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Urbandale Wildlife Animal Control
Professional Wildlife Removal Company Servicing Urbandale, IA
If you have a problem with wildlife in your Urbandale home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Iowa 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 Iowa and Urbandale, and I recommend the following:
Southern Iowa Critter Catcher
Cell Phone: 515-204-2864
NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Polk County Animal Services: 515-286-3333
Southern Iowa Critter Catcher specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Iowa also has a documented problem with
bats in buildings, and Southern Iowa Critter Catcher 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 515-204-2864 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 Iowa and Polk 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
Southern Iowa Critter Catcher is a full-service Urbandale wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Urbandale pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all
similar to wildlife removal. Southern Iowa Critter Catcher 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.
Urbandale wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Iowa 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 Iowa law. We offer Urbandale raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.
Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Southern Iowa Critter Catcher. 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 Urbandale 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 Urbandale 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 Urbandale rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.
Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Iowa 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 Urbandale pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Urbandale 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 Urbandale trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Urbandale 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. Southern Iowa Critter Catcher does both.
The above are just some of the services offered by Southern Iowa Critter Catcher. 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. Southern Iowa Critter Catcher
also provides dead animal removal in Urbandale. 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 Urbandale snake removal - most of the snakes in Iowa are not venomous, but
call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Urbandale. And remember, we are a private business, not Polk County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at 515-286-3333.
Polk County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.
Southern Iowa Critter Catcher
Cell Phone: 515-204-2864
Urbandale 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.
Urbandale Wildlife Tip #1:
What bait should you use that has the best chance of trapping a raccoon?
Since raccoons are opportunistic animals that feed on a whole host of foods, it makes sense to find out what baits are the most likely to help you trap a raccoon. Raccoons prefer eating foods that contain a lot of sugar or fat. Thus, it makes sense to use sugary foods that will help you easily attract and trap a live raccoon.Know where to place the bait
The next step in baiting a raccoon is to know where to place the bait and how to encourage the raccoon to go for the bait. Marshmallows are one of the preferred foods of raccoons and hence are a good option when you want to trap a raccoon by using a trap with a bait in it.
Watermelons and sweet corn
Watermelons are another favorite food of raccoons as too is sweet corn. When putting the bait in the trap, you need to make sure the trap does not fall over. For that, you may need to place some weight on the trap and you also need to create a bait trail that takes the raccoon to the trap. Keep in mind there is more to trapping a raccoon than using the right bait. You also need to ensure the trap is placed in the right place.
Sweetened veggies
Vegetables coated in either honey or sugar are also a good bait as raccoons prefer this kind of food. The same can be said about crisp bacon which again is bound to attract raccoons.Some people prefer using wet cat food while others prefer fish – either fresh or smoked or even canned. Finally, you may also want to think about using cooked fatty meat as a bait.
Omnivores
Raccoons are omnivores that are more than ready to raid a chicken coop or topple your trashcan in their search for food. So, when the time comes to use a bait, you may have to do some trial and error methods to find out the one food that works as the best bait for trapping a raccoon.
Canned tuna and canned cat food
Canned tuna and canned cat food are good options and the same goes for spoiled smoked salmon or roast turkey or roast chicken. When using a bait, be prepared to be patient because not all baits will provide you with instant success. You have to be patient and you also need to keep in mind that raccoons that are living close to water will prefer fish and crustaceans. On the other hand, raccoons living in trees will prefer bird nests to eat the eggs.
The bottom line is when trying to identify the best bait for raccoons, you need to pick a food that closely mimics the kind of food the raccoon normally eats. Also, keep in mind that raccoons follow smells. So, to get it to move towards the trap, you may want to splash some soy sauce on the bait as its pungent smell will attract raccoons readily.
Urbandale Wildlife Tip #2:
Iowa Wildlife Information:
Iowa State bird: Eastern goldfinch
State amphibian: North American bullfrog
State fish: Channel catfish
Iowa is a central state in the Midwest, and its location has given it the nickname "America's heartland". Despite being a naturally flat state which used to have plentiful forests, Iowa has given up much of its natural habitats in favor of agriculture. Now, forests only cover 7 percent of the entire state, often in the river valleys only where farming isn't practical or easy. Thirty percent of the state is still grassland, but only 1 percent of that 30 is original prairie land. More than half of the state-at 60 percent-is active farmland. The weather in this region is warm and humid during the summers with cold, snowy winters. Thunderstorms are common on a daily basis in the warm weather.
Unlike other states with grasslands, Iowa no longer has many of the large grazing creatures that loved to live on the plains. Elk and bison have long since been extirpated from the state due to heavy deforestation and land conversion. Only white-tailed deer remain, and these were once wiped off Iowa soil as well. The species was re-introduced and has thrived, but it is still uncommon in some areas.
Despite the lack of large grazers, predators have fared better in Iowa that in other states. For a while, there was thought to be no evidence of mountain lions or gray wolves, but the large cats have been making a comeback. Experts feel there may now be a breeding population in the state. Smaller predators, like bobcats and coyotes, live off the plentiful small animals that live around the countryside. There are plenty of rabbits, prairie dogs, and raccoons to keep the carnivores happy.
An abundance of small animals means an abundance of pest animals, and Iowa is no exception. The state has raccoons, bats, squirrels, mice, rats, and opossums. Spotted skunks are protected by the state, but they can still become pest animals.
Unfortunately, Iowa has lost many of its native animals due to the progressive nature of humans. A number of animals are on the endangered species list including bald eagles, flying squirrels, bats, certain owls, and a number of lizards, insects, fish, and reptiles. While the original agriculture move ousted many of the state's species, Iowa is taking steps to protect the remaining wildlife.
You can always call Southern Iowa Critter Catcher, any time of day, at 515-204-2864, for a price quote for Urbandale wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Urbandale, IA.
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