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

Hogarth Wildlife Removal
Cell Phone: 231-421-7970

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Manistee County Animal Services: (231) 723-3170

Hogarth Wildlife Removal specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Michigan also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Hogarth Wildlife Removal 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 231-421-7970 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:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Michigan and Manistee 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



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

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Hogarth Wildlife Removal. 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 Manistee 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 Manistee 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 Manistee rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

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

The above are just some of the services offered by Hogarth Wildlife Removal. 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. Hogarth Wildlife Removal also provides dead animal removal in Manistee. 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 Manistee snake removal - most of the snakes in Michigan are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Manistee. And remember, we are a private business, not Manistee County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (231) 723-3170. Manistee County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Hogarth Wildlife Removal: 231-421-7970

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Manistee Pricing Info For Year 2020

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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Manistee Wildlife Tip #1:
Humane Bird Removal

Birds are sometimes a nuisance to people. In fact, there are bird-related risks to property and health as well. That is why it is essential to know the worst of these birds to be able to implement some relevant measures. When you already have educated yourself about the threats from a bird, you will be able to choose the right and effective humane bird removal method. This will help neutralize the harm and danger caused by a bird.

Why Remove Birds?

Birds can bring health damage or risk. Since they travel a long distance, they may get diseases and illnesses and spread them later on. They are also a host to more than 40 parasites, viruses and infectious diseases in a lot of people. This is especially true in the case of West Nile Virus. There are residents that are really concerned of the nuisance birds. In Ontario Canada, mosquitoes will bite a bird and will later on transmit the disease to people. A bird that carries a disease will defecate in a water or food source. This will later on become contaminated. This will cause even more serious illnesses in human beings.

Fecal Dust as a Health Hazard

Fecal dust is another health hazard that is brought by birds. The dried bird feces and their microscopic particles might get breathed by people. The illness coming from the bird feces will bring flu-like symptoms. There can be death and severe health issues that may come out from a bird.

In addition to that, you need to remove birds as they bring a lot of damages to businesses and properties.

Bird Droppings Will Cause Further Serious Damage

Bird droppings and their acidity will cause further serious damage to air conditioning, machinery, insulation and more. This is only a part of the issue. In addition to the damaged equipment, the health of workers will also be put in danger. Nesting of birds can also bring serious risk. Birds that populate urban areas will lead to the blockage of the drainage systems. Collapsed roofs and damaged buildings might occur as well that could be fatal to people.

Effective Humane Bird Removal Methods

There are lots of humane bird removal methods to consider in mind to remove birds without causing them harm. Prevention will always be the effective method to get rid of them. Remove all possible niches that birds could use for roosting. Seal any openings and screen all water sources for them like rooftop air conditioners. Never leave any water or food sources outdoors like garbage containers. Bird needles or spikes will be a common method to follow to deal with any unwanted birds. They are perfect for beams, chimneys, parapets, signs and ledges. They also contain stainless steel and thin rods. Now, you have learned more about humane bird removal!

Manistee Wildlife Tip #2:


Michigan Wildlife Information:

Michigan State bird: American robin
State mammal: White-tailed deer
State reptile: Painted turtle
State fish: Brook trout

Michigan is a state that tends to get bombarded with snow and storms due to its location in the arms of the Great Lakes. The state is also relatively flat, though it has a nice mix of grassland and forest and some moderate hills. Pine trees are numerous in this part of the country, and they provide shelter for the plentiful animals that must survive a long, cold winter. Most of the state experiences a short, warm summer, but it is often filled with storms coming in off the bordering lakes. Due to the long winters and the cooler overall temperatures, most of the animals in this state are ones that are comfortable surviving in poor conditions when food is covered by feet of snow.

Michigan is densely populated in the regions along the Great Lakes, but it offers a fair share of wilderness areas as well. In these sparsely populated zones you will find large grazing animals like elk, mule deer, and white-tailed deer. These herbivores ultimately draw in predators like cougars, wolves, coyotes, and bears. It's not common for bears to prey on the young of large grazers, but if food is scarce the bears can be agile, dangerous hunters. Such large creatures are not usually the concern of homeowners, even those in rural settings. Wolves and coyotes can be dangerous during seasons when food is limited. Some coyotes will adapt to urban settings. These canines are considered significantly more dangerous than coyotes in the wild. An urban coyote will not hesitate to scale a fence with the purpose of attacking a house pet.

Large animals, though they can be pests, are not as troublesome as smaller creatures like raccoons and skunks. There are a number of animals that will invade a home. Raccoons, opossums, squirrels, rats, and mice are the most frequent offenders. In Michigan, there are also Indiana bats. These small bats are very rare and disturbing one of their roosts-even if it's in your own home-is illegal.

Aquatic animals are also found in this state. River otters are very common, along with beavers and muskrats. Michigan has the water shrew, too, a large semi-aquatic rodent that is active at night near streams and lakes, and only has a lifespan of about 18 months.

You can always call Hogarth Wildlife Removal, any time of day, at 231-421-7970, for a price quote for Manistee wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Manistee, MI.