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(706) 406-8663

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(706) 406-8663

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

Closed

24 Hour

Emergency Service Available

Serving the following locations:

By County: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro and Wilkes counties.

Aonia
Arcade
Ashland
Athens
Bethlehem
Bishop
Bogart
Bowman
Carlton
Colbert
Commerce
Corner
Coventry
Crawford
Crawfordville
Danburg
Danielsville
Dewy Rose
Elberton
Fort Lamar
Greensboro
Hull
Ila
Maxeys
Nicholson
Penfield
Philomath
Planter
Rayle
Sharon
Siloam
Statham
Tignall
Union Point
Washington
Watkinsville
White Plains
Winder
Winterville

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(706) 406-8663

The city of Athens encounters plenty of humidity, heat, and rainfall, which help nuisance pests thrive. As home to the University of Georgia, it’s also bustling with people and activity, offering animals easy access to meals and shelter.

Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process

Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process. From inspection to removal—and even exclusion and repair—we have the services you need to get rid of raccoons, rodents, and other nuisances fast. First, we identify the animal on the property, then use humane methods to remove the animal and secure weak points where more could enter. If damage has been done, we can make those repairs for a complete restoration. Contact a Critter Control office near you today.

STEP 1

Wildlife Inspection

During the inspection we try to ascertain how many animals there are, where they are located, and how they got in. Based on what you have seen, heard and smelled, we start the inspection where you have noticed signs of animal activity. Evidence of animals inside your home include nests, dens, feces, and animal tracks. We investigate the exterior of your home looking for possible entry points, any evidence of animal damage, tracks, fur, animal waste, or rub marks.

Wildlife

STEP 2

Removal

We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.

Wildlife Removal

STEP 3

Exclusion and Repair

Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques repair any damage the animal causes getting into your home. Inside your home, animals build nests and dens out of readily available material. They will create runs through the insulation. Rodents will gnaw on anything including electrical wires and pipes. Animals can also spread diseases. We apply sanitation agents to clean up feces and urine. Mammals can host pests like fleas, ticks, and mites. Ectoparasite treatments exterminate those pests so you don’t become their next host.

Prevention and Repair

Raccoon Removal

Athens is a comfortable home for raccoons, which often find food in unsecured trash cans and handouts from residents. Raccoons in Athens are commonly found in chimneys, sheds, or attics. While sometimes perceived as harmless animals, raccoons are capable of spreading deadly diseases, including raccoon roundworm and rabies.

Inspection

During the inspection, we determine the severity of the raccoon infestation. We look for physical evidence like footprints in or around the home, stains from raccoon feces and urine. On the exterior of the house, we look for damage like scratches on boards, broken vents and screens, ripped apart shingles, destroyed soffits, and every possible entry point.

Raccoon Trapping

Live trapping is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of a raccoon. Depending on the situation, a one-way door or excluder valve can be installed. An excluder valve works by allowing the raccoon to leave but blocks its reentry. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.

Repairs

We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.

Rat and Mice Pest Control

The warm climate of Athens allows house mice, Norway rats, and roof rats to thrive year-round. These rodents enter homes through holes in roofs and gaps under doors to nest in attics and wall voids.

Rats and mice contaminate stored foods in kitchens with their waste. They also may gnaw on wiring and rip up insulation.

Inspection

During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.

Rodent Trapping

A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists may use snap traps and live traps to capture and remove mice and rats. Rodent trapping can usually takes between five to fourteen days.

Repairs

The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.

Squirrel Removal

As temperatures drop in the winter months, squirrels will look to homes and buildings to build nests. Squirrels are commonly found in attics, chimneys, or vents, where they hoard nuts, leaves, and even household items. They also can cause damage by chewing on electrical wiring or tearing up insulation.

Inspection

Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.

Squirrel Trapping

Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring & Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.

Repairs

We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also clean-up the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation.

Bat Removal

Bats are a common nuisance to residents of Athens, living in attics, cracks in roofs, or siding. While bats are not aggressive unless acting in self-defense, their ability to spread disease poses a significant threat to home and business owners. Bats can carry rabies, and their foul-smelling droppings can trigger allergies and encourage the growth of dangerous mold.

Inspection

We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).

Bat Removal

The most effective and humane way to remove bats is by utilizing a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic.

Repairs

After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Animal Damage

Animal Sounds in Attic

Why are animals in my house?

Bats

Squirrels

Wildlife Control

The Critter Control Difference

Critter Control Guarantee Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. We provide reliable prevention from future intrusions. Resolving a nuisance wildlife issue calls for more than trapping and removing the critter. Our exclusion services offer immediate and long-term wildlife solutions.

Trained Specialists Animal removal is a highly sophisticated job. As such, we vet and train our team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to remove any pest from your building. Our wildlife experts utilize advanced removal and exclusion techniques and damage repair.

Residential and Commerical Invading nuisance wildlife can wreak havoc on property. If left unattended wildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.

Q & A with your local Critter Control franchisee Matt Stambaugh

What are some of the most common wildlife issues that homeowners face in your area?

Squirrels - The pests create serious problems by nesting in chimneys or invading attics and wall voids. In addition, a squirrel can carry fleas and ticks, which may spread to humans and domesticated animals. A squirrel nesting in an attic will gnaw on beams or wires, which can lead to costly repairs or fire hazards.
Raccoons- Active year around, these nocturnal animals can cause serious damage to yards and gardens and often create dens beneath a porch or worse yet, inside your crawl space.
Bats - Because bats feed at night, South Carolina residents rarely see them. However, these pests are dangerous when roosting in attics, chimneys, walls, or outbuildings. Homeowners should avoid exposure to bat waste, since their droppings may develop fungal spores that, when inhaled, can cause histoplasmosis. Bats inside your living space should be handled only by professionals because bats can carry rabies and will bite or scratch when they're handled.
Rats/Mice – Because of their size, rats can gain access to your home through small holes in your roof or other means. They can pose a threat to your home by ripping out insulation, ruining walls, and chewing up belongings. They also may pose a health threat to your family.

How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in Athens, GA?

Squirrels are more active in fall and winter. Raccoons are active year-round. Bats are active in the summer months. Opossums are active year-round and snakes are typically more active in the summer.

What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity?

Exterior damage to your home. Noises in walls, attic, or crawlspace, typically louder at night. Damage to your yard/garden beds. Stains on ceiling or in walls. Strange odor(s) in the home.

Any prevention or exclusion tips for residents in your area?

Inspect your home regularly. Nuisance wildlife can enter through existing holes or create their own entry. Early detection is the key to limiting damage to the home. A Critter Control professional will perform a thorough inspection of your home or building and provide a solution to extract the nuisance wildlife. Once removed, Critter Control of Greenville guarantees all repair work.

When should homeowners call you?

You should call us at the first sign of suspected wildlife intrusion/damage. A trusted, experienced professional will perform a thorough inspection of your property and suggest legal and humane solutions to your nuisance wildlife problem.

This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Pest Solutions, LLC, dba Critter Control of Greater Athens, GA.

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