Wildlife Removal Arlington VA

Wildlife Removal Arlington

Arlington is a great Virginia city. With the city and all the historical locations nearby, the last thing you need is unwanted wildlife in your home. We specialize in trapping and removing nuisance animals from your home or business in Arlington County. From rodents like rats or squirrels to nocturnal animals like bats or raccoons, we can even help with skunks and snakes.
We offer solutions for commercial and residential property. Once all animals have been removed, there is usually a need for repairs and cleanup, we provide that as well.

Raccoons

Raccoons are clever pests. They are notorious for making noise and messes outside of Arlington homes at night. Have you woken up to find your trash cans overturned? If so, you may have a raccoon problem. Arlington County is filled with residential areas where these animals can easily find food..

They will do whatever they can to find food. This includes digging up yards and destroying property. Nothing in your home is safe, the chimney, attic and crawl space are all fair game to raccoons. They will tear holes in roofs, siding and other materials on your home to get in. Raccoons will also build nests under your home, shed or porch. They can leave a lot of costly damage behind. Raccoons can be aggressive animals. You should not try to approach or trap them on your own. Our team of professionals are trained to safely trap them and make sure they do not make your residence their home.

Skunk Removal

Everyone can agree that skunks are unwanted guests! These stinky animals are known for destroying beautiful lawns while digging for grubs here in Arlington. They can make a mess of your yard and the gardens you work so hard to cultivate. Skunks also like to build nests under your decks, porches and sheds. They can be found under homes in crawl spaces as well. Remember, when threatened, they can be very dangerous and their spray, smell and odor can be extremely strong! Do not attempt to handle this alone, let our professionals safely and humanely trap and remove them for you. We can also help with repair damage and deodorizing when necessary.

Bats

There are a few signs that indicate a bat problem in your attic or home. While having a few bats around your lights at night can be a good thing because they are eating the unwanted bugs, it is a different story when there are many bats on a regular basis. If they are consistently there, they may be finding a way into your attic and they might be more.

This is when the real problems begin. It will start with hearing flapping or scratching noises at night and will end up causing a great amount of damage to your attic.

The waste, or guano, they produce can contaminate your insulation and cause hazardous air problems for your family by contaminating the HVAC ducts. Also, bats are known carriers of rabies so you do not want them in your home.

Not only do the bats need to be removed from your property, you will also need to have a plan for exclusion. This is an important step to ensure that more bats do not get in. Modifications will need to be made and clean up will need to be done. This may even involve new insulation. Calling us early on will help prevent damage and costly repairs.

Snake Removal

It can be very frightening to find a snake or snakes in your home or yard. Most people can not identify whether or not a snake is venomous so it is vital to call a professional to locate and remove the reptile safely. We are here to help you make the best and safest choice when it comes to trapping and removing these creatures. We can also advise you on the best ways to prevent them from coming into your home in the first place as well as excluding them so they do not come back. We also realize that some reptile situations require emergency responses.

There are some things you can do to keep snakes away from your property and many involve food. Make sure you do not keep pet food outside or in your garage and make sure you do not have rodents in or around your home. Rats and mice will draw snakes to your property.

If you have a rodent problem, a snake problem will likely happen. Safety is first when it comes to snakes. Do not attempt to handle a snake on your own. Contact a professional that will have the knowledge and equipment to handle them safely. We can remove snakes from your home, attic or yard. Call us to arrange an inspection or for emergency snake removal in Arlington and Arlington County.

Squirrels

One of the most common pests in the country and here in the Arlington area is squirrels. These rodents will do whatever they can to find a safe place to nest. Your attic is perfect for nesting and raising their young. They will scratch their way in and if allowed to stay, they will do a lot of damage. Insulation will be torn up and used for nests or saturated with urine and feces. Wiring can be chewed and made into a fire hazard. Drywall, ducts and wood can also be destroyed for nesting. They can bring parasites and mites into your home as well. They may be cute with their fluffy tails, but you do not want these creatures in your home.

There are things you can do to keep them away like making sure no trees are near your roof but once they are in your home, do not try to remove them yourself. Call us if you are hearing scratching noises in your attic or if you see squirrels on or near your roof often. These are signs of a squirrel problem that should not be ignored. Do not wait, you would be surprised how quickly the problem can grow.

Rats In Home

Unfortunately, mice and rats are common pests, especially in cities like Arlington . If you hear scratching noises in your attic or walls it may be a sign that you need help. This is a problem that can get out of control fast if you do not call us for help as soon as you discover them. Having a few can quickly turn into an infestation. These rodents reproduce very fast. Not only do these rodents carry diseases which are communicable to humans, they leave disgusting droppings in your home. They will also make damage that is harder to see. Rats and mice have teeth that never stop growing so they love to chew. Electrical wires can be damaged leading to dangerous house fires.

Another issue we find when dealing with mice or rats is snakes. These rodents are a primary source of food for snakes so they will draw snakes to your property. You do not want to let a rodent infestation go untreated. We are experts in rodent extermination and control. When it comes to rodents, the sooner you call for help, the better.