Numerous wildlife in Fort Wayne can become nuisances, damage property, or pose a threat to the public.
Raccoon Removal in Fort Wayne
Raccoons are prevalent in the northern Indiana. They are busy in the evenings and at night searching for food, water, and shelter. Raccoons have permanent masks and nimble hands that allow them to open trash cans and feed bags. They like to dig holes in your yard searching for insects and will raid your garden and chicken coop for a good meal.
Raccoons are great climbers, but if they see an open entry, even a pet door, they will take the easiest route into your home. They prefer an attic space. Once inside, they can destroy walls, flooring, and wires to create a nest. Near the nest, they will pile feces and urine that smells foul and leaves stains.
Rat and Mice Pest Control
The Indiana Vector Control Association report the Norway rat and house mouse are the troublemakers in our homes and neighborhoods. Rats and mice search for foods like grains, fruits, vegetables, and animal feed. They will dig through garbage, scraps, and even the feces of dogs and cats to retrieve bits of undigested food. They are filthy creatures that inhabit your walls and attic if given a chance. To create a nest, they will chew carpet, clothing, wood, metal, and more.
Chewed wires, droppings, gnaw marks on wood or furniture, and baseboard smudges are rodent activity signs. Because they multiply quickly and often, you must call a professional at the first sign of rat or mouse presence.
Squirrel Removal in North Indiana
There are multiple squirrel species in Indiana. It’s probably the fox or gray squirrel scavenging for food in your yard daily. You may even have one living in your attic, ceiling, or walls.
Squirrels are active all year, but because food may be scarce in the winter months, they will store foods during other seasons. If you keep filling the bird feeder, they will stick around. Squirrels like to eat nuts, fruits, garden crops, bird eggs, grains, seeds, leaves, and bark. They may store items in places like your air vents and ducts, creating fire hazards for your family.
It’s essential to call for help as soon as you notice a squirrel is entering your home or causing damage to outdoor features, like wires, trees, or the roof.
Bats are a protected species because they are so beneficial to the environment. Specific laws prevent the harassment or harm of bats, especially during the maternity season between Spring and Fall. We have at least thirteen documented species of bats in Indiana. Most live in caves and trees in rural parts of Allen County and statewide. However, the big and little brown bats will roost in manufactured structures, like your attic, eave, or in the ceilings of barns and sheds on your property. If you have a bat problem, you also have an insect problem.
Bats eat insects, thousand every night. After feeding, they roost by hanging upside down from boards or beams. They also defecate on themselves while hanging upside down. Eating so many bugs means significant amounts of bat guano accumulate underneath them. Guano can grow molds that, if inhaled by humans, may cause respiratory problems.
Bat guano contains acids that lead to corrosion of wood and metal, making your man-made structure unstable. Never try to remove a bat alone, however. Some may be diseases and may react aggressively if they feel threatened. We know how to solve your bat problem.
Crows eat many insects, like bats, but they also consume frogs, nestlings, snails, fruits, snakes, eggs, nuts, and vegetables. They will also pick through trash bags that are not protected or stored correctly.
All this eating means crow droppings everywhere they perch, which is usually with a gang of other crows. They are known to help each other find food, mates, and resting spots. They mostly roost in trees, but if unavailable, crows will choose eaves, barns, electrical wires, and fences on your property. Call us to get rid of a crow problem.
Also, some animals require permits for removal under Indiana laws. It is suggested calling experts who know the local and state laws regarding animal control. Critter Control is a great option. We have a proven process of inspection, removal, and repair that works. Below are some examples of the process of working with the most common Fort Wayne nuisance wildlife.
It may be tempting to try and get rid of a nuisance animal by yourself, but this is a dangerous idea. Wildlife control experts are the right ones for the job because they:
- Are trained to remove all animals.
- Have safe and humane equipment.
- Can teach you how to prevent future nuisance wildlife problems.
Choosing Critter Control gives you even more, like:
- Certified and licensed experts.
- Insured technicians who can work on your property.
- Prompt and friendly professional services.
