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Wildlife Removal
Take the bite out of the great outdoors.
WILD ANIMAL CONTROL
Professional Wildlife Removal Services in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Wildlife can damage homes, spread diseases and pests, and serve as true nuisances. So even if you don’t see wildlife in your home, but you hear scratching, rustling, and/or thumping sounds in your attic or your walls; notice signs of damage in your home; smell unpleasant, unexplained odors; or have pets that are acting nervously (and perhaps looking toward the attic), then you may have an unwanted pest presence. Rather than trying to tackle the problem yourself, our wildlife control professionals can handle the situation quickly, effectively, safely, and humanely.
Wild Animal Removal Service Locations
Waynes Pest Control offers prompt wildlife removal services in key locations in our tristate coverage area:
- Alabama: Birmingham, Daphne, Huntsville, and Mobile
- Mississippi: Biloxi
- Tennessee: Chattanooga, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, and Nashville
Contact us online for our wildlife removal services, or call 866-929-6371
WHY US?
Why Call Waynes for
Wildlife Removal?
Over the past 50-plus years, Waynes has served more than 150,000 homes and families, making us the experienced choice for your wild animal removal. Since our inception in 1973, we’ve grown via our commitment to offer world-class experiences for each of our customers. We continually seek improvement, examining everything we do to improve our service quality. Our goal isn’t just to set the standard for the pest control industry. It’s to set the standard for the entire service sector. Our service professionals are well-trained, courteous, and respectful of your home and your time.
Plus, we use a comprehensive approach to solve your problem for today, tomorrow, and in the future. We start with a complete inspection of your home, searching for wildlife signs and finding entry points. Then, we provide wildlife removal services in ways that are safe, humane, and effective, following all laws and regulations.
We then turn our attention to sealing up entry points so that the next bunch of wild animals that need shelter can’t simply settle into your home. We also provide useful education to our customers so that they can keep wildlife out of their homes going forward.
Therefore, the best line of defense is to call us for professional wildlife removal services in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Reach out online to get started or call 866-929-6371.
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Types of Wildlife & Animals Removed
Animals need three key elements to survive: food, water, and shelter. Instinct drives them to constantly seek out places that are warm, dry, and protected - which is why they end up in your home.
Rodents can carry dozens of diseases, spreading them to people directly or indirectly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Direct contact with infected animals can happen through people and pets breathing in air contaminated by rodent waste or by touching contaminated items and then touching your nose, eyes, or mouth (something that children may do without thinking about it). You can also catch a disease directly from a rodent by being bitten or scratched by one — or even through eating food that they’ve contaminated.
Indirectly, some diseases are spread through contact with ticks, fleas, mites, or mosquitoes that feed on infected rodents and then bite you. Rodents can also significantly damage homes, gnawing through wood, insulation, and wires, which has the potential to trigger a house fire. Waynes offers effective rodent control through the use of mess-free traps, ones that our service professionals will empty for you.
Gray and flying squirrels are cute and charming critters that may seem harmless as they frolic in your yard, but this is not the case once they enter your home. They quickly become a nuisance as they venture into your attic, chew on electrical wires, and create nests throughout your home. In addition to damaging your property, they also pose health risks, since they can carry nasty diseases, fleas, and other hitchhikers.
It isn’t unusual for squirrels to break into attics to build nests. Once they’ve settled comfortably in, they won’t want to leave. Squirrels can also damage homes and spread disease. They’ll even chew through water pipes, which can cause flooding in your home. They leave behind smelly feces and urine, and if you disturb the nests they’ve built inside, they can act aggressively (like the wild animals that they are!). When you contact us for wildlife removal services, we will efficiently remove the squirrels in your attic. Then, we’ll turn our attention to keeping them out so that you can live in peace without the nuisance of squirrels.
Known for their adaptability, raccoons are clever creatures that gravitate towards trash cans, and look to damage your landscape and gardens. Some find their way into your home causing structural damage. They also pose health concerns since they can carry fleas, other parasites, rabies, and roundworms.
Raccoons will happily settle into your attic, especially when colder temperatures arrive, tearing apart your roof and exterior siding to get inside. Once there, they’ll use their powerful jaws and teeth to chew through your home. Just a small number of these critters can cause significant damage to your home. Raccoons also carry disease, with their bites accounting for many rabies cases. They’ll bring parasites and bacteria along with them too, with roundworms in their waste, causing illness for both people and pets. They’ll also go through your trash, seeking free food and making a considerable mess. If you try to deal with them yourself, cornered raccoons may act aggressively. Fortunately, experts at Waynes will safely and humanely remove wildlife from your home — and then focus on keeping them out through our raccoon exclusion techniques.
Bats in your home are extremely disturbing - and scary! Bats prefer high places, like attics, chimneys, or porch ceilings. They are typically quiet, although you might hear squeaking or scratching noises when they're on the move. The telltale sign of where bats are roosting is their large droppings.
Bats are protected by the Endangered Species Act, which means that you can’t legally kill the bats that get into your home, and you could be significantly fined if you do. That doesn’t mean that you have to live with them in your attic, though. Once a couple of bats settle into a place, they’ll often maintain their colony there, long-term, if left undisturbed. This means that a small presence can grow into a significant one with large amounts of guano (bat droppings) building up over time in unpleasant ways. Only a small percentage of bats carry rabies, but they commonly bring parasitic bat mites along with them and spread the lung disease histoplasmosis through their guano. Our professionals know how to address these problems with our legally compliant bat removal services.
Call us for removal right away. Their waste can cause serious health issues and damage to your home, i.e., leaks through drywall, ruining insulation, and damaging ceilings.
Encountering snakes in and around your living spaces can be shocking, even though most snakes are harmless. Whether a snake gets into your home or keeps slithering around in your yard, you’d probably feel more comfortable if they went somewhere else! Although most snakes aren’t venomous, “most” doesn’t mean all. Mississippi is home to six venomous species, Tennessee has four, and Alabama has six. You don’t want to get bitten by a species that can poison you or your family, but even nonvenomous snake bites can cause bleeding and swelling.
Professional removal by one of our expert technicians ensures their safe relocation while addressing your concerns.
Known as excellent climbers, possums have a knack for taking up residence in your attic, creating havoc and destruction. They tend to leave behind large droppings that carry various parasites and diseases. They also have a thing for garbage and pet food and have been known to harass pets.
Torn shingles on your roof and damaged soffits can indicate that possums have found their way into your home. If they get into your attic, they tend to be noisy while building their nest, making loud scratching and thumping sounds. They may eliminate waste more often than many other species too, spreading unpleasant odors and germs more rapidly. If possums find their way into your main living spaces — and if you have cats — you may notice your pet food disappearing quite quickly. That’s because possums may enjoy eating your cat’s food. Our well-trained professionals are skilled in possum removal, though, in ways that are safe for your family and humane for the animals.
Birds are delightful to watch and enjoy; however, when they make their way into your home or business, they become a real challenge you need to address right away. If a bird gets into your home, they can tear up materials to build their nests, leaving behind droppings containing uric acid that can become corrosive as it builds up. Droppings can also contain numerous disease-containing pathogens. Additionally, some people experience ornithophobia, which is a significant fear of birds. For them, a bird's presence in their homes can trigger serious feelings of anxiety. Reach out for help with professional bird removal by Waynes!
Whether you’re plagued by pigeons, crows, geese, or sparrows, our proven solution will get the job done. We use the world’s largest manufacturer of bird control products, “Bird B Gone”, which includes bird netting, pigeon netting, pigeon spike, bird repellents, goose control products, electric track systems, and more to get rid of unwanted pesky birds fast.
Mice and roof rats can access your home through extremely small openings. In fact, a mouse only needs a space the size of a nickel and a rat can squeeze through an area the size of a quarter. These unwanted visitors pose health risks and will likely result in structural damage. Our professional wildlife removal will protect both your property and your family.
HOW IT WORKS
The Exclusion Process
Our trained technicians use the latest technology to inspect your home, identify where the critters are hiding and breeding, monitor these areas electronically, and create a customized plan to safely remove them from your home.
The next step our technicians implement is called exclusion. The goal is to keep these furry little creatures from returning to your home through entry points like:
- soffits and fascia
- roof vents and eaves
- gaps and cracks
- attic vents
- windows and doors
- garage doors
- trees and overhanging branches
- foundation vents
- plumbing and utility openings
- crawl spaces
- chimneys
Our team identifies and seals all potential entry points to your Alabama, Mississippi, or Tennessee home in a way that keeps critters from getting inside.
The exclusion process serves as a long-term solution to any wildlife infestation.
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Dangers of DIY Wildlife Removals
It can be tempting to try to get rid of unwanted wildlife by yourself. After all, you might think you can save a bit of money. Plus, many of these creatures in their normal outdoor environment don’t seem very threatening. But once they get inside and feel threatened by a human presence trying to separate them from their nests, they can become quite aggressive in their behaviors.
Without the proper training and equipment, you may unintentionally harm the animals, cause property damage, or get hurt yourself. If they bite or scratch you or you become exposed to their droppings, you can catch a disease that they’re carrying. Plus, some animals have federal and/or state protection, and you may not know how to navigate regulations surrounding those protections, accidentally breaking the law.
Here’s another challenge with DIY removals: Let’s say that you are fortunate and can safely remove them without obvious harm. The problem might seem to be solved, but that isn’t likely. The ways in which these critters got in are probably still accessible to the next set of wildlife seeking shelter.
With professional wildlife removal services by Waynes, though, you can proceed with confidence, knowing that we’ll tackle the job safely, effectively, and legally. We’ll then focus on exclusion techniques that will help to prevent wild animals from returning and provide expert advice on how to stay free from these invasions for the foreseeable future.
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
Our Guarantee
Waynes Pest Control promises to provide you with reliable, highly effective wildlife removal services you need and expect. Our expert professionals do more than merely meet the industry standard. We provide exceptional wildlife removal services that go above and beyond to exceed your expectations.
In fact, we're so confident that you'll be satisfied with our services, we've backed our offering with the Waynes World Class Solutions Money Back Guarantee.
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
Why Choose Waynes for Wildlife Control
Waynes Pest Control is built on the philosophy of, “Every Little Thing Matters." This tag line signifies our commitment to identifying potential issues before they escalate. Our approach resolves current pest and wildlife issues, anticipates, and prevents future infestations, providing you with peace of mind.
When you need wildlife removal, you want prompt, professional service — which is precisely what we offer with our safe, effective, humane wild animal removal. Reach out online to get started or call 866-929-6371.
WAYNES TIPS & TRICKS
Wildlife Prevention Tips
If you suspect an infestation in Alabama, Mississippi, or Tennessee, contact us immediately for wildlife removal services. To keep wildlife in the wild, practice these tips:
- Keep the lid firmly on garbage cans at a distance from your home.
- Keep food in airtight containers.
- Regularly check your roof for any damage or gaps and make repairs.
- Ensure your fence is in good condition with no entry points.
- Make sure your attic and crawl spaces are clean, dry, and ventilated.
- Clean up any leftover food outside, including pet food.
- Caulk around your windows, including those in your basement.
- Keep your yard free of weeds and debris.
- Cover exhaust fan and vent openings.
- Keep tree limbs cut back 6 to 8 feet from the roofline.
- Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house.
Have A Question? Call Us Today!
Wildlife Removal FAQs:
We offer wildlife removal services in key locations throughout our tristate area. In Alabama, this means Birmingham, Daphne, Huntsville, and Mobile. In Mississippi, we offer this service in Biloxi and, in Tennessee, in Chattanooga, Fayetteville, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, and Nashville.
In these geographical areas, our expert team will provide raccoon, squirrel, and rodent pest removal as well as bird removal, bat removal, possum removal, and snake removal. More specifically, this includes nuisance wildlife control when critters are harassing your family. We’ll also remove wildlife that is already deceased, a task nobody wants to DIY.
We’re excited to offer this in-demand service, allowing our customers to keep their homes safe from these uninvited guests. The result? You’ll have peace of mind so that you can focus on other issues that matter to you — not these creatures invading your space. In each situation, our service professionals will examine your home and assess the situation, choosing the best way to proceed and conducting our wild animal removal as humanely as possible. To get a quote for your home, just reach out! Or you can call us at 866-929-6371.
Some of the most common signs include noises coming from your attic or walls such as scratching, rustling, thumping, and squeaking; droppings found in or near your home; chew marks around entry points and vents; and unexplained foul odors. You might notice damage in your home and/or observe how your pets are acting differently, perhaps nervous about the presence.
So if you suspect that you have wildlife in your home, stop wondering and reach out for a professional inspection and assessment. Let us know what you need, and we’ll promptly respond.
Because no two situations are ever the same, we provide personalized quotes for specific situations, including for the removal of squirrels in attics. After you contact us about your problem, our experts will examine your home (maybe there is more than one squirrel, for example; or if you haven’t actually seen the animal, perhaps it’s another species). After humanely removing the intruders, we’ll close up entry points to prevent them from getting back in and offer tips on how to keep wildlife away for the long term.
First, if you currently have any raccoons in your home, step one is to safely remove the wildlife. Then, step two is to keep them out. This is known as raccoon exclusion, which identifies entry points for the critters and seals them up to prevent reentry. Waynes will handle both of these tasks and provide your family with advice on how to stay raccoon-free.
Benefits of raccoon exclusion include eliminating further damage, reducing safety hazards (such as a house fire being triggered when the creatures chew through wires), and protecting your family against diseases that raccoons can spread. Contact a Waynes near you to get started.
Benefits do exist when possums are around your home, largely because they eat damaging pests, which include ticks that can spread Lyme disease. They also eat snakes. So possums can serve as a form of pest control.
That said, they also enjoy eating fruit from trees and flowers in the garden and rummaging through trash to feast. Therefore, they can damage your yard and landscaping and leave behind waste. If you have pets — and they encounter a possum that’s feeling defensive — a combative situation can arise.
Plus, curious possums can walk through windows, doors, and pet doors to get into homes, and they can bring parasites and viruses along with them. Once inside, they can damage your home (including the wiring and insulation), make noise, and cause your home to smell bad. The odor gets worse if the animal dies in your attic. Contact us for prompt, professional, and safe possum removal.
Depending on where the bird builds the nest, it can damage your home or potentially hurt the birds. If a bird places its nest over a vent in your home, it could create a fire hazard. If it builds a nest over a heat vent, the heat may harm the bird. Birds can leave toxic droppings and bring mites, parasites, and ticks near your home. So there can be clear reasons to want to move the bird nest.
Many bird nests, though, have protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so this isn’t an action that you should simply undertake yourself. Instead, reach out to our professionals who know the ins and outs of what can and should be done with a bird nest.
On a related matter, if a bird gets inside your home, such as through an open door or window or down your chimney, our expert team is skilled in safe bird removal. Reach out for professional help!
Different exterminators can use different methods. Here are some typical ones: The first is funneling, where exterminators place mesh around entry points in a home that allows bats to escape the house but not get back in. They may also use ultrasonic devices that interrupt how bats navigate, bright lights near entry points to discourage them from entering, and so forth. Our well-trained professionals will happily discuss how we facilitate bat removal in homes and businesses, including how we will resolve your bat problem and keep them out going forward. Prefer to chat by phone? Call 866-929-6371.
We offer snake removal services in the following areas:
- In Alabama: Birmingham, Daphne, Huntsville, and Mobile
- In Mississippi: Biloxi
- In Tennessee: Chattanooga, Fayetteville, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, and Nashville
So if you need snake removal in any of these regions of our tristate service area, contact us today.
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