Humane Wildlife Removal

Proper wildlife removal requires a deep understanding of animal behavior, biology, and effective control methods.

Discover more about wildlife management and why GGA Pest Management is your top choice for professional services:

Causes

• Habitat Encroachment: When forests are cleared for construction and land is developed for housing or commercial use, animals lose their natural home. This forces them to seek shelter and food in residential areas.
• Food Availability: Improperly stored garbage, pet food left outside, bird feeders, and compost piles can become regular food sources for wildlife species. This encourages animals to frequent and settle in neighborhoods.
• Shelter: Animals may seek shelter on your property to protect themselves from harsh weather. Structures like attics, crawl spaces, chimneys, sheds, and garages offer ideal nesting sites to raise their young.
• Water Sources: The availability of water sources such as ponds, streams, birdbaths, swimming pools, and even leaky outdoor faucets can attract wildlife to residential areas.

Treatment

• Professional Assistance: Hiring a professional pest control service like GGA Pest Management is the best plan of action to assess and treat wildlife infestations. Professionals have the expertise and tools needed to effectively manage and eliminate the problem, ensuring the safety and health of both homeowners and wildlife.
• Identification: GGA Pest Management will identify the specific wildlife species causing the infestation. Accurate identification helps determine the most effective treatment method for the behavior and biology of the species.
• Trapping and Exclusion: Professionals may use live traps or exclusion devices to capture and remove wildlife from residential properties. GGA Pest Management specializes in exclusion barriers like fences, screens, and netting to prevent critters and animals from accessing vulnerable areas like gardens, attics, and crawl spaces.
• Repellents: Wildlife repellents or deterrents can be used to discourage animals from visiting your property. These include chemical repellents, ultrasonic devices, motion-activated sprinklers, and natural deterrents like predator decoys.
• Environmental Modifications: Environmental modifications include the removal of garbage, pet food, fallen fruit, and bird feeders to reduce food sources. GGA Pest Management can recommend landscaping practices that are less appealing to wildlife and help you implement exclusion techniques like fencing.

Prevention

• Secure Garbage: Store garbage in sturdy, wildlife-proof containers with tight-fitting lids to prevent wildlife access. Place garbage cans in secure locations away from the home, and avoid leaving garbage bags outside overnight.
• Remove Attractants: Eliminate food sources that attract wildlife to residential areas. Avoid feeding wildlife by not leaving pet food, bird feeders, or compost piles accessible to animals.
• Seal Entry Points: Seal gaps, cracks, and openings in the home's exterior to prevent wildlife from entering indoor spaces. Use wire mesh, hardware cloth, and caulk to seal entry points around foundations, walls, roofs, doors, and windows.
• Trim Vegetation: Trim trees, shrubs, and bushes away from the home to eliminate wildlife access points and reduce hiding places near the house. Prune overhanging branches and vegetation to prevent wildlife from accessing roofs and attics.
• Install Fencing: Install fencing around yards and gardens to prevent wildlife from entering and causing damage. Choose fencing materials and designs that deter specific wildlife species, such as deer, rabbits, or groundhogs.