SOCIAL? FOLLOW US
Common Critters
SQUIRRELS
Hearing loud chewing, fast running or scurrying during the early morning or early evening can indicate a squirrel has selected you to be their new roommate. Squirrels are notorious chewers and will find access through some of the most unlikely areas such as roof vents, roof joint eaves, utility lines, and gable vents. Squirrels will enter an attic at any time of the year but will be more prevalent in spring and fall during mating and birthing season.
RATS
Rats are crafty. They are known to conquer almost any obstacle put between them and food or shelter, so addressing a rat issue in a thorough manner is essential. Our wildlife control technicians receive intense rodent specific training before working on any rodent exclusion projects. Rats can come into the home from the foundation or attic and travel through the walls. They are nocturnal, so you can normally hear them rustling around in the late night hours.
MICE
Commonly found in the crawlspace, basement, and main floors of the home, mice are always on the hunt for food. If you have food, they will find it and have a feast. While mice may seem cuter than rats, they are just as likely to cause damage and spread diseases.
BATS
Bats will commonly enter the attic through open gable vents, other roof top vents or even roof joint eaves. You may notice them flying out of the vents at night or even see their droppings during the daytime. Bats are helpful in consuming some insects; however, they can leave a lot of guano behind. If this guano is disturbed, it can release particles in the air that can cause severe respiratory diseases.
WOODPECKERS
While woodpeckers can be annoying and cause damage to your home, they are protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so they cannot be removed or trapped.
We can seal any holes made from woodpeckers. Additionally, we can install reflective woodpecker decoys to attempt to scare the birds away. We cannot guarantee that they will keep all woodpeckers away or prevent future damage.
RACCOONS
A raccoon in your home can be one of the most complicated nuisance wildlife scenarios. Raccoons are very smart, strong and capable. They will often become an issue in May/June when the females are looking for a place to give birth.
Raccoons can do a significant amount of damage in a very short period of time. When trying to enter a home, they are known to tear off roof shingles, siding as well as soffit and fascia trim boards.
It is a Georgia State Law that any Rabies Vector Species (RVS) such as raccoon adults cannot be relocated after trapping, and must be euthanized. Therefore, we try to exercise all other options for raccoon control before hiring a state licensed trapper that will have no option but to euthanize the animal. There are several DIY deterrent recipes online that our customers have had success with, so we recommend trying some of those if the primary issue is activity in the yard, not the home itself.
Raccoon evictions far exceed the cost of any other nuisance wildlife issue that we handle. The best method for trying to avoid a raccoon infestation is to prevent it from happening. Raccoons intentionally look for homes that may have vulnerabilities such as homes overcrowded by trees, loose boards, rotted areas, overfilled or hanging gutters or any weak point in the exterior of the home. If you have any deferred maintenance on your to-do list. It is highly advised to repair any potential weak areas before the raccoons notice.
SNAKES
If you see a snake, most of the time it is on its way to another destination. Sometimes snakes may make their way inside your home by either chasing a food source or from seeking a safe place to shed their skin — when they are the most vulnerable. If you have captured a snake, we can pick them up and remove them, but we do not offer inspections to locate snakes.
The most effective snake prevention is to remove any exterior items that will harbor snakes or their food sources. Such as wood piles, rock piles, old tree limbs, piles of old building materials ect.
In addition it can also be very beneficial to apply a snake specific deterrent treatment to the perimeter of your property. This is an all natural treatment and can last up to 30 days; While extremely effective, we cannot guarantee that it will keep all snakes away. We can complete this service monthly or on an as needed basis.
Call us now at 770-354-1231 to schedule your inspection appointment to get critters out of your home!
OUR AFFILIATIONS
