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.