If you have a wild animal infestation on your property, it is always smart to call for a professional to handle it. There are two main types of wildlife removal services available. There are humane wildlife removal companies and extermination companies. This article will discuss the difference in service you will usually receive from each.
Initial Consultations
Often, the initial consultation for each service type will begin relatively similarly. A service person will inspect the property for signs of animals. This may include finding the animal themselves. A plan will be created to remove the animal(s). While the removal specialist may also look to identify points of entry to the home, not every extermination company will take this step.
Animal Removal or Extermination Practices
Wildlife removal specialists use humane traps to exclude wild animals from your property. This may also include one-way doors placed at the breach points the animals use. This helps remove the animals without letting them come back in. On the other hand, exterminators will generally use poison or tainted baits to kill the animals. Unfortunately, this is not always effective. It is not uncommon for animals to get sick from these treatments and not die. Or, they might hole up in your walls and die within the walls. This can make it harder to remove the bodies without serious renovation. Many extermination companies do not deal with removal.
Endangered Animals
When it comes to handling endangered species, removal and extermination companies will both do their best to safely remove the animal. For bats specifically, you should look for a company with a certification for the safe and humane handling of bats. However, if the animal is not properly identified before traps are deployed, an endangered animal can be hurt or killed in the process. Thankfully, in the New York/New Jersey area, there are not too many endangered species that would warrant a wildlife removal service call, beyond bats or a few snakes.
Clean Up and Repair
Most extermination companies do not handle repair services after the animals have been dealt with. They may, however, provide cleaning services. These services should also include removing the animals, as well as leftover poison or bait. Otherwise, your children or pets could be at risk of being exposed to the poisons used.
Humane removal companies generally clean up contaminated areas thoroughly to help remove any leftover waste material or parasites. After properly disinfecting the area, professional repair services are provided. This includes restoring damages to the home that could provide breach points for animals in the future. These repairs help to prevent future animal intrusions.
NY/NJ Wildlife Removal Inc. offers humane wild animal removal with quality clean-up and repair services. We strive to be as humane as possible during our trapping and exclusion services. This includes rapid redeployment of licensed animal handlers after a trap has been sprung. Our team also uses pet and child-friendly cleaning products when possible. We strive to repair your home sufficiently, while also working to animal-proof the affected areas.