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Critter Control of the Triad

Critter Control of the Triad

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Serving the Greater Triad Area

(336) 370-0445

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed

Serving the following locations:

By County: Alamance County, Forsyth County, Guilford County
  • Altamahaw
  • Belews Creek
  • Bethania
  • Burlington
  • City of Winston-Salem
  • Clemmons
  • Elon
  • Gibsonville
  • Greensboro
  • High Point
  • Jamestown
  • Kernersville
  • Lewisville
  • McLeansville
  • Mebane
  • Oak Ridge
  • Pfafftown
  • Pleasant Garden
  • Salem
  • Sedalia
  • Stokesdale
  • Summerfield
  • Walkertown
  • Whitsett
  • Winston-Salem

Testimonials

Serving the Greater Triad Area

(336) 370-0445

In Winston-Salem and Greensboro, the most common nuisance wildlife include raccoons, rats, mice, squirrels, bats, skunks, snakes, opossums, groundhogs, and hundreds of species of birds. The last thing you need right now is wildlife trying to take over the empty spaces of your home, like the attic, basement, and crawlspace.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission offers some great tips on preventing wildlife conflicts in your area, like calling a wildlife control expert at the first sign of trouble. We handle the dirty work so you can get back to enjoying your home. Below are examples of how we inspect your home, remove wildlife, and repair damages.

Raccoon Removal

Raccoons roam Triad neighborhoods looking for a place to rest and something to eat. Open trash cans and outdoor pet food bowls encourage a raccoon to nest nearby. As a result, North Carolina residents who feed pests either directly or by accident may find these animals denning under their porches or decks.

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

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

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

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

This rodent causes a lot of damage inside North Carolina houses. Overhanging tree branches and a few loose shingles allow squirrels entry into attics. Gnawed wires, shredded insulation, and soiled ceilings covered in squirrel waste are just a few problems the pests cause in homes.
Inspection

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

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

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

It's common for Triad property owners to discover bats roosting in garages and attics. The animals sneak indoors through broken vents and gaps between fascia boards. A bat infestation is dangerous for homeowners because the animals can transmit rabies through bites and scratches.
Inspection

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

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

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.

Opossum Control

The only North American marsupial, Opossums are opportunistic ominovres. They eat almost anything, including garbage, roadkill, rotten fruit, grass, insects, ticks, rodents, and snakes. Opossums become a nuisance in the Triad area when they enter homes lookig for a den site, or damage yards and gardens in search of food.
Inspection

Inspection

Opossums can be found inside attics and basements or outside under decks and sheds. Common signs include unique paw prints and feces. Opossums are docile and usually easy to spot.

Trapping & Removal

Trapping & Removal

Opossums can be lured into cages for live capture. If it is maternity season, we follow all guidelines for removing mother and newborn opossums. We will seal entryways into the building to prevent opossums from reentering in the future. Opossums can be kept from getting under sheds and decks by installing fencing around the bottom edges and burying the fence underground.
Repairs

Repairs

Broken screens on chimney and roof vents are replaced with sturdier materials, and we properly seal all entry points, including crawlspaces. We clean and deodorize areas of opossum activity. Exclusion may include eliminating sources that attract bugs, like nighttime lighting, stagnant water, and livestock poop.

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Animal Damage

Animal Sounds in Attic

Bats

Scat Identification

Squirrels

Wildlife Exclusion

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

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.

Wildlife Q&A with local franchisee Joey Owens

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

Bats, squirrels, raccoons, mice, rats and birds.

How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in your area?

Summer months we are active solving issues for bats. Colder months we are active for squirrels. Mouse issues occur all year long.

What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity?

Noises in attic and walls, droppings in attic. Animal activity in crawlspaces.

Any prevention or exclusion tips for residents in your area?

Call us and let us handle it. 

When should homeowners call you?

Anytime. If outside of business hours, leave us a message. We start our day responding to those messages.
This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Four L Services, Inc, dba Critter Control of Winston-Salem.
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