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

Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City
Cell Phone: 563-214-1098

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Johnson County Animal Services: (319) 356-5295

Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Iowa also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City 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 563-214-1098 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 Iowa and Johnson 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



Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City is a full-service Iowa City wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Iowa City pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City 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.

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City. 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Iowa 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 Iowa City pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Iowa City 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 Iowa City trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Iowa City 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. Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City. 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. Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City also provides dead animal removal in Iowa City. 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 Iowa City snake removal - most of the snakes in Iowa are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Iowa City. And remember, we are a private business, not Johnson County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (319) 356-5295. Johnson County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City: 563-214-1098

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Iowa City 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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Iowa City Wildlife Tip #1:
HOW TO TRAP A COYOTE

In truth, coyotes are very essential to the ecosystem. However, they are wild, unpredictable and they can cause damage to livestock, pets and properties. A few measures to help catch a coyote are listed below.

Make sure to buy the right trap: Coyotes are very strong animal so just any trap will not do the job, you will need something that is large, powerful and fast. A spring jaw trap for instance. It has a jaw spread that spreads up to fifteen centimeters will do the job. Make sure there is a central swivel; this is to reduce the chances of the coyotes foot getting harmed. These traps are sold at manufacturing companies.

Set your trap in the place where the coyote has been: Coyotes are creatures of habit. They tend to return to the same spots. You need to find out the spots the damage causing creature frequents. It is best to set the trap in places close to livestock or a place where the coyote has left an animal carcass.

Get a dirt-hole set: These sets are efficient in snaring coyotes. This works well because the coyotes will think it is a hole where another animal has buried its food. Then dig a hole underground, preferably in a grassy area.

After burying the trap, lure the coyote in: Bait is a crucial part of any trap. Often times, it is an animal which the coyote mostly feeds on. The meat method is often messy and sometimes ineffective when the weather is hot. The commercial method employs the use of such scents the coyote likes. They put enough of it so much so that the coyote cannot resist.

Ensure you are trapping the right coyote: You need to ensure that the Coyotes you trapped is the right one or else the damage will continue. There could be many coyotes in an environment, so as not to catch the wrong one, you need to be careful. This might require that you capture a number of them till you find the culprits. Research has it that males in their prime (3-5 years) are often responsible for the killing of livestock and pets.

Check the age and the sex of the animal to determine if it is the culprit: Once you have caught the animal, check for the incisors to be sure it is the culprit. If it has rounded lobes and is slightly worn out, then it is probably a young male. A coyote in its prime does not have rounded lobes, its incisors too are worn out and flat across the top. It is better to get a wildlife expert to check this as coyotes in their prime are very dangerous.

Get professionals to help remove the coyote from the trap: A trapped coyote is often very dangerous as they switch to attack mode. Make sure to wear thick gloves and apply caution when removing it from its trap. This is because these animals could have rabies. It is better and safest to call professionals to get it out of the trap.

Iowa City Wildlife Tip #2:


Iowa Wildlife Information:

Iowa State bird: Eastern goldfinch
State amphibian: North American bullfrog
State fish: Channel catfish

Iowa is a central state in the Midwest, and its location has given it the nickname "America's heartland". Despite being a naturally flat state which used to have plentiful forests, Iowa has given up much of its natural habitats in favor of agriculture. Now, forests only cover 7 percent of the entire state, often in the river valleys only where farming isn't practical or easy. Thirty percent of the state is still grassland, but only 1 percent of that 30 is original prairie land. More than half of the state-at 60 percent-is active farmland. The weather in this region is warm and humid during the summers with cold, snowy winters. Thunderstorms are common on a daily basis in the warm weather.

Unlike other states with grasslands, Iowa no longer has many of the large grazing creatures that loved to live on the plains. Elk and bison have long since been extirpated from the state due to heavy deforestation and land conversion. Only white-tailed deer remain, and these were once wiped off Iowa soil as well. The species was re-introduced and has thrived, but it is still uncommon in some areas.

Despite the lack of large grazers, predators have fared better in Iowa that in other states. For a while, there was thought to be no evidence of mountain lions or gray wolves, but the large cats have been making a comeback. Experts feel there may now be a breeding population in the state. Smaller predators, like bobcats and coyotes, live off the plentiful small animals that live around the countryside. There are plenty of rabbits, prairie dogs, and raccoons to keep the carnivores happy.

An abundance of small animals means an abundance of pest animals, and Iowa is no exception. The state has raccoons, bats, squirrels, mice, rats, and opossums. Spotted skunks are protected by the state, but they can still become pest animals.

Unfortunately, Iowa has lost many of its native animals due to the progressive nature of humans. A number of animals are on the endangered species list including bald eagles, flying squirrels, bats, certain owls, and a number of lizards, insects, fish, and reptiles. While the original agriculture move ousted many of the state's species, Iowa is taking steps to protect the remaining wildlife.

You can always call Pest Wildlife Removal Iowa City, any time of day, at 563-214-1098, for a price quote for Iowa City wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Iowa City, IA.