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

Cape Fear Wildlife Control
Cell Phone: 910-459-4358

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Moore County Animal Services: 910-947-2858

Cape Fear Wildlife Control specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. North Carolina also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Cape Fear Wildlife Control 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 910-459-4358 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 North Carolina and Moore 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



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

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Cape Fear Wildlife Control. 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. North Carolina 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 Pinehurst pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Pinehurst 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. Cape Fear Wildlife Control does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Cape Fear Wildlife Control. 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. Cape Fear Wildlife Control also provides dead animal removal in Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst snake removal - most of the snakes in North Carolina are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Pinehurst. And remember, we are a private business, not Moore County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at 910-947-2858. Moore County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Cape Fear Wildlife Control: 910-459-4358

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Pinehurst 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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Pinehurst Wildlife Tip #1:
What Do You Do If a Squirrel Won't Enter Your Trap?

So, you set up a trap near your garden or garbage can. A spot where squirrels have commonly been known to go. You put in the right kind of bait. You stay clear of the area. You have done everything right, and are absolutely sure that in no time that squirrel is going to be captured. The problem is the squirrel simply won't go into the cage. You start to wonder what is it that you're doing wrong that the squirrel won't enter the trap?

What You May Have Done Wrong?

This is a common problem. People do everything right in terms of how they set up the trap, but they make some mistakes along the way that thwart their plans.

The most common of these mistakes is that they give the squirrel something else to eat. If you have a garden, a pet dish that is sitting outside, fruit or nut trees, or a garbage can lid that is in on tight, you are giving the squirrel other options. It is going to go to those places long before it decides to enter your trap.

Most of these are fairly easy to fix. You can securely fasten the lid on dear garbage can. You could put fencing around your guard. You could remove your pet dish. The problem is going to be trees. If you have fruit and nut trees, you are in for a challenge. Your trap may not work at all. Just being honest with you.

Now Encourage It to Enter

If you have taken all of the proper steps to limit food sources, now it is time to come up with some that will entice the squirrel into your cage. Keep in mind that squirrels are looking for food to store for the winter. They want non-perishable things. Things that will store in the ground for months.

The best source of that is some kind of not. Particularly acorns. Squirrels love acorns, and they last for months. The squirrel knows that if it buries a whole assortment of acorns around that it will have plenty of food to eat even through the longest of winters.

You should have a few acorns leading into the trap and a good stock inside the cage. The squirrel is likely to find these irresistible. It simply can't avoid such a good stock like that, especially if it has already received a few you have set out. It knows they are good, so it will go for it.

If you use a good bait like this and eliminate any other food sources, your plan can be successful. You could easily capture that squirrel and ensure it doesn't cause a problem around your property anymore. The key is making sure that there aren't other food sources available. Keep in mind that if you give this animal other things to eat, it will go for. Do it right and your squirrel problem can be resolved for good.

Pinehurst Wildlife Tip #2:


North Carolina Wildlife Information:

North Carolina State bird: Northern cardinal
State mammal: Gray squirrel
State reptile: Eastern box turtle
State fish: Channel bass
State insect: European honeybee

Few states have as nice of a geological flow as North Carolina. This state is divided almost into equal sections, making up three distinct habitat zones. The first zone, known as the coastal plain, starts with the sandy beaches by the Atlantic Ocean and heads inland through flat fields of tall grass. Eventually the land begins to rise upward, giving way to the central section of gentle foothills and thicker forests. The Appalachian Mountains make up the final, most inland section of the state. Here, the weather can be slightly cooler, though North Carolina is considered to have a consistently warm climate.

At the coast, beach-goers and business owners have to do daily battle with the scores of bold seagulls. These birds are fearless when it comes to people and pets, and they are so brazen they will often take food right away from people on the sand. Not only are the seagulls thieves, they eventually expel their waste all over the beach, sidewalks, and sea-side businesses. Other creature issues in the sand are related to jellyfish, which wash up on shore daily. These aquatic animals can sting even in death, and many an unwary, barefoot soul has stepped on the gelatinous pile and gotten stung.

North Carolina has a range of coastal islands called the Outer Banks. These islands are home to the Banker horse, a small, stocky animal with bloodlines originating form Spanish horses brought over with the explorers. These horses are protected because of their historical import, and they are allowed to roam free on the islands, walking across roadways and grazing in people's front yards. The wildlife agencies that oversee the horse population make sure they are free of infectious disease.

Large predators in the state stay mainly in the foothills and the mountains. These include coyotes and black bear. While shy, black bear have been known to destroy birdfeeders due to their love of birdseed. They will also take advantage of an unprotected garbage bin. Unlike coyotes, black bear will move on once the food supply has vanished. Coyotes, if in an urban setting, can be a threat to children and pets.

North Carolina also has a familiar list of nuisance animals such as the raccoon, opossum, skunk, woodchuck, porcupine, beaver, squirrel, rat, bat, and snake.

You can always call Cape Fear Wildlife Control, any time of day, at 910-459-4358, for a price quote for Pinehurst wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Pinehurst, NC.