Common Wildlife Issues in York

Unfortunately, the moderate climate and dense population of York, PA, invites rodents to the area. Mice and rats cause problems for residents year-round but are particularly annoying during cold weather when they are most likely to infest homes. The rodents congregate in kitchens, basements, attics, and wall voids, contaminate food, cause structural damage with their gnawing, and spread diseases.

Groundhogs, shrews, and moles are also abundant in the area. These pests leave holes throughout yards and damage the health of gardens with their digging and feeding habits. Furthermore, their tunneling often affects home foundations, sheds, and decks.

Raccoon Damage

Raccoons flourish in urban areas across Pennsylvania, and York is no exception. When winter approaches, the pests may look for a place to den in neighborhoods. As smart as they are tough, a raccoon can force its way into an attic by ripping away siding, bending vents, or enlarging holes in roofs.

Bat Roosts

To survive cold York winters, bats either migrate or take shelter. At times, this leads them into homes. Indoors, bats leave behind droppings and keep residents awake with squeaking and flapping noises. Choosing the right time of year to exclude bats is crucial, as sealing entry points too early may trap baby bats inside.

Squirrels Outdoors and Inside

There are many species of squirrels living in York. As woodland habitats continue to disappear, local homeowners will notice even more of these pests around yards and houses. A squirrel may eat garden plants and dig food caches in lawns as well as tear up shingles and nest in attics.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:

We provide trapping & removal services for the following types of animals:

  • Badger
  • Bats
  • Beavers
  • Bees
  • Birds
  • Blackbirds
  • Bobcat
  • Chipmunks
  • Coot
  • Coyote
  • Crows
  • Deer
  • Duck
  • Fox
  • Geese
  • Gopher
  • Gulls
  • Hawk
  • Hornets
  • House Finches
  • Magpies
  • Marmot
  • Mice
  • Moles
  • Muskrats
  • NorwayRats
  • Nutria
  • Opossums
  • Otter
  • Owl
  • Pack Rats
  • Peacock
  • Pigeons
  • Porcupine
  • PrairieDog
  • Rabbits
  • Raccoons
  • Rats
  • Raven
  • Roof Rats
  • Shrews
  • Skunks
  • Snakes
  • Sparrow
  • Squirrels
  • Starlings
  • Swallows
  • Turkey
  • Turtle
  • Voles
  • Vulture
  • Weasel
  • Wild Hogs
  • Woodchuck
  • Woodpeckers

COMMON WILDLIFE ISSUES IN THIS LOCATION:

 

  • Animal Damage
  • Animal Droppings
  • Animal Noises
  • Animal Odor Removal
  • Animal Tracks in Yard
  • Animals on the Roof
  • Animals Under Homes & Porches
  • Bats in Homes
  • Bats in the Attic
  • Carcass Removal from Homes
  • Chimney Repairs
  • Dead Animal Removal
  • Humane Animal Trapping
  • Mice in Walls & Attics
  • Raccoon Trapping
  • Raccoons in Attic
  • Rats in Walls & Attics:
  • Seal Animal Entry Points in Homes
  • Skunk Control
  • Skunk Trapping
  • Skunks Under Heating Units
  • Squirrel Trapping
  • Squirrels in Attics
  • Squirrels in Homes
  • Venomous Snake Removal

Contact Critter Control of Lancaster: 1.800.274.8837(800.CRITTER)

Testimonials

Helen
2/14/2024
This company has been great. The technician Kensi was very through and checked everywhere to make sure all access points were found. After a skunk was found in the trap on a Saturday morning they came to pick it up very quickly.
Erin
2/13/2024
Michael was super friendly and knowledgeable. He checked my entire house and recommended and installed the solution within an hour.
Patty
2/6/2024
We are under contract with your company and so far they are doing a fine job. Many thanks.
Karina
2/6/2024
Excellent work environment full of presence of God. Professional and dedicated staff. A good place if you want to have your children in a place where Christian values are protected and encouraged.
Aaron
2/5/2024
Great company and amazing service, the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Thank you to the staff and especially to Bubba for taking care of my property and giving it that "personal touch" to rid and maintain it from pests and bugs! Appreciate you guys and look forward to continuing business together! Thank you!
Dean
1/31/2024
So when I went to have my insulation replaced I figured out that I had a critter problem that was beyond anything I was aware of. Not wanting to waste time I decided to call a professional and these guys were really good from day one. From the gentleman who gave the estimate to both of the guys that came out and did the work there was great communication and they were very effective at what they did. One little thing got missed and all it took was one text message and somebody was out the next day to take care of it. They always text me when they're on their way or going to be at the house and they let me know what they found along with photographs. My first thought when they gave me the quote was wow that was a lot of money and I didn't want to spend that much and now that I've had them do the service I feel like it's worth every penny and it's actually pretty damn reasonable considering the number of times that they come out and all the things that they do take care of.
Vincenzo
1/30/2024
I had an issue with squirrels getting into a small section of roofing without access from the attic or inside of the home. Critter control was a huge help in solving the issue, especially thanks to Brandon and Nate. Ended up catching 3 squirrels living in the roof plus they seal the entrance point after all is said and done. I would absolutely recommend critter control, Brandon and Nate did a stellar job.
Valerie
1/27/2024
Dominick was very friendly and he consistently put on his shoe covers each time he entered the house. He looked over every inch of the storage room where we thought the animal was and did a walk around the yard to see if there was evidence of entry. He was very thorough. He did not find any animal at that time. He said he would leave a trap and review the outside area of the house over the next week. It was the next day that the smell in our storage room indicated that the animal had died. We followed the small and discovered a dead bird in an open storage bin. I would highly recommend Dominick for 'Critter Control'. Thank you, Valerie
Steve
1/27/2024
Great explanations regarding findings, friendly, quality work! Each encounter with their tech has been professional and educational.
Paul
1/25/2024
your representative (Dominic) was very friendly and quickly removed the dying raccoon from our outdoor window-well. He also shared information with us regarding raccoons on their behavior, what they liked/disliked, and provided information on how to disinfect the area the raccoon had been trapped in for a couple of days. I'd rate him 9 stars if I could. -pja
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