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While spending the day outdoors with the family in Palo Alto is fun for everyone, having the wildlife at home with you is not. When you have raccoons, squirrels, mice, bats, or other critters crawling through your home, you need the professionals. Wildlife control may include trapping, removal, damage repair, and prevention.
Palo Alto is home to a diverse range of wildlife, and while these creatures contribute to the environment, they can become problematic when they invade residential and commercial properties. From raccoons and skunks to bats and rodents, wildlife infestations can cause structural damage, pose health risks, and create safety hazards. Our expert team offers safe, humane, and effective wildlife removal to restore peace to your property.
Many types of wildlife thrive in the Palo Alto area, and while they play an important role in the ecosystem, they can become a nuisance when they enter human spaces. Below are some of the most common wildlife concerns we address:
Raccoons are highly intelligent creatures that frequently seek shelter in attics, crawl spaces, and chimneys. They rummage through trash cans, damage insulation, and can carry diseases such as rabies and leptospirosis. We use humane trapping and exclusion techniques to remove raccoons and prevent their return.
Squirrels often chew through electrical wiring, wooden beams, and insulation, leading to costly damage and fire hazards. Their ability to squeeze through small openings makes them a persistent problem. Our team provides expert squirrel trapping and exclusion services to keep your home safe.
Skunks are notorious for their strong-smelling spray, which can be difficult to remove from clothing and structures. They frequently burrow under decks, porches, and sheds, leading to structural damage. Our specialists use safe and humane removal methods to relocate skunks and install barriers to prevent future infestations.
Bats often roost in attics and eaves, leaving behind guano that can harbor dangerous pathogens like histoplasmosis. Our bat exclusion services include the use of one-way exit devices, allowing bats to leave safely while preventing re-entry.
Rodents such as rats and mice multiply quickly and can cause serious damage by gnawing on wires, insulation, and stored food. They also pose significant health risks by spreading diseases. Our integrated rodent management solutions include trapping, sealing entry points, and sanitization.
Common signs include scratching noises in walls or attics, foul odors, droppings, nesting materials, and visible damage to your property.
The cost depends on the type of animal, infestation severity, and necessary exclusion work. Contact us for a free inspection and customized quote.
Yes, we use humane, non-toxic methods to ensure the safety of your household and pets during the removal process.
Attempting DIY wildlife removal can be dangerous and ineffective. Professional removal ensures safety and long-term prevention.
Avoid direct contact with the animal and call a professional wildlife removal service immediately for safe and effective removal.
If you are experiencing a wildlife problem in Palo Alto, don’t wait until the issue escalates. Our skilled team provides humane, efficient, and long-lasting wildlife removal solutions for homes and businesses. Contact us today for a free consultation and reclaim your property from unwanted animals!
Common wildlife problems in Palo Alto homes include raccoons in the attic, snakes in the crawlspace, and rodents in the walls.
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The contrasting wet and dry seasons of Palo Alto presents unique wildlife control problems. Animals are looking for the safest and most comfortable place to sleep and have their babies, and that place might be your Palo Alto home.
The cooler evenings in Palo Alto also draw wildlife looking to keep warm. The animals like squirrels and raccoons in Palo Alto can live in diverse conditions, but they still prefer a cozy home.
Critter Control of San Jose offers the following services to Palo Alto homes:
To get started protecting your home, call us today! We offer FREE phone estimates! 408.539.1528
john roberts2025-04-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We called Critter Control of San Jose after Brooks Pest Control failed to handle our rodent issue. Chris came out, inspected the house, perimeter, and attic. He correctly diagnosed the issue, and set the appropriate traps in the right locations. Within a day we had caught the rat. Chris returned and set additional traps to make sure the issue had been resolved. He then closed all potential entry holes ensuring future rodents would not be able to return. Chris and Critter Control did an amazing job and I would recommend them highly. Shiri Porat2024-08-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have had a fantastic experience with Critter Control and especially with Steve. Steve was very professional and took the time to discuss the rodent problem we were facing and how we can solve it. He was very easy to communicate with, friendly, and always came on time and you could see that he really cared about helping us solve our problem. He is very experienced and explained rodent behavior really well. The rodents were trapped and we are happy being without them - thank you Steve! Katrina Smallwood2024-07-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly highly highly recommend! Michael and the team over there were completely knowledgeable, responsive, and more than helpful with our raccoon problem. While we would have loved for the raccoons to leave on their own we unfortunately needed them removed from our property. Based out of San Jose the team there works 7 days a week and we're able to respond weekends as well for trap removal. They were experts in the field and provided their knowledge and expertise to making our home and yard safe again for our young children to play in J. Bradley2024-01-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional and very informative in rectifying the situation at hand. Maryann Coole2024-01-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very efficient Elena Beyers2022-03-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good service, on time, experts. Been using them for 20 years. Highly recommend this business. Rich Wales2021-05-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In spite of being pretty careful about sealing up possible entry points to my house, I heard a scratching sound from a wall in my kitchen a few weeks ago. These guys came out and quickly identified the problem and found the point of entry, as well as several other possible entry points around the perimeter of my house. They set traps and gave me an estimate for repair work, which I reviewed with them in detail and then approved. Work was completed efficiently on time and very professionally. I don't envy these guys their jobs - they work in some pretty nasty conditions. But they were knowledgeable, responsible, very professional, and seemed to genuinely enjoy solving my problem. I trust that they could deal with almost any residential pest problem. Their objective is to seal up your property so nothing can get in as opposed to coming to your house to spray it with poison every month. So far so good! Kelley Wolf2021-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company is very well organized and thorough. You are assigned one person and that person does all the inspection and follow up. Steve was very professional and courteous. The inspection was thorough and they sealed our home from rodents. It's not inexpensive but we paid half as much a few years ago to have the house rat proofed and it didn't work so we felt the investment was worth it. I found many good reviews for them online and through Nextdoor before hiring them. Steve also built custom doors for our crawlspaces which look great. Nice guys and easy to have around. I appreciated their hard work and professionalism.Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 105 reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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