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

4 Corners Animal Removal
Cell Phone: 970-345-3181

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Archuleta County Animal Services: 970-731-4771

4 Corners Animal Removal specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Colorado also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and 4 Corners Animal 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 970-345-3181 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 Colorado and Archuleta 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



4 Corners Animal Removal is a full-service Pagosa Springs wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Pagosa Springs pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. 4 Corners Animal 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.

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at 4 Corners Animal 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 Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Colorado 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 Pagosa Springs pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Pagosa Springs 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. 4 Corners Animal Removal does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by 4 Corners Animal 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. 4 Corners Animal Removal also provides dead animal removal in Pagosa Springs. 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 Pagosa Springs snake removal - most of the snakes in Colorado are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Pagosa Springs. And remember, we are a private business, not Archuleta County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at 970-731-4771. Archuleta County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


4 Corners Animal Removal
Cell Phone: 970-345-3181




Pagosa Springs 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.

Pagosa Springs Wildlife Tip #1:


Will repellents get flying squirrels out of the attic?


Flying squirrels can often be a big nuisance for you. These intelligent and genetically unique creatures have the ability to glide from heights and gain entry through tiny spaces, thus becoming a threat to your household. Like other rodents, they generally prefer dark areas which are not commonly used such as your attic. Once inside the attic they destroy by gnawing and biting on various things such as wired and pipes, thus causing structural problems to your house.

One big problem is that they usually come in a family, thus causing increased mess and smell. The mother flying squirrel tends to hide its babies in places like the attic, and since the babies cannot move or glide on their own, one needs to be careful in deciding which method he is using to force these rodents to leave the house.

The problems of using repellents

In cases like these people often rely on using repellants. However this is a terrible idea mainly due to the fact that it is often too loud for the rodent, and thus can harm it or may even kill it and its babies.

Firstly the truth is that repellants generally only work when applied. The moment you stop applying to the relevant areas of the house to keep flying squirrels out, it will stop being useful, and the risk of entry is exposed again. Therefore, this can become a very costly method.

Secondly, flying squirrels will not be deterred entirely from repellants as mentioned earlier, and thus the problem will continue. Thirdly, repellents can be used as much as possible, but unless, one seals up all the entry points, the problem will continue and flying squirrels will always continue squeezing in. Therefore, repellants can't be relied on all alone.

Alternative solutions

As you can see, repellants are neither a very reliable solution, nor ethical. Sealing entrances are the major game. Other deterring activities include ultrasonic rays, which keep squirrels away due to the high frequency of sound produced. However, these have been reported to have very short working lives.

Homemade remedies such as mothballs and ammonia are also used, but when using this method, the user must be conscientious about the ingredients he uses to prevent any dire consequences. Using toxic ingredients can prove fatal.

One of the most effective techniques is to use exclusion techniques which are setting up doors which allow passage from one way. Therefore the flying squirrel can leave and never come back. However, regardless of which method is used, one thing is clear. The most essential aspect of this process is to block out all the possible entries to ensure that no unwanted pests enter your house again.



Pagosa Springs Wildlife Tip #2:


Colorado Wildlife Information:

Colorado State bird: Lark bunting
State mammal: Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep
State reptile: Western painted turtle
State fish: Greenback cutthroat trout
State insect: Colorado hairstreak butterfly

Colorado is a state of both mountains and grasslands. The state holds the vast majority of the Southern Rocky Mountains, but it also holds the edge of the Great Plains. This variety of landscapes gives Colorado a variety of animals as well.

The Rocky Mountains, which vary in height and climbing difficulty, are the home to animals that can handle navigating the rocky slopes to seek the cooler summer temperatures at the mountain peaks. Elk are one of the most popular animals in the Rockies, and these large grazers have a complex lifestyle of mud baths, mating, and mountain-to-valley migrations. They are often seen at the tops of peaks, grazing along the grassy slopes. During the summer, elk spend all of their time above the valleys. Many of the Rocky mountain peaks have shallow ponds at the summit. These water holes are usually surrounded by thousands of animal prints.

Other mountain-lovers include moose, black bears, grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and mountain lions. These animals will keep their distances from the Great Plains, leaving that region to creatures more suited to living out in the open.

The Great Plains supports its own conglomerate of animals like prairie dogs and pocket gophers. These little critters can be particularly troublesome for farmers looking to work fields where the animals' tunnel systems are complex. Large grassland dwellers include bison, pronghorn deer, white-tailed deer, and ground squirrels.

As usual, the same host of problem animals is present in Colorado. Residents dealing with nuisance animals are often battling with raccoons, snakes, opossums, armadillos, skunks, rats, and a variety of mice.

Semi-aquatic animals enjoy the state, too, and beavers and otters are common in the many mountain streams that cut through to the valleys. Beavers and otters are usually only problematic on private land in this large state, causing flooding or modifying the landscape too much.

Four invasive species have caused some concern with the fish and game department of Colorado

You can always call 4 Corners Animal Removal, any time of day, at 970-345-3181, for a price quote for Pagosa Springs wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Pagosa Springs, CO.