If you’re hearing scratching in your attic, noticing strange odors, or spotting damage around your home in Brighton, MI, you’re not alone.
Brighton’s proximity to forests, wetlands, and open fields makes it a hotspot for nuisance wildlife. Residents often encounter animals seeking shelter from Michigan’s cold winters or looking for food during the warmer months. Squirrels, raccoons, and bats are especially prevalent, taking advantage of attics, chimneys, and crawlspaces. Opossums, skunks, and digging animals like groundhogs and moles also pose challenges, damaging lawns and gardens or creating unpleasant odors. Critter Control addresses these issues with targeted, humane solutions tailored to the unique wildlife pressures of the Brighton area.
Common Wildlife Problems in Brighton, MI
Legal and safety considerations are crucial when dealing with wildlife in Ypsilanti. Michigan law protects certain species and regulates removal practices to ensure humane treatment and public safety. Critter Control’s licensed professionals follow all state and local regulations, using safe, legal, and humane methods to remove animals and repair damage, so you can rest assured your home and family are protected.
Squirrels are among the most common nuisance animals in the area, especially in neighborhoods near Riverside Park and Depot Town. They often enter attics through small roof gaps, chewing on wiring and insulation, which can lead to fire hazards and costly repairs. Critter Control uses humane exclusion devices and repairs entry points to keep squirrels out for good.
Raccoons are strong, clever, and often nest in chimneys, attics, or under decks. They can cause significant property damage and pose health risks through droppings and parasites. Our team safely traps and relocates raccoons, then repairs and secures your home to prevent future invasions.
Like most major cities with harsh winters, Ypsilanti has its share of rodent problems. Both rats and mice find shelter and food in residential areas and will build nests in homes to prepare for the long Michigan winters.
Bats commonly roost in attics and wall voids, especially in older homes near wooded areas. Because bats are protected, Critter Control uses exclusion devices that allow bats to exit but not return, followed by sealing all entry points and cleaning up hazardous guano.
Although bats can be a nuisance for home and business owners throughout the Michigan, they are protected by law and may not be harmed.
Opossums frequently take shelter under porches, decks, or in crawlspaces. While generally non-aggressive, they can create messes and attract other pests. We humanely trap and relocate opossums, then block off access points to prevent re-entry.
Nuisance birds like pigeons, starlings, and seagulls pose serious challenges for homeowners and business owners alike. Their droppings can damage roofs, gutters, and vehicles, while nests and debris often clog drains and vents, leading to costly repairs. Birds can spread bacteria and parasites that threaten health, and their constant noise and presence disrupt daily life.
For businesses, especially restaurants and warehouses, birds can contaminate food and products, creating both safety and regulatory concerns, while the unsightly accumulation of droppings and nesting materials can hurt property appearance and curb appeal.
Skunks are most active in early spring and late fall, often digging under sheds, decks, or foundations. Their digging damages lawns, and their spray is a persistent nuisance. We use humane traps and exclusion techniques to remove skunks and prevent future problems.
These animals dig extensive burrows in yards and gardens, undermining foundations and damaging landscaping. Critter Control identifies burrow systems, uses targeted trapping, and installs barriers to keep your yard critter-free.
Our Wildlife Removal Process
Whether you need us to remove a raccoon from your chimney, eliminate a rodent infestation or eliminate skunks from your backyard, all our Ann Arbor-based wildlife technicians are ready to help you protect your home or business.
STEP 1
Inspection & Identification
We inspect your property thoroughly to identify species, entry points, and nesting sites, ensuring accurate and humane removal plans.
Using safe, species-specific methods, our wildlife removal team humanely excludes or traps unwanted critters like squirrels, raccoons, rats, or opossums.
After animal removal, our wildlife exclusion services seal entry points using gnaw-resistant materials, preventing future infestations.
STEP 4
Sanitation and Restoration
The final step is to make your house safe. We clean up attic nesting sites, remove feces, apply sanitization agents, and treat for ectoparasites. In certain situations, we provide a full attic restoration. Replacing old, contaminated insulation with pest-resistant insulation provides a more efficient home and ongoing pest control.
Every wildlife problem in Brighton is unique, from squirrels nesting in historic attics to raccoons raiding trash bins near Prospect Park. Our proven 4-step wildlife removal process ensures that each situation is handled with care, expertise, and respect for both people and animals. By focusing on humane practices and permanent solutions, we help protect your home, your health, and the local ecosystem.
Squirrels are clever and persistent. Our squirrel removal methods focus on humane exclusion and prevention, ensuring minimal stress for the animals and long-term protection for your property.
Inspect attics, rooflines, chimneys, and walls.
Install one-way doors or cage traps
Seal all entry points
Attic remediation after squirrel infestation includes cleaning up nests and feces and applying sanitization and ecto-parasite agents
Raccoons are strong and crafty. Our raccoon removal process is designed to handle the challenges posed by these animals, using humane techniques for effective removal and prevention.
Bats like to roost in dark, undisturbed places like attics and wall spaces. Our bat removal process is humane and compliant with Michigan’s wildlife protection laws.
Inspect attics, chimneys, siding, walls for signs of bats
Install one way valve so bats can fly out, but not in
Seal all potential entry points and remove bat valve
Skunks are most active in Michigan during early spring and fall, often digging under porches or sheds. Our skunk trapping and removal methods are humane and effective, keeping your yard safe and odor-free.
Whether for your business or your home, the same techniques apply to get rid of nuisance birds. For pigeons, starlings, or swifts, we block where the birds roost. It’s safe, humane control for birds.
Locate and assess roosting areas on building.
Ethical and humane tactics to block birds.
Install exclusions and preventions.
Apply sanitization agents and cleanup bird droppings.
100% Money-Back GuaranteeYour satisfaction is always guaranteed. We provide reliable prevention from future intrusions. If you’re not satisified with the results of our work, we will issue a full refund, no questions asked.
In House Financing AvailableCritter Control offers in-house financing. Both standard and 90-day same as cash financing options have 12-,18-,24-, or 36-month options. Some projects might qualify for a budgeted plan up to 60 months.
Transparent PricingAt Critter Control, we offer up-front and transparent pricing. After the inspection, we provide a detailed proposal with price. There are never any hidden fees or surprise costs.
What types of animals does Critter Control remove in Brighton, MI?
We handle squirrels, raccoons, bats, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, moles, voles, and more.
Are your wildlife removal methods humane?
Yes, we use safe, species-specific, and humane techniques for all removals.
How quickly can you respond to a wildlife problem?
We offer prompt, local service and can often schedule same-day or next-day appointments.
Is Critter Control licensed and insured in Michigan?
Absolutely. Our team is fully licensed and insured for your protection.
Do you offer attic cleanup and repairs after animal removal?
Yes, we provide full cleanup, sanitation, and repair services to restore your home.
Can you help prevent wildlife from coming back?
We offer exclusion and prevention services to keep animals out for good.
What areas around Ann Arbor do you serve?
We serve Washtenaw County, including Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Brighton, Chelsea, Howell, Dexter, Milford, and Jackson.
Do you offer financing options for wildlife removal?
Yes, in-house financing is available to make our services accessible.
