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

Wildlife Animal Control
Cell Phone: 618-861-6118

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Jackson County Animal Services: (618) 687-7235

Wildlife Animal Control specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Illinois also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Wildlife Animal Control 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 618-861-6118 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 2023.

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

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Illinois and Jackson 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



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

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Wildlife Animal Control. 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Illinois 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 Carbondale pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Carbondale 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 Carbondale trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Carbondale 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. Wildlife Animal Control does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Wildlife Animal Control. 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. Wildlife Animal Control also provides dead animal removal in Carbondale. 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 Carbondale snake removal - most of the snakes in Illinois are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Carbondale. And remember, we are a private business, not Jackson County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (618) 687-7235. Jackson County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Wildlife Animal Control: 618-861-6118

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Carbondale Pricing Info For Year 2023

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.

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Carbondale Wildlife Tip #1:
How To Find And Remove A Dead Opossum

Most people can identify the presence of a dead possum in their premises because when the body starts decomposing, it releases the terrible smell. Note that possums often try to gain access to some darker corners of the house to enjoy the safe stay, but when they die in such locations, it becomes difficult for homeowners to search their dead body. However, it is not possible to ignore the dead animal in the area so long because the dangerous smell from its carcass may not let you live happily. Indeed, there is nothing as terrible as the smell of a decomposing carcass that is hidden behind some dark corners in the house. You will find it quite frustrating, and it will not let your family breath in. Homeowners may need immediate assistance from professional to get rid of the dead body to regain the healthy atmosphere around.

You may not be aware of the bad things associated with a dead animal's carcass. It takes several days and even months to decompose and the terrible smell will stay on your premises for that duration. Also, the carcass will destroy every material with stains that come in contact with it. The smell will also stay permanently in the nearby objects. This smell can further attract several rodents such as mice, rats, etc. while inviting insects, beetles, and flies as well. They do not come alone; rather they bring risks of several health diseases as well. After consuming the carcass, all these mites, ticks, fleas and parasites, will look for a new home in the premises and in this way, they will bring more troubles for homeowners. In case if these harmful creatures come in contact with pets or kids in the premises, they may cause more troubles by transferring harmful disease viruses.

Those who are planning to remove dead opossums from the property with do it yourself procedures are advised not to do so. It is not safe to touch dead animal's carcass without having experience and knowledge about how to deal with it. Some of you may feel happy the possum that was raiding your crops for a long time is finally dead. But in actual, it is not the right time to celebrate rather you need to take immediate steps to remove the carcass to avoid more problems in future. Indeed, the death of possum is a signal that you are at the risk of some harmful medical health conditions and it is important to take immediate steps to avoid them.

You can locate the animal easily by following the strong smell but don't dare to touch it with bare hands. The best idea is to call professional animal removal company; they know right procedures to handle the situation and will ensure complete safety of your family members. They can also locate if babies of possum are also hiding around or if you have more animals in your area. They will inspect whole premises to ensure complete treatment.

Carbondale Wildlife Tip #2:


Illinois Wildlife Information:

Illinois State bird: Northern cardinal
State mammal: White-tailed deer
State reptile: Painted turtle
State amphibian: Flarebutt Salamander
State fish: Bluegill
State insect: Monarch butterfly

Illinois, a long state near the bottom of the Great Lakes, experiences hot summers and cold winters. How harsh your season is depends on where you are located; the northern residents receiving cooler temperatures and more snow than the southern residents. As a humid, flat tract of land, Illinois is prone to tornados and violent thunderstorms. It is primarily covered in farm land and supports a large population of grazing animals. The plains are also known to encourage the proliferation of prairie dogs. These cute, intelligent little creatures are surprisingly problematic for farmers, digging tunnels beneath equipment and compromising the integrity of buildings. Pest control for this species is a daunting task; a prairie dog city can contain thousands of members.

The entirety of Illinois is not just grass. There are forests in the state, and the local governments have been proactive about planting trees to help prevent erosion. In these forests, just like in most forests, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, opossum, snakes, and chipmunks live, waiting to find a way to invade homeowner's yards. In reality, the most common offenders are raccoons. Because of how intelligent these critters are, the raccoon can live happily in an urban setting, feeding off of garbage and other edible waste. Raccoons aren't the only problem animals city dwellers need to worry about, however. Rats are just as common in Illinois as any other state. If left uncontrolled, the animals could easily overrun many of the city streets. Thankfully, rats have learned to remain in their sewers when humans are around.

There are not many large predators in Illinois due to excessive hunting and deliberate removal by state authorities. Wolves and cougars were once native to the region. While the cougar is slowly being reintroduced, it is the coyote that claims the title of top predator in this plains state. Coyotes can be just as pesky as rats when it comes down to invading a property. Because of the large number of farms in Illinois, homeowners need to be on constant watch for the opportunistic coyote. These canines won't hesitate to sneak inside the lawn and snatch a pet or a chicken. In most locations, a coyote in the yard threatening pets or children can be shot on sight. This, of course, depends on where you live, as discharging a firearm in the city is likely to be frowned on.

You can always call Wildlife Animal Control, any time of day, at 618-861-6118, for a price quote for Carbondale wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Carbondale, IL.