If you have a problem with wildlife in your Lakeville home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Minnesota 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 Minnesota and Lakeville, and I recommend the following:
NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Dakota County Animal Services: (952) 985-2880
Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Minnesota also has a documented problem with
bats in buildings, and Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul 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 952-232-4393 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 2020.
When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:
Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul is a full-service Lakeville wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Lakeville pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all
similar to wildlife removal. Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul 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.
Lakeville wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Minnesota 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 Minnesota law. We offer Lakeville raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.
Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul. 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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 Lakeville rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.
Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Minnesota 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 Lakeville pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Lakeville 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 Lakeville trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Lakeville 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. Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul does both.
The above are just some of the services offered by Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul. 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. Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul
also provides dead animal removal in Lakeville. 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 Lakeville snake removal - most of the snakes in Minnesota are not venomous, but
call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Lakeville. And remember, we are a private business, not Dakota County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (952) 985-2880.
Dakota County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.
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.
Lakeville Wildlife Tip #1:
How do I know if there are baby squirrels in the attic?
Do you hear some noises like skittering and scratching? Yes you should check your attic immediately as squirrel might be around it. Squirrels use attic for a nursery. Good thing, there are many ways that you might consider in mind that how to check squirrels (or baby squirrels). The very first thing you need to consider in mind is to watch the exterior part of your house. Also, take notice if there are grown squirrels that are trying to access your attic and that are carrying in food. They also usually prefer it eating outside. They will carry their food for their baby squirrels.
Carefully Search the Attic for a Nest
You will need to carefully search the attic for a nest. This is one way for you to really be so sure of it. Or, if you want, trap the female squirrel. You may check its nipples. You may smell around and smell a strong urine odor in the attic area. After six weeks, you may be starting to hear noises coming from the baby squirrels. Yes and after 6 or 7 weeks of age, you will already notice that squirrels are running around the attic.
Squirrel Activity Makes You Believe There Is a Nest in the Attic
If you think that the squirrel activity means a nest in the attic, it may actually not be easy at the spot of it. You will need to keep in mind that squirrels like it staying in the rock overhangs, secluded spots and hollow trees. They will really choose to stay in your attic as it is found next to a source of water and food. They also feel secure and safe from other elements and predators while they are nesting there. In finding the nest, it is essential looking through the insulation or boxes.
Plot Your Next Course of Action
If you already have found out that there are baby squirrels in the attic, you will now need to plot the next course of action. You will not need to kill them. And, keep in mind that there is no poison that is designed to kill baby squirrels and mother squirrels. Even traps will never be a practical solution to ever consider in mind.
Call the Wild Animal and Wildlife Animal Removal Experts!
The best thing that you will need to consider is to call a wild animal and wildlife animal removal experts. They are an expert in taking care of everything as well as handling it for you. They will also remove the family quickly and safely. They will advise something about the avoidance of re-infestation!
Lakeville Wildlife Tip #2:
Minnesota Wildlife Information:
Minnesota State bird: Common loon
State mammal: Black bear
State amphibian: Northern leopard frog
State fish: Walleye
State insect: Monarch butterfly
Minnesota is known as "the land of 10,000 lakes", which is a correct description of the glacial-carved landscape. In reality, the state has over 11,000 lakes. The large bodies of water are supported collectively by over 6,000 streams. The water doesn't stop there; there are over 10 million acres of wetlands in the region. Despite being one of the more populated states in the country, over 60 percent of Minnesota's population lives in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. This leaves much of the south as farmland and much of the north as unpopulated forest known as the North Woods.
Aquatic and semi-aquatic animals thrive in this land of 10,000 lakes. There are numerous beavers, muskrats, and otters. These are only a few of the animals that like to live in wetlands, and one of the most common nuisance animals in the state-the raccoon-is also a fan of such a location. Raccoons are not strict forest dwellers. They will live anywhere they can find a vertical surface to climb if danger approaches. The appeal of a swamp or lake for a raccoon is the abundance of reptile and bird nests that can be raided for tasty eggs.
While a good portion of the state is water-oriented, there are many areas where deciduous forests were cleared for farmland. These vast expanses of land combined with the natural prairie of the state support herds of bison, elk, and caribou. All of these large grazers have been severely affected by conversion of plains into farmland, and now numbers of each animal are minimal. More solitary grazers like the moose tend to fare better in the second-growth forests around the state. There is also an abundance of white-tailed deer which keep local packs of timber wolves fed.
Minnesota has the largest population of timber wolves in the country second only to Alaska. These wolves are usually reclusive, but harsh weather can drive them toward farms in search of grazing livestock. More problematic for people are the coyotes, which cannot compete with the wolves for food, and often rely on sneaky tactics to secure a meal from the local farmhouse.
Common animals in the state are skunks, gophers, squirrels, porcupines, foxes, salamanders, snakes, black bear, bobcats, cougars, and bald eagles.
You can always call Professional Wildlife Removal St. Paul, any time of day, at 952-232-4393, for a price quote for Lakeville wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Lakeville, MN.