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Detection
Have you been hearing scratching noises coming from above your home? If so, you may have a family of raccoons who has built a home in your attic or wall void.
Destruction
Indoors, raccoons can cause costly repairs by damaging and contaminating insulation as well as wiring in the attic and walls of homes They are also known carriers of rabies, so it is highly advised to remove them from your home at first detection. Outdoors, raccoons infest and destroy your garbage cans, gardens, and corn fields.
Detection
Strong musky odor, squeaking sounds, at early morning and dusk movement are the most common signs of a bat problem. Bats prefer to make their homes in chimneys or attics.
Destruction
The most pressing concern of a bat infestation is the collection of droppings, called guano, that can facilitate the spread of fungal spores which can be extremely harmful to humans. Bats are also known carriers of rabies.
Detection
Typically, squirrels will be seen leaving their nests in search of food around daybreak and can be heard by making scratching or scurrying sounds in the ceilings/walls of homes.
Destruction
Squirrels commonly destroy attics, walls, basements, and drop ceilings by destroying wires, chewing holes to create entry points, and damaging insulation. They are also known for bringing debris into homes to build their nests.
Detection
Common signs of a mice problem include small brown droppings, urine stains, wood shavings and shredded scraps, greasy smudge marks, and mouse nests woven together from shredded fibers. Destruction
Among other things, mice can cause significant damage to attics, walls, and homes by ruining insulation, chewing on wires, and gnawing the structure of homes. As well, they spread their feces and urine and can contaminate water and food sources.
Detection
Skunks stink. Plain and simple. If you smell a faint skunky odor near your home you might have a skunk problem. Other signs are shallow, perfectly circular holes in your lawn from skunks digging for food.
Destruction
Other than holes in your yard, skunks cause the most destruction when they are threatened and feel the need to spray. Apart from smelling awful, skunk spray can cause temporary blindness.
Detection
Birds commonly make homes in attics, garages, soffits, chimneys and other areas they can find shelter. They are typically easy to detect as they often make a lot of noise and leave behind droppings.
Destruction
Birds destroy roofing, siding, flowers and leave messy droppings. They also have a chance of passing mites, parasites, and other diseases.
Detection
Groundhogs are very active diggers. They are able to move over 700 lbs of dirt for just one den. Groundhog dens are easy to spot because of the mounds of dirt they leave behind. Other indicators are; a faint urine smell and destroyed gardens and flowerbeds.
Destruction
Groundhogs digging can cause damage to lawns, gardens, flowerbeds, and farms. Their dens and tunnels can also damage your driveway or the foundation of your home.
Detection
Disappearing pet food and ransacked trash bins are the most common and noticeable signs that you have an opossum problem at your home. Opossums are fairly large so, while their scratching and vocalizations are similar to mice, they will be much louder.
Destruction
Opossums tend to enter homes through chimneys and their climbing can rip shingles and siding from your home. Their feces can also carry multiple diseases such as Tuberculosis and Coccidiosis.
Detection
Foxes will take up residence in abandoned groundhog dens to raise their kits. They will also rummage through trash bins for an easy meal.
Destruction
Foxes are known for killing every chicken in a coop due to their instincts to store food for later. They are also a threat to household pets such as cats and small dogs.
Detection
Deer tend to travel the same routes every day which will eventually cause a path to be worn in the grass or brush. Bucks will rub their antlers on trees in the early fall to remove velvet.
Destruction
Deer pose the greatest threat to gardens and flowerbeds.
Detection
Coyotes make a variety of noises including, howling, barking, whining, and growling. Another telltale sign of a coyote problem is dead livestock.
Destruction
Coyotes are known for killing small livestock and family pets. Coyotes also carry various different diseases that can also infect humans.
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Voss Wildlife Control Services is located in Lansing, Michigan and we service the majority of Michigan’s lower peninsula. If you don’t see the animal you need removed below, give us a call at 517.420.0555.
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