Wildlife Removal

Critter Control is a leader in not only ridding your home or commercial property of wildlife, but also in animal damage repair and remediation. We follow an integrated pest management approach, which means our specialists have the tools and skills to humanely rid and exclude your property of wildlife and repair various types of damage, including holes in roofs, gnawed wires and beams, torn and soiled insulation, and urine and feces damage. We understand that the job is not complete until the unhealthy environment and wildlife damage created are returned to their original state.

Problems Related to Animal Damage

While wildlife plays an important role in our lives and the world around us, it is best kept at a distance. When animal habitats clash with our own, the problems they cause are costly to both our health and the condition of our homes. In the process of using our attics, basements, and chimneys for shelter, wildlife can cause physical damage to interior spaces that can be costly to repair.

A few of the animals living amongst us that create the greatest need for wildlife damage management include raccoons, rodents like mice and rats, and squirrels. These animals can enter through small holes and, once inside, cause severe damage. It’s possible that the extent of their presence can remain unnoticed until the damage is extensive.

Animal Feces Cleanup, Sanitation, Disinfectant

Feces left from wildlife in your home can be more dangerous than the animal itself. Every day, byproducts of living, like fur and feces, will remain—and the latter is not something you want lingering in your home for very long. Different wildlife animals will have different excrement behaviors; for example, raccoons will use one area of your attic for living and one area known as the “raccoon latrine”.

Dangers of Animal Droppings

Animal feces can contain several hazardous spores that, when ingested, can cause serious and sometimes fatal illnesses. Rodents can transmit salmonellosis through contamination of food, and raccoons are notorious for transmitting raccoon roundworm through infected feces.

Where Do You Find Animal Droppings in the Home?
By no means a comprehensive list of where to find animal droppings in the home, below are a few common areas wildlife prefer in your home:

• Attics (raccoons, bats, squirrels)
• Kitchens (rodents)
• Garage (raccoons)

Attic Restoration & Insulation

Installation, Cleanup, & Repair

Wildlife in home attics, including raccoons, bats, and mice can create a variety of dangerous hazards. These animals often carry ectoparasites such as bat bugs, mites, ticks, and fleas. Without proper treatment, these ectoparasites can remain in your home even after the removal of the problem animal.

If your attic insulation is damaged or does not adhere to U.S. Department of Energy guidelines, you will need to replace it or restore it. The professionals at Critter Control are equipped to measure existing attic insulation, remove and dispose of soiled or damaged insulation, and install new attic insulation.
 
Let our attic restoration professionals remove that soiled insulation and replace it with your choice of insulation products. Our specialists can prepare insurance bids with most major insurance companies and get your attic back in shape in no time. 
 
Warning: Insulation materials are potentially hazardous to your health, including vermiculite attic insulation, which could contain asbestos. Only certified insulation professionals should handle and remove vermiculite insulation.

T.A.P. Insulation

T.A.P. is a revolutionary green insulation product made from recycled paper that incorporates a borate-based pest control for new and existing homes and buildings. Not only does T.A.P. outperform traditional insulation in nearly every category, it also controls pests such as ants, termites, and cockroaches at the same time! The Critter Control team is available to remove old damaged insulation, install TAP pest control insulation, and fully restore your attic.

Other Home Repairs

Caulk & Sealing
Caulking and sealing can help save on your energy bill, but also help keep unwanted pests out. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) service practices to prevent pests must include the sealing of all cracks and crevices with the appropriate materials, which also helps save energy. Inspections and monitoring for pests and conditions are conducted to identify problem areas and prevent small pest infestations from becoming large ones. 

Chimney Cap and Screen Installation
Birds, squirrels, and raccoons use chimneys as shelter. Screening vents, installing chimney caps/screens, and closing entry holes reduce the opportunity for future conflicts with other unwanted nuisance animals. 

Chimney Repairs, Sealing, Tuck Pointing
Chimneys are exposed to the worst extremes of the elements, and degradation of the flashing, bricks, mortar joints, and concrete caps are common issues.

Crawlspace Encapsulation and Cleanup
Your animal is gone, but what about the droppings left behind? Is there damage to your pipes or insulation? Do you smell odors, have water leaks, or notice a loss of energy 

Foundation Vents
After the removal of unwanted animals from crawlspaces, Critter Control will repair damages and implement prevention techniques. Screening foundation vents, installing chimney caps and screens, and closing entry holes reduces the opportunity for future conflicts with other unwanted nuisance animals.

Gutter Cleaning & Leaf Guards
Clogged gutters can cause water damage to your home. Let Critter Control clean your gutters and install Leaf Proof and Leaf Defier gutter guards to protect your home from foundation problems, basement leaks, rotting windows, rotting fascia boards and soffits, mold and mildew, and insect infestations.