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

Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions
Cell Phone: 951-466-2734

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Riverside County Animal Services: (951) 358-7387

Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. California also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions 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 951-466-2734 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 2025.

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

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully California and Riverside 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



Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions is a full-service Indio wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Indio pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions 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.

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions. 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 Indio 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 Indio 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 Indio rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. California 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 Indio pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Indio 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 Indio trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Indio 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. Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions. 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. Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions also provides dead animal removal in Indio. 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 Indio snake removal - most of the snakes in California are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Indio. And remember, we are a private business, not Riverside County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (951) 358-7387. Riverside County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions
Cell Phone: 951-466-2734




Indio 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.

Indio Wildlife Tip #1:


How to trap a Rabbit


Rabbits are adorable little creatures that you may think will never cause you any problems. However, this is not true, and they can be a source of great destruction for plants and trees in your garden.

Why use traps?

Using live rabbit traps is statistically proven to be the most effective way of rabbit control. They are more effective during the winter months when the repellants such as Russian sage and snapdragons are ineffective. They are also very useful in areas where there is a relatively lesser abundance of wild rabbits.

How to use live traps?

In order to successfully trap a rabbit, there is a process you need to follow:

1. Choose a trap.

You may choose to go with a single door trap or a two-door trap. The single door trap allows you to place the bait behind the trigger plate, thus attracting the rabbit to come inside. The two-door trap has a higher success rate because it enables nervous animals to see through the trap.

2. Place your trap in the right position.

You need to place your trap where you see the most considerable amount of rabbit activity or the damage caused by them. Ideal places are bushes, hedges, behind trees, tall grass and shrubs.

3. Select your bait

Choosing bait is a vital part of this process. In the warmer months, you must choose the best fruits for rabbits such as apples or carrots since food are abundant, and you really need a right way to lure them in. During the colder months use dehydrated fruits in order to avoid freezing. You must also place your bait in a manner that is more likely to lure them in.

4. Carefully set the trap

Follow the instruction manual if provided or watch videos on YouTube for this part. Once the trap is set, you should test if it works before actually placing it. You need to ensure that the trap doors close immediately with quite less force.

5. Set specific times to check your trap.

You will have to frequently check on your trap to ensure that the rabbit isn't trapped in there for a period so long as to grow ravenous, and deprived of nourishment.

6. What to do once the rabbit is captured.

Be gentle when handling the cage so that the rabbit is not injured. Wear protective rubber gloves to prevent yourself from any potential diseases that may occur from scratches and bites. Check your local wildlife laws on where to dispose your rabbit. It is preferable to release it five miles away. Finally, make sure you disinfect the cage using a relevant solution.

Conclusion

While following the above steps, you must ensure that you follow all local laws. Once the rabbit has been caught and removed, make sure you take the relevant steps to ensure that rabbits don't come back.



Indio Wildlife Tip #2:


California Wildlife Information:

California State bird: California quail
State mammal: California grizzly bear and the grey whale
State reptile: Desert tortoise
State fish: Golden trout and Garibaldi
State insect: California dogface butterfly

California is home to the infamous redwood tree, a plant so large it could easily accommodate a road through the center of it. These trees make up one of the most spectacular national forests in the United States and provide shelter to thousands of different animal species. Like smaller forests around the country, the redwoods house raccoons, squirrels, porcupines, and rabbits. Prey and predator animals abound, and California has its fair share of grizzly bear sightings.

All of these animals can become potential pests for homeowners living on the fringes of such a massive nature preserve. Rural residents are accustomed to securing garbage cans and basements to prevent a curious skunk or gopher from moving in. But forest animals aren't the only creatures known to cause trouble in this coastal state. California has to do daily battle with marine and semiaquatic life.

While shy and often unapproachable, sea lions and seals are abundant on the beaches. These animals draw to them gulls by the hundreds, and the resulting piles of droppings are not what most tourists head to the beach to see. Restaurants also have issues with the bold and pesky seagulls. Special netting and bird spikes are the only practical way to keep diners free of bird poop without chasing away patrons.

California isn't just about being warm. While this state has steady, mild temperatures for most of the months of the year, there are high elevations which see frigid temperatures and persisting snow. Such a variable climate makes the state a perfect location for a diverse population of animals. Not only can creatures like coyotes and bears survive in the colder regions, salamanders and frogs abound in the areas where sun and warm are the norm.

As a tourist state, California has a large population, and such a significant amount of people means eventually having human-wildlife conflicts. The most common critters that have to be removed from California homes are raccoons, bats, pigeons, skunks, and a variety of birds including woodpeckers, swallows, and seagulls. Honeybees are also an issue for homeowners in California. If you think it's difficult to button up a home

You can always call Natalie's Animal Trapping Solutions, any time of day, at 951-466-2734, for a price quote for Indio wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Indio, CA.