If you have a problem with wildlife in your Boiling Springs home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in North Carolina 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 North Carolina and Boiling Springs, and I recommend the following:

Palmetto Wildlife Extractors
Cell Phone: 864-642-0295

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Cleveland County Animal Services: (704) 481-9884 ext. 5

Palmetto Wildlife Extractors specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. North Carolina also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Palmetto Wildlife Extractors 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 864-642-0295 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 2024.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully North Carolina and Cleveland 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



Palmetto Wildlife Extractors is a full-service Boiling Springs wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Boiling Springs pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Palmetto Wildlife Extractors 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.

Boiling Springs wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in North Carolina 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 North Carolina law. We offer Boiling Springs raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Palmetto Wildlife Extractors. 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 Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. North Carolina 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 Boiling Springs pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Boiling Springs 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. Palmetto Wildlife Extractors does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Palmetto Wildlife Extractors. 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. Palmetto Wildlife Extractors also provides dead animal removal in Boiling Springs. 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 Boiling Springs snake removal - most of the snakes in North Carolina are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Boiling Springs. And remember, we are a private business, not Cleveland County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (704) 481-9884 ext. 5. Cleveland County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Palmetto Wildlife Extractors
Cell Phone: 864-642-0295




Boiling Springs Pricing Info

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.

Boiling Springs Wildlife Tip #1:
Does Squirrel Feces Pose a Danger to You?

We don't often think of squirrels as dangerous animals, but they do pose a series health risk to you and your family. No, you are not going to be out for a jog when a pack of angry squirrels come chasing after you, looking to drop you and drag you back to their nest where they store you to eat during the winter. Nothing as nefarious as all that.

Where a squirrel poses a risk to you is in its feces. You may not have been aware of this, but the urine and feces of a squirrel poses a serious risk to you, your family, and your pets. This is true even if these animals live in the attic or other area of your home.

The Risks Are Real

You see, these animals are the carriers of a number of pathogens that are dangerous to you. This includes such things as parasites, bacteria, viruses, and other dangerous elements. If you got bitten or scratched by one of these animals, they could pass these diseases onto you through the affected area.

However, this is not the only way that you may contract one of these pathogens. Frequently, people come in contact with their waste and this poses a threat to their health.

What happens is simple. As the urine or feces dries the particles become airborne. This is especially true if you are cleaning your attic area or your shed where squirrels have lived. Most people sweep away the debris, which causes the particles to start to circulate in the air. As you breathe, these particles enter your respiratory system which can then pose a health risk to you.

You don't have to breathe these particles into pose a danger either. If parasites or bacteria get on your skin, they can work their way through the skin and into your bloodstream. From there, they build a home somewhere in your body where they pose a serious risk to you. It happens far more often than you think.

What You Can Do to Keep Yourself Safe

This is a real issue that you should be concerned about. If you had one of these animals in your home or on your property, you want to properly clean. You also want to make sure you are safe when you are doing so.

To do so, you need to take the proper precautions. This starts by wearing clothing that covers all exposed areas of your skin whenever you are cleaning an area where there is squirrel waste. You should also wear boots and gloves at all times. Where a surgical mask to protect your airways and goggles to protect your eyes.

In addition, don't use a broom to sweep away the waste. Instead, use a vacuum that sucks up the material without allowing particles to return to the air. Use the proper solution to clean affected areas so that all pathogens are neutralized. These may seem like excessive steps, but you will be glad you took them.

Boiling Springs Wildlife Tip #2:


North Carolina Wildlife Information:

North Carolina State bird: Northern cardinal
State mammal: Gray squirrel
State reptile: Eastern box turtle
State fish: Channel bass
State insect: European honeybee

Few states have as nice of a geological flow as North Carolina. This state is divided almost into equal sections, making up three distinct habitat zones. The first zone, known as the coastal plain, starts with the sandy beaches by the Atlantic Ocean and heads inland through flat fields of tall grass. Eventually the land begins to rise upward, giving way to the central section of gentle foothills and thicker forests. The Appalachian Mountains make up the final, most inland section of the state. Here, the weather can be slightly cooler, though North Carolina is considered to have a consistently warm climate.

At the coast, beach-goers and business owners have to do daily battle with the scores of bold seagulls. These birds are fearless when it comes to people and pets, and they are so brazen they will often take food right away from people on the sand. Not only are the seagulls thieves, they eventually expel their waste all over the beach, sidewalks, and sea-side businesses. Other creature issues in the sand are related to jellyfish, which wash up on shore daily. These aquatic animals can sting even in death, and many an unwary, barefoot soul has stepped on the gelatinous pile and gotten stung.

North Carolina has a range of coastal islands called the Outer Banks. These islands are home to the Banker horse, a small, stocky animal with bloodlines originating form Spanish horses brought over with the explorers. These horses are protected because of their historical import, and they are allowed to roam free on the islands, walking across roadways and grazing in people's front yards. The wildlife agencies that oversee the horse population make sure they are free of infectious disease.

Large predators in the state stay mainly in the foothills and the mountains. These include coyotes and black bear. While shy, black bear have been known to destroy birdfeeders due to their love of birdseed. They will also take advantage of an unprotected garbage bin. Unlike coyotes, black bear will move on once the food supply has vanished. Coyotes, if in an urban setting, can be a threat to children and pets.

North Carolina also has a familiar list of nuisance animals such as the raccoon, opossum, skunk, woodchuck, porcupine, beaver, squirrel, rat, bat, and snake.

You can always call Palmetto Wildlife Extractors, any time of day, at 864-642-0295, for a price quote for Boiling Springs wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Boiling Springs, NC.