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(303) 435-6878

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Serving the following locations:

By County: Larimer & Weld Counties

  • Alden
  • Ault
  • Buckeye
  • Carr
  • City of Greeley
  • Eaton
  • Evan
  • Fort Collins
  • Galeton
  • Garden City
  • Laporte
  • Loveland
  • Lucerne
  • Masonville
  • Norfolk
  • Nunn
  • Pierce
  • Severance
  • Timnath
  • Wellington
  • Windsor

Best Wildlife Control in Fort Collins

Colorado’s stunning landscapes ranging from mountains and plains to dense forests are home to a variety of wildlife, some of which may find their way into your home. At Critter Control, we’re dedicated to ensuring your peace of mind throughout the entire wildlife removal process. From detailed inspections and humane removals to full home exclusion and repairs, we provide a comprehensive solution to keep raccoons, rodents, and other unwelcome pests out of your home for good.

We understand the importance of restoring your sense of security. Our holistic approach ensures effective, ethical animal removal and long-term prevention through meticulous inspections and full-home exclusion, protecting your home for the future.

Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process

Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process. From inspection to removal—and even exclusion and repair—we have the services you need to get rid of raccoons, rodents, and other nuisances fast. First, we identify the animal on the property, then use humane methods to remove the animal and secure weak points where more could enter. If damage has been done, we can make those repairs for a complete restoration. Contact a Critter Control office near you today.

STEP 1

Wildlife Inspection

During the inspection we try to ascertain how many animals there are, where they are located, and how they got in. Based on what you have seen, heard and smelled, we start the inspection where you have noticed signs of animal activity. Evidence of animals inside your home include nests, dens, feces, and animal tracks. We investigate the exterior of your home looking for possible entry points, any evidence of animal damage, tracks, fur, animal waste, or rub marks.
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STEP 2

Removal

We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.
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STEP 3

Exclusion and Repair

Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques repair any damage the animal causes getting into your home. Inside your home, animals build nests and dens out of readily available material. They will create runs through the insulation. Rodents will gnaw on anything including electrical wires and pipes. Animals can also spread diseases. We apply sanitation agents to clean up feces and urine. Mammals can host pests like fleas, ticks, and mites. Ectoparasite treatments exterminate those pests so you don’t become their next host.
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Raccoon Removal

Fort Collins supports a healthy population of raccoons. The pests will eat just about anything and tend to stay nearby after they find a source of food. Limiting access to trash and pet food is usually effective in excluding them. However, once a raccoon moves into a home or shed, removal becomes much harder.

Inspection

Inspection

During the inspection, we determine the severity of the raccoon infestation. We look for physical evidence like footprints in or around the home, stains from raccoon feces and urine. On the exterior of the house, we look for damage like scratches on boards, broken vents and screens, ripped apart shingles, destroyed soffits, and every possible entry point.

Trapping and Removal

Raccoon Trapping

Live trapping is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of a raccoon. Depending on the situation, a one-way door or excluder valve can be installed. An excluder valve works by allowing the raccoon to leave but blocks its reentry. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.
Repairs

Repairs

We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.

Squirrel Removal

Colorado has both ground squirrels and tree squirrels, but the most common squirrel in Fort Collins backyards is the fox squirrel. Abundant in urban woodlands, these animals are expert climbers. In their search for safe locations to rear young, fox squirrels may enter houses via holes in roofs. The pests can chew insulation, beams, and wiring.
Inspection

Inspection

Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.

Trapping and Removal

Squirrel Trapping

Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring & Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.
Repairs

Repairs

We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also clean-up the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation.

Rat and Mice Pest Control

Both homes and businesses throughout the Fort Collins and Northern Colorado area may experience occasional visits from mice or rats. While unsettling, finding rodents, especially during the winter months, is not uncommon. However, it’s very important to address the problem as soon as possible as these animals may contaminate food, damage property, and spread disease.
Inspection

Inspection

During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.

Trapping and Removal

Rodent Trapping

A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists may use snap traps and live traps to capture and remove mice and rats. Rodent trapping can usually takes between five to fourteen days.
Repairs

Repairs

The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.

Bat Removal

There are 18 types of bat in Colorado, some of which like to roost in houses. Because the pests are small and nocturnal, people often don’t realize they have a bat infestation until damage appears. Homeowners with a colony in the attic may notice foul smells, staining on ceilings or siding, and flapping noises between dusk and dawn.
Inspection

Inspection

We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).

Trapping and Removal

Bat Removal

The most effective and humane way to remove bats is by utilizing a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic.
Repairs

Repairs

After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.

Snakes

Colorado is home to 29 species of snakes found in a variety of habitats throughout the state. While alarming to find, most snakes are harmless to people as long as they are left along.

Snakes enter homes for one of two reasons — to escape from the elements and to hunt. Snakes ambush their prey so they must be present where their food is. So, if you find a snake in your house, you likely have a small rodent problem too.

During our inspection, we will look for signs of snakes, rats, and mice.

Inspection

Inspection

Snakes are excellent at avoiding detection. We inspect your home for potential entry points and look for signs like snake skin and feces. Because a snake typically enters a home hunting for food, our wildlife inspector also looks for signs of a rodent infestation.

Trapping and Removal

Snake Removal

Depending on the location, we can set a live trap or direct capture. Exclusion is the most effective way to keep snakes out of your home. If rodents are present, it is essential to exterminate the rodent infestation. Their presence will continue to attract snakes.
Repairs

Repairs

In addition to dealing with any possible rodent problem drawing snakes to your property, a specialist will assist with sealing possible entry points and also encourage you to remove any debris where snakes can easily take up residence.

Call For A FREE Inspection

(303) 435-6878
(No Cats & Dogs)

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Animal Damage

Animal Sounds in Attic

Scat Identification

The Critter Control Difference

Trained Specialists Animal removal is a highly sophisticated job. As such, we vet and train our team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to remove any pest from your building. Our wildlife experts utilize advanced removal and exclusion techniques and damage repair.
Guaranteed Work Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control® takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.
Safety Guaranteeing the safety of both humans and animals is our number one priority. Our wildlife specialists are trained to protect our human customers and keep everyone safe while ensuring the animals we are removing for you are handled using the most humane tools and techniques.
Residential and Commericial Invading nuisance wildlife can wreak havoc on property. If left unattended wildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.

Q&A with Critter Control of Fort Collins

What are some of the most common wildlife issues that homeowners face in your area?

Rodent species & Racoons are now the most challenging wildlife in Northern Colorado.

How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in your area?

Many nuisance animals seek shelter in homes for nesting during the fall and winter months.

What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity?

Roofs are frequently damaged by animals seeking shelter.

Any prevention or exclusion tips for residents in your area?

Homeowners should contact us immediately if they notice any unusual noises or odors.

When should homeowners call you?

Homeowners should call us immediately if unusual noises or odors are a present.

This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Mile High Pest Control, LLC, dba Critter Control of Fort Collins, CO.

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