Critter Control in New Orleans

Raccoons mate in January and February and give birth about 60 days later. Many choose attics and crawlspaces of homes to nest during this time. Raccoons will eat just about anything, including junk food, table scraps, garden crops, small animals and even chickens. They have nimble handles that allow them to dumpster dive, tip garbage cans, open feed bins, and reach through fences to grab a baby chick.

With their black masks and banded tails, raccoons go out at night, like thieves, searching for a meal. Other than making a mess in your yard, raccoons will also dig holes in your sod; damage your siding, chimney and trees when climbing; and bust screens and wood to enter your home. Once inside, raccoons will tear insulation, scratch drywall, and leave large amounts of scat that can grow mold spores.

Wildlife experts understand the habits of raccoons, and calling them for help is much safer for you and the animal.

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No matter where you live, you can see bats flying around streetlights, gulping up insects with each swoop. Bats can eat thousands of insects a night, making them beneficial for our ecosystem. This is one reason they are a protected species in Louisiana. Another reason is due to diseases like the white-nose syndrome threatening the extinction of some bats.

If bats don’t have access to caves and tall trees, they will opt for attics, barns, eaves, chimneys, steeples and any place with rafters. Bats are nuisance wildlife because their bat guano can damage property by staining floors and walls and breaking beams if the guano becomes too heavy. The guano also poses a threat to humans because it can grow mold spores. If humans inhale the spores, there is a risk of developing respiratory diseases.

Finally, bats can be annoying because they make a lot of noise.We can handle all bat-related issues.

New Orleans has a massive number of both tree and ground squirrels. They are on the roads, trees, roofs and chimneys. Some are even in your home. If they are, then you’ve likely heard their chirps, screams and growls. Whether they are in your attic or walls, they probably keep you up at night.

Squirrels can be active any time of day. They spend most of their time collecting food to store for the winter. They like fruits, nuts, seeds, grains, bird eggs and anything you put into a bird feeder. They also love human foods like cereals, chips, crackers and cookies.

Squirrels create numerous storage spots, including the holes they dig in your yard, walls and appliances or furniture that you don’t use often. Other problems created by squirrels include chewed wires that can lead to a fire hazard, nests built in vents and ducts that cause a fire hazard and running on outdoor electrical wires, causing transformers to blow.

Call us before something like this happens.

Rats and mice reproduce and multiply quickly. They can have several litters of five or six babies every year, sometimes more. Our fast and effective rodent control near you will get rid of rats and mice from your house.

Rats and mice can chew through almost anything, like electrical wiring and some metals. If they enter your home, they will likely build a nest in your attic, walls or ceilings. They may also nest under appliances or furniture. They don’t usually nest too far from a food source, your kitchen. They like to scavenge crumbs off your counters and scraps from your trash. They will also open foods in your pantries and cabinets, costing you valuable money.

Both rats and mice leave trails of feces and urine as they travel around your home. Because rats and mice can carry several transmissible diseases, don’t risk getting bitten by removing them yourself. We can help get rid of your rat and mouse problem. Rodents multiply quickly, so it’s best to call while the infestation is small.

Rats typically burrow outside your home but will enter, even through a pet door, if they can access food. Bigger rats, like the Norway rat, can damage shingles and will chew through the siding.

The longer rats and mice are left on your property, the more damage you can expect. We can help you get rid of any size rodent problem.

Digging, when it’s done on your property, can also become a nuisance when the roots of trees are destroyed, killing the tree that may fall on your home. Or, if armadillos dig under driveways, gardens, or livestock fences, damage can follow. Because they live in burrows underground, it’s crucial to make sure armadillo holes do not interfere with the structure of your home or buildings.

Armadillos can carry leprosy, so you mustn’t handle them yourself. Critter Control has over 40 years of experience in wildlife removal, especially with armadillos. If you have an armadillo destroying your yard, give Critter Control a call.

The armadillo has great qualities, like its armor, protecting it from predators. When startled, it shoots straight up in the air, shocking its predator and giving it time to hide. It has claws for digging, which is what it does all the time. It digs only to search for food like insects and grubs.

Digging can also become a nuisance, however, when the roots of trees are destroyed, killing the tree that may fall on your home. Or, if they dig under driveways, gardens or livestock fences, damages can follow. Because they live in burrows underground, it is crucial to make sure their holes are not interfering with the structure of your home or buildings.

We take care in removing armadillos from your property. They can carry leprosy, so it’s important that you don’t handle them yourself. If you have an armadillo destroying your yard, give us a call.