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WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Serving the following locations in and near Cape Cod

By County: Barnstable County

  • Barnstable
  • Bass River, Bourne
  • Brewster, Buzzards Bay
  • Centerville
  • Chatham
  • Craigville
  • Dennis Port
  • East Dennis
  • East Falmouth
  • East Harwich
  • East Orleans
  • East Sandwich
  • Eastham
  • Falmouth
  • Forestdale
  • Harwich
  • Harwich Port
  • Hyannis
  • Marstons Mills
  • Mashpee
  • North Truro
  • Orleans
  • Mashpee Neck
  • Monomoscoy Island
  • Monument Beach
  • North Chatham
  • North Dennis
  • North Eastham
  • North Falmouth
  • North Harwich
  • Popponesset Island
  • Port Cotuit
  • Provincetown
  • Sagamore
  • Sandwich
  • Seconsett Island
  • South Brewster
  • South Chatham
  • South Dennis
  • South Harwich
  • South Wellfleet
  • South Yarmouth
  • Teaticket
  • Truro
  • Wellfleet
  • West Barnstable
  • West Chatham
  • West Dennis
  • West Falmouth
  • West Harwich
  • West Hyannisport
  • West Yarmouth
  • Woods Hole
  • Yarmouth
  • Yarmouth Port

Testimonials

Cape Cod is home to a wide variety of wildlife habitats. These habitats range from salt lagoons, sandy beaches, wetland marshes, pitch pine/scrub oak woodlands, maritime forests and sand dunes. The diversity of habitats leads to a wide variety of wildlife both terriestial and marine, and birds to live here.

Mammals on Cape Cod include white-tail deer, eastern cotton tail rabbits, muskrats, and weasels on Cape Cod. The most common nuisance animals are raccoons, skunks, bats, mice, rats, moles, shrews, and opossums. 

Continual development and limited land resources do threated these natural habitats. Homeowners can protect wildlife on their properties should strive to maintain the quality and diversity of these habitats by leaving natural vegetation intact, reducing fertilizers, pesticides, and other pollutants, and installing and maintaining bat and bird houses for nesting. However, animals will seek out areas of our home like attics, walls, and crawlspaces to create nests and dens. 

As a full-service company, we assist with all aspects of wildlife control: the effective removal of wild animals, damage prevention, and/or repairing the damage they’ve already caused. We are animal-proofing experts, and our focus is on providing a comprehensive animal-proofed home solution to every customer.

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.
Wildlife
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.
Wildlife Removal
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.
Prevention and Repair

Raccoon Removal

Though Barnstable County officials take steps to reduce rabies in Cape Cod, the virus remains a concern. This issue is due to high raccoon populations throughout the region. In addition to spreading disease, the pests rummage through trash bins and break into attics to raise their young.

Raccoons are very common in Cape Cod and throughout the state of Massachusetts. These nocturnal animals are scavengers and are known to dig through trash, pet food, and anything else they can gain access to. These wild animals typically prefer forested areas but have become more and more likely to approach cities and suburbs in search of food and shelter.

At Critter Control of Cape Cod, we receive calls pertaining to raccoons regularly – removal, prevention, and damage repair. We are experienced at trapping raccoons in an effective and humane matter. We’ll help you get rid of raccoons, and prevent them from returning to your property.

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

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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.

Rat and Mice Pest Control

House mice are one of the more common nuisance animals that cause problems in and around homes in Cape Cod. Once they find access to enter your home, they can cause a multitude of problems like chewing electric wires, fabrics, structures and other materials, eating and damaging food storage, contaminating surfaces with feces, etc.

Mice have sharp senses of smell, taste, hearing and touch. They are also exceptional climbers, and can easily scale textured vertical surfaces. They also are adept at jumping from surface to surface, have very quick reflexes, and can squeeze themselves into tiny holes and spaces. This makes them difficult animals to catch – and getting rid of mice is difficult!

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.

Squirrel Removal

Squirrels are an important natural resource in Massachusetts. Both Red and Gray squirrels are prominently found in Cape Cod.

Gray squirrels are known to cause more trouble than Red squirrels in suburban areas, and can cause damage to flower/vegetable gardens and landscaping.

In the fall and winter, squirrels often try to create nests in buildings – in attics, crawl spaces, and sheds. In these nests, they eat, sleep, urinate, etc. – which causes damage to wood, insulation and other materials, and some very unpleasant odors. Once they’ve created a nest in your living space, squirrels can also cause disruptive noises, causing discomfort to you and your family.

If you suspect that there are squirrels nesting in your attic, walls, or any small crawl spaces in your house, don’t try to get rid of the squirrel problem yourself.

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.

Bat Removal

Out of the nine species that live in the state, big and little brown bats make the most trouble for Massachusetts homeowners. While they’re helpful outside because they feed on mosquitoes and other insects, the pests make messes when they roost indoors.

Bats inside of homes will create a messy place of residence and an unhealthy living area. Bat droppings in attics will carry diseases that may be dangerous for you and your family. Critter Control of Cape Cod can get rid of bats in homes, bats in attics, bats in chimneys, and more! We will get rid of the bats and remove the soiled insulation or any other messes created by the intrusive wildlife!

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.

Skunk Control

Skunk trapping is a tricky and potentially dangerous task. All homeowners are familiar with the pungent and foul smelling liquid skunks spray as a line of defense against any perceived threat, but what they may not realize is that skunks can spray up to 10 feet in distance! Not only is the smell overwhelming, but if the spray reaches the eyes it can cause temporary blindness.

Skunk control and skunk removal services should always be left to trained wildlife experts like those at Critter Control of Cape Cod. We offer skunk trapping, skunk removal, and skunk infestation prevention services.

Inspection

Inspection

In addition to noting any pungent odors that signal the presence of a skunk, we will inspect the condition of your landscaping, as skunks are known for tearing-up lawns and shredding grass while hunting for grubs and insects. We will also inspect the perimeter of your building’s foundations and under decks, to locate burrows.

Trapping and Removal

Trapping and Removal

Never try to remove a skunk from your property yourself. Getting sprayed is a very unpleasant experience. Furthermore, these animals may carry diseases that can spread to humans and pets, such as rabies. Our specialists will use live traps to capture and remove skunks for you, or they’ll use a one-way exclusion device to evict skunks from their harborage areas. The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification.
Repairs

Skunk Control

The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification. Methods like sealing foundation gaps, replacing and screening broken foundation vents and installing hardware cloth (rat walls) around unprotected sheds and decks are the most effective and permanent ways to keep skunks out.
We recommend keeping pet food inside and securing any trash bins.
1.800.274.8837
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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.
Residential and Commercial 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.

Other Common Wildlife Issues

Wildlife Exclusion

Attic Restoration & Insulation

Animal Damage

Animal Sounds in Attic

Why are animals in my house?

Scat Identification

This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Cape Wildlife Services, Inc., dba Critter Control of Cape Cod.