Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process. From inspection to removal—and even exclusion and repair—we have the services you need to get rid of raccoons, rodents, and other nuisances fast. First, we identify the animal on the property, then use humane methods to remove the animal and secure weak points where more could enter. If damage has been done, we can make those repairs for a complete restoration. Contact a Critter Control office near you today.
Common Nuisance Wildlife in Palm City
Raccoons, squirrels, rats, mice, snakes, bats and other nuisance wildlife are resourceful and clever critters. Always searching for food, water, and shelter, your home has resources to satisfy all those needs. These animals need only a small gap to enter your home, such as:
- Mice and bats only need a hole the size of a pencil.
- Squirrels can squeeze into a hole the size of a baseball.
- Raccoons can fit into a grapefruit-sized hole.
Rodent Removal Near You
Rats and mice can enter the home year-round, but they’re mainly a problem in the spring in the Treasure Coast. They can carry many dangerous diseases, which may spread just from the droppings they leave behind. Rodents like squirrels, rats, and mice constantly gnaw and chew to manage their growing incisors.
Inspection: Looking for signs of mice and rat nests helps guide the professionals in the task of rodent removal.
Removal: Just getting rid of mice and rats in the home is not enough. Their nests and droppings can continue to pose disease and health risks if left behind.
Repairs: After mice and rat removal, repairs often focus on sanitizing all areas they came into contact with. This ensures there’s little health risk. Exclusion methods like reinforcing potential entry points are also key to preventing future rodent issues.
Squirrel Removal Near You
Like raccoons, squirrels are also seen as cute, furry animals. However, they can cause extensive damage to your roof by chewing through the decking, tearing holes along the edge, and even peeling off asphalt shingles. They can also make a mess of the roof by carrying and dropping debris.
Squirrels are actively seeking shelter during January to February and May to June, which are mating seasons. You are most likely to see them during these times. Squirrels also carry several diseases and can be highly aggressive when threatened.
Inspection: We typically look for signs of squirrels, such as debris and droppings. There may also be holes in your roof or down in the crawl space. Squirrels also leave unique gnaw marks.
Trapping & Removal: One of our most effective methods for removing squirrels is a one-way door trap. We also use live traps and set up deterrents to keep the squirrels off your property.
Repairs: There are several ways that we can restore your property. Our team can repair all holes, remove debris, and decontaminate the area.
Raccoon Removal in Palm City
Raccoons in the Palm City area often enter homes in the spring and summer looking for nesting spots. Many homeowners seeking raccoon removal will likely find them hiding in the attic or burrowed into the walls. If you want to get rid of raccoons in Texas, you’re not alone. Raccoons are strong and dexterous and can create their own way into your home. Here, a raccoon made a sizable entry point in the soffit of this Houston home.
Inspection: The signs of raccoon damage vary. Inspections generally focus on the attic.
Removal: Raccoons are intelligent and good at avoiding traps. However, we have plenty of techniques to draw them out and keep them from accessing other parts of the structure.
Repairs: Due to their size and strength, raccoons can do a serious amount of damage. Let us handle anything from roof damage to burrows that threaten your foundation.
Snake in House Removal
There is no shortage of snakes in Florida. Many of them are poisonous and should be avoided. Common snakes in the area include coral snakes, copperheads, rattlesnakes, and cottonmouths.
If you find a snake in your home or office, it is either shedding its skin or hunting for prey—usually other pests such as mice or rats. When spotting a snake, the best thing to do is slowly back away and call our professionals to remove it for you. We can remove it quickly and safely, keeping you from getting bit.
Inspection: Snakes usually enter a home in search of food (aka rodents). During our snake inspection, we also look for rodents. If rodents are present, we can provide a plan for them too. Snakes have a distinct musky odor that can alert you of their presence. They also leave droppings and skin.
Trapping & Removal: Texas law prevents us from killing non-poisonous snakes. Therefore, we use live traps and direct capture methods to remove them from the property.
Repair: Although snakes do not cause property damage, we can locate entry points and seal them to prevent future invasions.
Professional Animal Damage Repairs vs DIY Repairs
Keeping an animal out requires more than some plywood. Different materials are designed to hold specific species out. Rodents can easily chew through wood, vinyl, plastic, asphalt shingles, and even soft metals like aluminum.
A homeowner noticed a hole in their soffit and had it patched, but no one checked whether an animal was present. This squirrel was sealed inside the attic but found a way out.
This is why you can’t use spray foam on animals and insects. They can penetrate spray foam within seconds. This re-entry occurred two days after the foam was applied. The right material for the right project is critical!
A raccoon fell a chimney after a poorly installed chimney grate collapsed under the raccoon’s weight.
Typical Animal Entry Points in Palm City
Knowing where to look for animal entry points is half the battle. Soffits, eaves, loose shingles, and gable vents are typical animal entry points.
When a raccoon wants in, they can often get in through the hardest of structural engineering and building materials. A raccoon was able to take advantage of a few loose shingles to create a large enough entry point.
Eaves returns must be sealed. Any critter can waltz right through this gap into the attic.
During a whole-home exclusion, we will reinforce any potential entry points. This is why it’s necessary to screen all openings appropriately. Most insert screens are not installed to keep a motivated animal out of your home.
How Professional Wildlife Control Services Can Help You
It can be tempting to remove unwanted pests on your own. However, doing so may lead to injury or diseases. Plus, you may believe that you have removed all the animals only to discover them again in a few weeks. There are several reasons why hiring wildlife control services in Treasure Coast, FL, is a smarter option:
- Professionals have the supplies and equipment to perform any job.
- You will not get bitten or scratched by an aggressive animal.
- Specialists now use safe, humane methods to remove animals.
- Removal services now include structural repair and building restoration.
- Experts are trained to locate animals anywhere in the building.
- Decontamination is an important part of animal removal.
Why Choose Critter Control
- Trained and Certified Animal Removal Experts: Nobody can remove wild animals from property. Critter Control professionals have the training and experience necessary to remove small and large pests from your home or business. We use proven methods, advanced equipment, and supplies to repair damage.
- Humane Wildlife Removal: Most animals that invade your home are simply seeking food or shelter. They mean no harm. As such, our job is to return them to their natural habitat. We use safe, humane methods to remove all animals without harming them.
- Accurate Inspection and Removal: Animals can crawl into just about any space in your house, making them extremely difficult to find. Our specialists can identify signs of animal presence, locate the animal, and remove 100 percent of the wildlife from your home or office. We also help you find solutions to prevent their return.
- In-House Financing: Price should never be a determining factor in protecting your home. We offer flexible financing options so we can get to work immediately.
- Guaranteed Work: All of our services are guaranteed to work. If you’re not satisfied, we’ll come back and make it right.
- Warranties: Our whole-home exclusions come with a one-year warranty. If the critter comes back after our repairs, we’ll remove the pests and repair the damage at no cost.
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Q&A with Critter Control in Palm City
What are some of the most common wildlife issues in Treasure Coast?
The Treasure Coast and surrounding areas face a variety of common wildlife issues we regularly encounter. It is common to receive calls for rats, mice, snakes, pigeons, armadillos, bats, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and stinging insects.
How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in your area?
In the spring, we deal with snakes, bats, and rats. In summer brings more bats, snakes, raccoons, and many calls for raccoons with young in attics. Fall temperatures coincide with rodent breeding and home and business intrusion. Throughout winter, we see an increase in a variety of animals entering structures, including rats, squirrels, and bats.
Any prevention tips for residents in Fort Pierce and the surrounding area?
General maintenance such as keeping the grass mowed and landscaping away from homes and businesses will prevent many wildlife issues. Rodent baiting will certainly help control rodent populations that tend to be a major problem in these urban environments. Having a wildlife professional inspect and service the home or business on a regular basis will prevent many situations and can save customers from sometimes costly intrusions.
When should homeowners call Critter Control?
Immediately if they suspect they have an issue. Changes in smell in the home and non-working floodlighting or other types of electrical features can indicate problems. It’s not always the noise that gives away an animal intrusion. Many times we are able to prevent an intrusion and save the customer from repairs if we are called at first indication.
How much does it cost?
There are a number of factors that determine pricing; location of the animal (i.e. – chimney, attic, crawl, wall void, living area), condition of the animal (i.e. – sick, aggressive, dead), location and condition of the property and time of year (i.e. – weather condition, offspring present?). Generally speaking, pricing will vary by location and species for just the animal removal and that pricing usually does not include the entry repair.