Emergency Wildlife Removal & Pest Control | Residential | Terminix (2024)

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Who to Call for Squirrel Removal. Both Orkin and Terminix, two large, nationally recognized pest control services, perform squirrel removal services. Another option is to consider contacting a local wildlife removal company.

We use only humane trapping and prevention services. The goal of our exclusion services is to prevent not to kill. Each state has its own laws that dictate what we must do when it comes to controlling wildlife on your property.

By far, the best way to deal with squirrels in attic spaces, walls or around the home is to call a pest management professional. A professional from Terminix® not only knows how to get squirrels out of the attic, but how to keep them – and other pests – outside where they belong.

Prevent critter thievery by installing fencing around any vegetables, fruit plants, and water sources in your garden. Trim back your trees and install gutter guards to close off access to your roof. Use trash cans with tight-fitting lids and store them inside your garage.

Most digging animals are nocturnal, such as raccoons and skunks, who like to go scourging for grubs at night. You might be more likely to spot rabbits, who are active at dawn and dusk. Groundhogs and chipmunks are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day.

DIY squirrel removal from an area such as an attic will cost from $150 to $250. Other elements of DIY squirrel removal, such as bait, fox urine or mothball repellents, caulking and wire mesh to seal entrances, will cost another $50 to $100. By contrast, professional squirrel removal starts at around $150.

Pest control professionals will install a one-way door over the main entryways that allows the squirrels to leave the attic and go outside.

One-way doors and live traps are the most effective way to get squirrels out of an attic. Live raccoon traps are the best way to catch and remove a raccoon from the attic. If babies are present, raccoon eviction spray might work. If not, you can safely hand-remove the juveniles.

How do I get rid of a raccoon? ›

Try hot sauce and motion-activated lights and sprinklers, or set up a battery-operated radio tuned to an all-night talk show and turn it on for a few nights to drive raccoons away. Remove and burn wood used for a den outdoors to destroy roundworm eggs.

A scratching noise in your attic in the early morning may suggest squirrels or snakes. An animal in the attic scratching at night may be a mouse, rat, opossum, or raccoon. You might also hear chirping in the case of bats or thumping in the case of raccoons.

Trap and Relocate

Ethical trapping methods are the best way to remove squirrels from your home or property. If you're worried about injuring the squirrel, use a box trap. You can also use a cage trap to release the squirrel somewhere else.

It turns out that capsaicin, citronella, Pine Sol, ammonia, and coyote urine are quite unappealing to them. Of these, capsaicin, which is present in cayenne peppers, seems to be the most effective squirrel deterrent.

Homeowners insurance generally only covers wildlife damage caused by animals like deer or bears. Damage from smaller pests like squirrels and other rodents generally isn't covered by your home insurance policy because the infestations are considered preventable.

Surrendering your pet to a shelter

Most shelters require you to return pets to them rather than rehome on your own or surrender to a different shelter. To find animal welfare organizations near you, go online and search terms like humane society, animal rescue, animal shelter.

Secure fencing or barriers can deter them from accessing your property. Installing motion-activated lights or ultrasonic repellent devices can also discourage their presence. Providing secure lids for trash bins and removing food sources can make your property less attractive to strays.

Since sense of smell is so central to animals, using natural scents they don't like is a great way to repel them. To repel cats, try using lemon peels, orange peels, coffee grounds, or pipe tobacco. For deer or raccoons, use cayenne pepper or hot sauce. For keeping squirrels out of your garden, try peppermint oil.

Put it in areas of your garden where skunks tend to gather. The strong smell of vinegar is unpleasant for skunks, so the t-shirt or rag acts as a natural deterrent. It won't harm the animals but will keep them away from your garden.