As the third-largest inland area in the nation, it’s no wonder Oklahoma City has so much wildlife. We have beloved animals, like the Bison, the scissor-tailed flycatcher, the European honeybee, and the North American bullfrog. We also have wildlife considered a nuisance. They may look cute, but they can damage your home and property. The most common around Oklahoma City include squirrels, rodents, bats, raccoons, opossums, skunks, and snakes.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife has established rules for capturing and removing nuisance wildlife. Because you, the property owner, are solely responsible for solving your nuisance wildlife problem, you may want to call Critter Control.
Squirrels are among the most common nuisance animals in the area. They enter attics and wall spaces through small roof gaps, especially in older homes. Critter Control uses humane exclusion devices and repairs entry points to prevent future invasions, minimizing property damage and fire risks from gnawed wiring.
Raccoons in their natural habitat are excellent climbers and use the cover of trees to protect themselves from predators. But that also makes attics and chimneys an ideal substitute when the weather turns cold, and the availability of trees is low. Although these creatures are quite cute, they are also quite destructive.
Raccoons are strong and will tear a hole in the roof to gain entry. Once inside, they tear insulation and gnaw on wood and wires. Because of their size, if a raccoon was in your attic, you would definitely hear them banging around. Raccoons can become fierce when confronted, especially if there are kits. It is important to call a wildlife control specialist like Critter Control to remove them.
In Oklahoma City, changing weather, growing neighborhoods, aging infrastructure, and accessible food and water sources can all create conditions that attract rats to homes and commercial properties.
Bats frequently roost in attics and eaves, especially in homes near mature trees, nearby creeks, greenbelts, or wood areas. Critter Control uses one-way exclusion devices to let bats exit safely, then seals entry points and cleans up hazardous guano.
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.
Tulsa’s mix of commercial development, older neighborhoods, warehouses, restaurants, and nearby waterways creates ideal conditions for birds to nest and roost close to people. This can 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.
For many homeowners in Oklahoma City, armadillos become a problem because of the damage they leave behind while searching for food and shelter. Armadillos are mainly attracted to yards with loose soil, mulch beds, insects, and moisture. In Oklahoma City, irrigated lawns, landscaped flower beds, and mild winters can make residential properties especially appealing to them.
In Oklahoma City, pocket gophers are one of those underground pests homeowners usually do not notice until the yard starts showing signs of damage. One of the first signs of pocket gophers is the appearance of crescent-shaped dirt mounds in the yard. Unlike moles, which create raised surface tunnels, pocket gophers push soil out of deeper tunnel systems and leave plugged holes near the mound.
Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process
We believe dependable service matters. That means showing up on time, communicating clearly, and treating your property with respect. Our specialists follow all state and local regulations regarding wildlife and pest management, and we use methods designed with safety in mind for families, pets, employees, and customers.
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.
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 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.
In Oklahoma, we have gray, fox, ground, and flying squirrels active in every season. They love to scurry along power lines and the roof of your home, then scavenge on the ground. Squirrels constantly collect items to build nests, usually in your attic or under eaves.
Squirrels chew on power lines, wires, walls, and insulation. They dig holes in your yard and damage everything from roof shingles to garden crops. To get rid of squirrels, it may be best to call professionals who have the permits and equipment.
We can help. Here’s how:
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.
Squirrel Exclusions
We can restore your home or office by after squirrel infestations. Our squirrel exclusions are the best squirrel pest control. We squirrel proof 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.
Armadillo Control in Oklahoma City
Call immediately if you are noticing small holes around your yard during the summer! Armadillos will destroy your lawn and dig up your gardens. They become a bigger problem if their burrows (usually 7 or 8 inches in diameter and up to 15 feet in length) start to undermine structures on your property.
Armadillos generally pose no direct threat to people. More than 90 percent of the armadillo’s diet is insect matter so having one on your property can help with pest control.
Inspection
Call immediately if you are noticing small holes around your yard! During the inspection, our professionals look for signs of armadillos such as: shallow holes, uprooted plants, damaged pipes or wires, burrow entrances near structures, and cracks in sidewalks, driveways, and foundations.
Armadillo Trapping
Cage traps with a funnel is an effective removal strategy. Armadillos can be unpredictable so cage placement needs to be strategic. Armadillos have strong front legs and sharp claws that can destroy certain types of traps.
There are no fumigants, toxicants or repellents registered for the control of armadillos.
Exclusion Control
Barriers and fences are effective exclusion techniques to control armadillos in your yard. Limiting their food sources like ants and termites will keep the critter from exploring your yard.
Bat Removal in Oklahoma
Big and little brown, Mexican free-tailed, evening, and silver-haired bats hang out in attics throughout Oklahoma City. If bats make your home their home, you are at risk of exposure to their toxic bat droppings, which become a breeding ground for fungus that can harm humans. It’s important to call professionals to assist with your removal and cleanup.
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.
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.
When you see their cute faces with natural masks, you don’t think about your attic walls stained with feces and urine or the torn vents and gnawed beams. But you should. Raccoons can do a lot of damage with their strong hands and feet, claws, and lack of care for your property.
Raccoons carry diseases that are present in their feces. They use any materials they find to build nests, including your drywall, insulation, or treasured family photos left out in the open in the attic.
We can help. Here’s how:
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.
Raccoon Prevention
We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We repair exterior damage and seal raccoon entry points. Blocking the raccoons is the best form of raccoon pest control. 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 Removal
Our rat control services focus on long-term protection, not quick fixes. We begin with a careful inspection to identify where rats are entering, nesting, and finding food or shelter. From there, we create a plan tailored to your property and your concerns.
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 Difference
Trained SpecialistsAnimal 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 WorkYour satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control® takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.
Residential and CommericalInvading 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.
Animal Pest Management ServicesIn Oklahoma, government animal control will not remove or control wildlife from private property. Critter Control is equipped to handle any pest animal in your house or on your property.
