Wildlife Removal Blog
Can We Just Leave the Critters up There?
We sometimes are asked “can we just leave the critters up there”? In short, it wouldn’t be an advisable idea. When critters enter the premises of your home they are going to begin the process of making it their home as well. Critters left to their own devices in your...
Home Inspections- Old or Active Critter Activity
It’s not uncommon for a house to have a critter living inside of it during the course of the homes life. When homes change owners typically a home inspection is conducted. During home inspections evidence of critter holes in the roof, trim or foundation might be...
Will Cutting Trees Back Eliminate Critters From My Roof?
During inspections we commonly see trees and branches arching onto roofs. In some cases the tree is so close to the home the branches rub right against the shingles. Critters can and will use these natural ladders to access roof lines. The question is will cutting the...
What Signs to Look for When Finding Critter Access Points?
A key part in successfully removing a critter from a property deals with locating the critters access points. The location of these points can help expedite the removal process, but also ensure proper seals are put in place to exclude critters from reentering. Where...
Can Expansion Foam Keep Critters Out of My Home?
A popular item in most hardware stores are cans of spray foam. These cans function very well in sealing cavities and crevices around all sorts of items. From plumbing to HVAC spray foam finds a purpose; but what about pest control? Critters that are in search of a...
Can My Bird Feeder Attract Other Critters?
Birds are generally accepted as enjoyable to observe. The problem is they're also small, fast and hard to see for very long when in motion or at a distance. Introduce the bird feeder. Bird feeders are a great way to bring birds in closer to observe and enjoy. However,...
Can Critters Access My House Through My Roofing Ventilation
When it comes to installing a roof, proper ventilation is a must. Roofs must be able to breath. Cool air usually travels into the attic through openings in the soffit (the overhangs of the house), which pushes hot air and moisture out through vents on top of the roof....
Can We Patch the Hole Without First Removing the Critter?
Sometimes homeowners get extremely familiar with the habits of the critter in their home. They wake up to their scratching or rustling in the morning and even witness them going in and out of the holes at specific times. The question becomes “can we seal the hole and...
Will the Critters Leave My House on Their Own?
A common question we receive inquires as to weather or not the critters in the attic or walls will “just leave on their own?” Critters, like most living things are in search of food, water and shelter. It’s a good day for critters when they find any of those...
What to Do With a Squirrel in the Basement?
Frequently enough to notate well receive phone calls informing us of a critter in the basement. The critters range from bats and birds to raccoons and squirrels. The surprise guest in the house begs the question “what to do if you find a critter in your basement?” The...
Which Critter Is Living in My House?
Usually homeowners are made aware of a critter on site not because they've seen the animal but because they've "heard something". A loud bump in the night, chewing, scratching, fluttering or darting steps are they usual clues provided to our wildlife control team upon...
Can Construction Increase Critter Activity
When construction is occurring in a neighborhood we typically notice an increase in mice, rat and other critter calls to our office. Homeowners and property managers stating that critters started moving into their home right around the same time that new development...
Critter Trapping Help 101
When it comes to trapping a critter I can't help but to hear my grandfathers voice ring in my head- "give yourself every advantage". Trapping a critter can logically be approached with a mindset of underestimating your opponents. That approach usually leads to...
Chimney Caps- Excluding Spaces
Critters such as raccoons find acceptable shelter in naturally occurring dens and cavities in the wild. The natural dens of rock formations on the ground or the hollow of a tree hold similar characteristic to a common part of most buildings- a chimney. Uncapped...
How Many Mice Are in My House?
After inspecting a property and coming across mice droppings or tunnels in the insulation, homeowners frequently ask "how many mice are up there?" The question usually cannot be answered from a census per say but knowing more about the reproductive cycle of mice can...
How Are Raccoons Getting on My Roof?
You've heard footsteps overhead, seen a raccoon on the roof or in some cases your neighbor has called to inform you they saw a raccoon exit your chimney. How are these masked bandits accessing your home? It may come as a surprise but raccoons are extremely dextrous...
I hear them scratching every morning
We hear it over the phone frequently year round but especially in the winter months. Homeowners and property managers informing us that every morning around the same time they hear chewing, scratching and scampering. Who's the most likely culprit to this unrequested...
Where To Place Your Groundhog Traps
Often when dealing with groundhogs burrowing in a yard or under a foundation multiple holes can be observed. It can be frustrating and time consuming to set traps at all the holes simultaneously. With a little patience and planning identifying the holes to target can...