Lake St. Louis Wildlife Control

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Wildlife often looks for ways to get into homes seeking warmth and a place to live. When they are successful at making their way inside, they defecate and urinate, leaving behind substances and diseases that are very harmful to humans. The best way homeowners can protect themselves is to understand what types of animals typically make their ways in the home, and to know how to recognize the signs that animals have made their way inside. Upon learning that wildlife has made their way in, homeowners should then call a Lake St. Louis wildlife control company that can help them eradicate the pests.

Types of Wildlife that Get Into Homes

Although just about any type of wildlife can make their way into a home when they really want to, there are some pests that are more commonly found in homes than others. These include:

Squirrels: Squirrels are a common sight in Lake St. Louis. As they jump from one rooftop to another and skitter along power lines, they also sometimes find their way into a home. Once there, they can chew through wiring, burrow into sheetrock, and otherwise cause damage.
Raccoons: Although these critters are nocturnal and so many homeowners do not see them, these animals are also very common throughout Lake St. Louis. When the colder months set in, they are sometimes desperate to make their way into a home when they look for a heat source. Raccoons are aggressive, have no fear of humans, and carry many diseases.
Bats: Although bats have many benefits, such as eating their weight in mosquitos every day, there is no benefit to having one inside the home. Bats are also notorious for leaving guano wherever they go and the longer they are inside a home, the more guano they leave behind. This can make it very costly to remove bats, so they should be removed as soon as possible.
Skunks: Skunks pose a significant problem for homeowners. Once inside a home they can spray their unpleasant odor in many places, and skunks also reproduce very quickly.
Rats and mice: Some of the most common wildlife to make their way into homes are rats and mice. They are notorious for reproducing very quickly, with one female mouse producing approximately 140 offspring every year. Even worse, by the time homeowners realize they have a rat or mouse problem, they are already dealing with an infestation.
Possums: Possums are not as commonly found in a home as other creatures, but once they do come inside, they cause huge problems. Possums are extremely aggressive with canine fangs that are very dangerous for humans. Along with the risk of serious injury, possums also transmit diseases that also pose great hazards to people.

It is important to recognize these critters are in a home as soon as possible, which is why it is so crucial that all homeowners know the signs that pests have made their way inside.

Signs that Wildlife is in the Home

As animals move in and around a home, there are often many signs of their presence. These include:

Sounds: The first sign of wildlife homeowners often notice is sound. Although all animals will make some type of noise, the sounds they make differ from each other. Scratching is common among all animals, but mice and rats typically tend to make these scratches in quick bursts. Sounds that are stronger, such as bumps and thumps, indicate that a larger animal is inside, such as a raccoon or as a possum. Due to the size of these animals, these sounds are usually from items in the home being knocked over.
Odors: Wildlife cannot help but be smelly. Not only do they smell by their very nature, but their droppings and urine also release an unpleasant sour odor. When animals die in the home, their carcasses can also release an unpleasant rotting odor.
Droppings: All animals will leave droppings once they are inside a home. However, it is important that homeowners recognize these droppings. Smaller droppings typically indicate a mouse or rat problem, while larger droppings typically means there is a raccoon or possum in the home.

These are just a few of the signs that an animal has made its way into a home. A wildlife control specialist will identify these signs right away and remove these critters from the home.

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Call Our Missouri Wildlife Control Specialists Today

It is incredibly unnerving to realize that you have wildlife making your home theirs as well. When you spot the signs of wildlife in your house, call our Lake St. Louis wildlife control specialists at Amco Ranger today at (636) 224-6099 to schedule a free inspection. We will visit your home, identify what wildlife you are dealing with, and remove them as quickly as possible.

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All homeowners want wildlife to remain in the wild. When animals such as mice, rats, and raccoons invade a home, they cause real damage. Even worse, they also carry diseases, such as roundworm and rabies that are easily transmitted to humans and sometimes are even fatal. It is for all of these reasons that once a homeowner learns of the presence of wildlife in and around their home, they will do just about anything to get rid of it. Although there are some tips homeowners can follow to ensure wildlife does not set up shop in their home, sometimes a professional wildlife control service in O’Fallon is needed.

How You Can Prevent Wildlife Around the Home

There are many things homeowners can do to prevent wildlife from invading the area around their home or worse, inside of it. The first is to ensure there are no openings into the home, or under it. Wildlife will look for places under the home to create a den to live in, and raise their young. This will only lead to even more of a wildlife presence around the home. Any openings, such as chimneys, vents, and other openings should all be capped or screened to prevent wildlife from making their way inside.

It is also important to ensure that trash is out of reach of wildlife animals. A closed garage is the best place for garbage. If it has to be outside, it is best kept in an animal-proof container. There are garbage cans and recycling bins that have either a locking mechanism built into the lid, or latches that can secure the lids onto the bin. These will prevent animals from getting inside, and from sticking around the home hoping for more.

Although many homeowners may not think of overhanging tree limbs and branches as being inviting to wildlife, they are. Animals can use these to get into siding and make their way into a home. Once there, they will not only spread diseases, but they will also destroy insulation and other parts of the house. To prevent this from happening, all vegetation should be kept at least six feet away from the home, while firewood should be kept at least 20 feet from the home, and off the ground.

These measures can help prevent wildlife from invading a yard and a home, but sometimes they are not enough. When that is the case, a professional wildlife control service in O’Fallon is necessary.

How We Can Prevent Wildlife Around The Home

Sometimes, do-it-yourself prevention methods are not enough, and homeowners need to call in a professional wildlife control service. Professionals will understand what the Missouri guidelines are for getting rid of wildlife around the home. They also have many different solutions that can get wildlife out of a home, and keep it out.

Any professional service will start with an initial inspection. A technician will walk thoroughly around the interior and exterior of a home, making sure to completely cover all areas. This will help the technician locate the entry points the animals are getting into, and take note of which ones to seal off so they cannot enter.

After identifying the pests and blocking off the entrance areas, a technician will then determine the best way to remove the wildlife. Depending on the type of animal, a technician will humanely set up traps and bait, or will set traps to destroy the animal and remove it from the home.

Oftentimes, removing the animals is not enough. They leave behind a great deal of damage that must be repaired, and a wildlife control specialist in O’Fallon can help with that, as well. Squirrels, raccoons, mice and other pests can do a great deal of damage to insulation in an attic. A pest control specialist will not only get rid of the pests but can also replace the damaged insulation they left behind.

Lastly, a pest control specialist will also follow up with homeowners to ensure the rodents have not returned. This allows the specialist to ensure they did the job right, and gives homeowners peace of mind.

Our Missouri Pest Control Service can Help with Your Pest Problem

No homeowner wants to deal with pests and the good news is, they do not have to do it on their own. At Amco Ranger, our wildlife control specialists in O’Fallon can take care of them for you from beginning to end. Call us today at (636) 441-2847 to schedule your free inspection.