Springfield MO Wildlife Control: Bat, Squirrel, Raccoon Removal

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Critter Control of Greater Springfield and Branson

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(417) 581-5899

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Serving the Greater Springfield and Branson Areas

(417) 581-5899

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

Closed

Serving the following locations:

By County: Barry, Christian, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Stone and Taney Counties

Airport Drive
Alba
Anderson
Asbury
Ash Grove
Aurora
Avilla
Battlefield
Billings
Bradleyville
Branson
Branson West
Brooklyn Heights
Bull Creek
Carl Junction
Carterville
Carytown
Cassville
City of Carthage
City of Forsyth
City of Mount Vernon
City of Rogersville
City of Springfield
Clever
Duenweg
Duquesne
Fair Grove
Fidelity
Freistatt
Fremont Hills
Halltown
Highlandville
Hollister
Jasper
Joplin
Kirbyville
La Russell
Marionville
Merriam Woods
Miller
Monett
Neosho
Neck City
Nixa
Noel
Oronogo
Ozark Beach
Pierce City
Pineville
Purcell
Purdy
Reeds
Republic
Ridgedale
Rockaway Beach
Saddlebrooke
Sarcoxie
Shell Knob
Sparta
Stotts City
Strafford
Taneyville
Verona
Waco
Walnut Grove
Webb City
Willard

Serving the Greater Springfield and Branson Areas

(417) 581-5899

Wildlife species thrive in parts of Springfield, MO, where food and shelter are available. This is especially true in populated areas like neighborhoods. It is not unusual for homeowners to find animals living in yards, attics, and garages.

A common nuisance in Springfield, opossums search backyards for food. They often get into bird feeders or garbage near houses. Another outdoor pest, groundhogs can scale fencing to reach gardens and ornamentals. Groundhog burrows also create a tripping hazard in Missouri lawns.

Deer overpopulation is a major problem in and around Springfield. These pests cause issues by eating crops and darting across busy highways in front of cars. When deer overrun neighborhoods, they destroy gardens and landscaping. They can also carry deer ticks, which are a vector for Lyme disease.

Attic Restoration Services

Critter Control offers a complete attic remediation process which includes but is not limited to removal of soiled/compressed insulation, application of deodorizer/disinfectant, replacement of damaged flex AC ducts, and installation of T.A.P. (Thermal Acoustical Pest Control) cellulose insulation.

Raccoon Removal

When raising her young, a female raccoon looks for a warm and protected den site. The animals are good climbers and easily gain access to roofs from nearby trees. In addition to rabies and other diseases, raccoons may carry fleas and ticks that can spread to Missouri residents or their pets.

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.

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.

Rat and Mice Pest Control

Mice and rats are the most common rodents in Missouri. These pests shelter in attics or basements and contaminate food as well as kitchen surfaces. Rodents nest inside wall voids and even within large appliances. A rat or mouse will chew through wires, which can result in costly repairs.

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.

Squirrel Removal

These rodents are a frequent problem in Springfield urban areas since buildings provide the perfect den sites. While entering a structure, squirrels may tear up shingles or ruin insulation. They also attract predators like coyotes and bobcats.

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 Removal

Bats lose their natural habitat when houses go up in Missouri, so the pests often invade living spaces. They come inside through small gaps, open windows, or uncapped chimneys. Feces and urine that accumulates under bat roosts can pose health risks for residents.

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.

Skunk Control

The Springfield area is home to a thriving urban skunk population. These animals dig for insects in lawns and den under porches and decks. Especially in an enclosed area, a skunk's foul scent can linger for weeks.

Inspection

In addition to noting any pungent odors that signal the presence of a skunk, we will inspect the condition of your landscaping, as skunks are known for tearing-up lawns and shredding grass while hunting for grubs and insects. We will also inspect the perimeter of your building's foundations and under decks, to locate burrows.

Trapping and Removal

Never try to remove a skunk from your property yourself. Getting sprayed is a very unpleasant experience. Furthermore, these animals may carry diseases that can spread to humans and pets, such as rabies. Our specialists will use live traps to capture and remove skunks for you, or they'll use a one-way exclusion device to evict skunks from their harborage areas. The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification.

Skunk Control

The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification. Methods like sealing foundation gaps, replacing and screening broken foundation vents and installing hardware cloth (rat walls) around unprotected sheds and decks are the most effective and permanent ways to keep skunks out.
We recommend keeping pet food inside and securing any trash bins.

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Woodchucks/Groundhogs

Opossums

Animal Damage

Wildlife Exclusion

Why are animals in my house?

Attic Restoration & Insulation

Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process

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.

STEP 1

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.

Wildlife

STEP 2

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 Removal

STEP 3

Exclusion and Repair

Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques repair any damage the animal causes getting into your home. Inside your home, animals build nests and dens out of readily available material. They will create runs through the insulation. Rodents will gnaw on anything including electrical wires and pipes. Animals can also spread diseases. We apply sanitation agents to clean up feces and urine. Mammals can host pests like fleas, ticks, and mites. Ectoparasite treatments exterminate those pests so you don’t become their next host.

Prevention and Repair

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.

Residential and Commerical 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.

Locally Owned and Operated Critter Control of Springfield-Branson Missouri has been in business since 2005 and locally owned and operated by Peter Riney and his family since 2009.

Q&A with Local Franchisee Cory Wilson:

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

We tend to primarily deal with mice, squirrels, raccoons, and bats in attic spaces. Crawl space and ground pests include moles, skunks, woodchucks, opossums, raccoons, and armadillos.

How do the seasons affect wildlife activity around Springfield-Branson?

During the spring, most wildlife have their young, therefore we receive a lot of calls pertaining to an increase of noise in attic spaces. During the summer months, we stay busy with bats accessing the living space of residential homes and commercial buildings. During the winter months, most of our calls are for squirrels and raccoons in the attic (they are getting out of the elements).

Any prevention tips for residents in your area?

Animals generally access homes through louver vents, soffit roof interface gaps, fascia gaps, roof vents, power fan vents, general foundation construction gaps, foundation vents, and open chimney flues. Make sure any related issues are addressed promptly.

When should homeowners call Critter Control of Springfield-Branson?

When a customer has any concerns of unusual noises or odors coming from their attic or crawl space, notices any unusual activity in or around the yard and landscaping that might be caused by a "critter," or if a homeowner just wants an inspection by a trained professional to give them peace of mind that their home is secured and animal-free.

This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Cory Wilson Services LLC, dba Critter Control of Springfield, MO.

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