If you have a problem with wildlife in your Belmont home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in California wildlife removal only. This is a specialty business, and regular pest control companies do not use the proper techniques to solve animal problems. I have spent many years reviewing California and Belmont, and I recommend the following:

Animal Abatement Specialists
Cell Phone: 650-450-9617

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call San Mateo County Animal Services: (650) 573-3726

Animal Abatement Specialists specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. California also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Animal Abatement Specialists is specially trained in bat removal. They also perform general wildlife trapping services, such as the capture and removal of skunks or opossums on the property. Call 650-450-9617 to discuss your critter problem and schedule a same-day or next-day appointment. Click here to learn more about what prices we charge in 2020.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully California and San Mateo County licensed and insured
• Works 7 days per week (critters don't take weekends off)
• Performs full building inspections: enters and inspects attic
• Performs exclusion repairs, with guarantee against animal re-entry
• Offers cleanup of biohazardous wildlife waste



Animal Abatement Specialists is a full-service Belmont wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Belmont pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Animal Abatement Specialists performs a full inspection of the home or property, and determines why the animal(s) are there, and if inside a building, how the animals got inside. All animals (including rodents) are trapped and removed, or if possible, removed from the building using special exclusion devices. Once the animals are gone, preventative repairs are essential, and cleanup is sometimes recommended.

Belmont wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in California to trap without a license. Trap type is very important and there are many different types, bait is somewhat relevant, trap placement is vital, and there are dozens of small things that are very important to know. Safety is a concern. Then once the animal is trapped, it must be removed and dealt with in the proper manner according to California law. We offer Belmont raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Animal Abatement Specialists. Many types of animals like to live in attics. This includes squirrels, raccoons, rats, mice, bats, birds, and even possums. Critters like to go into attics for a safe place to live and raise their young. Removing animals from attics is very complex work, partly because of the presence of baby animals. If you need Belmont squirrel removal, we can remove all the squirrels from your attic, and seal out any future ones. Read more about how to get rid of squirrels.

Rodent control must be done in a very specific way. First off, the most important thing is that all the openings that rats and mice can use to enter a house be sealed. Then all the rodents must be physically trapped and removed. Never, ever use poison! Most Belmont exterminators will just use this lazy poison technique to kill rodents, and it causes more harm than good - dead stinky rats, and it doesn't solve the problem. Call us for correct Belmont rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. California is known to have colonizing bats who often live in buildings. Bats love attics. If not removed, the colony can grow to a very large size over the years. The bat droppings are often corrosive and cause health risks. The same goes for bird droppings on or in buildings. We perform Belmont pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Belmont bat removal. We remove 100% of the bat colony and seal the building so that it's totally bat-proof. Read more about how to get rid of bats.

If you have animals inside a house, no job is complete without proper exclusion repairs. If you simply hire a Belmont trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Belmont wildlife control company that identifies 100% of the animal entry points into your building, and seals them shut with professional repairs. In addition, in many cases animals have left waste or contamination behind, and you'll want a company that can provide professional cleaning services. Animal Abatement Specialists does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Animal Abatement Specialists. We also trap and remove animals that destroy lawns, such as moles, or digging animals. Sometimes animals like opossums will live under buildings, steal pet food, raid garbage cans, etc. Read about how to get rid of opossums. Skunks commonly live under sheds or decks, and set up a den. We can trap and remove them without them spraying. Read about how to get rid of skunks. Animal Abatement Specialists also provides dead animal removal in Belmont. If you need help with any other wildlife conflict, from a fox, beaver, groundhog, or any other critter, we can solve it. We also do Belmont snake removal - most of the snakes in California are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Belmont. And remember, we are a private business, not San Mateo County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (650) 573-3726. San Mateo County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Animal Abatement Specialists: 650-450-9617

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Belmont Pricing Info For Year 2020

Every wildlife removal situation is different, from the species of animals involved, the location of the animal inside a house or outside, the extent of repairs or cleanup, etc. It's impossible to give one-size-fits-all prices. Examples MIGHT include:

Small Job: For example, a one-stop job to remove an animal in the yard: $100 on up
Medium Job: For example, getting critters out of your house with minor repairs: $300 on up
Large Job: For example, a project involving many service trips and complex work: $500 on up

Give us a phone call now and tell us about your wildlife issue and we will be able to give you a price estimate over the phone. If you're cool with it, we can schedule a same-day or next-day appointment if you like. Our prices are fair, and a good value because we do the job right, the first time.

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Belmont Wildlife Tip #1:
Can Raccoons Open Doors Or Windows

Raccoons can be cute but they are also very smart and quite mischievous. There are many raccoons living in modern areas in The USA and Europe. If raccoons live around your area, you might have come across one or two. This development has brought about the question, Can raccoons open doors or windows?. Homeowners want to know if their houses are protected from these animals.

The simple answer is that they can. Because of how intelligent they are, raccoons can get through doors and windows in certain circumstances.

Working With Claws

They are equipped with sharp, agile claws. This is how raccoons are able to pry half-open doors and windows open. If they have identified your house as a good food source, these animals will do all they can to get in, including damaging your windows. The best entryways for them is usually faulty doors and windows, this makes it easy for them.

Windows

If your window is only protected by a screen, raccoons have no problem opening them. Their sharp claws will tear right through and give them easy access after damaging your window. If your window is already damaged, they will make short work of the rest and get in too. Although it is highly unlikely, raccoons can actually pick simple locks and get at your window until it opens for them.

Doors

Doors are a bit harder for these animals. Although they are quite intelligent, they are not so strong. However, if you leave your door open, even at the slightest bit, or if you have a pet entrance, they can do the rest and get in. if not, doors are made of strong material that they ant get through.

Keeping Them Away From Your House

To keep raccoons away from your property:

1. Seal garbage cans properly.
2. Don't allow leftover pet food to sleep outside.
3. Trim overhanging branches of trees.
4. Lock and guard every door and window securely.
5. Block all access points.

Raccoons are very sneaky and they will find a way into your house if you let them. Make sure you secure all your doors and windows so raccoons don't open them and get in.

Belmont Wildlife Tip #2:


California Wildlife Information:

California State bird: California quail
State mammal: California grizzly bear and the grey whale
State reptile: Desert tortoise
State fish: Golden trout and Garibaldi
State insect: California dogface butterfly

California is home to the infamous redwood tree, a plant so large it could easily accommodate a road through the center of it. These trees make up one of the most spectacular national forests in the United States and provide shelter to thousands of different animal species. Like smaller forests around the country, the redwoods house raccoons, squirrels, porcupines, and rabbits. Prey and predator animals abound, and California has its fair share of grizzly bear sightings.

All of these animals can become potential pests for homeowners living on the fringes of such a massive nature preserve. Rural residents are accustomed to securing garbage cans and basements to prevent a curious skunk or gopher from moving in. But forest animals aren't the only creatures known to cause trouble in this coastal state. California has to do daily battle with marine and semiaquatic life.

While shy and often unapproachable, sea lions and seals are abundant on the beaches. These animals draw to them gulls by the hundreds, and the resulting piles of droppings are not what most tourists head to the beach to see. Restaurants also have issues with the bold and pesky seagulls. Special netting and bird spikes are the only practical way to keep diners free of bird poop without chasing away patrons.

California isn't just about being warm. While this state has steady, mild temperatures for most of the months of the year, there are high elevations which see frigid temperatures and persisting snow. Such a variable climate makes the state a perfect location for a diverse population of animals. Not only can creatures like coyotes and bears survive in the colder regions, salamanders and frogs abound in the areas where sun and warm are the norm.

As a tourist state, California has a large population, and such a significant amount of people means eventually having human-wildlife conflicts. The most common critters that have to be removed from California homes are raccoons, bats, pigeons, skunks, and a variety of birds including woodpeckers, swallows, and seagulls. Honeybees are also an issue for homeowners in California. If you think it's difficult to button up a home

You can always call Animal Abatement Specialists, any time of day, at 650-450-9617, for a price quote for Belmont wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Belmont, CA.