Critter Control in Royal Oak

Detroit’s suburbs play host to raccoons searching for food and shelter. Garbage, compost, and scraps attract these animals to properties; in some cases, these animals also establish dens in chimneys and attics. The animals’ feces also contain raccoon roundworm eggs, which infiltrate the soil in yards, gardens, and play areas. These parasites spread to humans through ingestion, and children are particularly vulnerable.

Like most major cities with harsh winters, Detroit 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.

The little brown bat is the most common species in Michigan. They tend to roost near homes, and colonies will often move indoors. The guano that builds up beneath bat roosts results in foul odors, and it can also develop fungal spores that, if inhaled, can cause histoplasmosis, a serious respiratory illness.

Although bats can be a nuisance for home and business owners throughout the Detroit metropolitan area, they are protected by law and may not be harmed.

Opossums often take shelter under decks, porches, and crawlspaces. While generally not aggressive, they can create messes and attract other pests. We humanely trap and relocate opossums, then block access points to prevent re-entry.

Nocturnal by nature, skunks can cause plenty of damage when burrowing for food and shelter. Although it is legal to kill a nuisance skunk on your property, please leave removal to a trained specialist. Not only is their spray foul-smelling and hard to remove, but skunks in the Detroit area also have been known to carry rabies.

These burrowing animals can destroy lawns and gardens throughout the growing season. Our experts identify tunnels, trap the animals, and recommend exclusion methods to protect your yard.

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.

• Full property inspection
• Humane trapping and relocation
• Repair and exclusion services
• Sanitation of raccoon latrines and nesting sites

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
• Bat guano clean up and sanitization

Skunks are most active in Detroit 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.

• Locate skunk activity, damage and dens
• Trapping and removal
• Prevention and exclusion

Opossums commonly nest under decks and crawlspaces. Our opossum removal methods are safe and humane, focusing on both removal and prevention.

• Locate and assess hiding areas
• Humane trapping and release
• Block and seal access points
• Remove food sources and attractants

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.

Opossums commonly nest under decks and crawlspaces. Our opossum removal methods are safe and humane, focusing on both removal and prevention.

• Locate and assess hiding areas
• Humane trapping and release
• Block and seal access points
• Remove food sources and attractants