Exclusion Services In Marietta

Here in Marietta, we have a wide variety of animals that come into our yards. They scramble up our trees, flutter through the air, scurry along the ground, bound across fence lines, slither around bushes and rocks, perch on tree branches, and more. But, while wildlife may be nice to look at, these animals that come up near our exterior walls are often not content to stay on their side of those walls.

If you have a gap around pipes or electrical conduit, they will be happy to explore them. If you have holes in your wood, they will have no problem chewing on those holes to make them big enough to slip through. If your screens are damaged, they will exploit those vulnerabilities. If your eaves, soffits, or roof line are accessible, some animals will take notice. If you’ve left a window unlocked, some animals have the dexterity to slide those windows open and just climb into your home. That’s right raccoons; we’re looking at you. There are many ways animals can get into your home.

When an animal gets in, it is sometimes possible to run them out. That squirrel doesn’t want to be in your living room any more than you want it to be. If you open a door, he might use it as an opportunity to escape. But, most of the time wildlife invasions will be in places that are not as obvious–or as accessible. This makes it really hard to get them out if you don’t have the proper gear and training.

The best way to deal with wildlife invasions is to be proactive. When animals come to explore your home, it is important that they don’t find any entry points or vulnerabilities. If you are mechanically inclined, you can apply lumber, hardware cloth, mortar, and steel flashing to seal any openings, cracks, or gaps that might be exploited. If you are mechanically disinclined, or you want to know for sure that all areas have been adequately reinforced, Active Pest Control can help.

We offer the most comprehensive and professional exclusion services in the Marietta Georgia area. Our team of wildlife professionals have the skill set to not only apply materials in a way that will stand the test of time, they know which materials are needed and where they must be applied for the greatest benefit.

When squirrels and other rodents come to nibble their way in, let them find your walls protected. When raccoons scale your walls, let them find locked windows and a chimney cap. When bats try to get into your home, let these, and other pest animals, know they’re not welcome, with a little help from the friendly and knowledgeable wildlife exclusion team here at Active Pest Control.

Wildlife And Your Atlanta Home

Do any of the following scenarios sound familiar to you? In slippers and bathrobe, yawning, you carry a bag of stinky garbage out to the trash cans near your back porch, only to be scared to death by a family of skunks that are even stinkier than your garbage. How about: you take a late-night stroll through your garden only to spot a bandit-faced raccoon lurking in the shadows, and is that your garden glove he is dragging away? Or maybe you go up into your attic to find something and you discover a strange looking nest carved out of your insulation.

If you would rather not have to deal with wildlife in your yard or inside your Atlanta home, there are some important steps you can take to discourage them from hanging around, and one crucial thing you can do to be sure they will stay away. Check out the following list.

  • Don’t give wildlife places to hide in your yard. If you have clutter such as woodpiles, unwanted materials, children’s toys and the like, have them removed, or store them away inside. The fewer places animals find to hide, the less likely they will be to hang around.
  • Keep trash cans inside your garage or shed. If you need to keep them outside, make sure they have tight fitting lids. You can also use bungee cords for added protection. Animals are drawn in by the smell of garbage, and if they can get into it, they will keep coming back for more.
  • Trim trees and bushes away from your home. Furry creatures, as well as insects, will use these as bridges to get to your walls or roofline. And once there they will look for ways to get inside.
  • Repair or replace any broken screens where an animal could squeeze through. Also keep your windows locked. Raccoons have been known to open windows.
  • Place wired mesh inside all downspouts to keep animals from climbing up inside them and gaining access to your roof areas.
  • Install chicken wire to keep animals out from under your porches, patios or garage.
  • Don’t leave food outside, even pet food. Animals are always looking for a free meal, whether it is garbage, fresh pickings, or food left out overnight.
  • Reach out to a professional pest control company to do a thorough job of getting and keeping wildlife off your property and out of your home.

The fact is, wildlife out, or inside, your property is never a good idea. They cause damage to buildings and insulation, chew on wires which can cause a fire, and will sometimes hurt pets. But with Active Pest Control‘s Nuisance Wildlife Management Program, you can put your mind at ease. This program is designed to keep unwanted critters away from your home, or to capture and remove wildlife in a humane way if they have already invaded. Don’t take chances with wildlife, let Active Pest Control, with our 40+ years of experience, help you out today.