Many species of animals get under the house in different ways. Here's a few examples of common places you'll find Wildlife.
Crawlspaces
Wildlife will find their way into the crawlspace. The animal may create a den/nest inside your crawlspace. Sometimes raising young in the crawlspace, completely undetected to the homeowner.
Raccoons
Opossums
Skunks
Snakes
Mice
Rats
Under the porch
Under the porch is a very common location for animals to create their home. Small holes and gaps in the foundation of the home or just the soft dirt will lead animals under the porch.
In some cases leading animals into the crawlspace or walls of the home.
Under the foundation
The foundation of your home attracts smaller mammals that tunnel under or through the foundation.
Animals burrowing under the foundation of your home? You'll need to trap, remove, and exclude the species of animal.
Bear's Wildlife Services uses live cage traps to catch animals like Groundhogs, Chipmunks, Raccoons, Squirrels, Skunks and other species of nuisance wildlife.
How to Get Rid of Animals Under the House?
If you or a neighbor find animals under the porch, the first step is to evict the critters.
After you've successfully removed the animals under the porch. You'll need to exclude the target species of nuisance wildlife. Some examples of exclusions are:
wire mesh, hardware cloth, and underground fences to prevent animals from entering.
Important to use materials that can NOT be chewed through or ripped out by the target nuisance wildlife species. Consulting exclusion professionals might be the best option.
Free quotes on animal removal and nuisance wildlife exclusions. Call our team today!
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