Crawlspaces in Portland are very attractive for nuisance wildlife especially during the spring maternity season. They offer protection from predators and are more accessible than climbing trees or into attics. 

Crawlspace Vapor Barrier Replacement 

If an animal has nested in your crawlspace, the vapor barrier has been damaged. Vapor barriers are plastic liners that cover the dirt floor in a crawlsapce. Vapor barriers keep moisture out of your home and crawlspace. Other benefits of vapor benefits include discouraing mold growth, limiting water damage, prevent musty odors, and  prevent poor quality air. Not only is a vapor barrier something you should want, but it also is required residential buildings in the state of Oregon

Once the animal has been removed from the crawlspace, you need to replace the vapor barrier. Animals like opossums, skunks, and raccoons can tear up a vapor barrier. Norway rats will try to burrow under it. Any wildlife in your crawlspace will defecate and urinate under your house. 

Before
A raccoon living under this house disrupted the vapor barrier. The raccoon moved the vapor barrier away from the wall and columns. We found evidence of raccoon tracks along the duct near the ripped vapor barrier. We found a large pile of raccoon droppings in a corner of the crawlspace. Raccoons establish dedicated latrine spots where they will poop. 


After

We used a raccoon cage trap to get rid of the raccoon. We found the entry hole aroudn the crawlspace vent and repaired it. We installed an exclusion over the vent to keep future raccoons out. We replaced the entire vapor barrier. 

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Anett B.
5/8/2023
Brandon was out to please and make out lives easier with out bat situation. Above and beyond of the call of duty and got the job done. Thank you!
Celia G
3/9/2023
Bat removal. Very knowledgeable and dedicated.
Emily G.
9/1/2022
BAT POOP CLEAN-UP AND PREVENTION! Bat guano removed from gables. No bats found in attic, so put new screens on all gable vents, as one screen was close to breaking and then bats may have gotten in! Great work in Tulsa!
Jerry M.
10/14/2021
Squirrels and chipmunks were in our attic. So we called Critter Control to do an inspection. Their representative climbed all over our very steep roof and found several places where squirrels had entered our attic.

Upon inspection of the attic, evidence of bats was also found. The Critter Control team came on time to completely caulk the entire perimeter of the house and create an exit strategy for the squirrels and bats.

Because bat droppings can cause histoplasmosis, this also required total removal and replacement of our attic insulation and sanitizing the space. Not a small job in a 1,300 sq. ft. attic! While Critter Control’s cost was high, our homeowners insurance covered most of it. Everyone representing Critter Control was professional, courteous and timely. I would highly recommend them to anyone who thinks they might have unwelcome guests living in their attic
Vincent S.
10/30/2020
On recommendations from a nearby pest control company, I called Critter Control for suspicious bat droppings.

Madison came out the same day to do an inspection. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and highly professional. She examined the ‘matter’ that had been scattered on my threshold and thought it was foliage. But she then asked to go up to my attic space where the bats could be roosting. She had to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a heavy ladder. She again spent some time searching all the nooks and crannies and found nothing.

She seemed so interested in her craft, it was truly inspiring to see! She reassured me and is writing up a prevention strategy for my appraisal. She charged me NOTHING!! I am so impressed. We need more Madisons in this world!

Service: Bat Removal
Sonia-Maria R.
9/3/2020
We noticed droppings on our brand new deck - we were given their number from our contractor. They came the next day. Brian looked at it and said - yeah, bats!! He then checked every area in our attic and he explained exactly what needed to be done.

He found evidence of a mice infestation, provided a referral and they are helping us as well. Great service, very informative, very professional! We are very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone who has any issues with any critters!

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