Articles about Virginia wildlife problems, seasonal activity, prevention tips, and professional removal and exclusion solutions statewide.
Call (804) 729-0046 or toll-free (888) 824-7383 Birds in vents are one of the most common spring and summer calls we get in Virginia. Bathroom vents and dryer vents are especially attractive because they are warm, protected, and easy to use if the exterior cover is weak or missing. Why Birds Choose Vents Birds like…
Call (804) 729-0046 or toll-free (888) 824-7383 If you are hearing noises in the attic in Virginia, you are probably asking the same question most homeowners ask first: what animal is up there? The sound can be surprisingly loud. In many cases, people think they have a raccoon when it is actually squirrels. Other times,…
If you have a raccoon in the attic in Virginia, it can feel like an emergency: loud thumping, scratching, and panic at 2:00 AM. The biggest mistake homeowners make is rushing to trap the adult or sealing the hole without checking for babies first. This guide explains what to do right now, what not to…
Call (804) 729-0046 or toll-free (888) 824-7383 If you’re hearing scratching in the attic, rustling in the walls, or seeing droppings in a garage or crawlspace, you may be dealing with a pest problem. The big question is: do you need professional animal removal or pest control services, or can it wait? In many cases,…
(804) 729-0046 or toll-free (888) 824-7383 If you’re hearing scratching, running, or chewing in the attic—especially at dawn or early evening—you may have squirrels in the attic. Fall and winter are common times for this because squirrels look for warm, safe nesting spots. This guide explains: How Do Squirrels Get Into An Attic Squirrels don’t…
Call (804) 729-0046 or toll-free (888) 824-7383 Finding a bat in your house during the winter can be scary. We get these calls every year from homeowners across Virginia—including Central Virginia – Richmond, Henrico, Glen Allen, Midlothian, and Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads / Tidewater, and the Shenandoah Valley / Southwest Virginia areas. Here’s the…
We get a lot of calls for rat control in Richmond, Virginia. Most calls start the same way: a customer sees a rat in the house, attic, or crawlspace. But this one was different. Early one morning, our office got an emergency call: “There’s something in my toilet. It’s splashing and trying to get out.”…
Each spring and summer, we get a rush of calls about birds nesting in vents across Virginia. If you suspect a bird nest in a vent, the good news is that you can often spot the problem early, before it becomes a fire hazard or causes major airflow issues. If you need help right away,…
Hearing loud scratching, running, or chewing above your ceiling? If you think you have a squirrel in the attic, you’re not alone. We get calls every week from homeowners across Virginia who are shocked by how loud squirrels can be—many people assume it is a raccoon at first. Squirrels can cause damage quickly, and the…
If you have a bat in your house in Virginia, it can feel scary—especially at night. The good news is most situations can be handled safely if you take the right steps. We get calls daily from homeowners across Virginia – including locally in Richmond, Henrico, Glen Allen, Midlothian, and Charlottesville who aren’t sure what…