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

Idaho Wildlife Removal
Cell Phone: 208-595-3263

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Elmore County Animal Services: 208-587-2111

Idaho 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. Idaho also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Idaho 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 208-595-3263 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 Idaho and Elmore 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



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

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Idaho 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 Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

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

The above are just some of the services offered by Idaho 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. Idaho Wildlife Removal also provides dead animal removal in Mountain Home. 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 Mountain Home snake removal - most of the snakes in Idaho are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Mountain Home. And remember, we are a private business, not Elmore County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at 208-587-2111. Elmore County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Idaho Wildlife Removal: 208-595-3263

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Mountain Home 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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Mountain Home Wildlife Tip #1:
What smells repel rats
If you are finding that you are having an issue with rats inside your house, then you are probably aware of what a nuisance these critters can become. They will get into your food, leave their waste along your countertops, floor, or other areas of your home, and become a critter that can make your home into a complete nightmare.

You look for ways to be able to try to control these critters, and one of the most popular, and actually quite successful, is to use different kinds of products that rats find to be irritating in terms of their smell. If there is a smell that irritates a rat, it will avoid that area, and this is what many are using as a way to try to control their rat problem.

Maybe you cannot completely eliminate these animals from your home, but you can keep them out of valuable and important areas within your house so that they are unable to gain access. Here are some things for you to consider that can do the job for you.

Peppermint is a great option. Rats find this smell to be extremely irritating. All you need to do is play some oil from peppermint on some cotton balls and leave them in areas where you know rats are known to come. They will avoid these areas to avoid the smell of the peppermint.

The same thing can be true of cedar leaf. This is also quite an irritating smell to rats, and so placing this oil on cotton balls will also keep them away from your kitchen or other area of your home.

Cayenne and cloves are two other options that can work extremely effectively. By sprinkling some ground cloves or kind pepper around areas of your house, you can keep rats away. The great thing about these four products is that they provide a rather pleasant smell for your home. This isn't like some options that give an antiseptic or even troublesome smell, but actually heighten the presence of your home.

Steel wool is another thing you can use. Not only do rats not like to chew on this, because it damages their teeth, but they simply don't like the smell at all. You can place this in all kinds of areas around your home and have great success in keeping these animals out.

If you want to go to an extreme, you can look to use such things as ammonia, mothballs, or even the hair of a cat. These are smells that are a strong deterrent to a rat, and will keep them away from your home. Consider that ammonia and mothballs have a strong smell, however. You may not like to place this in large amounts around your home because it can give your house an extremely unpleasant smell.

The use of cat hair can be a great option because rats are naturally afraid of cats. By simply placing hair around your kitchen, living room, or bedrooms, you can deter them rats from coming around.

Mountain Home Wildlife Tip #2:


Idaho Wildlife Information:

Idaho State bird: Mountain bluebird
State mammal: Appaloosa horse
State insect: Monarch butterfly
State fish: Cutthroat trout

A state's agriculture is a big part of its identity in the country, but when it comes to Idaho, potatoes aren't the only thing that the state should be recognized for. Idaho is actually one of the Rocky Mountain states, meaning it has a vast stretch of the infamous range within its boundaries. As a mountainous state, it has an abundance of valleys and raging rivers. Much of the waterways are used for commercial rafting. Not only does Idaho have a claim to fame as far as beautiful mountain peaks go, it has the nation's largest expanse of unadulterated wilderness, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area. If that wasn't enough, the region boasts the deepest gorge in the United States as well, Hells Canyon. The climate in the state is just as random as the landscape, and the western region experiences significant moisture from the Pacific Ocean. This makes for warm, humid summers and cool, wet winters. The same cannot be said for the rest of the region, which can see considerably drier weather due to elevation.

Animals in the state consist of those loving the valleys and those that love the mountains. Idaho is one of the only states not to have a significant population of black bears. Instead, the state is known for its grizzly bears and mountain lions. The mountain lions are far more reclusive than the bears, and it's been said that one lion has a territory range of 80 square miles. That doesn't mean territories don't overlap, but it does mean you're more likely to see a grizzly bear in the woods. Unlike the black bears in the rest of the nation, grizzlies tend to be more aggressive and more inclined to hunt their dinners. A hungry grizzly won't think twice about harassing a mother mountain lion for her young. If push comes to shove, the mountain lion can win against the bear, but both animals will come out of the deal badly shaken.

Nuisance animals in this state are abundant for the same reason other animals flourish. The region sees issues with small animals like rats, mice, raccoons, opossums, otters, beavers, squirrels, chipmunks, and coyotes. Due to the large expanse of national parks, much of the larger wildlife stays clear of humans.

You can always call Idaho Wildlife Removal, any time of day, at 208-595-3263, for a price quote for Mountain Home wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Mountain Home, ID.