If you have a problem with wildlife in your Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Palm Desert 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.

Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert. 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




Palm Desert 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.

Palm Desert Wildlife Tip #1:


How to kill Rabbits


Rabbits are adorable little creatures. But don't let their cute, cuddly faces fool you. They can do some serious harm to your garden by eating on plants and bushes. There are different ways you can deal with the rabbit problem such as placing traps and removing them, or by using repellent plants such as snapdragons. However, you can also choose to go with the unethical and violent method- killing them.

Why you may be compelled to kill a rabbit

Unfortunately, there are no repellents that are very effective in deterring rabbits from entering your property. The trap methods can also only be implemented on a restricted scale. Therefore, some people, when they find no other solution, may choose to kill the rabbit.

If they live in your garden and attain sexual maturity, they can multiply numerously and cause further problems. Thus, killing rabbits is not the best solution, and is in no way a good solution, but sometimes you may be compelled to do it.

Traps that kill rabbits

There are a variety of traps that can kill rabbits. The most common is the body grip trap that tends to instantly crush the bones of the animals and thus killing it instantly. This trap can also be used without any bait. Another trap that can be used is the snare trap. However, this is harder to use as it can injure a human.

Shooting rabbits

This can be a skillful task since rabbits are quick and agile, and are therefore a difficult target to shoot at. The most common way to shoot a rabbit is to use a rifle. However, you must be sure of using a rifle, because if you injure a rabbit, then the chances are that it will spill blood over a long distance, thus spreading disease and infection.

Using Poison

You may also use poison to kill rabbits, but this method tends to create a host of problems. If poison kills a rabbit and its body remains in the open, then being easy prey to many predators, chances are that it will be eaten. The poison then transfers into the predator's body and may harm it or even kill it. This cycle can greatly damage the ecological cycle and thus cause many problems.

Killing Rabbits humanely

Killing rabbits humanely is very important. This can apply for instance if you have captured a rabbit and you choose to kill it. You must ensure that it is not stressed in the moments before you kill it and you place it in a calm state. This is because if it panics adrenaline will be secreted in its body, thus increasing its fight response and making it harder to kill.

Conclusion

Remember, killing rabbits should always be your last alternative. There are always better, more ethical ways of dealing with rabbits. Prevention techniques are a much better solution.



Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Palm Desert, CA.