Atlantic City, NJ Wildlife Control & Removal

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Critter Control of Atlantic City

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(609) 337-6568

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(609) 337-6568

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday

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

Sunday

Closed

Serving the following locations:

By County: Atlantic County

Absecon
Atlantic City
Brigantine
Egg Harbor City
Egg Harbor Township
Estell Manor
Galloway
Hamilton Township
Hammonton
Linwood
Margate
Mays Landing
Northfield
Pleasantville
Somers Point
Ventnor
Weymouth

Best Wildlife Control in Atlantic City

Caryl C.

5/11/2023

Your services proved to be both reliable and effective! Four problems existed at our house: bats in the attic, mice in the basement, hornets establishing themselves under the roofing material, and a groundhog digging a home near the foundation of the house. Later that summer, we also had to deal with hornets that built a massive nest attached to the frame of the garage door. In each instance, Critter Control gave appropriate, prompt response to the problem. I contacted Critter Control in the first place because I wanted humane treatment of the pests. That requirement was met insofar as possible -- especially in the case of the bats and the groundhog. After that, I contracted for routine monthly inspection to be sure the results of their service lasted. The monthly visit by a representative was always scheduled in advance, conducted with thoroughness and courtesy. After a year of clear inspections, I have discontinued the monthly service but will resume it again as problems arise. Our home is in a country setting and it's likely we'll need and contract with Critter Control again.

Ellen T.

4/16/2023

Always prompt and have been successful keeping critters out of my attic!

(609) 337-6568

Because it is a coastal area, Atlantic City’s wildlife not only includes the usual raccoons, rodents, and foxes but a large variety of birds as well. And, this Jersey shore is also a major tourist region with the boardwalk and Convention Center. This region also hosts 17 parks, consisting of camping and hiking. Regardless of the season, Atlantic City has its usual resident population and tourists and business people adding to the comings and goings and influencing the habits of local wildlife.

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

As Atlantic City loses habitat to residential and commercial areas, raccoons enter backyards and houses at night in search of food. Crawling into attics and chimneys, these smart and aggressive mammals can lead to a dangerous encounter with home residents.

Raccoons have a permanent mask and banded tail. They would be cute if they weren’t so destructive. They will do what they can to get into parts of your house they see fit to sleep and give birth to pups. If they must rip, tear, or break something to get to that spot, they will. Raccoons make lots of noises, like whimpers, growls, and screams. They leave feces and urine nearby their shelter.

Before trying to remove a raccoon from your home by yourself, remember they can carry diseases, and if threatened, they may bite. Calling nuisance wildlife animal control experts is recommended. Critter Control's three-step process works well for raccoon removal.

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.

Rodent Control

The hotel and restaurant trade around Atlantic City creates an environment ripe for rats and mice to flourish. In addition, the region’s marshland contains tall grasses where these rodents love to breed.

But once the weather turns cooler in fall and winter, rodents turn toward residential homes where they can find shelter, food, and cozy breeding grounds. Unfortunately, they have large front teeth that chew on electrical wires and sheetrock, causing considerable damage. They can also spread diseases such as Hantavirus and Plague.

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

Squirrels are rodents too, and as such, they can wreak havoc within your walls, attic, or crawl space. They are relatively unafraid of humans and have no qualms about setting up a nest in your home if it provides warmth, security, and food for them.

Some squirrels have not one but two breeding seasons: in January and late spring. And, they return to their same nest year after year.

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 plentiful in this region and play a positive role in the control of insects such as mosquitoes and flies. Bats are most prevalent in homes during the spring and summer seasons. During cooler weather, when bugs are less plentiful, they either hibernate or migrate to areas with more abundant insects.

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.

Skunk Control

Skunks are a common pest in New Jersey. These animals are known for foraging for food in trash bins and pet food bowls. They're also profound and efficient diggers, and can mutilate an entire yard in a single night searching for grubs. They're distinctive black and white fur, and their pungent odor that can linger for days, are unmistakeable. If you happen to cross paths with a skunk, do not try to scare it away. Please also remember that skunks can carry rabies; therefore, it’s best to let a professional handle removal for you.

Inspection

In addition to noting any pungent odors that signal the presence of a skunk, we will inspect the condition of your landscaping, as skunks are known for tearing-up lawns and shredding grass while hunting for grubs and insects. We will also inspect the perimeter of your building's foundations and under decks, to locate burrows.

Trapping and Removal

Never try to remove a skunk from your property yourself. Getting sprayed is a very unpleasant experience. Furthermore, these animals may carry diseases that can spread to humans and pets, such as rabies. Our specialists will use live traps to capture and remove skunks for you, or they'll use a one-way exclusion device to evict skunks from their harborage areas. The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification.

Skunk Control

The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification. Methods like sealing foundation gaps, replacing and screening broken foundation vents and installing hardware cloth (rat walls) around unprotected sheds and decks are the most effective and permanent ways to keep skunks out.
We recommend keeping pet food inside and securing any trash bins.

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Animal Damage

Animal Sounds in Attic

Why are animals in my house?

Dead Animal Removal

Animal Trapping

The Critter Control Difference

Guaranteed Work Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control® takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.

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.

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