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

Critter Control
Cell Phone: 678-971-3358

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Forsyth County Animal Services: (678) 965-7185

Critter Control specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Georgia also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Critter 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 678-971-3358 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 Georgia and Forsyth 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



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

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

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

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

The above are just some of the services offered by Critter 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. Critter Control also provides dead animal removal in Cumming. 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 Cumming snake removal - most of the snakes in Georgia are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Cumming. And remember, we are a private business, not Forsyth County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (678) 965-7185. Forsyth County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Critter Control: 678-971-3358

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Cumming 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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Cumming Wildlife Tip #1:


Do Snakes Eat Birds?

Snakes are carnivorous - which means that they eat meat and the limitations are few. They are also very opportunistic which means that they can feed on whatever prey they can find at any given time.

The limitations mentioned are due to the fact that snakes do not have hands or paws that can cut up their prey. They will eat anything that can fit their mouth. They do not also have teeth that can tear their prey apart. Their solution is to swallow them whole. That can sound crazy as many animals consume food differently from snakes. The snake swallows the food whole and lets the enzymes do their job in digesting their prey. It does not automatically happen either. The configuration of a snake's digestive system can take time to happen. They are not the sort to swallow birds and the enzymes will just automatically pour the digestive juices right away. Swallowing takes a lot of time as well. You might have seen a video with regards to an anaconda swallowing a wild pig. It almost took 6 hours. And it will take several months before the giant snake feeds again.

The diet of a snake depends on its size. Small snakes can eat bugs, insects, eggs, rodents, and birds. King snakes were given their name because they can easily overpower other snakes and swallow them. Snakes can unhinge its jaws and swallow a food that is ten times bigger than its size. They can attach their fangs and put their venoms in their prey in order to paralyze them. They like to feed on animals that are still alive and seldom feed on dead ones. Snakes such as boa constrictors hold their prey by tightening and constricting their coils until their victims can't breathe.

Snake species that feed on birds and eggs are generally smaller species. They need less food to maintain their energy and body temperatures. The Cantil snake likes to ambush their prey. They have bright yellow - colored tails that they can use to lure birds. The bird might think that it is a worm on the ground and may find itself in the jaws of the Cantil. Desert snakes bury their heads in the sand and just wait for prey to wander near them.

Some birds are major snake predators. Small snakes can't just wander into the nest of a hawk or an eagle and eat their eggs. Sometimes, it's just a battle of which is more powerful. Some birds of prey can withstand snakes' venom. It doesn't mean that the venom can't affect them. They can just take large doses of venom without grave effects.

The resistant to snakes' venom and predators' attacks also depend on an animal's habitat. Some species such as hedgehogs, mongoose, honey badger, and secretarybird might be immune to large doses of venom that came from a rattlesnake found in the area. However, they can die from a fatal bite from a cobra that can't be commonly found in their habitats.



Cumming Wildlife Tip #2:


Georgia Wildlife Information:

Georgia State bird: Brown thrasher
State mammal: Right whale
State reptile: Gopher tortoise
State amphibian: American green tree frog
State fish: Largemouth bass
State insect: European honeybee

There are many delightful things about Georgia. The landscape is thick with vegetation, primarily due to the significant amount of precipitation annually and the hot temperatures. Even in the northern mountains, the days are long and hot, often interrupted by brief spats of rain. Forest and field thrive here, and Georgia is also home to one of the places in the country teeming with wildlife: Okefenokee Swamp. The swamp, which consists of 438,000 acres of marshland, is home to over 200 species of birds, 50 mammal species, 64 reptile species, 39 fish species, and 37 species of amphibian. Of those animals, the largest are the alligators and the black bears. These predators have no trouble locating food within the park's boundaries. Smaller animals, like raccoons, feed off of the eggs laid by marsh birds and reptiles alike. Not surprisingly, dangerous animals, like the cottonmouth snake, also make the swamp home.

Though filled with animals, the swamp makes up only a small part of Georgia. The rest of the state is just as populated with critters, and because it is also densely populated with people, clashes between the species are inevitable.

Alligators are not confined to Okefenokee Swamp. These large reptiles have no fear of humans, and they make their homes in any waterway where food is present. People living near rivers and streams must always be on the lookout for the dangerous alligator; the animal is almost invisible when underwater.

Even common pest animals fall prey to alligators. Raccoons, which are frequent invaders of homes, can get too close to the water's edge and be snatched up as a meal. This is one reason why it is important to keep pest animals like armadillos, raccoons, rats, squirrels, and skunks off of your property. Sometimes they will lure in larger, more fearsome creatures.

Rats and other scavengers are common in Georgia. The heat amplifies the odors of discarded food, and it doesn't take long in the summer sun for a rat, opossum, or raccoon to wander into the yard looking for the compost pile or the open garbage bin. Pet food is another aromatic lure for these small creatures. The nights in Georgia are not cool enough to temper a smell, and many pests wait until after dark to strike.

You can always call Critter Control, any time of day, at 678-971-3358, for a price quote for Cumming wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Cumming, GA.