Zion Wildlife Animal Control

Professional Wildlife Removal Company Servicing Zion, IL

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

Wildlife Removal Lake County
Cell Phone: 224-637-1440

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Lake County Animal Services: (847) 377-4700



Wildlife Removal Lake County 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 Wildlife Removal Lake County 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 224-637-1440 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 Lake 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 Removal Lake County is a full-service Zion wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Zion pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Wildlife Removal Lake County 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.

    Zion 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 Zion raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

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

    The above are just some of the services offered by Wildlife Removal Lake County. 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 Removal Lake County also provides dead animal removal in Zion. 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 Zion 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 Zion. And remember, we are a private business, not Lake County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (847) 377-4700. Lake County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.

    Wildlife Removal Lake County: 224-637-1440


    Zion 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.


    Zion Wildlife Tip #1:
    How long does it take to remove birds in a building!

    Birds often find their way into buildings especially if they find ledges, large openings or safe beams, basically any area where they could safely perch. They often build little nests on these places like the roofs or the windowsills of a building. The next step would be, having to clean bird droppings and protect other beings from falling sick with diseases they might transmit. It is not about hurting them but more about wanting to have a healthy life for both the creatures. It is essential to get rid of the bird. This might prove to be one of the trickiest jobs and that one may have attempted. It requires patience and a lot of time. Here are few things you might want to remember!

    1. Trapping and displacing animals from your house and doing the same for birds can be a lot more complicated. It is not simple because it has wings! And will fly away to almost unreachable corners of the room. So step one is to take proper protection. Put on a breathing mask so that you do not end up inhaling spores and full sleeved clothes to save your skin from scratching. It might be safer to have a spectacle or a goggle on for your eyes.
    2. Clean the mess: The birds are usually very dirty and can transfer harmful viruses into the household. Hence, it is extremely important to wash every little trace the birds left behind and using a heavy disinfectant that will also take care of the smell.
    3. Analyze the nest: It is important to check whether there are eggs laid in the nest because then that becomes more delicate matter. Choose a time, the bird flies out and carry the nest to some other private place. Remember to cover the nest well to prevent it from predators like cats and other birds. Re install it in a barn or a deserted corner of some building. Make sure you check the place you are installing it. Sometimes it can be the case that birds are of some rare species, please contact legal committee that deals such matters to take over.
    4. If the nest has hatched eggs, be extremely careful to land them at a closed space where they will not be easily spotted by other animals and birds.

    Take precautions. Once such an event has been taken care of one should immediately take measures so that this does not face a repetition. Fence the open areas that give access to birds to enter your building. Perch repellents and other things like bird spikes are highly recommended. These spikes will not only stop them from entering and building nests inside the building, it will become uncomfortable for them to land on it. These spikes will need regular maintenance though. Trace out what is attracting the birds inside your building. It could be some water sources or leftover food that has been kept open. This will not attract unwanted trouble for you again.

    Zion 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 Wildlife Removal Lake County, any time of day, at 224-637-1440, for a price quote for Zion wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Zion, IL.

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