Critter Control in Estes Park

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Estes Park’s mountainous terrain, dense forests, and changing seasons create an ideal habitat for many types of wildlife.

\When wildlife becomes a nuisance in the Estes Park, CO area, Critter Control is your trusted local partner for humane and effective animal removal.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Roosevelt National Forest, Estes Park’s unique geography and climate attract a variety of wildlife. When these critters like squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks, and snakes find their way into your home, vacation rental, or businesses, you can trust Critter Control to quickly and effectively solve the problem for you. We specialize in the safe, ethical removal of these animals, using proven methods that protect both your property and the local ecosystem.

Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process

Critter Control understands that each wildlife issue in Estes Park is unique, requiring a tailored approach. Our proven 4-step process is designed to address the specific challenges posed by local species, ensuring humane, effective, and lasting solutions. Whether you’re dealing with persistent squirrels in your attic, raccoons under your deck, or bats in your eaves, our team has the expertise and equipment to resolve the problem safely and efficiently.

STEP 1

Pest Control Inspection

Our team conducts a thorough inspection of your property, identifying the species involved, entry points, and nesting sites. Estes Park’s variable weather and rugged terrain mean animals can exploit even the smallest gaps, so our inspections are detailed and tailored to local conditions.
STEP 2

Animal Removal

We use safe, pest-specific tactics to humanely exclude or trap animals like squirrels, raccoons, and opossums. Our approach minimizes stress for the animals and ensures compliance with Tennessee wildlife laws.
STEP 3

Exclusion and Repair

 After removal, we seal all entry points with chew-resistant materials, preventing future infestations. This is especially important in mountain climates where animals seek warmth and shelter.
STEP 4

Remediation and Repair

We clean and sanitize contaminated areas, removing animal waste and damaged materials to protect your family’s health and restore your property.

Raccoon Removal in Estes Park

Raccoons are highly adaptable and often seek shelter in chimneys, attics, and under decks. They can cause significant property damage and pose health risks through their droppings. Our team uses safe trapping and exclusion techniques to remove raccoons and secure your home.

Our raccoon removal methods are designed to handle the challenges posed by these crafty animals, using humane techniques to ensure effective removal and prevention.

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Inspection

During the inspection, we determine the severity of the raccoon infestation. We look for physical evidence like footprints in or around the home, stains from raccoon feces and urine. On the exterior of the house, we look for damage like scratches on boards, broken vents and screens, ripped apart shingles, destroyed soffits, and every possible entry point.

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Raccoon Trapping

Live trapping is one of the most efficient methos for raccoon removal near you. Depending on the situation, a one-way door or excluder valve can be installed. An excluder valve works by allowing the raccoon to leave but blocks its reentry. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.
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Exclusions

We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.

Squirrel Removal Near You

Squirrels are notorious for entering attics, especially during the colder months. They gnaw through insulation and wiring, creating fire hazards and costly repairs.Our squirrel removal methods focus on humane exclusion and prevention, ensuring minimal stress for the animals and long-term protection for your home.

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Inspection

Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.

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Squirrel Trapping

Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring & Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.
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Squirrel Exclusions

We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also clean-up the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation.

Rat and Mice Pest Control

Both homes and businesses throughout Northern Colorado area may experience occasional visits from mice or rats. While unsettling, finding rodents, especially during the winter months, is not uncommon. However, it’s very important to address the problem as soon as possible as these animals may contaminate food, damage property, and spread disease.
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Inspection

During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.

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Rodent Trapping

A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists may use snap traps and live traps to capture and remove mice and rats. Rodent trapping can usually takes between five to fourteen days.
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Rodent Control

The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.

Bat Removal

 Bats roost in attics, soffits, and wall voids, especially near Windsor’s older homes and river corridors. Because bats are protected in Colorado, Critter Control uses exclusion devices that allow bats to exit but not re-enter, followed by sealing entry points and cleaning up guano.

Our bat removal process is fully compliant with state regulations and prioritizes the safety of both bats and homeowners.

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Inspection

We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).

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Bat Removal

The most effective and humane way to remove bats is by utilizing a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic.
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Bat Exclusion

After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.

Snake Control in Estes Park

Colorado is home to 29 species of snakes found in a variety of habitats throughout the state. While alarming to find, most snakes are harmless to people as long as they are left along.

Snakes enter homes for one of two reasons — to escape from the elements and to hunt. Snakes ambush their prey so they must be present where their food is. So, if you find a snake in your house, you likely have a small rodent problem too.

During our inspection, we will look for signs of snakes, rats, and mice.

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Inspection

Snakes are excellent at avoiding detection. We inspect your home for potential entry points and look for signs like snake skin and feces. Because a snake typically enters a home hunting for food, our wildlife inspector also looks for signs of a rodent infestation.

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Snake Removal

Depending on the location, we can set a live trap or direct capture. Exclusion is the most effective way to keep snakes out of your home. If rodents are present, it is essential to exterminate the rodent infestation. Their presence will continue to attract snakes.
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Repairs

In addition to dealing with any possible rodent problem drawing snakes to your property, a specialist will assist with sealing possible entry points and also encourage you to remove any debris where snakes can easily take up residence.

Skunk Control

Skunks are often found digging under foundations, decks, and sheds, especially in spring and fall. Their odor and potential for carrying rabies make professional removal essential. Critter Control uses humane trapping and exclusion to keep skunks away from your property.

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Inspection

Snakes are excellent at avoiding detection. We inspect your home for potential entry points and look for signs like snake skin and feces. Because a snake typically enters a home hunting for food, our wildlife inspector also looks for signs of a rodent infestation.

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Skunk Trapping

Depending on the location, we can set a live trap or direct capture.
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Exclusions

We’ll seal entry points under your house, porches, and sheds to keep skunks from denning on your property.

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The Critter Control Difference

Trained Specialists Animal removal is a highly sophisticated job. As such, we vet and train our team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to remove any pest from your building. Our wildlife experts utilize advanced removal and exclusion techniques and damage repair.
Guaranteed Work Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control® takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.
Safety Guaranteeing the safety of both humans and animals is our number one priority. Our wildlife specialists are trained to protect our human customers and keep everyone safe while ensuring the animals we are removing for you are handled using the most humane tools and techniques.
Residential and Commericial Invading nuisance wildlife can wreak havoc on property. If left unattended wildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.

Q&A with Michael, owner of Critter Control of Fort Collins

What are some of the most common wildlife issues that homeowners face in your area?

Rodent species & Racoons are now the most challenging wildlife in Northern Colorado.

How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in your area?

Many nuisance animals seek shelter in homes for nesting during the fall and winter months.

What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity?

Roofs are frequently damaged by animals seeking shelter.

Any prevention or exclusion tips for residents in your area?

Homeowners should contact us immediately if they notice any unusual noises or odors.

When should homeowners call you?

Homeowners should call us immediately if unusual noises or odors are a present.

This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Mile High Pest Control, LLC, dba Critter Control of Fort Collins, CO.

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