Wildlife can be unpredictable, and when an animal finds its way into your home, attic, crawl space, or around your property, knowing what to do next can be difficult. Animal Boy Trapping Services provides professional wildlife trapping and removal to help homeowners safely resolve unwanted animal problems.
From raccoons and squirrels to opossums, skunks, rats, coyotes, pigeons, and peacocks, different animals can create different challenges. Wildlife activity can also change throughout the year as animals search for food, shelter, nesting areas, or a safe place to raise their young.
Our approach focuses on identifying the animal, determining how it gained access to your property, and using appropriate removal methods to safely address the problem. When necessary, we can also address openings and vulnerable areas that may allow wildlife to get back inside.
Below are answers to some of the questions we commonly receive about wildlife trapping, animal removal, seasonal wildlife activity, and animal-proofing.
FAQ’s
1. What types of animals does Animal Boy Trapping Services remove?
Animal Boy Trapping Services provides professional trapping and removal for a variety of nuisance wildlife, including raccoons, opossums, skunks, rats, squirrels, coyotes, pigeons, and peacocks. If you are dealing with another type of wildlife, it is best to contact us so we can determine the appropriate solution.
2. Are wildlife problems more common during certain times of the year?
Yes. Wildlife behavior can change with the seasons. Animals may become more active around homes when they are looking for food, shelter, or a safe place to raise their young. Raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and other animals may seek out attics, crawl spaces, roofs, garages, or areas beneath buildings. Seasonal activity can vary by species and weather conditions.
3. What should I do if I hear scratching or movement in my attic or crawl space?
Don’t immediately seal the opening or try to remove the animal yourself. There could be an animal or babies still inside, and closing an entry point too soon can make the situation worse. A professional inspection can help identify what is inside, where it entered, and the safest way to remove it.
4. Can you remove raccoons, opossums, or skunks that have babies?
Yes. Wildlife may establish nests or dens when raising young, which makes removal more complicated. Animal Boy Trapping Services uses humane removal methods for situations involving animals and their babies, with the goal of safely resolving the problem.
5. How do you remove an animal from my property?
The removal method depends on the species, where the animal is located, and the circumstances of the situation. Animal Boy Trapping Services first identifies the animal and its entry point, then determines an appropriate trapping or removal approach. Once the animal is removed, vulnerable entry points can also be addressed.
6. Do you use humane methods for wildlife removal?
Yes. Humane trapping and responsible animal handling are an important part of the service. Different species require different approaches, so the removal method is selected based on the animal and the specific situation.
7. Will removing the animal keep other animals from getting inside?
Removing the animal is an important first step, but it may not solve the underlying problem if an opening remains. Wildlife can return or another animal may discover the same entry point. Animal Boy Trapping Services can repair or replace vulnerable areas such as attic vents, foundation vents, crawl-space doors, and other openings to help prevent future problems.
8. Can you help if rats or rodents have been living in my attic or walls?
Yes. Rats can enter through surprisingly small openings and may establish nests in attics, walls, crawl spaces, and other hidden areas. Animal Boy Trapping Services provides rat and rodent trapping and removal and can also provide attic clean-out and disinfecting when animals have left behind droppings or urine.
9. Why shouldn’t I wait for an animal to leave on its own?
Wildlife that has found a comfortable place inside or underneath your home may stay rather than leave. The longer an animal remains, the greater the potential for nesting, property damage, droppings, odors, or other problems. Prompt professional removal can help address the immediate issue and identify how the animal gained access.
10. Does Animal Boy Trapping Services only remove the animal, or can you fix the entry point too?
Animal Boy Trapping Services does more than trap and remove wildlife. The company also provides animal-proofing and entry-point repairs, including crawl-space doors, foundation vents, attic vents, eave vents, and other areas where wildlife may gain access. Addressing these openings can be an important part of preventing another wildlife problem.