Roanoke Wildlife Removal

You wont be finding these animals out during the day as they are nocturnal. This means that if you want to catch them in the act, you have to be out late at night to find them. Despite how they look, their jaws and claws are powerful and can easily cause damage trying to get in, and to your home once they are inside.

Raccoons carry a plethora of diseases such as Rabies, Roundworm, and Leptospirosis. And when they are threatened they will attack quickly. Due to this you should never approach a raccoon especially if it’s during the day and instead call a wildlife removal company to remove the animal from your property.

Inspection – Our free inspection includes finding evidence of the raccoon such as footprints, droppings, and the damage they have caused. This includes large openings near the roof, walls, and soffits.

Removal and Exclusion – To remove the raccoons humanely, we use bait and traps near the entrance areas. Then we install one way doors to make sure that those that are still in the home can leave, but cannot get back in.

Repairs – Once the raccoons are removed then we will start repairing the damaged areas. We will remove the one way doors and seal the entrance areas and replace any destroyed or contaminated insulation. Our disinfection process includes removing and fecal and animal matter, while also spraying the area to inhibit bacteria and parasite growth.

Bats are extremely vital to Virginia’s Ecosystem, and are a great animal to have to keep the insect populations down. However, they are not great when they are roosting in your home. Bats carry a large amount of diseases from themselves and their guano which will collect in your attic or wherever they are roosting at in your home. This guano will cause respiratory issues which can be fatal to children and the elderly. It will also attract parasites such as fleas, mites, and bat bugs.

Bats are nocturnal and are easily spotted during dusk when they awake and leave their roost. They can be found in holes in your attic, basement, roof, and soffits. These holes can look like mouse holes and can be rather small. If you spot a bat during the day do not approach as bats out during the day is a sign of rabies. In fact you should not approach bats at all. Instead you should call a wildlife removal specialist that is trained in bat removal. To learn more about bats click here.

Inspection – Our free inspection includes searching the roof for any openings as this is the most common area we find bats, we check for bat droppings or guano as they will always be present at or near these holes. We will then check the chimney, fascia, soffit, and attic vents to find evidence for these bats.

Removal and Exclusion – At Blue Ridge we strive to remove bats as humanely as possible. Due to this, our removal and exclusion program is the same. We do not physically remove the bats, but instead install one way doors so that they can get out, but cannot get back in. Because in our 20 years of service, we learned that the best method of bat removal is bat exclusion and not with any ultrasonic or repellent sprays

Repairs – After we have confirmed that all the bats have left we will then seal up the entrance points and then we start with the cleanup. Bat guano is messy and hazardous, our professionals come with respirators and other protection to protect themselves. Due to this, it is very recommended to get professional help to remove bat guano. Afterwards we will also replace any contaminated insulation.

You would not think Birds are an issue for homeowners, but these wildlife love getting into your vents to build nests there. These nests will clog the vents and will become a major fire hazard if not treated quickly. Their droppings leave many diseases and their nests will attract parasites. It is not uncommon to find insects coming out of your bathroom or oven vent due birds nesting in the vents. Woodpeckers can be found here in Roanoke and will cause damages to your home. They will make hundreds of holes in the sides of your home. These holes they make can get bigger and then other animals will be able to get into your home. Removing birds from vents can be difficult especially if they are located on the second floor. Consider calling in a professional.

If you want to learn more about Bird Removal click here.

Inspection – Our free inspection includes searching the vent if it has any covers or a damaged cover. Normally vents come with these to prevent animals from getting in, but they can get damaged over time. Then will will look in the vent with cameras to find the nest and any bird guano. We will also search for any nests outside the home especially if you have a woodpecker.

Removal and Exclusion – First we remove the birds from the vents and cleanup the vent by removing the nest and cleaning the droppings. Then we will install a vent cover that matches the look of your home so it won’t be out of place. We also offer, bird spikes and bird netting to keep them from nesting in certain areas. We also use mechanical, visual, acoustic and sprays to deter birds. Not every home is the same so we offer a wide variety of solutions to keep any species away.

Repairs – In almost all cases, bird repairs is cleaning and sanitation. We will clean and remove nests from vents, and we will clean off any guano that is on your home or property.

Many people fear snakes here in Roanoke, but snakes play a vital role for the ecosystem here in Virginia. Snakes help bring down the rodent and insect population, and can help control the pest population in your yard and home. Snakes do not do much if any damage to your home, and prefer to be left alone. So much so that if you do find a snake in your yard the best method is to leave it alone until it goes away. However, in Roanoke we have 2 species of venomous snakes the Eastern Copperhead and the Timber Rattlesnake. These snakes should not be approached and be left alone as a bite will lead to the emergency room. We know that your family and pets come first. So if you have one of these snakes or you are unsure call a professional to remove these snakes. To learn more about snakes click here.

Inspection – We will look for evidence of the snake such as snake skin, feces, the snake itself, and most importantly, its prey. Snakes only come to areas with an abundance of food, and if you have a snake in your home or yard you have prey animals running around in or around your home. Call us for a free inspection.

Removal and Exclusion – Our priority is to safely and humanely remove snakes. We will relocate and release the snakes according to Virginia Law.

Repairs – Snakes do not damage homes, but we will gladly remove snake skins and feces from your property. Afterward, we at Roanoke Wildlife Removal will discuss how to help keep snakes away from your home.

Here in Southwestern Virginia we have two different types of squirrels: Flying Squirrels and Tree Squirrels. While both are squirrels they have very different habits. Flying squirrels can glide and are nocturnal while tree squirrels do not glide and can be found out in the day.

But, squirrels can be a menace to your home. They can rip apart shingles, make holes in the soffit, and start nesting and having babies in your walls and attic. Much more importantly squirrels are large vectors for diseases. Especially flying squirrels as they can have Typhus a disease that is common with flying squirrels or their nests. If you would like to learn more about squirrels click here

Inspection – Our technicians will inspect your house looking for squirrel activity, such as openings in your home, droppings, or nesting debris. Other small details such as claw marks on the gutters where we see signs of them trying to get in.

Removal and Exclusion – Squirrels are very difficult to catch due to their paranoid and are quick to flee. Due to this, we outsmart squirrels with one way doors, live traps, and deterrents. We make sure to trap this squirrels as humanely as the State of Virginia allows.

Repairs – If we discover and squirrel damage to your home such as soffits and gutters, we will repair them on site. We pride ourselves in making sure that your home will look just like it did before the squirrels started to make a mess. This includes, decontamination, nest cleanup, and removal.

Rats are a menace due to them having babies very quickly and very frequently. Once you start having a rat infestation getting rid of them quickly is nearly impossible. Rats can invade anywhere. From low income housing to million dollar mansions you can still get rats, as every home has what they want, food.

Rats cause property damage, spread disease, and eat your food. They also carry parasites such as fleas and ticks, which themselves have historically been a source for humanities’ worst diseases in the past, and today. They also cause large amounts of damage to the home by chewing on wires which can start fires, and make a mess of other building materials such as insulation and wood.

Inspection – Finding rats are not difficult as they are extremely messy. We often find droppings and nests very quickly if you have a rat problem. We look for signs of an infestation such as droppings and movement in the walls, ceiling, and floor.

Removal and Exclusion – Each home is different, there will be a difference between a home in the forest near Arcadia and a home in Cave Spring. Normally we use one way doors and sprays to keep the rats away, but we will go over with you our plan for your unique home.

Repairs – Our team can apply caulk in cracks, seal holes, and install mesh in the vents. We will also cleanup after the rats such as removing nests, and cleaning droppings.

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