Wildlife Control + Removal Services

Pest control and wildlife control sound similar, but they handle very different animals. Pest control deals with insects and arthropods (things like cockroaches, ants, termites, spiders, and bed bugs) usually with chemical treatments. Wildlife control handles vertebrate animals, like raccoons, squirrels, opossums, bats, birds, and rodents like mice and rats. These animals can't be "treated" the way insects can. They need humane removal, and the building has to be sealed to keep them out. Critter Nerds does not offer pest control. We focus on wildlife and rodent removal, exclusion, and the exterior work that keeps animals out for good. If you're dealing with insects, you'll want a licensed pest control company. If you're dealing with anything with fur, feathers, or claws, you're in the right place.

Both fall under the broader wildlife umbrella, but they're handled differently. Rodent control deals specifically with mice, rats, and other small gnawing mammals, aka animals that establish themselves inside walls, attics, and crawl spaces and usually require ongoing monitoring plus small-gap exclusion (think holes the size of a dime). Wildlife control covers the bigger animals like raccoons, squirrels, bats, opossums, groundhogs, and birds that break in from the outside. These tend to involve larger entry points, more visible damage, and species-specific regulations like the seasonal restrictions on bat removal. Not sure which one you need? Schedule a free inspection. We'll identify what's actually in your house and recommend the right service.

We move fast on active situations because we know how stressful it is to hear scratching at 3am or see something staring back at you from the attic. Free inspections can usually be scheduled within 24 to 48 hours, and we prioritize active emergencies. If you're dealing with something urgent, like a bat in your living space, an injured animal, or wildlife in a child's room, call us directly at 844-637-3253 rather than booking online so we can get a technician to you faster.

Removing the animal is only step one. Once it's safely out, we identify exactly how it got in; usually a gap in the soffit, a loose vent screen, a chewed roof edge, or an open chimney. Then, we'll walk you through what needs to happen to keep it out for good. As a full-service home exteriors company, we handle that work in-house: roofing, siding, soffit, fascia, and attic remediation if there's contamination to clean up. One company, one warranty, no waiting on a separate contractor to seal what we just removed.

Yes. Dead animal removal is part of our wildlife services, whether the animal is somewhere accessible (yard, garage, deck) or somewhere unpleasant (inside a wall, under the crawl space). We handle the removal, sanitation, and odor neutralization, and we identify how the animal got there in the first place so we can seal the entry point on the same visit.