If you have a problem with wildlife in your Charles Town home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in West Virginia 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 West Virginia and Charles Town, and I recommend the following:
NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Jefferson County Animal Services: (304) 728-3289
ACS Wildlife Removal specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. West Virginia also has a documented problem with
bats in buildings, and ACS Wildlife Removal 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 304-984-6331 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 2022.
When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:
ACS Wildlife Removal is a full-service Charles Town wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Charles Town pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all
similar to wildlife removal. ACS Wildlife Removal 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.
Charles Town wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in West Virginia 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 West Virginia law. We offer Charles Town raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.
Animals in attics - this is our specialty at ACS Wildlife Removal. 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 Charles Town 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 Charles Town 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 Charles Town rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.
Bat removal is a highly specialized task. West Virginia 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 Charles Town pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Charles Town 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 Charles Town trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Charles Town 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. ACS Wildlife Removal does both.
The above are just some of the services offered by ACS Wildlife Removal. 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. ACS Wildlife Removal
also provides dead animal removal in Charles Town. 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 Charles Town snake removal - most of the snakes in West Virginia are not venomous, but
call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Charles Town. And remember, we are a private business, not Jefferson County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (304) 728-3289.
Jefferson County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.
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.
Charles Town Wildlife Tip #1:
Signs of a Raccoon in the House
Raccoons are usually pests that are found commonly in North America. They are called as pets since they invade the human homes and make a nuisance. Generally, strewn garbage, sounds in the attic or chimney indicates their presence. You may also hear gnawing sounds and scratching noises from the attic and find some fecal matter bigger than that of cats' lying around.
Sometimes, you may even find that pet food is disappearing. All these are signs that a raccoon having invaded your house. At times, the other pets in the house like a dog may also sense their presence and give you indications of a raccoon presence. While raccoons are not really wild or domestic animals, they have adapted well to the urban habitats of the humans. They are deft, and have learned their survival skills. That makes it easier for them and tougher for the humans to get rid of them.
Why are they classified as pests?
The raccoons are called as pests as they create a great amount of nuisance. They are actually said to be intelligent animals. They come to your house in search of food and shelter. They have realized that the human garbage cans contain easy access to food which they can use to sustain. Also, they find the attics and chimneys in your house easy to enter and make themselves at home. They even breed their young in your attics.
However, the dangers of not making the necessary provisions to bar their entry or remove them are really great. They can create a nuisance with their sounds. And then garbage is strewn around and you find their droppings all over the place. Cleaning all this is tough. Also, raccoon feces carry diseases that affect your central nervous system as well as dangerous ones like rabies.
Another aspect is the damage that they do in the attic. They tear out the insulation and damage the ducts. This will cost you money to repair and get it up again. If you have a swimming pool, you may even find the raccoon poop in the pool. All these things need immediate attention to save your house from the raccoon.
Raccoon removal
It is best to approach some certified, raccoon removal professionals to get rid of the raccoons in your house. There are many wildlife and pest removal agencies around that can help you with this. They are trained in this and understand these pests well. Hence, they follow standard procedures to ensure that they remove existing raccoons as well as make sure that they cannot gain entry to your chimney or attic again.
Repellants don't work on raccoons. The better way to keep them away is to ensure that food or garbage does not lie around with easy access. And then, if you seal off all possible entry points, you may succeed in avoiding the raccoon pest nuisance. Captured raccoons are usually relocated to safer habitats, where they are no longer a threat to humans.
Charles Town Wildlife Tip #2:
West Virginia Wildlife Information:
West Virginia State bird: Northern cardinal
State mammal: Black bear
State reptile: Timber rattlesnake
State fish: Brook trout
State insect: European honey bee
West Virginia is almost entirely mountainous and is referred to as "the mountain state". It lies in the Appalachian region, which is the reason for all the changes in elevation. The lack of flat land has made this state less populous that it might otherwise be. The region has large lakes and beautiful hardwood forests comprise of oaks, maples, American sycamore, and chestnut. The climate is predominately warm and humid. The winters are short but can be wet, and the higher elevations see a significant amount of snowfall. Animals in the state are often encountered because of how close people live with nature among the hills.
There are numerous small animals, and with most homes nestled in the woods, pest issues are very common. People in West Virginia have issues with rats, mice, raccoons, skunks, opossums, porcupines, woodchucks, squirrels, wild boars, and foxes. The wild boars, while nuisances, were deliberately brought into the state and have since developed breeding populations. The boars have begun to migrate north, becoming unwelcomed visitor as far up as New York State.
While the boars were brought in to the state, heavy hunting and deforestation have eliminated many different native animals. West Virginia no longer has populations of elk, gray wolves, or bison. At one point in time, beavers, river otter and fishers were also eliminated, but these species have since been reintroduced. It has taken many decades, but there are substantial populations now in the wild. The largest predator in the state is the black bear. While these animals could easily take down a deer if they were so inclined to catch one, they prefer to go after less active prey-like berries and insects. Black bears can be particularly problematic for homeowners looking to have birdfeeders in their yards.
While most states have some stray cats and dogs, West Virginia has feral populations in the wild, which is uncommon for once-domesticated creatures. The long, warm summers and ample forests allow these animals to continue to thrive and breed away from humans. In addition to the wild cats and dogs, there is a breeding population of feral goats. The goats and the wild boars are good food for middle-level predators like coyotes. Bobcats will rarely take on an adult boar, but the cats are easily able to pick up a baby and carry it into a tree where the mother cannot retrieve it.
You can always call ACS Wildlife Removal, any time of day, at 304-984-6331, for a price quote for Charles Town wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Charles Town, WV.