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

Allstate Animal Control
Cell Phone: 208-293-8828

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Blaine County Animal Services: (208) 788-4351

Allstate Animal Control specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Idaho also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Allstate Animal 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 208-293-8828 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 Idaho and Blaine 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



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

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

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Allstate Animal 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Idaho 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 Sun Valley pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Sun Valley 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. Allstate Animal Control does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Allstate Animal 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. Allstate Animal Control also provides dead animal removal in Sun Valley. 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 Sun Valley snake removal - most of the snakes in Idaho are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Sun Valley. And remember, we are a private business, not Blaine County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (208) 788-4351. Blaine County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Allstate Animal Control: 208-293-8828

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Sun Valley 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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Sun Valley Wildlife Tip #1:
How to keep armadillos out of my yard

Well, there is a certain point where you cannot tolerate the activities of a nuisance animal no matter how hard you'd to love them. Now that is your breaking point. Something needs to be done immediately or else, you might be one of the major victims of "armadillo's program destruction."

What do you need?

You need to keep that animal out of you property as soon as possible. You need to take care of it by maintaining a very tight territory in your yard. Otherwise dealing with it later might be a little bit too late to save your property from being chewed down one by one.

You also need to know all the resources that are attracting the armadillos to your yard and if possible destroy them or keep them out of the armadillos' reach. Otherwise your problem might never end.

You also need to know all the burrow that the animal has put in place for its hibernation and hiding or even rearing its young ones. Make sure you cover them well and make sure that the animal cannot go back in easily.

Why are the armadillos coming in my yard?

You are not the first victim to ask yourself a question of this kind. Many people do and it is better to avoid the situation rather than curing it, like they say, prevention is better off than cure. Therefore know what is making them come. Mostly they will come because of;

1. Food. Many of them come in search of food resources and if you can be able to remove all the food material in your area, you can be in a better position to curb the situation.
2. Shelter. Some of the armadillos will come in your yard mainly to make a den out of it. If you can be able to close all the gaps in your yard, this can be very helpful.
3. Security. Some may come to hide away from their predator. Make sure that you will have something to scare them off, like a biological method such as a tough dog.
4. Hibernation. Some may come in your yard to hibernate simply because they is a good basement to make a good hibernating zone.

If you establish the reason for this visitor, you might be able to save your day very securely.

Closing thoughts

Keeping an armadillos out of your garden is as simple as it sounds. Therefore establish the visitors call and destroy it before it destroys you.

Sun Valley Wildlife Tip #2:


Idaho Wildlife Information:

Idaho State bird: Mountain bluebird
State mammal: Appaloosa horse
State insect: Monarch butterfly
State fish: Cutthroat trout

A state's agriculture is a big part of its identity in the country, but when it comes to Idaho, potatoes aren't the only thing that the state should be recognized for. Idaho is actually one of the Rocky Mountain states, meaning it has a vast stretch of the infamous range within its boundaries. As a mountainous state, it has an abundance of valleys and raging rivers. Much of the waterways are used for commercial rafting. Not only does Idaho have a claim to fame as far as beautiful mountain peaks go, it has the nation's largest expanse of unadulterated wilderness, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area. If that wasn't enough, the region boasts the deepest gorge in the United States as well, Hells Canyon. The climate in the state is just as random as the landscape, and the western region experiences significant moisture from the Pacific Ocean. This makes for warm, humid summers and cool, wet winters. The same cannot be said for the rest of the region, which can see considerably drier weather due to elevation.

Animals in the state consist of those loving the valleys and those that love the mountains. Idaho is one of the only states not to have a significant population of black bears. Instead, the state is known for its grizzly bears and mountain lions. The mountain lions are far more reclusive than the bears, and it's been said that one lion has a territory range of 80 square miles. That doesn't mean territories don't overlap, but it does mean you're more likely to see a grizzly bear in the woods. Unlike the black bears in the rest of the nation, grizzlies tend to be more aggressive and more inclined to hunt their dinners. A hungry grizzly won't think twice about harassing a mother mountain lion for her young. If push comes to shove, the mountain lion can win against the bear, but both animals will come out of the deal badly shaken.

Nuisance animals in this state are abundant for the same reason other animals flourish. The region sees issues with small animals like rats, mice, raccoons, opossums, otters, beavers, squirrels, chipmunks, and coyotes. Due to the large expanse of national parks, much of the larger wildlife stays clear of humans.

You can always call Allstate Animal Control, any time of day, at 208-293-8828, for a price quote for Sun Valley wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Sun Valley, ID.