Why Professional Wildlife Control Beats Pest Control for Larger Animals
When homeowners hear scratching in the attic or see a raccoon around the house, they often call their local pest control company first. While pest control is great for insects, larger wildlife requires a very different approach.
Here’s why professional Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs) are the right choice for animals like raccoons, bats, squirrels, groundhogs, and others.
1. Pest Control Companies Specialize in Insects — Not Wildlife
Most pest control companies are trained for:
Ants
Roaches
Termites
Spiders
Mosquitoes
Wildlife requires specialized training, tools, and legal knowledge.
2. Wildlife Control Requires Licensing & Regulations
In Virginia, handling wildlife involves:
State regulations
Seasonal restrictions
Legal methods of removal
Humane handling standards
Professional WCOs are trained and certified for this — pest techs typically are not.
3. Wildlife Requires Exclusion, Not Chemicals
You can’t spray raccoons. You can’t poison squirrels.
And you should never put rodent poison inside a home.
Wildlife solutions rely on:
Structural repairs
Sealing entry points
One-way systems
Trapping
Habitat modification
These are outside the scope of standard pest control.
4. Wildlife Causes Structural Damage
A raccoon or squirrel can:
Tear open vents
Shred insulation
Rip apart ductwork
Destroy wiring
Soil attics with waste
Wildlife pros know how to remove the animals and repair the damage.
5. Wildlife Behavior Is Complex
Understanding:
Breeding cycles
Entry habits
Roosting behavior
Territory
Seasonal movement
…is critical to removing wildlife properly.
That’s the expertise wildlife companies bring — and why pest control simply can’t replace them.
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