According to the National Pest Management Association, over one-third of Americans have had a rodent or larger animal in their home in the past year. Some homeowners hesitate to call about an animal issue because they just aren’t sure who to contact. A wildlife removal company can help with many types of animals. Let’s look at some common animals our own wildlife removal company has experience handling.

Raccoons

Raccoons can easily become a pest if they start hanging around your home. Raccoons can carry diseases or parasites that can affect humans and other animals, so they should be removed from your property quickly. They also tend to get into bird feeders, any outside food, trash, and dumpsters, which can cause a mess and lead to other pests. In addition to this, raccoons can also get brazen enough to make a home on your property under decks and outbuildings, and they can break into your home, which can put you or your pets in danger. Our wildlife removal company is experienced in the process of trapping and removing your trespassing raccoon.

Squirrels

In Michigan, there are six types of squirrels, and they all have the potential to cause issues if allowed to get comfortable being close to your home via outside bird feeders or other food sources. Squirrels can cause a lot of trouble for your home or car because they have the potential to chew on wires since the coating is made with peanut oil. Squirrels can be aggressive toward pets and destructive of bird feeders, and they can also chew into your home or outbuildings.

Opossums

Although these animals are often non-aggressive, they can put you and your family at risk of parasites and disease. Opossums have sharp claws that can be used on pets if there is an encounter. They also often steal food and can make their way inside your garage or home.

Bats

Bats are a potential carrier of rabies and pose a threat to you, your family, and pets on the property. Bats can cause structural problems because they leave acidic droppings, which can eat through building materials. The guano from bats has the potential to contain histoplasmosis, which is a fungus. Bats typically do not chew into structures, but they do go through very small existing openings.

Skunks

When you think of skunks, it's more than likely that you think of their smelly spray or their digging in your yard. Did you know they play an important role in insect control? They are omnivores, so they mostly eat insects, berries, and plants, and they will dig up ground-nesting bees to eat the larvae. They also eat mice, snakes, toads, and other small prey they can find. Skunks will take advantage of free food such as bird feeders, food left outside for feral animals, garbage cans, and compost. They will also dig in your yard for grubs. In the event you have a spray happen, we suggest the following mixture to treat the area.

In an open container mix 1/3 cup baking soda, a fresh 1-quart bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide, and 2-3 tablespoons of liquid dish detergent. Do not put this mixture in a closed container; it will build up pressure and burst. If you need to treat the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth of a person or animal, do not use this mixture. Use white vinegar. It may take more applications, but it will not cause irritation to those areas of the body like the other mix will. When in doubt, use white vinegar to treat something sprayed by a skunk. It may take many applications.

These are just a few of the animals you can get assistance with through our wildlife removal company at Aaron's Nuisance Animal Control. We also remove moles, muskrats, birds, pigeons, snakes, coyotes, beavers, and more. If you need animal removal services, please contact Aaron's Nuisance Animal Control today, so you can have peace of mind.