Bat removal in Cincinnati Ohio

With the changing temperatures we are getting a number of calls regarding bats in homes. These bats are over wintering in attics and the changing temperatures disturb them and results in entry into the living areas.

Mole removal in Cincinnati Ohio

While there is snow still covering the ground in Cincinnati Ohio our Friends the moles are still active and as soon as the snow melts those awful mounds will be visible. Moles do not hibernate however they will go deeper in search of earth worms. After this snow melts and the soil warms moles will be "cleaning" their upper tunnels and the activity can be impressive. Removal of moles is the only tried and true method of control as a matter of fact one of the companies that came out with a mole poison has now brought a mole trap to market, when their mole poison was hailed as a be all end all for mole control. Don't fall for gimmicks learn to use mole traps yourself or hire someone who has the knowledge to remove them for you. Advantage Wildlife Removal offers mole removal year around. www.advantage-wr.com www.thewildlifepros.com

Love is in the air.

If you live in the West Chester, Mason or Sharonville Ohio areas all you need to do is step outside and sniff. Love is in the air for skunks, you will smell them for at least the next few weeks. While smelling them from a distance isn't pleasant it is down right unbearable when they are under your deck or front porch when they spray. Some things to look for are holes leading under your concrete front porch, these holes will only be the size of a softball, also look for piles of droppings on inside corners of your foundation. For obvious reasons removal of skunks should only be done by someone who understands skunk behavior. Removing skunks can go from bad to worse very quickly if they aren't given the respect they deserve.

Advantage Wildlife Removal is able to remove skunks in the West Chester, Mason, Amelia and other areas surrounding Cincinnati Ohio and is also able to help with odor when a skunk has sprayed under porches and decks. For any of your wildlife questions we can be reached 24/7 at 513-553-1888 or visit our web site at www.thewildlifepros.com

Raccoon calling card.

Raccoon entry into attics often results in large amounts of droppings. Due to health risks removal of droppings and urine fouled insulation should be done by a professional with experience and insurance. While raccoons create quite a mess, when bats are in an attic for a period of time the amount of droppings can be staggering! Many homeowners believe these animals will leave on their own and these are the cases where we find unbelievable amounts of droppings and damage to the home, if you suspect you have a wildlife invader problem don't delay contact a professional to remove the offending wildlife and offer a solution to stop future entry. If you are in the Cincinnati Ohio area and suspect you have a wildlife problem we would be happy to answer any questions you have. 513-553-1888 http://www.thewildlifepros.com/

Raccoons in attics are a common animal problem in Cincinnati Ohio. As you can see from the photo they are very comfortable, they use our attics as they would a hollow tree. Removal of the offending animals followed by repair of their entry point to stop future entry is needed. Advantage Wildlife Removal is a full service company in Cincinnati Ohio that offers raccoon and other wildlife removal and repair. If you have any wildlife issues feel free to contact us.
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Bats in attic in Cincinnati Ohio

Bat season is winding down here in Cincinnati Ohio. But these female colonies will return in the spring. Males and lone females will continue to cause problems throughout the winter months, many of these single bats will find their way into the interior of the home especially after a cold spell followed by a warm up. Any bat found in a home where people have been sleeping or with young children or adults who are unable to communicate should be tested for rabies.(This can be verified by contacting the Hamilton County Board of Health or CDC.) Advantage Wildlife Removal is able to remove single bats along with offering bat proofing of homes with colonies of bats. Bat exclusion is a meticulous process best left to a professional, done wrong it can result in death of bats and a smell problem at best or driving of bats from attic into the interior of home at worst. Being woken at 2 a.m. with 50 bats in your home is a situation most would rather avoid. If you have a bat problem feel free to contact us we are always happy to help you in any way and we answer 24/7 7 days a week.

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Raccoon problems in Cincinnati Ohio

Picture is of baby raccoons found in chimney in Cincinnati Ohio. During the nesting seasons female raccoons use chimneys as hollow trees and have their young. Other times of the year raccoons will utilize our chimneys for a safe and secure site to sleep during the day and exit at night for food and water. This is a very common wildlife problem in Cincinnati Ohio, removal of offending wildlife followed by installation of high grade stainless steel chimney chimney caps to stop future entry and water intrusion. Advantage Wildlife Removal is able to remove raccoons followed by installing chimney caps to stop future issues.

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Critter damage in Cincinnati Ohio.

As seen in this photo squirrels will chew holes into your roof to gain access to attics in Cincinnati Ohio. Removal of offending wildlife followed by professional repair is the key to ending your wildlife situation. We have seen homeowners and some so called professionals just repair holes without removing wildlife first, DO NOT DO THIS as you can trap wildlife inside attic also wildlife that is outside of home will chew more holes to gain access to nesting area. Inspect, remove and then repair is the process to avoid on going or more intense wildlife situations. For all of your wildlife removal needs in the Cincinnati Ohio area contact Advantage Wildlife Removal.

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Raccoon entry into attic in Cincinnati Ohio

Louvre vents on our homes in the Cincinnati Ohio area are one of the most common entry points for raccoons, squirrels and bats to gain access to attics. Advantage Wildlife Removal is able to remove these uninvited visitors and professionally repair louvre vents to stop future wildlife entry.

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ER call's

Two bats removed from homes tonight along with one snake. Animal entry into homes in the Cincinnati Ohio area shows no sign of slowing down. Advantage Wildlife Removal is available 24/7 in the Cincinnati Ohio area to help you with animal entry into your home.

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Bats,birds,raccoons oh my...

Cincinnati Ohio is going through a explosion of animal damage and home entry. Our phones are going wild with bat, bird and raccoon calls, to say it has been a hectic spring would be an understatement. Young raccoons are now of a size where they are starting to follow their mothers to the entry/exit point of the attic and will make a lot of noise on the roof while the mother is away. We are cleaning up many jobs started by untrained freelancers and do it yourselfer's. Wildlife removal / pest control in the Cincinnati Ohio area should be left to professionals the horror stories we see on a daily basis would amaze you, from animals trapped in home to cause major damage to young animals left behind to die and cause horrendous smell problems. You wouldn't use a window cleaner to fix your breaks on your car why use a guy who does anything else as the person who handles your wildlife/pest problem. There are true professionals in this area, make use of them in the long run they will save you money and stress.
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Skunk Problems

The little warm up we have had today here in Cincinnati Ohio has got the little stinkers moving. This is a little early for our area but with the cold weather coming back in this week things will go back to normal. Had nine calls today dealing with skunks after inspecting a number of locations I feel as if I will never get the smell of skunk out of my nose. Make sure any foundation vents on your home are secure and if you are feeding your pets outside bring their bowls inside to avoid problems.

Tomorrow it will be back to squirrels and raccoons in attics. Happy Holidays to all and as usual if you have any wildlife/animal issues feel free to contact us.

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Squirrel!!!!!!

Well, it is that time of year again Clark Griswold is on TV having problems with a squirrel. And here in Cincinnati Ohio many people are going through the same thing, not only with squirrels, raccoons are invading homes in record numbers. Many of our customers wonder why they are being invaded. These animals view our homes in their base terms, they are dead wood with a hollow and as such, they utilize them as a hollow tree. I often hear from customers that it is due to "all the woods are being cut down for new homes". That is a good theory but does little to explain all the animal entry in areas such as Hyde Park where there is very little new construction. The truth is, most of the animals we deal with are urban animals. They do much better in an urban setting. The average female squirrel or raccoon has a litter of four that they raise then push out into the real world. Now if that real world is a remote rural setting, there is a limited amount of housing and food (carrying capacity) and nature through starvation, predation and exposure limit there numbers. Now if those same young animals are pushed out in a urban setting, there are many "hollow trees" (our homes) and an unlimited amount of food such as bird feeders and garbage cans which allows them to survive. Looking at these litters of young animals, we have found the average to be three female to one male. Each one of these females will breed shortly after being pushed out on their own and the cycle goes on and on.

"Great, my house is a hollow tree now what do I do?"

There are some products that claim to drive animals from your home and some Internet tips such as putting moth balls in your attic (DO NOT USE THE MOTH BALLS! It is ineffective and when your attic warms in spring and summer, your entire home will smell of them.) And as far as the sprays and gadgets that are supposed to drive animals from your home, if they worked I as a owner of a wildlife removal firm, would use them. The savings in labor alone would assure that. So save your money and stay away from gimmicks and gadgets. The only true method is removal of offending animals is accomplished through hand removal or trapping of offending animals in humane traps. This is a process that needs to be thought out. Factors such as are the young able to travel if their mother is removed, disposition of wildlife once caught, local and state rules and laws and many others. If you are are not willing to research all aspects and then implement all needed procedures to be effective, humane and legal you should contact a professional. The increased cost of jobs we have to fix after a botched attempt should be taken into account. It is much more cost effective to have us trap live squirrels than have us crawl around in an attic looking for squirrels that have been killed with rat poison. We have to do this a number of times each year due to people thinking that these animals will leave home for water. A poisoned animal is a sick animal and where do you go when sick...to bed and these animals bed is in your attic. So Please Don't Use Poison! The smell of dead animals is much worse than the noise of live animals running around your attic.

"They're out now what?"

Repair! Unfortunately your attic now smells like a den site and most animals are scent trackers. Our mantra here at Advantage Wildlife Removal is " Inspect, Remove and Repair". Any professional wildlife control firm should offer a solution so this problem doesn't re-occur. Most repairs of animal entry into attic requires ladder/roof work to correct, so if you take this on yourself be careful.

If you use a professional, make sure they are licensed, insured and members of NWCOA (National Wildlife Control Operator Association) and as usual feel free to contact us at Advantage Wildlife Removal for any wildlife issues or questions 513-553-1888 info@advantage-wr.com or www.thewildlifepros.com www.advantage-wr.com