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

Wildlife Control Professionals
Cell Phone: 706-671-6050

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Catoosa County Animal Services: (706) 935-2454

Wildlife Control Professionals specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Georgia also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Wildlife Control Professionals 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 706-671-6050 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 2022.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Georgia and Catoosa 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



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

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

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

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

The above are just some of the services offered by Wildlife Control Professionals. 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. Wildlife Control Professionals also provides dead animal removal in Ringgold. 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 Ringgold snake removal - most of the snakes in Georgia are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Ringgold. And remember, we are a private business, not Catoosa County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (706) 935-2454. Catoosa County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Wildlife Control Professionals: 706-671-6050

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Ringgold Pricing Info For Year 2022

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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Ringgold Wildlife Tip #1:
What Are Some Humane Ways To Kill A Rat?

Dealing with a rat problem is something that many homeowners will have to do from time to time, and whether you live in a rural area or an urban area, there is likely to be a rat population living in fairly close proximity to your home. If these animals do get too close and find their way into your attic or wall cavity, or are causing issues beneath the shed, deck or porch, then killing the rat may be a quick way to deal with the immediate issue. However, it is also worth trying to find out what is attracting the rats to the area around your property, and removing any easy food sources so that the chances of other rats coming to the area is reduced.

Lethal Snap Traps

These have been used for decades as a way of dealing with rats, and they are a simple thin piece of wood that has a spring mounted metal bar that will crush the rat when the trap is triggered. This type of trap is one of the best humane ways to kill the rat as the bar crushes the rat almost instantly, and with a space near the trigger for bait, it can also make it simple and safe to kill the rat. For larger infestations, you can set several traps in the areas where the rats are active.

Shooting A Rat

If you live in the country and are not in the immediate vicinity of any other properties, then you will usually be able to shoot the rats once you have identified their entry points that they would use. You will need to be a good shot, as rats do not tend to stay still for long, and it is best to shoot them in the head so that they are killed quickly and efficiently.

Asphyxiation

There are traps now that tempt the rat into a chamber with bait, and then the door closes behind the rat, sealing it in. There is then a poison gas capsule released into the sealed container, which quietly and effectively kills the rat without causing it much pain or giving it a long drawn out death.

Electrocution

Another modern type of trap that kills the rat quickly and humanely is an electrocution trap, and this works in exactly the way that you would expect it to. Once the rat steps on to the trap, it is hit with a lethal shock that kills it quickly and effectively, providing another humane way to deal with a rat problem.

Ringgold Wildlife Tip #2:
How Do I Clean Rat Feces Out Of My Attic?

Because of the dangers that are associated with rat feces, and the kind of serious diseases that the feces can transmit, it is very important to do this job properly, and to do so in a methodical way. There are a number of precautions that you will need to take, and the feces does need to be disposed of properly, but the biggest part of the job in more serious infestations is that there will often be flooring materials or insulation in the attic that will need to be replaced.

Precautions Before Entering The Attic

Staying safe while doing the work is important, so it is best to wear long sleeved clothing and gloves to help reduce the chances of any direct contact with the feces, while using a breathing mask and goggles will help to keep you safe from any particles in the air. To prevent the contamination of other areas of your home, it is best to keep any access point closed as much as possible as you carry out the cleaning work, and ensure that all the rats have been trapped or excluded before the work begins.

Replacing Soiled And Damaged Insulation

This will often be related to sections of insulation, as the feces and urine of the rats will often work its way into the layers of filling that is used in insulation, and once it gets in it is very difficult to get it out effectively. The best way to deal with this if it is heavily soiled is to replace it entirely, and to cover that section in plastic and remove it from the attic.

Collecting The Rat Feces

When you are cleaning this up you can use a trowel for larger piles of feces, or a dustpan and brush to sweep up all of the small droppings that are found throughout the attic. You should then place all of this feces into a sealable plastic container or a bag that can be sealed by tying it shut, and then adding a second bag over the top to ensure that no particles can escape.

Disposing Of Rat Droppings Safely

Once you have collected all of the droppings, as long as they are sealed then they can be put out with the garbage for collection. It is best to avoid putting it on compost heaps or throwing it away, as this can cause particles to become airborne. You can also safely incinerate rat droppings which will also kill off any harmful bacteria or diseases.

Georgia Wildlife Information:

Georgia State bird: Brown thrasher
State mammal: Right whale
State reptile: Gopher tortoise
State amphibian: American green tree frog
State fish: Largemouth bass
State insect: European honeybee

There are many delightful things about Georgia. The landscape is thick with vegetation, primarily due to the significant amount of precipitation annually and the hot temperatures. Even in the northern mountains, the days are long and hot, often interrupted by brief spats of rain. Forest and field thrive here, and Georgia is also home to one of the places in the country teeming with wildlife: Okefenokee Swamp. The swamp, which consists of 438,000 acres of marshland, is home to over 200 species of birds, 50 mammal species, 64 reptile species, 39 fish species, and 37 species of amphibian. Of those animals, the largest are the alligators and the black bears. These predators have no trouble locating food within the park's boundaries. Smaller animals, like raccoons, feed off of the eggs laid by marsh birds and reptiles alike. Not surprisingly, dangerous animals, like the cottonmouth snake, also make the swamp home.

Though filled with animals, the swamp makes up only a small part of Georgia. The rest of the state is just as populated with critters, and because it is also densely populated with people, clashes between the species are inevitable.

Alligators are not confined to Okefenokee Swamp. These large reptiles have no fear of humans, and they make their homes in any waterway where food is present. People living near rivers and streams must always be on the lookout for the dangerous alligator; the animal is almost invisible when underwater.

Even common pest animals fall prey to alligators. Raccoons, which are frequent invaders of homes, can get too close to the water's edge and be snatched up as a meal. This is one reason why it is important to keep pest animals like armadillos, raccoons, rats, squirrels, and skunks off of your property. Sometimes they will lure in larger, more fearsome creatures.

Rats and other scavengers are common in Georgia. The heat amplifies the odors of discarded food, and it doesn't take long in the summer sun for a rat, opossum, or raccoon to wander into the yard looking for the compost pile or the open garbage bin. Pet food is another aromatic lure for these small creatures. The nights in Georgia are not cool enough to temper a smell, and many pests wait until after dark to strike.

You can always call Wildlife Control Professionals, any time of day, at 706-671-6050, for a price quote for Ringgold wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Ringgold, GA.