If you have a problem with wildlife in your Connellsville home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania and Connellsville, and I recommend the following:

Vermin Control
Cell Phone: 724-892-6048

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Fayette County Animal Services: 724-628-2501

Vermin Control specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Pennsylvania also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Vermin Control 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 724-892-6048 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 2026.

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

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Pennsylvania and Fayette 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



Vermin Control is a full-service Connellsville wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Connellsville pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Vermin Control 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.

Connellsville wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania law. We offer Connellsville raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Vermin Control. 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 Connellsville 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 Connellsville 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 Connellsville rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Pennsylvania 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 Connellsville pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Connellsville 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 Connellsville trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Connellsville 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. Vermin Control does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Vermin Control. 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. Vermin Control also provides dead animal removal in Connellsville. 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 Connellsville snake removal - most of the snakes in Pennsylvania are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Connellsville. And remember, we are a private business, not Fayette County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at 724-628-2501. Fayette County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Vermin Control
Cell Phone: 724-892-6048




Connellsville Pricing Info

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.

Connellsville Wildlife Tip #1:


How Does Raccoons Reproduce?


The raccoon is an urban mammal that can be found in different corners of the globe. They originally reside in the wild, but with their ability to adapt, they finally learn how to survive in the city. The food accessibility and numerous denning options have helped them adjust to life in the community. They can also conceal their presence by moving through sewers and flood systems. The numbers of raccoons in the city are bound to increase and experts predicted that they will soon be the leading urban pests.

When do Raccoons Reproduce?

Raccoons will generally start the breeding season once the winter is over, typically during the last weeks of January and may last up to March. However, the situation in your area may differ. In some areas, the raccoon's breeding period will not depend on the length of the day. For instance, the raccoons that are found in the southern section of the country will breed at a much later period compared to other raccoons found in the other parts of the country.

How Do Sexually Matured Raccoons Perform Courtship?

When looking for a possible mating partner, the male raccoons will wander inside their territory and hunt for a receptive female raccoon. The mating will frequently happen in a centralized community where there will be lots of raccoons that are congregating, hoping to find their ideal partner. Copulation may last for about four hours and the act will be repeated for several days. Having a common breeding ground will also be beneficial for the non-dominant male raccoons since the alpha male will not be able to handle all the females. It should be noted that raccoons are non-monogamous creatures. They can mate with several male raccoons during this season.

What is the Average Size of the Raccoon Litter?

The raccoon's gestation period will take an average of 63-65 days; in some cases, it can even take 70 days. The raccoon's litter may include about 2-5 little raccoons. Upon looking at the reports of various states, the average size of litter may differ. For instance, in Alabama, the mother raccoon can deliver an average of three infant raccoons only. In North Dakota, they can have as many as five babies. According to the experts, areas with a higher mortality rate will have a bigger litter size. In areas that will experience harsh weather conditions, the average size will increase.

What is the Behavior of a Sexually-Matured Raccoons?

The female raccoons will reach sexual maturity faster compared to the male raccoons. The male species will have to live a couple of years before they can become sexually matured, whereas the females will reach it within a year. During the reproduction season, male raccoons tend to act aggressively to the baby raccoons. The female may choose to live in isolation to keep their baby raccoons safe from the attack of the male raccoons. They will support the babies until they can look for their food. During this time, eviction fluid may be effective in driving them away from your property.



Connellsville Wildlife Tip #2:


Pennsylvania Wildlife Information:

Pennsylvania State bird: Ruffed grouse
State mammal: White-tailed deer
tate insect: 7-spotted ladybug, Pennsylvania firefly
State fish: Brook trout

You can find a variety of landscapes in Pennsylvania, though the majority of the state is covered in forest. Pennsylvania has a fair amount of flat land and a fair amount of mountainous land. No matter where you go, you are bound to run into wildlife. Warm-loving animals will not be so inclined to live in this state, though the southern region has more mild temperatures than the mountainous north. Because of the slight temperature difference, snakes and amphibians are more populous in the south. Rattlesnakes, one of the venomous snakes in the state, are only found in the lower aspect of Pennsylvania. Smaller snakes, like the garter snake, make their home just about anywhere they can find.

Reptiles aren't the only critters that like Pennsylvania. The state has hundreds of sheltered ponds and lakes, and this promotes a healthy population of beavers, otters, and muskrats. Other semi-aquatic animals include the snapping turtle and the common water snake.

Of predators, Pennsylvania has only two large mammalian carnivores. The black bear and coyote are at the top of the food chain in this state, though there have been numerous sightings of mountain lions over the last decade. The state's Department of Fish and Game adamantly dismisses the rumors, and has been able to disprove most of the sightings. Still, many residents feel there is a breeding population of the large cats somewhere in the state. Black bear, though destructive when they find a bird feeder or an open garbage can, are not seen as commonly as coyotes. There has been a large increase in the coyote population; likely due to almost no predation and ample supply of white-tailed deer and other small game. Because of the abundance of wildlife, coyotes are usually only problematic if they are in an urban area. In this setting, the canines can become bold and dangerous, threatening house pets and small children.

Still, the most popular home invaders in Pennsylvania are of a much smaller size. Raccoons and squirrels are always on the hunt for an empty attic, and rats and mice will take any opportunity to sneak into a home. Woodchucks are just as common and irritating; the stout creatures quickly moving in under unprotected decks and patios.

If homeowners are really unlucky, they will forget to secure their pet door at night and will wake up to find a porcupine has entered the house looking for cat food.

You can always call Vermin Control, any time of day, at 724-892-6048, for a price quote for Connellsville wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Connellsville, PA.