Wildlife Exclusion Experts Serving WNC-Specific Needs
Intruding wildlife can make your home feel more like a nature preserve than a residence. While a nature reserve may be fun to visit, they’re not nearly as enjoyable when you have to live with the constant intrusions and challenges presented by cohabitating wildlife. These intruders can cause damage to your home, pose a health risk to you and your family, and even disturb your peace with frequent or constant appearances.
At Summit Pest Solutions, we offer wildlife exclusion services to help you keep these unwanted guests out of your home for good. We understand that every customer is unique and that every home faces its own distinct challenges when it comes to keeping wildlife at bay. We offer extensive experience and a variety of proven solutions to help you protect your home from both pests and wildlife using the same quality products and methods to ensure that you, your family, and your home are protected.
Call Summit Pest Solutions at (828) 707-0282 today for more information about our wildlife exclusion services and let us help you protect your property.
Our team has decades of experience excluding and protecting against a variety of wildlife species, including:
- Bats
- Opossums
- Mice
- Raccoons
- Rats
- Skunks
- Squirrels
- And more
Signs You Have a Wildlife Infestation
Wildlife is an important part of our environment. Our ecosystem is constantly in a delicate balance, and removing wildlife for good can cause some serious issues. That being said, you can keep your property eco-friendly while also protecting your home and your family from the potential hazards that wildlife can provide.
If you suspect wildlife may have found its way into your home, then it’s important to call for help right away. While you may not see a rat, raccoon, or other type of wildlife, there are ways to know if your home may have been infiltrated.
Some common signs of wildlife infestations include:
- Holes in your roof
- Damaged or eaten insulation
- Damaged siding, screens, and windows
- Urine stains on your walls and floors
- Unexplained sounds in your attic or walls
- Small feces on your floors or windowsills
- Nests or messy piles on your attic floor
- Dead rodents and birds (often appearing as though they have been eaten)
All of these are characteristic signs that wildlife has not only found its way into your home, but has taken up residence and built a home of its own. Our wildlife exclusion services can help you get rid of these intruders for good.
Our Exclusion Methods
When it comes to wildlife exclusion, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At Summit Pest Solutions, we take the time to understand your specific problem and tailor our exclusion methods to your home and situation. We do this by both eliminating your current problem and placing an added focus on wildlife exclusion.
As the name implies, exclusion simply means proactively keeping wildlife out of your home by making it impossible for them to get back in. Exclusion methods can vary from home to home, however there are a few general strategies that we tend to utilize for most properties.
The first step to any exclusion method is to seal off any potential entrances wildlife used to get in in the first place. That means finding gaps in your exterior envelope and filling them appropriately, closing off any holes, and placing appropriate screens or barriers over openings that are necessary.
Eliminating Enticements
Removing factors that brought in wildlife in the first place is also important to preventing wildlife from coming back. Putting lids on indoor trash cans, cleaning up messes, and eliminating standing food or water sources all remove the appeal of your home in the eyes of wildlife.
Pest Control
A number of different wildlife species are attracted to areas with high pest populations. Eliminating insects and other pests can also remove the attraction your property has to some species of wildlife.
Call our team at (828) 707-0282 or contact us online to schedule our wildlife exclusion services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wildlife Exclusion
What animals do you handle?
We provide exclusion services for a variety of wildlife including bats, opossums, mice, raccoons, rats, skunks, squirrels, and other common wildlife intruders in Western North Carolina.
What is wildlife exclusion?
Wildlife exclusion is a proactive approach that prevents animals from entering your home by identifying and sealing potential entry points, removing attractants, and implementing preventive measures. It's more effective than simply removing animals, as it stops them from returning.
How do I know if I have wildlife in my home?
Common signs include:
- Unexplained noises in walls or attic
- Holes in roof or siding
- Damaged insulation
- Droppings or urine stains
- Nests or debris in attic
- Scratching or scurrying sounds
Is wildlife exclusion harmful to the animals?
No. Our exclusion methods focus on humanely preventing wildlife from entering your home while maintaining the natural ecosystem. We use barrier methods and preventive techniques rather than harmful measures.
How long does wildlife exclusion last?
When properly implemented, wildlife exclusion solutions are long-lasting. However, we recommend regular inspections to ensure barriers remain intact and no new entry points have developed.
What can I do to prevent wildlife from entering my home?
Some preventive steps include:
- Securing trash containers
- Removing outdoor food sources
- Maintaining your home's exterior
- Trimming tree branches away from your roof
- Regular inspection of potential entry points
Contact Summit Pest Solutions at (828) 707-0282 to schedule your wildlife exclusion consultation and protect your home from unwanted wildlife visitors.