If you have a problem with wildlife in your Chester 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 Chester, and I recommend the following:

Wildlife Animal Control
Cell Phone: 618-861-6118

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Randolph County Animal Services: 618-826-5484

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 Randolph 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 Chester wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Chester 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.

Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Chester 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 Chester trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Chester 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 Chester. 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 Chester 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 Chester. And remember, we are a private business, not Randolph County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at 618-826-5484. Randolph County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Wildlife Animal Control: 618-861-6118

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Chester 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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Chester Wildlife Tip #1:
How To Get Groundhogs Out From Under A Shed Or Porch

Groundhogs are terrible diggers, and they can create long burrows underground to live safely inside. These herbivorous creatures can easily find so many things to eat at your premises. From past few years, so many homeowners in the United States are in trouble due to groundhog attacks. If you are also one of them, you must be looking for potential methods to take these creatures out of your premises.

Before you take any step to remove groundhogs from shed or porch area of your house; it is important to go through the rules and regulations of your state related to these animals. It will help you to take an appropriate decision about how you will handle the situation without facing any trouble. You may also need to take some valuable to advise from local animal control service providers as they can recommend the best for you.

Generally, there are two major options to deal with any animal; one is lethal and other is the non-lethal procedure. In case of non-lethal treatment, people follow safe and gentle procedures to force the animal to move out of the property. And it is believed that this method works at least 7 times out of 10 because groundhogs are also not interested to live with humans. So, if you are able to harass them gently, they will automatically take a decision to search for a new habitat. However, if the gentle procedures do not work then next task is to look for some annoying tricks. You can look for some natural deterrents as well as chemical rich repellents to scare them away. If you are able to locate the areas where groundhogs have created burrows in your landscape, prefer to spread a wire mesh around it so that groundhog does not find a way to dig more.

The final solution to these creatures is trapping them and then relocating to some other place. But it may appear little difficult because groundhogs are active enough to smell humans so when you are planning to install the trap; make sure you do not touch it with bare hands. Wash it carefully with soap and then set by wearing gloves so that groundhogs do not have an idea of your plan. The problem doesn't end with trapping of groundhog; the next task is to find out a place for their safe relocation. It is important to look for an area where they can find enough sources for survival.

In case if you are not able to handle all such problems, it is good to look for professional assistance. The expert animal removal service providers know right tricks and strategies to deal with groundhogs, and they can ensure safe removal as well. When you are serious to protect your property by avoiding the damage caused by groundhogs; it is also important to take safe steps for future as well so that after relocation; they do not find a way to enter again.

Chester 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 Chester wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Chester, IL.