The distinct seasons and prairie landscape of Muncie, Indiana, and the surrounding area attract a variety of wildlife. Neighborhoods provide the perfect mix of food and shelter for several nuisance pests, including bats, raccoons, and squirrels.
Critter Control provides professional wildlife control services in Muncie, Indiana, and the surrounding areas in East Central Indiana. Our wildlife experts are dedicated to the safe and humane removal of all nuisance animals from residential and commercial properties in the area, including squirrels, bats, raccoons, and more. Our licensed professionals are trained in the most advanced removal and exclusion techniques in the industry as well as damage repair.
We understand the urgency and danger that these animals pose to the residents and businesses of East Central Indiana. If you suspect you have a wildlife intrusion on your residential or commercial property, contact our professionals at Critter Control of East Central Indiana today!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Raccoon Removal in Muncie
Raccoon intrusions put East Central Indiana residents in danger due to their ability to spread disease. Like bats, raccoons are known to carry the rabies virus. Raccoons also spread raccoon roundworm through their feces. The eggs of this parasite can infect people and pets, causing serious health issues.
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.
Squirrel Removal in Muncie
Muncie is home to red, gray, and fox tree squirrels. All three of these squirrel species cause damage by digging in lawns, running along power lines, and forcing their way into homes. Once inside, a squirrel’s tendency to gnaw on electrical wiring and insulation can increase the risk of house fires.
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.
Residents of Muncie encounter a variety of bats. Approximately a dozen individual species have been recorded throughout Indiana and are known to live in caves, tunnels, and trees. The more common types found around Muncie include the little brown bat, the big brown bat, and the Indiana bat. The pests can become problems when they roost in the attics and eaves of area homes.
Most bats can be of benefit to homeowners because they feed on nuisance insects like mosquitoes, beetles, and moths. But once indoors, bats are health hazards to humans and pets. Bats are known carriers of rabies and, can bring parasites, such as mites, fleas, and bed bugs into the home. Droppings can also contain a dangerous fungus that causes histoplasmosis.
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.
Moles and groundhogs also ruin landscaping for Indiana residents. Both pests' tunnel into the ground to dig burrows for protection from predators and raising young. Mole hills, holes, and ridges in lawns are unsightly, while groundhog den entrances create dangerous tripping hazards.
Mole Inspections
During our inspection process, we look for the travel tunnels and the feeding areas. Travel tunnels are long, straight pathways, usually occurring along sidewalks, edging, home foundations, etc. Feeding areas are usually those areas that zig-zag in a close proximity.
Mole Control
We use an exclusive process to treat your mole problem, so no unsightly traps need to remain in your yard. This procees prevents the possible endangerment of pets and children that some mole traps may present. Call us and we can tell you more.
Mole Repairs
We rid your yard of the unightly tunnels and mounds that moles create, by leveling your yard. We also provide monthly services for yard maintenance.
The Critter Control Difference
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.
Guaranteed Work
Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control® takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.
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.
Other Common Wildlife Issues
This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Raven Magic LLC, dba Critter Control of North East Central Indiana.