How can nuisance animals be managed?

Wildlife can largely be prevented with the right steps. Griffin Pest Management uses a combination of exclusion, habitat modification, repellents, and traps to control different species of wildlife.

What happens with the removed animals?

Animals that are caught are generally released in safe places located far away from their previous territory. In the even that an animal that is sick with a contagious disease like rabies, they will be euthanized to protect the community.

What pest control strategies are not recommended to manage wildlife?

Baits are not recommended when trying to reduce or eliminate wildlife populations. This is because the poison will leach from the dead animal into its surroundings. It will also increase the presence of pests as other bugs will come to feed on the dead animal.

Wildlife

Wildlife Pest Control

Being close to nature has its perks but it can also come with some headaches. Generally, the further you are from dense city centers, the more likely it will be that you come in contact with local wildlife. While random encounters with wildlife are inevitable, they should still be managed to ensure the safety of your home and family. Different types of wildlife present different problems but they all have the potential to become aggressive and territorial and spread disease and parasites, so it is recommended that they are managed by professionals. The experts at Griffin Pest Management can trap and release slightly larger critters like skunks, racoons, and opossums as well as help prevent flying invaders like pigeons and bats. Call today to schedule an inspection of your property so our team can evaluate any problematic areas and provide an effective solution to your wildlife problem.

Birds

Birds are extremely loud and create a big mess when left alone to nest. They carry fleas and mites, and their fecal matter can cause respiratory problems.

Opossums

Opossums are fierce scavengers that can spread disease like rabies. They will stick around if there is a steady source of food and water available.

Wildlife Services

Wildlife Trapping

It doesn’t matter if the animal is inside or outside your home, our experienced wildlife control experts will know where to strategically place a trap where it is most likely going to be effective. This process allows our team to remove the wildlife humanely and safely from your property.

Wildlife Removal

Once wildlife trapping has successfully caught your invasive pest, it will need to be removed from your property and taken where it can be released or euthanized if it is sick or likely to spread disease.

Wildlife Exclusion

Once the wildlife has been removed, the access points that it was using to gain entry into your property will need to be sealed and fortified to prevent further intrusion.

Wildlife Cleanup

Once animals are no longer able to access your home, a thorough clean up of nesting materials, fecal matter and other body waste, and any other remaining traces of wildlife activity will be necessary to return your home to its original condition.

Wildlife Damage Repair

Damages to your home caused by wildlife will need to be fixed so there is a chance that drywall, wiring, framing, and more will need to be replaced.

Insulation Replacement

Included in the damages may be soiled or shredded insulation. Our team can help replace insulation with pest and mold resistant TAP insulation.

Humane Wildlife Trapping & Removal

The trapping methods that Griffin Pest Management uses are ecofriendly and humane. We offer to capture the wildlife alive and remove the animals that are taking residence, so they no longer present a problem. We do not use traps designed to kill wildlife because a dead animal will attract other pest types that are scavengers like flies, ants, beetles, rodents, etc.

Top Wildlife Animals That Need to Be Removed

If you are a homeowner in southern California, you will most likely have to deal with wildlife at some point if you haven’t already. They are problematic animals that don’t mean to cause trouble but inevitably introduce diseases, parasites, and messes, while also potentially causing damages. The most common wildlife animals that homeowners deal with by season are:

- Spring: Bats, Skunks, Opossums, Squirrels, Pigeons

- Summer: Bats, Skunks, Opossums, Racoons

- Fall: Bats, Rats, Mice, Squirrels, Racoons

- Winter: Rats, Mice

Problems Wildlife Can Cause

Parasites: Fleas, mites, and bed bugs can all be transmitted and introduced by local wildlife. Rodents, critters, and flying animals all carry parasites which then get deposited into their nesting areas. If they nest inside your home, these parasites will expand their territory and eventually find human hosts to feed on.

Disease: Most wildlife intruders can carry diseases like rabies, salmonella, and other bacteria / pathogens that are harmful to humans. In addition to be being carriers, much of the waste produced by wildlife also comes with their own diseases like hantavirus and histoplasmosis.

Damages: Opossums and racoons will create nests in hard-to-reach areas that are left undisturbed like crawl spaces, attics, and patios. They can also dig up gardens in search of food and raid trash cans that are left unprotected. Birds and bats can leave a significant amount of waste that can cause damage to the exterior of your home.

Where to Find Wildlife Access Points into Your Home

Chimney – Chimneys are often overlooked because many have been decommissioned or blocked off but they still offer a great place to nest for birds, racoons, and rodents when not in use.

Soffit / Eaves / Dormer Gaps – These access points by your roof are where most wildlife and birds can find access into your home.

Dormer / Gable Vents – These are another flimsy obstacle that most wildlife can break through to gain access into your attic.

Doors & Windows – Doors or windows that are left open or have gaps can allow wildlife to walk right into your home.

Bathroom / Dryer / Range Hood – Any large vents that provides access to ductwork throughout your home are a place where racoons, opossums, and rodents can gain access into your home.

Deck / Patios / Porches – These places are often left undisturbed and provide shelter for racoons, opossums, skunks and other critters.

Why Choose Griffin Pest Management?

Griffin Pest Management has a team of licensed and experienced wildlife control experts. We have been successfully trapping and removing different types of wildlife and helping families clean, repair, and reinsulate their properties after the wildlife is removed. Call today to schedule an inspection to give our team the opportunity to identify problematic signs of wildlife activity.

Wildlife Removal FAQs

How can nuisance animals be managed?

Wildlife can largely be prevented with the right steps. Griffin Pest Management uses a combination of exclusion, habitat modification, repellents, and traps to control different species of wildlife.
What happens with the removed animals?

Animals that are caught are generally released in safe places located far away from their previous territory. In the even that an animal that is sick with a contagious disease like rabies, they will be euthanized to protect the community.
What pest control strategies are not recommended to manage wildlife?

Baits are not recommended when trying to reduce or eliminate wildlife populations. This is because the poison will leach from the dead animal into its surroundings. It will also increase the presence of pests as other bugs will come to feed on the dead animal.