NW Washington, Bellingham, WA Wildlife Control: Opossums, Raccoons, etc.

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Critter Control of NW Washington

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(360) 988-2029

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(360) 988-2029

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday

Closed

Serving the following locations in Washington:

By County: Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom Counties

Acme
Allen
Anacortes
Bellingham
Bow
Blanchard
Blue Canyon
Burlington
Cokedale
Custer
Deming
Ferndale
Friday Harbor
Gibraltar
Glacier
Kendall
Kulshan
Lummi Island
Lynden
Marietta
Mountain View
Mount Vernon
Nooksack
Oak Harbor
Rosario
Samish
Semiahmoo
Similk Beach
Sudden Valley
Sumas
Thatcher
Van Zandt

Testimonials

(360) 988-2029

Northwest Washington includes the counties of Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom. The city of Bellingham, home to more than 92,000 people, boasts 3,000 acres of parks and 71 miles of interurban trails, which not only attract outdoor enthusiasts but provide ample habitat for some of the region’s wildlife, including raccoons, squirrels, and skunks. Residents should not be surprised to occasionally cross paths with one or more of these animals. While some wild animals may be interesting to observe, others can become quite a nuisance if they get too close to home, or worse, make their way inside.

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

In the Northwest Washington area, these skillful scavengers are not only fond of creatures found in water such as clams and crayfish, but they also enjoy scraps from trash bins, pet bowls, and handouts from people. While it may be entertaining for some to feed raccoons, intentionally feeding raccoons in the city of Bellingham is prohibited.

If you find that your property attracts raccoons, please contact Critter Control to remove the animals rather than continue to draw them to your property. This is the best course of action for both humans and raccoons.

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

Like most regions, Northwest Washington has its fair share of rodent problems. Rodents are drawn to food sources and seek shelter inside homes. It’s imperative to address a rodent problem as soon as it's discovered. Not only do they contaminate food, but they can also spread deadly diseases. In Washington state, deer mice are the primary carriers of a virus that causes hantavirus in people. Therefore, please contact a professional wildlife technician to trap and remove rodents from your home or business.

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

The state of Washington is home to four native squirrel species—red, western gray, Douglas', and Northern flying squirrels. The state is also home to a few nonnative species, such as the Eastern grey and Eastern fox squirrels. While squirrels can be fun to observe, they can become pests to homeowners if they set up nests inside attics and crawlspaces. Homeowners may believe the best solution to problem squirrels is to chase them away; however, it’s best to leave squirrel removal to a trained wildlife specialist.

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

Fifteen species of bats live in the state of Washington, including the common little brown bat and the rare Townsend’s big-eared bat. If you find one or more bats inside your home, it’s important to have the animals removed by a professional wildlife technician rather than trying to handle removal yourself. In the state of Washington, bats are the primary carrier of rabies; between 3-10% of bats submitted for testing are found to be rabid.

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

Both striped and spotted skunks live in Washington state. These nocturnal creatures visit yards in search of food, water, and shelter and will take up residence in areas such as crawl spaces, basements, and under decks and porches, where it’s also dark and protected from predators. When threatened, these animals will release a pungent odor that is hard to remove from clothing and upholstery. Therefore, if you notice one or more skunks on your property, leave removal to a professional wildlife technician.

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.

Mole Control

The biggest sign of a mole problem is typically holes and ridges in yards. These animals dig long tunnel systems with multiple entrances. With so many escape routes, they are experts at avoiding capture.

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.

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.

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Dead Animal Removal

Wildlife Exclusion

Animal Damage

Animal Sounds in Attic

Why are animals in my house?

Scat Identification

This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Stremler Enterprises, LLC, dba Critter Control of NW Washington.

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