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How to Keep Stray Animals Off Your Property

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Although Wildliferemovalindianapolis.com does not provide animal removal and control services for cats or dogs, we are happy to provide you with some helpful tips for keeping strays off of your lawn and away from your property. Continue reading to get started!

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Stray Dogs 🐕

Whether a feral pup or just the neighbor’s obnoxious pet, keeping unwanted dogs off your property entails a little preventive maintenance. Dogs, like most other animals in nature, are attracted to sources of food, water, and shelter. If your backyard offers such conditions or elements, it is an open invite to anything that walks on all fours. If you do not want to install a fence around the perimeter of your property, you must find some effective alternatives, starting with these recommended environmental modifications:

Recommended Environmental Changes:

➥ Remove all outdoor pet food;

➥ Remove water sources, like pet bowls, bird baths, and buckets;

➥ Take trashcans outside on the morning of collection;

➥ Install fencing around gardens;

➥ Put locks on sheds, outdoor cabinets, and storage containers;

➥ Install motion-censored lights or sprinklers;

➥ Keep a talk radio on outside, overnight;

➥ Spray a non-toxic animal repellent around the perimeter of your yard;

Stray Cats 🐈

Not only does the Feral Cat Association estimate that more than 60 million stray cats exist in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts an additional 5 million domesticated cats are abandoned every single year. So a car that is bothering your yard might be feral, or it might just be the neighbor’s. Either way, there are some effective methods for safely and humanely keeping them away. The strategies recommended for dogs can all be applied to cats as well. However, there are a few additional things you can do for cats specifically.

Recommended Environmental Changes:

➥ Plant herbs that cats do not like, such as lavender, rue, geranium, absinthe, and rosemary;

➥ Sprinkle tea leaves and/or raw onion around your gardens;

➥ Lay stones over the soil of garden beds to prevent access to digging;

➥ Plant catnip in a faraway point on the perimeter of your property;

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The Usual Signs of a Bat Infestation

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Here in Indiana, local bat populations hibernate in winter, but that does not mean you are in the clear this season for bat infestation issues. There are some bats still looking for warm shelter to call their own, and your home is a prime target. To be sure your home is protected against bats, do a brief inspection of your property looking for the common signs of bat activity. If you identify one or more of these tell-tale signs, you could have bats in the house.

Continue reading to learn which signs indicate nuisance bat activity in or around your home.

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Bats are tiny; so tiny, they can squeeze through an opening as small as 3/8th of an inch. That is similar to the width of a nickel! Common access points for bats include loose roof shingles, rotted siding, crumbling mortar, torn screens, damaged weatherproofing, thin layers of insulation, cracks in foundation, broken skylights, missing chimney caps, and similar structural vulnerabilities. All of this means that bats can easily find a way into our homes and structures if entry points like this exist.

What You Can Do

It is important to consult with a licensed and insured Indianapolis wildlife control company to have your home inspected for possible structural vulnerabilities, as well as, any contributing environmental factors that might attract nuisance wildlife to your home. Not only can a wildlife removal and control team abate nuisance wildlife, they can also protect your property from animal damages and threats.

In the meantime, here are the signs to look as you inspect your property:

↣ Bat Droppings

One of the most common signs of bat activity around the house is bat guano. Bat droppings are often confused for rodent droppings, but if you find them around windowsills, door ledges, or in insulation, you can safely assume it belongs to bats.

↣ Grease and Oil Stains

Bat fur retains a natural oil that can leave behind dark stains around the edges of their entry points. If you find holes or openings with oil-like stains around the borders, it could be a bat opening. Look for these stains on window frames, door frames, walls, siding, cement, concrete, wood, and rafters.

↣ Strange Sounds

When bats are around and awake, you can hear them. Typical bat sounds include chirping, chattering, squeaking, squealing, fluttering, and bustling. These are commonly heard through walls or in the ceiling, but can also be heard from outside.

↣ Foul Odors

When bats occupy an interior area of a home for too long, their droppings can seep through rafters, floorboards, insulation, ceilings, walls, and eventually into the living areas of the home. This permeation can leave unsightly stains on the walls and ceilings, and cause lingering orders.

↣ Bat Sightings

If you actually see bats around dusk swooping in and out of your chimney or other area of your home, you can safely assume you have nuisance bats in close proximity. However, your home might not be a target just yet. Be sure to contact a wildlife control expert as soon as possible for help.

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How to Solve a Nuisance Opossum Problem

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It is never a good sign to spot a possum on your property for a number of reasons. Not only are they known carriers of infectious diseases, they cause landscaping and property damages too. Gardens, lawns, gutters, roofs, trashcans, and more are all common areas of a property damaged by opossums and other nuisance wildlife.

To make matters worse, opossums do not like to travel far, so means if you see one, its den is most likely somewhere close by. This means they are permanent neighbor. For this reason and more, it is wise to implement some methods to keep opossum away from your property.

Continue reading to learn more about possum behavior, and how to safely get rid of them for good.

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Indianapolis Opossum Removal 317-257-2290

What is an Opossum?

In contrast to common belief, opossums are not rodents. They are marsupials native to North America. At full adulthood, opossums can weigh on average around 15 pounds and measure up to two feet in length. This is about the same size of a small dog. This attribute alone can alarm anyone who crosses paths with an opossum since many assume they are the size of rats or rabbits. Although not an animal known for viciousness, it can attack and bite in self-defense if it feels threatened. This is a bad scenario since possums can be carriers of infectious diseases.

How to Stop to Nuisance Opossums

First, it is important to never, under any circumstances, attempt to trap, harm, or kill wildlife, including opossum. Instead of applying inhumane or illegal methods of opossum removal and control, instead, opt for some Eco-friendlier tactics. Your top priority is to make your property unattractive to opossum.

So this means you must think about what they want. The answer is food, water, and shelter. Once you make the proper environmental modifications to eliminate these attractions, you can further abate your opossum problem.

What to Remove:

✔ Pet Dishes

✔ Bird Baths

✔ Squirrel Feeders

✔ Bird Seed

✔ Garden Access

✔ Trash

✔ Log Piles

✔ Empty Voids

✔ Hollowed Tree Trunks

✔ Stationary or Junk Vehicles

Once you eliminate all possible food, water, and shelter sources, your next step is to protect your house from wildlife tampering and damage. Since you have spotted nuisance wildlife on your property already, you can be sure that your home is a possible target for animal infestations and damages.

To avoid such damages, contact a licensed Indianapolis wildlife control company for a full-property inspection, and possibly, opossum removal services. They can identify vulnerable areas or infestations, suggest workable solutions, and provide all the necessary remediation services. Such services include closing up all holes and gaps to roofing, siding, porches, decks, garages, gutters, and more.

Who to Call for Trusted Opossum Control

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Call 317-257-2290 for assistance with a nuisance opossum problem on your property. We offer free estimates, DIY advice, discounts, raccoon cleanup services, attic restorations, structural damage repairs, wildlife proofing, prevention, extraction, exclusion, and much more! Call 317-257-2290 to request a free estimate for Indianapolis wildlife control, today.

A Recipe for Non-Toxic Animal Repellent

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If you have some minor nuisance wildlife problems in or around your property, you could benefit from a simply, do-it-yourself approach to animal control. All you have to do is make a few environmental modifications and then set an invisible boundary they won’t want to cross even if they could. How can you do this? It’s simple; just make your own homemade animal repellent spray!

Continue reading to learn an effective animal repellent recipe that is eco-friendly and non-toxic to all living organisms.

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Materials and Supplies

You will need to take a look around your house before making a trip to the store since many of the ingredients in this homemade repellent are common items you are likely to have around the house already. Depending on your circumstance, you can use one or more ingredients listed below to adjust the strength of your repellent. Here is what you will need:

✽ Plastic Spray Bottle
✽ Clean Water
✽ Household Spices:
↳ Cinnamon
↳ Hot Sauce
↳ Cayenne Pepper
↳ Black Pepper
↳ Chili Powder
↳ Garlic Powder
✽ Essential Oils:
↳ Eucalyptus
↳ Menthol
↳ Peppermint
↳ Spearmint
✽ Personal Protective Gear (optional)

Getting Started:

Begin by choosing which ingredients you would like to use in your solution. It is important to use at least one type of oil to promote better adherence. If you do not have any essential oils in the scents listed above, you can use any oil you like, including regular vegetable oil. Choose a combination of at least 2 ingredients for best results.

Next, prepare yourself for safety by donning some personal protective gear. Although optional, you might want to consider wearing gloves or eye goggles if you are working with pepper products. These ingredients can potentially irritate the skin, eyes, mouth, throat, and nose.

You are now ready to make your repellent. Simple combine your ingredients into a clean plastic spray bottle, and then add enough water to make a solution. Do not add too much water, otherwise, you may dilute the power of the solution. If you do add too much water, simply add more ingredients to balance it back out.

You next step is to distribute. Animals hate the strong scents and sensations these ingredients give them, so they will steer clear of any points of saturation. So using your spray, apply the solution around the perimeter of your property, as well as, in areas where you have noticed heightened animal activity.

Important Note: This solution is safe and non-toxic, so you won’t have to worry about damaging your lawn or garden, nor harming wildlife. However, be sure to make arrangements for children, as well as pets like cats and dogs, since the ingredients in the solution can irritate their skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Keep them away from treated areas for their own safety.

If Your Nuisance Animal Problem Persists…

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Call 317-257-2290 for prompt and professional Indianapolis wildlife removal, anytime. We are DNR licensed wildlife control specialists who offer a wide range of residential and commercial wildlife removal services, including 24 hour emergency service, minor attic restorations, cleanup, free estimates, and more. Request a free estimate, today.

Are Groundhogs and Woodchucks the Same Animal?

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Many species go by more than one name, while others strongly resemble one another, but couldn’t be more different. As for woodchucks and groundhogs, a cloud of confusion has lingered over the species for many eager students out there. To clear up this cloud of misconception, continue reading to learn once and for all, what a groundhog and a woodchuck have in common.

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Groundhogs and Woodchucks are……
the Same Species!

A groundhog is a woodchuck, and a woodchuck is a groundhog. Humor aside, the answer to the frequently asked question, “is a groundhog the same animal as a woodchuck?” is yes. The word “woodchuck” is simply a nickname for groundhog.

Physical Description

Groundhogs can be found all over Indiana. They are the largest members of the Sciuridae family, which is includes medium-sized rodents like squirrels, chipmunks, and gophers. Adults are an average of 16 to 20 inches long, and weigh between 5 to 12 pounds.

They have brownish tan fur, sharp claws, and long tails, usually 6 inches in length. In the wild, they can live up to 10 years, but generally have lifespans that average between 3 and 6 years. As herbivores, groundhogs can eat roughly one-third of their body weight in vegetation each day; however, they are known to eat insects at times.

Habitat

Groundhogs are commonly referred to as an edge species because they tend to loiter around transitional areas where woods meet well-vegetated fields or meadows. They are also diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. Their daily activities mostly involve digging complex burrow systems underground. This is what can make them a nuisance animal for property owners.

Their digging can be quite destructive to residential and commercial lawns, making them quite to nuisance to many. Prime target areas for groundhogs are areas with good condition dry soil. This type of soil makes the burrowing process much easier for them. For this reason, it is likely to find groundhog burrows near fence lines, hedges, and aligned trees.

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What You Can Do To Get Rid of Chipmunks

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Chipmunks are those tiny, furry, four-legged critters that strikingly resemble a squirrel. As something that is so cute and seemingly harmless, why would anyone want to get rid of them? Well, the harsh truth is that chipmunks are known to be quite the pest. Not only do they love to dig holes and tunnels underground, turning your lawn into an unsightly disaster, they also have a habit of digging for roots and tubers, and eating young shoots and leaves. Furthermore, they can enter into the living quarters of your home and cause all sorts of unhygienic and unsafe destruction.

Anyone who appreciates their landscaping and curb appeal will agree that getting rid of a nuisance chipmunk problem is a top priority. If you have noticed an increase in chipmunk activity on your property, continue reading to learn what you can do to put a stop to it, pronto.

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Chipmunk Removal and Control 317-257-2290

Use a Homemade Chipmunk Repellent

There are several spices and scents that chipmunks detest. These include menthol, eucalyptus, spearmint, cayenne pepper, black pepper, red pepper, and anything else with a similar scent or taste. When mixed with water, you have yourself a homemade, non-toxic repellent! Whether in powder or oil of essence form, you can combine your choice of these ingredients with clean water and then spray them around the perimeter of your lawn or gardens, or in areas where you have noticed heightened chipmunk activity. Use a plastic spray bottle for easy application, and be sure to reapply after rain. If you have pets that wander outdoors, be sure they are not within reach of the homemade solution.

Make Environmental Modifications

You can make changes to your landscaping to help reduce the amount of chipmunk activity on your property. Start by removing anything that you believe is attracting them, such as bird feeders, bird baths, low hanging branches, and other food, water, and climbing sources. You can also add chipmunk feeders to the outer perimeter of your property to distract them from coming any closer.

Chipmunk Removal and Control

When nothing has really helped, you need professional intervention. Trust a licensed and insured wildlife removal and control company for safe and humane chipmunk abatement services you can trust. They have the specialized training and permits to provide wildlife rescue and control services, including minor attic restorations, clean up, and more.

Who To Call for Service You Can Trust

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How to Protect Your Garden From Rabbits

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Your garden is important to you. After all, it requires extensive commitment, money, and time to create and maintain. So when nuisance animals come along and ruin it for you, the frustration can be overwhelming. Rabbits are one of the guiltiest when it comes to pillaged gardens. They are crepuscular, quick, and camouflaged, making them good at what they do, but challenging for you to catch in the act.

Continue reading to learn some helpful tips you can use to protect your beloved gardens from nuisance rabbits and other wildlife.

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Indianapolis Rabbit Removal and Control 317-257-2290

There are 3 primary methods of rabbit-proofing that has been effective for many homeowners. For the best results, use these methods collectively.

❶ Garden Fences

There are various ways you can create a garden fence. They are also sold at local home improvement and garden stores in easy-to-install kits. If you choose to build your own fence, you will need wood, chicken wire, landscape garden staples, wire cutters, and zip ties. Be sure to staple the chicken wire at a 90 angle on the ground so that rabbits cannot get underneath the fence you build. Although a fence can keep rabbits out, it will not distract them from your property right away. You will need to do a little more. Consider using repellents along with your garden fence.

❷ Repellents

Repellents should always be non-toxic, chemical-free, and non-lethal. Not only should they be safe for wildlife, pets, and humans, they should be safe for the environment too. You can make your own repellent by combining water with some common household spices that wildlife do not like, such as cayenne pepper, black pepper, chili powder, and cinnamon. You can also use natural essential oil, like menthol, peppermint, spearmint, and eucalyptus. Just spray the solution around the perimeters of your garden, and areas with high rabbit activity.

Additional repellents to consider include predator urine, automatic sprinklers, motion-activated lighting, and sound machines. You can also place a radio next to your garden and tune it into a talk station to make rabbits think humans are nearby.

❸ Wildlife Control

When nuisance rabbit activity is no longer manageable on your own, it is time to call in the professionals. A local Indianapolis wildlife control company can implement various strategies to stop nuisance rabbits from bothering your property. They have the proper licensing, experience, and resources to safely and humanely get rid of rabbits.

Not only will provide the environmental modification and monitoring needed to protect your property from all nuisance wildlife, they will execute a technical exclusion process that involves a systematic set of structural defenses, including organic and biological applications, as well as, sealing up all open or vulnerable areas of a property using high-grade materials like heavy gauge galvanized steel mesh screening, industrial caulking, and high-density polyurethane foam.

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A Brief Introduction to Common Raccoon Diseases

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The chance of catching a disease or illness from a wild raccoon is rare; so long as you understand and abide by wild animal safety code. Never approach a wild animal; especially one that can be unpredictable, like raccoons, bats, skunks, and more. If you attempt to aggravate an animal, it is more likely they will become threatened and try to attack or bite. Also, provoking a wild animal can force them into self-defense mode; preparing for a fight for their lives.

In other circumstances, there are times when a person can become a victim of a raccoon bite without intentionally irritating the animal first. In all raccoon bite cases, it is important to immediately seek out medical attention. A medic will need to inspect the wound, determine its potential dangers, and administer the proper vaccinations and medications. The reason it is so important to avoid a wild animal accident at all causes, as well as, seek medical attention for any wounds; is the overabundance of disease and illness a person can contract from one small raccoon bite.

Continue reading to learn about the most common diseases a raccoon can carry and pass along to humans and other animals.

Rabies

Everyone associates the Rabies virus with raccoons, bats, and stray dogs. Unfortunately, this isn’t far from the truth. Raccoons are common carriers of the Rabies virus, and can easily pass it along to other animals and humans. The virus is transferred through saliva, blood, and other bodily fluids. The upside is that there are effective vaccines and treatments for people and animals that have contracted Rabies in some way or another.

Canine Dis-Temper

Canine Dis-Temper is one of the most common viral infections carried and passed along by raccoons, as well as, other wild animals. It is similar to Rabies in that it triggers some of the same symptoms. It is contracted through direct contact, but it is also an airborne virus; making it much more contagious. Often times, domesticated dogs are treated for canine distemper disease. This is probably because canines are curious animals and get themselves into sticky situations when it comes to wildlife.

Raccoons that are infected with this virus evince unusual behavior; such as increased aggression, not fearing humans, facial spasms, convulsions, and more. Any other animal infected with this illness will display the same signs if not treated immediately. Always be sure to get your pets vaccinated to avoid any trouble with infectious diseases; especially if you live near heavily wooded or forested areas.

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection. Generally, raccoons pass along the Leptospira bacteria through their urine and other bodily secretions. If an open wound comes into contact with raccoon urine, that person can be vulnerable to contracting this disease. Raccoons like to mark areas and water with their urine, so humans can contract the bacterial infection through direct contact of anything with infected raccoon urine or other fluid. Domesticated animals are known to accidentally ingest it, causing a bacterial spread as well. It causes flu-like symptoms, such as headache, fever, and more. Fortunately, it is treatable in humans and pets, so long as it’s treated right away. If treatment is neglected, death can occur.

Fleas and Ticks

There are several parasites and insects that like to use raccoons as their hosts. Fleas, ticks, roundworm, and more are all possible parasites that can be undesirable for humans and pets. Fleas are tiny flying insects that are commonly found in raccoon fur. Ticks are also external parasites that are acquired just the same as fleas. Ticks like to pinch and dig into the skin of animals and humans; living off blood and other nutrients of their host.
Of course, dogs and cats are commonly known to have flea and ticks just from playing outside.

Raccoons are not the only carrier of fleas and ticks. Animals and humans can come in contact with them almost anywhere. Fleas cause itching, bumpy red skin that can peel, flake, and become highly irritable. The other problem with fleas and ticks is that they are common carriers of certain raccoon diseases. Again, these parasites can be treated. Also, there are numerous vaccinations and preventative medications for domesticated pets to take in order to prevent a life-threatening situation.

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How Can I Safely Get Rid of Raccoons on My Property?

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Raccoon removal can be a complicated job to handle on your own. In fact, it’s highly recommended to always outsource professional wildlife removal services to get rid of raccoons and other wild animals on your property. They retain the proper equipment, tools, experience, and training to safely extract and exclude raccoons. And although raccoons are not likely to attack a human or pet (unless provoked), and not all raccoons are infected with contagious diseases, wild animals are unpredictable by nature. It is safer to appoint the job to a trained and
equipped raccoon control professional.

Although it is advised to have licensed and qualified wildlife control specialist provide raccoon removal services for your home or property, they are still a few do-it-yourself strategies and methods you can implement to assist in hindering raccoons from trespassing onto your property or gaining entry to your home. Continue reading to learn some quick and easy ways you can do your part to prevent nuisance raccoons.

How to Stop Wild Raccoons

There are several easy and safe strategies home and property proprietors can do on their own to stop raccoons from innovating their personal areas. Most of these methods can be done with simple products and ingredients that families already in their cabinets and shelves; while others, may require a quick trip to the home goods store that are sure to show effective results right away. Here are a few helpful ways to get rid of raccoons on your property:

Do Not Leave Pet Food Outdoors

Leaving pet food dishes with dog or cat kibble in them is a common practice that many Americans are accustomed to; however, this is also a perfect way to attract wild raccoons to your house or property. Cat and dog food is a perfect dinner for raccoons. Wild raccoons love the taste of cat and dog kibble and remember where to find it night after night once it’s found. If you have pets that are fed outdoors, be sure to slip the pet dishes inside every night before bedtime. This way, during the day you can still feed your pets outdoors, but at night you are leaving anything outside to attract raccoons and other wildlife to your home. Squirrel feeders are also a tasty treat for raccoons. You may want to think about removing these as well if you are experiencing raccoon problems.

Lock Up Garbage Cans or Keep them Indoors Overnight

If you are the type of person that prefers to take your garbage out the night before trash pickup day, you may also be the type of person that attracts raccoons to your home. A trashcan is like a free buffet for wild raccoons and other critters. Any scraps of food left behind in the garbage can be sniffed out and found by animals. They will rummage and rip through everything inside the containers, leaving a large mess all over the place for the neighbors to see the next morning. The best advice is to bring your garbage cans inside your garages or sheds overnight so that wildlife cannot gain access to them and make a mess all over your driveway.

Be Sure Your Home is Sealed Properly

Wild raccoons are intelligent and thrifty animals. They are one of the most common mammals found in attics, crawlspaces, sheds, roofs, under porches, and more in residential neighborhoods. This is because they are great at finding vulnerable areas and access spots to a home or property. This roof shingles, purposes and window seals, broken hinges on shed doors, and more are all accessible for them. Once they gain entry inside, they have the potential to make quite a mess. After a certain amount of time, you can expect ripped and soiled insulation, floorboards, drywall, ceilings, and more. These methods can be costly and sometimes not covered under homeowners insurance policies. This is why it is important to hire a professional Indianapolis raccoon removal business to thoroughly inspect your home and property to be sure it is animal-proof for the season.

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The Basics Behind Wild Animal Removal

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Wild animal removal is a job that should be carried out by a professional company that has all the necessary certifications and licenses. There are several situations that can occur that would leave someone in need of animal removal services. Animals like squirrels and rabbits can destroy crops and gardens, while bats and raccoons can take attics hostage. There are solutions to all these wild animal invasion issues; you just have to look in the right place.

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Animals Removed Most Often

The most common animals that need removing from residential and commercial properties are bats, raccoons, and squirrels. Of course, depending on the region you live in, there are many more and may differ as far as the most common. In dry States like Arizona, snakes and armadillos are more common that raccoons and squirrels. However, in the northern part of the country, raccoons, bats, squirrels, and a few more are common animals that require control in these communities.

A professional wildlife removal company can get calls about beavers, mole, snakes, bird, chipmunks, and rabbits, but the most common stands as the raccoons, bats, and squirrels. These are the most common animals that become a nuisance and require removal because they are the ones who like to nest and burrow in safe and dark places. Places like residential neighborhoods, attics, crawl spaces, and roof tops. These animals look for shelter during their breeding stages of life. They search for warm, secure areas that are safe from their predators.

How Are They Controlled?

A professional team of wildlife removal and control contractors should be called in to handle any nuisance wildlife issue. They have the proper equipment and experience to handle these common nuisances. Not only will they use the right tools and equipment, they are knowledgeable in safe methods and techniques to capture these animals and prevent their return. A professional company, depending on their level of expertise and professionalism, may use hidden cameras, snares, traps, cages, and bait techniques to capture the wild animal.

Depending on the state law, they will either remove and relocate the animal invader, or exterminate them. Bats are usually protected by majority state law, meaning they will be transferred to a rescue facility or preservation ward. However, few laws protect raccoons and squirrels, so the animal removal companies have humane ways of exterminating these creatures. There is a lot to know before taking action against a wild animal in your home or building.

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Call 317-257-2290 for wildlife removal and control in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are DNR licensed and trained animal removal specialist with more than three decades of experience in the animal control and removal industry. We offer a wide range of services including animal proofing and animal prevention. Call our office today at 317-257-2290 for Indianapolis wildlife removal you can trust.