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

McGinnis Wildlife Control
Cell Phone: 217-610-8800

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Crawford County Animal Services: (618) 544-8698

McGinnis 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. Illinois also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and McGinnis 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 217-610-8800 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 2020.

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

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Illinois and Crawford 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



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

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

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

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

The above are just some of the services offered by McGinnis 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. McGinnis Wildlife Control also provides dead animal removal in Robinson. 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 Robinson snake removal - most of the snakes in Illinois are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Robinson. And remember, we are a private business, not Crawford County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (618) 544-8698. Crawford County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


McGinnis Wildlife Control: 217-610-8800

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Robinson Pricing Info For Year 2020

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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Robinson Wildlife Tip #1:
How Do You Remove A Raccoon Stuck In A Dumpster?

Dumpster is one of the favourite places for raccoons to forage food as they are attracted by its smell and it provides a grand feasting option for the raccoons. Raccoons cause utter havoc and nuisance when they dwell in human habitat. They are multi-talented and have adopted themselves in environment where there is ample supply of food and water. Their dexterous fingers and paws aid them to open trash can, jars, bottles, latches and climbing allowing them better and improved access to food and shelter.

Here are simple but effective ways which help to remove raccoons from dumpster:

Physical removal of the raccoons trapped in the dumpster

Habitat influence has made raccoons an omnivorous mammal and they chose human dwelling for unlimited food supply. Garbage can and dumpster are ultimate food source for raccoons and they usually invade during the night as raccoons are nocturnal animals and mostly active during night as they hate strong light. Raccoons trapped in the dumpster are usually nervous and agitated so removing the animals should be done with care and patience. Snare pole and cage should be kept handy before removing the animal.

Relocating the trapped raccoons

Once the raccoons are trapped relocating is very important. Since most raccoons live in the close proximity of human settlement relocating in the wild becomes very expensive. Cities hardly have large number of trees to provide shelter to raccoons and they eventually land up in human territory and invade homes and property.

Clean-up of waste and proper parameters to cover the garbage

There is no food preference for raccoons as they feed on each and everything. Raccoons in the urban settlements regularly visit the dumpster for survival so you need to take care of few essential tips like:

1: Make sure that dumpsters are properly sealed using a bungee cord or a heavy weight so the lid is kept in place.

2: Regular cleaning of the areas should be followed and wastage of food should be minimised to stop attracting these creatures.

3: Leaving the garbage out in the open for a long time before being picked up by the garbage collecting team is not advisable, if possible keep in the shed or in the garage.

Raccoons usually jump inside the dumpster and after treating it they try to get out of it with the support of the rubbish however they get stuck in an empty dumpster and only human assistance can help raccoons to safety.

Providing assistance to the raccoons

If you are too scared to trap and remove the animal physically then you can assist the animal stuck in the dumpster so it can get out all by itself. Just follow these tips:

1. You need to be cool and do not panic on seeing the animal as it can become agitated and hostile. 2. Carefully try to locate some cardboard, trash or wooden piece which can provide support to the raccoons to climb up the dumpster. 3. And lastly call for professional help.

Robinson Wildlife Tip #2:


Illinois Wildlife Information:

Illinois State bird: Northern cardinal
State mammal: White-tailed deer
State reptile: Painted turtle
State amphibian: Flarebutt Salamander
State fish: Bluegill
State insect: Monarch butterfly

Illinois, a long state near the bottom of the Great Lakes, experiences hot summers and cold winters. How harsh your season is depends on where you are located; the northern residents receiving cooler temperatures and more snow than the southern residents. As a humid, flat tract of land, Illinois is prone to tornados and violent thunderstorms. It is primarily covered in farm land and supports a large population of grazing animals. The plains are also known to encourage the proliferation of prairie dogs. These cute, intelligent little creatures are surprisingly problematic for farmers, digging tunnels beneath equipment and compromising the integrity of buildings. Pest control for this species is a daunting task; a prairie dog city can contain thousands of members.

The entirety of Illinois is not just grass. There are forests in the state, and the local governments have been proactive about planting trees to help prevent erosion. In these forests, just like in most forests, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, opossum, snakes, and chipmunks live, waiting to find a way to invade homeowner's yards. In reality, the most common offenders are raccoons. Because of how intelligent these critters are, the raccoon can live happily in an urban setting, feeding off of garbage and other edible waste. Raccoons aren't the only problem animals city dwellers need to worry about, however. Rats are just as common in Illinois as any other state. If left uncontrolled, the animals could easily overrun many of the city streets. Thankfully, rats have learned to remain in their sewers when humans are around.

There are not many large predators in Illinois due to excessive hunting and deliberate removal by state authorities. Wolves and cougars were once native to the region. While the cougar is slowly being reintroduced, it is the coyote that claims the title of top predator in this plains state. Coyotes can be just as pesky as rats when it comes down to invading a property. Because of the large number of farms in Illinois, homeowners need to be on constant watch for the opportunistic coyote. These canines won't hesitate to sneak inside the lawn and snatch a pet or a chicken. In most locations, a coyote in the yard threatening pets or children can be shot on sight. This, of course, depends on where you live, as discharging a firearm in the city is likely to be frowned on.

You can always call McGinnis Wildlife Control, any time of day, at 217-610-8800, for a price quote for Robinson wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Robinson, IL.