If you have a problem with wildlife in your South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe, and I recommend the following:

Gold Country Wildlife Control
Cell Phone: 530-205-3137

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call El Dorado County Animal Services: (530) 573-7925

Gold Country 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. California also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Gold Country 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 530-205-3137 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 2024.

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

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully California and El Dorado 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



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

South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Gold Country 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a South Lake Tahoe 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. Gold Country Wildlife Control does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Gold Country 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. Gold Country Wildlife Control also provides dead animal removal in South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe. And remember, we are a private business, not El Dorado County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (530) 573-7925. El Dorado County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Gold Country Wildlife Control
Cell Phone: 530-205-3137




South Lake Tahoe 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.

South Lake Tahoe Wildlife Tip #1:
What Equipment Is Needed to Trap a Squirrel?

If you have a pesky squirrel that has gotten into your house or into your shed, you are likely looking for ways to trap it to get it out. These are quick little animals that are adorable, but they also pose a fairly serious health risk to you and your family. Not only can you be scratched or bitten by this animal, but they are also the carriers of a number of diseases. Any one of which could pose a serious health risk to you, maybe even fatal.

You want to make sure that you act quickly to capture and remove this animal, but don't know really where to begin. Here is what you need to trap a squirrel.

Location

Before moving forward, the location of the squirrel is important in terms of what you will use to trap the animal. If the squirrels in your attic, then you don't need a traditional trap. All you are looking for is something to get the animal out of your attic. This is where an exclusion funnel is the perfect option.

You begin by doing a search on the outside of your home, looking for cracked boards, loose boards, gaps, or other blemishes that would allow the animal to get inside your home. Once you find that, you attach the exclusion funnel over the entryway. When the squirrel goes outside, it cannot get back in. Your problem is resolved.

In You Shed

If the squirrel is in your shed and won't get out, then your option may be to use a traditional trap. Placing a cage outside that has bait inside will allow you to capture the squirrel and then relocated to another spot. Be careful though. The animal is likely to thrash about, so always make sure that when you handle the cage you were wearing gloves. You should also wear a long-sleeved shirt and long-sleeved pants as well.

In Your House

If you have a squirrel that has gotten into your bedroom, living room, or other part of the main part of your house, then this is a different kind of problem. You need to act quickly, as you want this animal out right away. You can't wait for it to just leave, and chasing after it may cause it to hide in a closet where it can be really difficult to remove.

Once again, make sure you have covered all of your exposed skin, are wearing gloves and boots, and a surgical mask and goggles. You don't want to expose and if your skin to this potentially dangerous animal.

With the help of another person, what you are looking to do is to scare the animal into some type of bag, like a pillowcase. Use something like a long stick or a shovel to lead the animal into the bag. Once you are able to capture it, just take it outside and set the bag down. Don't try to help the animal out. It will get out on its own and your problem will be resolved.

South Lake Tahoe 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 Gold Country Wildlife Control, any time of day, at 530-205-3137, for a price quote for South Lake Tahoe wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in South Lake Tahoe, CA.