or released into suitable habitat far from your home or business.
- Full Exclusion and Seal Up — After we remove wildlife, we seal every entry point and access point with hardware cloth, steel wool, chimney caps, and vent covers. We inspect from ground level to roofline, covering lower levels, crawl spaces, soffits, and wall voids. This rodent-proof approach stops animals from reentering your home.
- Damage Repair and Decontamination — Wildlife leaves behind droppings, guano, urine, waste, and gnaw marks. We sanitize contaminated insulation, disinfect affected areas, and remediate damage caused by nesting, burrowing, and chewing.
- Guaranteed Results with Follow Up — Our service agreement includes a warranty, scheduled monitoring, and free re-treatment if animals return within the covered period. Request a free estimate to get started.
Why Choose Our Wildlife Removal
Wildlife removal is a specialized discipline that demands proper licensing, species identification skills, and knowledge of local regulations. A Scientific Pest Control brings all three to every job. As a full-service pest control provider, we help residential and commercial clients resolve any wildlife issue quickly and permanently.
Our wildlife removal specialists carry state and federal permits to handle nuisance wildlife legally. We’re trained to identify raccoon dens in attics, bat roosts in soffits, squirrel nests in wall voids, and snake harborage around foundations. We also handle rat removal, mice infestations, and bat removal from residential and commercial structures. That identification drives the treatment plan. A raccoon in your chimney requires a different approach than a colony of bats in your eave.
We don’t use inhumane methods. No poison. No glue traps for mammals. We rely on live traps, cage traps, exclusion devices, and one-way doors that let animals leave but prevent reentry. Every captured animal gets relocated or transferred to a wildlife rehabilitation center when required by regulation.
Our team also holds certifications in integrated pest management. That means we look beyond the immediate issue to find the root cause. We inspect conducive conditions, identify harborage sites, and recommend habitat modification to prevent recurring infestations. If you suspect rats or mice on your property, our rodent control specialists will trace the source. Overgrown vegetation near your roofline, unsealed foundation gaps, and open garbage attract feral animals. We address all of it.
A Scientific Pest Control is a trusted, top-rated provider with a satisfaction guarantee. We deliver fast service when you need it most. Schedule a free inspection today, and if wildlife returns during your warranty period, we come back at no charge.
Signs You Need Wildlife Removal
Wildlife removal is the answer when animals invade your home or business. Here are five signs you’ve got an issue that needs professional attention. If you suspect any of these problems, call us right away.
Scratching, Thumping, or Scurrying Sounds in Walls and Ceilings: Raccoons, squirrels, rats, mice, and opossums are nocturnal or crepuscular. You’ll hear them moving through your attic, crawl space, or wall voids after dark. Persistent scratching often means an animal has established a den. Squirrels gnaw on wood framing and electrical wiring, creating fire hazards. Raccoons tear apart ductwork and insulation to build nests. Rats and mice chew through stored goods and leave waste throughout lower levels of the structure.
Droppings, Guano, or Urine Stains: Animal droppings and waste carry pathogens. Bat guano harbors histoplasmosis spores. Raccoon feces can contain roundworm eggs. Mouse and rat droppings spread hantavirus and salmonella. If you find pelletized droppings in your attic, dark staining on your ceiling, or a strong ammonia smell, you need a wildlife removal specialist to inspect and decontaminate the area.
Visible Damage to Your Roof, Soffit, or Foundation: Chewed fascia boards, torn soffit panels, and holes in your foundation are entry points and access points for wildlife. Armadillos burrow under slabs. Groundhogs tunnel near foundations. Woodpeckers bore into siding. Rats and mice exploit gaps at ground level that most homeowners overlook. Each species leaves distinct damage patterns that a trained inspector can identify on sight.
Foul Odors from Unknown Sources: A dead animal in a wall void or crawl space produces an unmistakable smell. Skunk spray near your foundation signals denning activity underneath your home. Both situations require professional removal, sanitation, and sealing.
Nesting Material in Vents, Chimneys, or Eaves: Birds like starlings and pigeons roost in dryer vents and chimney flues – this is where professional bird control becomes essential. Squirrels stuff leaves and insulation into attic spaces. These nests block ventilation, create fire risks, and attract parasitic insects like fleas, ticks, and mites. A professional wildlife removal team will clear the nest, install chimney caps or vent covers, and screen openings to prevent recolonization.
Our Wildlife Removal Process
Wildlife removal is a structured, multi-step service designed to solve the issue permanently. We provide a clear plan from inspection to final follow-up.
Step 1: Comprehensive Inspection A certified wildlife removal specialist inspects your entire property from ground level to roofline. We check the attic, basement, crawl space, lower levels, foundation perimeter, soffit, eaves, and all vents. We look for entry points, access points, droppings, gnaw marks, nesting material, and structural damage. You receive a detailed inspection report documenting every finding.
Step 2: Species Identification and Treatment Plan We identify the exact species causing the infestation and determine the root cause. Raccoon, bat, squirrel, snake, opossum, rats, mice – each animal requires a targeted removal strategy. We build a custom treatment plan that specifies trap type, placement, exclusion methods, and timeline.
Step 3: Trapping, Exclusion, and Removal We set live traps, cage traps, or install one-way doors depending on the species and location. Bat removal uses one-way devices at their primary exit points. Raccoons and opossums get captured in cage traps baited with species-appropriate attractants. For rat removal and mice control, we deploy tamper-resistant bait stations and snap traps at confirmed access points. Snakes get caught using specialized snake traps or manual capture.
Step 4: Seal Up and Exclusion Work Once we confirm all animals are out, we seal every entry point and access point. We use hardware cloth, steel wool, metal flashing, foam sealant, chimney caps, and mesh screens. This exclusion work is the most valuable part of the service because it addresses the root cause of the issue.
Step 5: Sanitation, Decontamination, and Follow Up We remove contaminated insulation and animal waste, disinfect soiled areas, and deodorize affected spaces. Our team schedules a follow-up visit to monitor for reentry and verify the exclusion holds.
Brands We Use
Wildlife removal requires professional grade equipment and materials. A Scientific Pest Control uses only trusted, top rated brands for trapping, exclusion, and sanitation.
- Havahart
- Tomahawk Live Trap
- Batcone
- Xcluder
- Purge
- FoamSeal Pro
- Bird Barrier
- Nite Guard
- HY-C
- Bactronix
Every product we apply meets EPA guidelines. Our technicians wear protective suits, gloves, and respirators during decontamination work.
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FAQs About Wildlife Removal
What does wildlife removal include?
Wildlife removal includes a full property inspection, species identification, humane trapping or exclusion, animal relocation, entry point seal-up, and decontamination of affected areas. Our service covers mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums, bats, skunks, rats, mice, and snakes. We also provide bird control and full rodent control programs. Each treatment plan is customized to the species and the structure.
When is the best time to schedule wildlife removal?
Call as soon as you suspect signs of animal activity. Delays let animals breed, expand nesting sites, and cause more structural damage. Spring and fall are peak seasons – squirrels and raccoons seek attic spaces for breeding in spring, while bats and rodents look for warm shelter in fall. Schedule a free inspection or request a free estimate at any time. Year-round monitoring prevents seasonal infestations from recurring.
Why can’t I just remove wildlife myself?
Many nuisance wildlife species are regulated by state and federal law. Bats, migratory birds, and certain furbearers require permits for legal removal. Handling rabid or diseased animals without protective equipment exposes you to rabies, histoplasmosis, leptospirosis, and hantavirus. A licensed wildlife removal and pest control specialist knows the regulations and carries the right gear.
How long does the wildlife removal process take?
Most residential wildlife removal jobs take between three and seven days. Bat exclusion projects can take longer because we must wait for all bats to exit through one-way doors before sealing. Raccoon trapping typically requires two to four trap checks. We provide fast service and can help with urgent situations the same day. We schedule follow-up visits to confirm the property is animal free.
Can wildlife come back after removal?
Not if exclusion work is done correctly. Sealing entry points and access points with hardware cloth, chimney caps, steel wool, and metal flashing prevents reentry. A Scientific Pest Control backs every wildlife removal job with a warranty. All sealed areas are covered, and if animals return through a sealed entry point during the warranty period, we re-treat at no cost.
Does wildlife removal harm the animals?
No. We use humane live traps, cage traps, and exclusion devices. Captured animals are relocated to approved habitats or transferred to a wildlife rehabilitation center. We never use poison or lethal methods for mammal removal. Our approach is wildlife-friendly and fully compliant with state wildlife regulations.