Wildlife Removal and Pest Control
Fast, Reliable, Humane Wildlife Removal
The warm season in the Arlington, TX, area lasts most of the year. This makes the region an ideal place for animals to flourish. Since pests often enter neighborhoods searching for shelter, wildlife activity can be frustrating for residents.
How We Get Rid of Critters in Arlington
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.
Wildlife Inspection
During the inspection we try to ascertain how many animals there are, where they are located, and how they got in. Based on what you have seen, heard and smelled, we start the inspection where you have noticed signs of animal activity. Evidence of animals inside your home include nests, dens, feces, and animal tracks. We investigate the exterior of your home looking for possible entry points, any evidence of animal damage, tracks, fur, animal waste, or rub marks.
Humane Removal
We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.
Wildlife Exlusion
Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques not only repair damages the animal causes when getting into your home, but also provides a long-term animal control solution. We secure current and potential animal entry holes to keep animals and pest out.
Typical exclusion repairs include soffits, chimney caps, attic, and roof vents.
Attic Remediation & Restoration
Our attic restoration services return your attic to pristine conditions, and our insulation replacement improves your home’s energy efficiency. Animals damage and contaminate your attic. We clean up animal activity, such as dens, nests, food caches, and feces. We also remove soiled insulation and replace it.
Raccoon Removal in Clearwater
Raccoons may have earned the endearing term “trash pandas,” but they and other wildlife, such as rats and opossums, can pose a serious threat to homes and businesses throughout Clearwater. Many wildlife species carry serious diseases that they can spread through bites or waste, while others may shred your attic’s insulation for their nest.
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.
Raccoon Trapping
Live trapping is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of a raccoon. 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.
Exclusions & Repairs
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.
As always with pests, the safest way to deal with critters in your home or yard is to bring in professionals. As local pest control experts, Critter Control of Tampa can help humanely remove and exclude snakes from your home while keeping your family safe. Still, we know that education and identification is important, so you can discover the venomous and non-venomous snake species of Florida below.
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.
Trapping and Removal
We have a humane and safe way to trap and handle snakes. We relocate the snakes back into the wild.
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.
Squirrel Removal Near You
When squirrels invade your attic or walls, they stop being cute backyard visitors and quickly become destructive pests. Tampa’s warm climate and abundant trees make squirrel infestations very common, especially in attics and roof spaces. These little pests chew wires, damage insulation, and contaminate living areas. In the bigger picture, the risks include property damage, fire hazards, and health concerns. That’s why professional squirrel removal is the safest solution.
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.
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.
Repairs
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.
Bat infestations are common in Clearwater because our architecture and weather provide perfect roosting spots. Facing this issue requires immediate help to mitigate health and property risks.
If you are dealing with an infestation, finding reliable bat removal in Tampa is the first step toward protecting your home. Whether you need complete removal solutions or preventative advice, professional bat control is the safest and most responsible solution to protect your loved ones.
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).
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.
Repairs
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.
Rat infestations are common in Tampa due to our humid climate and urban environment. These pests create significant health and property risks by spreading diseases and gnawing on wiring. Given these dangers, professional intervention is the safest solution. A skilled rat exterminator Tampa homeowners rely on can eliminate the colony effectively. Utilizing expert pest control for rats ensures the problem is resolved at the source, safeguarding your home and health.
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.
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.
Repairs
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.
The Critter Control of Tampa Difference
Family Owned and Operated
Owned and Operated by Charlie and Ward Culver, our local team knows the unique pest and wildlife problems that affect homeowners in Tampa Bay.
Critter Control Guarantee
Critter Control of Tampa agrees to protect the structure at the address above against animal damage or entry for all repairs and exclusion measures that we have performed, with the exception of temporary repairs and contingencies listed on original agreement that are not applicable to be warrantied (see original service agreement). If an animal does damage, penetrate or otherwise gain access through our permanent repair or exclusion device during the warranty period, we will remove the animal(s) and reinforce the repair at no charge to the property owner.
Free Inspections
Yes. Where animal invaders have entered your home or business, we will provide a free inspection and exclusion assessment—$399 value. We believe it’s important to get you the information you need to make an informed decision, and that’s why we also back up our inspections and services with our service guarantee.
Military and Senior Discounts
Ask about our senior discounts and military discounts on pest control and wildlife removal.
Q&A with Ward Culver, owner
What are some of the most common wildlife issues that homeowners face in your area? Rat infestations and rats in attics; nesting, feeding & breeding
Squirrels in attics and garages
Raccoons in attics and garages
Bats in Garage/ Home/ Attic
Opossums in the attic
Snakes in kitchen/Home
How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in Tampa? Cold fronts coming from the North during the winter season cause wildlife to seek warm shelter in homes and businesses, resulting in unwanted animal invaders and property damage. Summer rains and heat cause wildlife to seek cooler and dry spaces in homes and businesses, resulting in unwanted animal invaders and property damage.
What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity? Rat droppings, rodent droppings, grease stain trails, soffit damage, entry holes in structure, noises and scratching sounds in attic /walls and emitting unpleasant animal odors.
Any prevention or exclusion tips for residents in your area? Replace seals and gaskets on doors, including garage doors.
Store food in sealed containers.
If you have pets be sure to feed your pets inside and keep garbage cans tightly sealed to prevent unwelcome visitors.
Caulk and seal small cracks and openings.
Close home access points using anti-intrusion materials designed for use with exhaust vents, chimney stacks, plumbing stacks, etc.
Seal any gaps between the soffit and roof lining.
Call the professionals at Critter Control of Greater Tampa. We will survey your property and provide a detailed report outlining animal and pest prevention actions required to keep your home or business free and safe of unwanted animal invaders.
When should homeowners call you? If they hear unfamiliar sounds in their attic or living spaces.
If they see evidence of wildlife or pests in their home, or damage to their home.
If they smell a strange odor coming from inside or immediately outside of their home.
If they feel or see evidence of insect bites on their skin.
If they desire peace-of-mind knowing their home has been pest-proofed and further protected with a warranty.
If they’re getting ready to sell their home and want to help optimize its value by making sure the attic is free from animal and pest infestations and they have the correct amount of attic insulation (Recommended R-38 Value in Florida)
What is the difference between pest control and wildlife removal? Pest control focuses on managing insects and small nuisance pests commonly found in homes and businesses. Wildlife control addresses animals such as rodents or larger wildlife that may enter structures and typically requires different handling and exclusion methods.
Do you offer free inspections?
Yes. Where animal invaders have entered your home or business, we will provide a free inspection and exclusion assessment—$399 value. We believe it’s important to get you the information you need to make an informed decision, and that’s why we also back up our inspections and services with our service guaranatee.
Do you offer attic restoration and insulation services?
Yes. Rodents, squirrels, and other wildlife can wreak havoc on your attic. If you hear squeaks or scratches coming from above, contact us for a free inspection. And if you’ve discovered that some critters have already made a mess of your attic, you can trust Critter Control to help with your attic restoration and insulation repair needs.
How does Critter Control prevent wildlife or pests from entering my home?
It’s important to address the root of the issue when dealing with a wildlife or pest infestation. Our certified wildlife and pest technicians help to remove an infestation, but they also help provide exclusion efforts to ensure that bugs, birds, and animals can’t get back in. We seal entrances and help address potential habitats so that your first pest infestation will be your last.
This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Culver Services, Inc, dba Critter Control of Tampa
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