Raccoon removal
Raccoons in attics, chimneys, garages and under decks, including mothers with babies. Litters are removed by hand and reunited with the mother.
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Raccoon and wildlife removal that gets them out and keeps them out.
Critter and Pest Defense removes raccoons, squirrels, bats and other wildlife humanely, seals the way they got in, and handles everyday pests too. Homes and businesses in all 50 states, any hour of the day.
- Licensed, insured technicians
- Humane capture
- Entry points sealed
Hearing noises in the attic at night?
Raccoons, squirrels, bats and rodents move into attics, walls and crawl spaces looking for a warm, quiet place to nest. The sooner they are removed, the less damage they do to insulation, wiring and ductwork.
If any of these sound familiar, call us before the problem spreads.
Talk to a dispatcher- Scratching, thumping or chirping overheadRaccoons are loudest at night. Squirrels are busiest at dawn and dusk.
- Torn vent screens, loose soffits or bent shinglesCommon entry points for raccoons, squirrels and birds.
- Droppings near the attic, garage or porchRaccoon and bat droppings can carry parasites and disease. Don't clean them up by hand.
- A strong, lingering odorOften a sign of a dead animal inside a wall or crawl space.
- Dug-up lawn, tipped trash cans or holes under the deckSkunks, groundhogs, armadillos and opossums leave these behind.
What we remove
From a single raccoon in the chimney to a colony of bats in the attic, our technicians handle every common nuisance animal and household pest.
How a wildlife removal works
Every job follows the same four steps, so the animal is gone and your home is protected when we leave.
Inspection
A technician walks the roofline, attic and foundation, identifies the animal and finds every entry point.
Humane removal
Live traps and one-way exclusion doors get animals out safely, following your state's wildlife laws.
Seal and animal-proof
Entry points are closed with steel mesh, vent guards and chimney caps so nothing moves back in.
Clean and repair
Droppings and contaminated insulation are removed, the area is sanitized, and damage is repaired.
Pest control for the rest of the house
Once the wildlife is handled, the same team can take care of the insects and rodents that come with living anywhere in America.
- Termite inspections and treatment
- Ants, cockroaches, spiders and fleas
- Bed bug treatment for homes, hotels and apartments
- Mosquito, tick, wasp and hornet control
- Recurring service plans for homes and businesses
Serving all 50 states
From Alaska to Florida, Critter and Pest Defense dispatches technicians to homes and businesses across the United States. One number reaches us from anywhere, day or night.
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- ME
- VT
- NH
- WA
- ID
- MT
- ND
- MN
- IL
- WI
- MI
- NY
- RI
- MA
- OR
- NV
- WY
- SD
- IA
- IN
- OH
- PA
- NJ
- CT
- CA
- UT
- CO
- NE
- MO
- KY
- WV
- VA
- MD
- DE
- AZ
- NM
- KS
- AR
- TN
- NC
- SC
- OK
- LA
- MS
- AL
- GA
- HI
- TX
- FL
Common questions
Do you remove raccoons humanely?
Yes. We use live cage traps and one-way exclusion doors, check traps promptly, and follow each state's wildlife laws for relocation or release. When a mother has babies in an attic, we remove the litter by hand so the family stays together.
Which states do you serve?
Critter and Pest Defense serves homes and businesses in all 50 states. Call (833) 652-9779 any hour and a dispatcher will schedule the nearest available technician.
Are you open at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day, including holidays.
Will you seal the holes the animal used to get in?
Yes. Removal is only half the job. We seal entry points with heavy-gauge steel mesh, vent guards and chimney caps so another animal cannot move into the same space.
Do you remove dead animals?
Yes. We locate the source of the odor inside walls, attics or crawl spaces, remove the animal, and sanitize and deodorize the area.
Does homeowners insurance cover wildlife damage?
Some policies cover damage from animals such as raccoons or squirrels, while others exclude it. Check with your insurer. We provide photos and a written damage report you can include with a claim.
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Wildlife removal and pest control services
Humane animal removal, exclusion, attic restoration and pest control for homes and businesses in every state. Every service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Wildlife removal
Safe, humane removal of nuisance animals from attics, walls, chimneys, crawl spaces and yards.
Call nowSquirrel removal
Gray, fox and flying squirrels in attics, soffits and walls, removed with one-way doors and live traps.
Bat removal and exclusion
One-way exclusion devices let bats leave and prevent them from returning, scheduled around state maternity-season rules.
Bird control
Pigeons, starlings and sparrows removed from vents, dryer exhausts, rooftops and signs, with netting and deterrents installed.
Rat and mouse control
Trapping, entry-point sealing and sanitation to stop rodents chewing wiring and contaminating food areas.
Opossum removal
Opossums trapped and removed from crawl spaces, sheds, garages and under homes.
Skunk removal
Skunks removed from under porches, sheds and decks without spraying, followed by odor treatment.
Snake removal
Snakes identified and removed from living spaces, garages, pools and yards, with habitat advice to keep them away.
Groundhog and woodchuck removal
Burrowing animals removed from under foundations, sheds and gardens, with burrows filled and blocked.
Armadillo, mole and vole control
Trapping and exclusion for animals that tear up lawns, gardens and landscaping.
Beaver, coyote and fox control
Handling of larger or problem wildlife where permitted by state law, including den and dam issues.
Dead animal removal
We find the source of the smell in walls, attics or crawl spaces, remove the carcass and deodorize the area.
Exclusion, cleanup and repair
Removal solves today's problem. Exclusion and repair make sure it doesn't come back.
Animal exclusion
Every gap, vent and roof return sealed with heavy-gauge steel mesh and flashing that animals can't chew through.
Attic restoration
Removal of contaminated insulation, droppings and nesting material, then new blown-in insulation.
Chimney caps and vent guards
Stainless steel caps, roof vent covers and dryer vent guards installed to block entry.
Deck, porch and crawl space screening
Buried L-shaped mesh barriers keep skunks, groundhogs and opossums from denning underneath.
Sanitizing and deodorizing
Enzyme treatments and disinfectants that neutralize odor, parasites and bacteria left behind by animals.
Damage repair
Repair of chewed soffits, fascia, siding, screens and ductwork, with photos for insurance claims.
Pest control
Targeted treatments for insects, with one-time visits or recurring plans.
Termite control
Inspections, liquid treatments and bait systems for subterranean and drywood termites.
Ant control
Carpenter ants, fire ants and odorous house ants treated at the colony, not just the trail.
Cockroach control
Gel baits, growth regulators and follow-up visits for German and American cockroaches.
Bed bug treatment
Inspection and treatment of bedrooms, furniture and multi-unit buildings, with follow-up checks.
Mosquito and tick control
Yard treatments that cut down biting insects around patios, play areas and tree lines.
Wasp, hornet and bee removal
Nests removed from eaves, walls and ground. Honeybee swarms are relocated whenever possible.
Spider and flea control
Interior and exterior treatments for spiders, fleas and other crawling insects.
Recurring home protection
Quarterly or monthly service that keeps pests and wildlife from returning.
Commercial service
Discreet, documented service that keeps your business compliant and open.
Restaurants and food service
Rodent and insect programs built around health inspection requirements.
Property managers and HOAs
Wildlife and pest service across multiple buildings with one point of contact.
Warehouses and retail
Bird, rodent and insect control for loading docks, storage and sales floors.
Schools, offices and healthcare
Low-impact treatments scheduled after hours to avoid disruption.
Not sure which service you need?
Describe what you're seeing or hearing and a dispatcher will point you in the right direction.
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About Critter and Pest Defense
We're a nationwide wildlife removal and pest control company built on a simple idea: taking the animal out is only half the job.
Fix the cause, not just the critter
Plenty of companies will trap a raccoon and drive away. If the gap in your soffit stays open, another one moves in by next season. That's why every Critter and Pest Defense visit ends with the entry points sealed, the damage documented and a clear explanation of what we did.
Our technicians are trained in animal behavior, humane capture, building construction and state wildlife regulations. They show up in marked vehicles, in uniform, with the equipment to finish the job on the first visit whenever possible.
And because problems don't keep business hours, our dispatch line is answered by a real person 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
What we stand for
Humane first
We use live capture, one-way exclusion and hand removal of young animals. Lethal methods are a last resort and only where state law requires them.
Straight answers
You get a written inspection report, photos of what we found and a clear price before any work begins. No surprise add-ons.
Work that lasts
Exclusion is done with commercial-grade materials built to hold up against teeth, claws and weather.
What to expect when a technician arrives
Whether it's two in the afternoon or two in the morning, every visit follows the same standards.
- A uniformed, background-checked technician in a marked vehicle
- A full inspection of your roofline, attic, crawl space and foundation
- Photos of entry points, damage and animal activity
- A written plan and price before work begins
- Traps checked on schedule, in line with state regulations
- A clean work area and a walk-through when the job is done
Talk to our team
We're open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day, in all 50 states.
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Nationwide service across the United States. Call from anywhere in the country and we'll send the nearest technician.
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