Rome Wildlife Animal Control

Professional Wildlife Removal Company Servicing Rome, GA

If you have a problem with wildlife in your Rome 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 Rome, and I recommend the following:

Critter Control
Cell Phone: 706-671-6075

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Floyd County Animal Services: (706) 236-4537



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 706-671-6075 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 Floyd 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 Rome wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Rome 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.

    Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Rome 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 Rome trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Rome 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 Rome. 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 Rome 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 Rome. And remember, we are a private business, not Floyd County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (706) 236-4537. Floyd County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.

    Critter Control: 706-671-6075


    Rome 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.


    Rome Wildlife Tip #1:
    Are Cage Traps A Good Option For Rats?

    When it comes to catching rats, there are a variety of different options available, and not all of the different types of traps are as effective as each other when it comes to catching rats. Cage traps are generally used by those who are looking to catch and relocate animals, and they are usually non lethal, although in some cases people will then euthanize the rat humanely so that the problem is resolved. Cage traps do have a number of issues that you will need to consider when you are trapping rats, and being aware of these you will then be able to mitigate for these issues.

    The Effectiveness Of The Traps

    One of the first things to note is that cage traps are much larger than other types of traps used to catch rats, so you will often need to consider this when choosing a location, as some rats will be aware enough to avoid a trap if it looks out of place. Cage traps are also more likely to retain the human scent from your handling, so it is worth wiping the cage down and placing it while wearing gloves to reduce this effect. When the cage trap is placed well and is in an area where the rats are active, then cage traps can be quite effective at catching rats.

    Cage Traps Compared With Other Traps

    The key issue with using cage traps is that if you are looking for a lethal solution to a rat problem, then cage traps are a lot more work than snap traps or other spring loaded traps. However, if you are planning on relocating the rats, and you have looked at the options available in terms of where you can relocate the rat once it has been trapped, then cage trapping is the option that makes the most sense.

    Problems With Relocating Rats

    One of the biggest issues that comes with relocating rats is that although the animals themselves are not killed, the change in habitat and the lack of awareness of predators in the new area means that the relocated rats actually have a low survival rate beyond the first few days. The other issue that can happen is that because the rats will be familiar with living in urban or suburban areas then they will look to head to the closest thing they can find to that habitat, and if they do succeed then they will often become a problem for someone else.


    Rome Wildlife Tip #2:
    What Do Wildlife Rehabilitators Do With Rats?

    A wildlife rehabilitator is someone who has the relevant expertise and training to deal with baby animals after they have been injured or orphaned, and there are plenty of situations in which it will be appropriate to take an animal to a rehabilitator. Depending on the situation they will then see if there is something they can do for a particular animal, and if it is something they can help then they will try to heal and support the animal with the ultimate aim of releasing it back into the wild.

    The Limited Actions That They Can Take

    Because of the laws that regulate the release and transport of pest animals such as rats, in some areas rehabilitators will choose to focus their energies on other animals where there is a realistic prospect of rehabilitation and release for the animal. Rats are generally much less desirable as neighbors when it comes to what they add to the ecosystem, which is why there will also be some who will not want to take on the challenging work with these small animals.

    Raising Baby Rats

    Orphaned rat babies are quite common in many properties, and there are many who will want to take these to a rehabilitator to see if they can feed and nurture the rats through to adulthood. Rats require a special type of milk when they are growing which mimics that which is produced by female rats, so those who discover a rat baby or babies shouldn't try to feed them, and should also be very careful when it comes to giving them water as well.

    Helping Injured Rats

    Because rats are pretty small animals, it is actually quite rare for the animal to be injured without actually dying soon afterward, so in some situations a rehabilitation expert can look to take on the animal to heal the wound with a view to releasing the animal. This will also need to be work with a realistic prospect of release, so if the rat is seriously injured they may not be able to take on the work.

    Finding Your Local Rehabilitator

    Lists of wildlife rehabilitators are regularly found online, while your local veterinary surgeon will also be able to put you in touch with a local rehabilitation expert. Make sure that you call them to speak about the situation with any rat before taking it to them, to make sure they can help with the issue.

    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 706-671-6075, for a price quote for Rome wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Rome, GA.

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