#1 Wildlife Animal Control - Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a free service?	No, we are a privately owned company that provides wildlife and animal removal services to homeowners and businesses. For example, if you are having trouble with raccoons, squirrels, skunks, opossums, bats, mice, birds, or any other form of wild animal you can contract us to resolve the issue and to take action to avoid a similar problem in the future.
Are you an animal rescue group?	Wildlife animal issues can be some what heart wrenching. However, being that we are not funded by local and state taxes we can not perform any rescues without a fee being paid first.
Is there a fee for an inspection?	We do charge a fee for inspections. Inspections entail a detailed investigation of the entire property. Due to the fact that there are real expenses on our part to have a technician come to your home, we have to charge a fee to offset these expenses. Areas that will be addressed are: species invasion assessment, attic or invasion site decontamination and deodorizing, best method of removal and long term solutions to prevent reoccurrences. Prices will be assed at time of inspection for these services. As we try to offer our customers “set” rates, not all circumstances are the same and pricing ultimately is at the sole discretion of our contracted technicians but will not exceed what P.D.I. deems fair. Trapping, relocation and inspection fees will be given over the phone.
What are the potential health hazards associated with an animal invasion?	Different species have different hazards associated with them. This list will familiarize you with the most common. Rabies: Viral disease associated with wildlife especially raccoons, skunks, and bats. If left untreated 100 percent fatality rate. If you are bitten or scratched by any form of animal proceed to the nearest ER immediately. Raccoon Roundworm: Parasitic disease associated with raccoons. Easily transmitted to humans through contaminated soil, especially children. Hantavirus: Viral disease associated with mice. Easily transmitted in areas heavily contaminated with feces. Histoplasmosis: fungal disease associated with bat guano (feces). Endospores are airborne. Causes fungal growth in the lungs and if left untreated can be fatal. Children and the elderly are the most susceptible. Meningitis: A viral disease associated with all rodents. Attacks the central nervous system. Potentially fatal.
Do you use humane traps?	When ever possible we use live trapping and relocation practices. However, certain species and situations may require that we deploy lethal traps. Lethal traps will never be used without a proper explanation and your full consent.
Do you offer any form of repellants?	No, there is no such thing as an animal repellant. Be weary of any one offering or selling these products. Mothballs and ammonia will not be effective at driving animals away either.