Wildlife Removal Blog
Protect Your Home from Wildlife Invasions this Summer
In cooler months, you may not have to worry about many types of wildlife entering your home because either they go into hibernation or become lethargic, create dens for themselves, or go to warmer regions. However, when the weather heats up, there is a risk that...
Critters Under Solar Panels?
With over 300 days of sunshine a year it’s no wonder many homes in Arizona are equipped with solar panels. What homeowners do not sign up for when installing these panels are the critters that take refuge from the sun beneath them. Which critters are commonly found...
Animal Identification & Removal- Ringtails
Arizona is home to a rich and diverse spectrum of wildlife. The ringtail (Bassaricus astutus) can be spotted in the elevated rocky terrain in the Arizona mountains. Although ringtails prefers rocky habitats close to water they sometimes find themselves nesting in...
Three Similarities Between Attics and Natural Dens
Critters are innately drawn to natural dens. Natural dens include hollows of trees, caves, well dug-out earthen burrows and other naturally occurring cavities. Although attics are not naturally occurring they do hold similar traits to natural dens. Here are three...
How To Locate Critter Entry Points From Inside the Attic?
Homeowners dealing with a critter in the attic are usually on a mission. The objective- evict their uninvited guests and seal the holes they’ve entered through. While most homes are fitted with attic space many homeowners have never ventured into them. For the...
Keeping Critters Out of Your Attic Fan
A common item found on roofs are attic fan vents. A common area we find critters entering properties are through those vents. Attic vents are generally larger than most box vents and tend to be circular. Their purpose is to help move heat and vapor out of the attic...
Why Are Woodpeckers Pecking at My House?
Many people enjoy bird watching. However, it can be uncomfortable and in some cases very irritating to watch woodpeckers drill holes into the sides of houses or tapping away at chimney caps. Why are woodpeckers drawn to certain houses? Are woodpeckers protected? What...
I Have Critters Burrowing in My Yard, Can They Cause Any Damage?
Homeowners tipped off to critters burrowing below the surface of their Arizona yards are sometimes left with the question- ‘what damage could these critters cause if I just let them be?’ To help answer this question lets first identify some of the common critters that...
Coyotes – Too Close For Comfort
Coyotes are becoming increasingly visible in urban and rural dwellings. Homeowners are witnessing the amazing jumping skills of the coyote as they leap over walls 6 feet tall. Coyotes are also skilled diggers squeezing under fences and walls. Many homeowners are...
Snake Removal & Prevention
Snakes are commonly requested for removal in Arizona. For many living in rural and urban areas it’s not a matter of if but when. Although most snakes will avoid human contact they can still cause concern when too close for comfort. Snakes can squeeze into tight...
Why Trap & Repair Instead of Poison To Control Rats?
Rats are common home invaders in Arizona. Critter Evictors does NOT utilize poison or monthly rodenticides for rat removal. We focus on trapping and exclusions/seals. Seal them out so they can’t get in! Why does critter evictors NOT use poisons? Poisons do not address...
Which Arizona Critters Are Associated With Insulation Burrows?
When homeowners are tipped off to an unwelcome guest in their attic its usually through sound. Gnawing, scratching and scurrying are all common adjectives used to describe the noises from above. Attic inspections are a useful exercise to shed light on which critter...
Rat-Proofing Your Phoenix Home: Plumbing and Utility Entry Points
When it comes to protecting our homes from unwanted pests, one often overlooked aspect is securing plumbing and utility openings. Rats, with their nimble bodies, can exploit even the tiniest gaps around pipes, drains, and vents to infiltrate our living spaces. In this...
Skunk and Dog Encounters-Prevention in the Arizona Desert
For dog owners navigating the Arizona desert, the possibility of a skunk encounter is a unique concern. The distinctive smell can turn a simple walk into a stinky situation. What are some proactive & practical tips Arizona residents can utilize to help keep their...
Quantity Over Quality- How Fast Can Rats Reproduce?
There’s an estimated population of over 7 billion rats currently living in the world. Rats can be traced back to over 160 million years of existence. Homeowners dealing with rats in their attics and walls may wonder how many rats are in my home and how fast can they...
Common Reasons Rat Control Efforts Fail
Never underestimate your opponent. It may seem comical to apply this mantra when dealing with rats in a house. However, many homeowners suffer from rats in their walls and attics with little success of removal. What are some common reasons rat projects fail and how...
Help! Keeping Rats Out
Rats are commonly found across North America entering places that cause homeowners headaches. Rats are preyed upon by a variety of critters and seek shelters that offers protection. Often this means finding small cavities around properties and squeezing in. To keep...
How To Deter Raccoons From Homes
As winter descends upon North America raccoons will seek shelter and warmth against the cold. Raccoons naturally den in a myriad of places including the hollows of trees, between rocks and unfortunately residential attics/chimneys. Their mission, to stay warm &...
Mice and Rats: Visual Acuity & Trap Placement
When setting products for mice or rat removal it can be beneficial to understand how these rodents operate to ensure a smooth eviction. Mice and rats are creatures of habit. They may not have the best vision, however they are able to navigate terrain acrobatically....
Scottsdale Arizona Wildlife Control: Explained-Trap Shy Raccoons
Some homeowners dealing with raccoons on their property might try to remove them with the use of live cage traps. Cage traps are readily available from online retailers and hardware stores and are relatively simple to set up. However, there are many cases when...