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Opossums have a Lot of Teeth and can look aggressive when they show their purly whites- The have as many as Fifty sharp and intimidating teeth. When they get threatened, these slow critters getter often jarres its mouth open, to show you its teeth and get you away. It's just their defense mechanism. That said... opossums very rarely bite as they are not known to be aggressive toward humans or other animals. It's not that they lack being aggressive, it's just that they're not too bright and don't know how to deal with those situations! They just stand there with their mouths ajar to give you a fright, but after that nothing really happens.. Although its a Rare Occasion that Opossums actually bite a human, It IS possible for a person who is not a professional wildlife removal expert to get bitten if they are touched or forcefully removed. In this case, the Opossum can transmit disease and infection to the DIY Wildlife Removal enthousieast. If you have an Opossum under your deck or clammering anywhere around your property, please give us a Call . Our Trained Wildlife Removal Experts will respond promptly and get the Wild Animal Relocation handled. We specialize in professional and humane wildlife removal in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, Warren County and Lincoln County.
People have enough stress, without having to worry about a pest infestation in your home such as spiders. Let's face it, the uncertainty of poisonous spiders and those which aren't is something that most people don't know and thus any unrecognizable spiders can put you on edge. Here are a few tips we found to be effective but if you feel that you need professional spider removal, Wildlife Getters is here to help! Peppermint oil can be very effective. Spiders and Insects Typically Dislike Peppermint! Peppermint oil is an effective solution to keeping spiders and other pests that can enter your home at bay. It is also an all natural solution to your pest control problems. The easiest way to do this is to add about 22 drops of peppermint oil to a spray bottle filled with water. Simply spray the corners of your home and this can work wonders, and also keep your home smelling minty fresh! Cleanliness is also a factor. Keep Floors Vaccuumed and swept regularly. Cleaning the ceiling corners of your walls with a broom regularly will destroy any webs that may have been started. De Cluttering is also helpful as you will be able to notice the spider infestation when it starts. Call Wildlife Getters! We are Professional Spider Exterminators! If you are noticing many webs, eggs etc in or around your home, you may very well have a Spider Infestation. This can be harmful to your health and certainly does nothing positive for your peice of mind. Wildlife Getters will evaluate your situation, remove the existing spiders / webs etc and work with you to develop an effective plan to keep the spiders from your home, once and for all. To learn more about spiders Click Here .
Groundhogs, commonly known as Wood chucks, are considered pests due to their plant eating habits and their strong love of digging. Groundhogs will dig right next to your home, under your deck and will also destroy your garden as they eat up all of your veggies. Here are a few reasons why you might need our Professional Groundhog Removal Services: 1. You may see large burrows around your house or on your property. 2. The underneath of your decks is a prime spot for a groundhog or woodchuck to set up shop, if you see large holes or burrows under your deck it might be a good idea to call. 3. If you notice that your garden or landscape work on your property is being destroyed. If you believe one of these critters is inhibiting your homes exterior and show signs mentioned above, Please Call Us Today. We offer Groundhog Removal Services in St. Charles, St. Peters, Wentzville, O'Fallon, Weldon Springs, Dardene Prarie, Foristell, Wright City, Warrenton, Jonesburgh, Troy, Hawk Point, Silex Moscow Mills, St. Louis, and St. Louis County. To Learn Even More about Groundhogs and Woodchucks Click Here .
Raccoons (aka Trash Pandas) often look cute and adorable, but they can do an extensive amount of damage. They are looking for food and safety from the elements and spend most of their time either sleeping or foraging. They are very adaptable creatures and can often times get into your pets food storage containers. Raccoons spend their time looking for veggies, fruit, meat and smaller bugs. They are Great Climbers and they are also creatures of the night. While they are heartwarming to watch, it’s important to remember that they are pests and they will cause damage. They also carry diseases that can be harmful to humans. Raccoons are Trash Lovers, Often known as Trash Pandas. If you have trash cans in your yard, make sure there is a sturdy covering and the lids are on tight. Raccoons have little human like hands that can open your trash can lids.. Make sure to get rid of your garbage or trash frequently. If you have mounds of trash piling up, Its a Resort for the Trash Pandas. If you cannot dispose of the garbage every day, at least make sure you have some really air-tight lids so that it makes them that much more difficult to open. Keep in mind that once a raccoon can get in and does, it will also often times attract other Pests and Wildlife who are seeking for food. If you believe you have a raccoon, or family of raccoons, professional raccoon removal may very well be required. Wildlife Getters offers Professional Wildlife Removal and Raccoon Removal in St. Louis, St Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties. Call Us Today for your Trash Panda Consultation!
Do you have signs of a mouse or mice in your house? If so you're not alone! Many Homeowners encounter this situation every day and knowing the signs and how they can be permanently removed will surely come in handy to maintaining a rodent free and healthier home for your family. What are the Signs of A House Mouse Infestation or Mice Infestation? Mice can be identified pretty easily, but their presence can be apparent by far more than that. According to the National Pest Management Association, some signs of a house mouse infestation include: Gnaw marks: House mice leave chisel-like evidence on surfaces around holes that they use to gain entrance or find food. Droppings: House mouse droppings are small, rod shaped and dark in color, usualy 1/4 to 1/8 inch droppings Tracks/footprints: Tiny Footprints can be a good indicator. Runways: House mice frequently use the same paths and typically along the bases of walls. Damaged goods: Mice prefer seeds and cereals and may chew through food containers to get them. Now that we have identified that you likely have a furry critter in your dwelling what can you do if your have a mouse in your house? If caught early enough, household traps with cheese or peanut butter can work, but are often not a Humane Wildlife Solution and as with all wildlife, mice reproduce very quickly. If you have successfully removed the perpetrator from your home and are still seeing signs of mice infestation, you may have a family or group of mice taking advantage of your dwelling. Thankfully Wildlife Getters offers Mouse Removal that will typically get rid of the mouse infestation for good. Call U s Today to learn more about our Mouse Removal and other Wildlife Removal Services.
Do you have a Bat Infestation in your House or need to Get Rid of Bats, but have no idea where to start? Wildlife Getters is here to help. If you are seeing more bats around your property or even worse, have a bat infestation in your home, its important to call a Professional Bat Removal expert, and we are here to help. Though it is very rare, bats can carry rabies, but its not often that they transmit them to humans. They will not try to suck your blood either! Bats typically feed on insects. Bats are Typically shy and reserved mammals, so they are as afraid of you as you are them. They can travel alone or in colonies of 100-1000. All that good said about Bats, they can be daunting, especially when in larger groups or colonies and can envoke fear in your family or guests. As Spring / Summer is here, Bats are ready to release their young into the world and so you may be seeing more of them inside or outside of your home and they can be very difficult to get rid of. Wildlife Getters' trained bat remediation professionals are here to help. Call Us Today should you notice one or more bats in or around your home and our residential bat removal specialist will respond quickly to remedy your bat infestation. More Information about Bats available at: https://www.pests.org/get-rid-of-bats/
What Was that Noise? Many times our customers call because they can detect that undeniable sound of a Critter scurrying about in the attic. For those with un finished Attics this can be even more common as theres not much to deter our Wildlife Friends from setting up shop in a vacant, usually unattended area. Many of these creatures are crafty and work their way in through exposures in the roof or other exterior openings. A wide variety of Wildlife will find your attic extremely inviting as it shelters them from the elements, is usually warm and also a cozy spot to grow their families! Some of the most common wild animals that we have seen living in attics are Raccoons, Squirrels, Opossums and Rodents, but its certainly not limited. What do you do if you hear something in the attic? Its usually best to call an expert, because when you make contact with the animal, its likely they will sense an eviction notice on the way and may feel threatened, especially if they are raising a family. They may also be injured from their grand entrance and will also be more likely to be defensive and aggressive. Thankfully Wildlife Getters is now offering FREE Attic Inspections in St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Our Trained Professionals will assess the situation, determine what kind of critters you have and Safely, Humanely Remove Wild Animal from your home. Call us Today at 636-775-5909 or Contact Us Today to schedule your Free Attic Inspection. We also offer Wildlife Removal, Dead Animal Removal, Bat Removal, Spider Removal, Stinging Insect Removal, Skunk Removal, Squirrel Removal, Opossum Removal, Pest Control Services, and Much More in the St. Charles, St. Louis, Warren and Lincoln Areas in Missouri.
Wildlife Getters Proudly Serves St. Louis, St Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties in Missouri. If you are reading this you are probably from our service area and may have heard all the talk about Black Bears running rampant in St. Louis and St. Charles. This time of year, Black Bears are coming back to life from a winter of hibernation and travel south through Missouri in search of Food and Mates. In the recent days and weeks, it seems that the Black Bears are passing through the St. Louis area and there have been quite a few sightings in residential areas! What do you do if You Spot a Black Bear? If you spot one of these beauties, its best to Keep a Safe Distance from the Wild Animal, preferably in a shelter (such as your home) where the bear is not likely to be an intruder. Do not Leave Food out for other animals. Black Bears in St. Louis are Hungry and leaving food out for your pets or other Wild Animals, can be very attractive to the bears. If you are outdoors and approached by a Black Bear, Slowly raise your hands above your head, walk backwards (facing the bear) to a safe location such as your vehicle or any other nearby shelter where you can flee the beast. Speak in a Loud and Firm Voice but do not scream or show fear. This lets the animal know that you are moving away, but that you also know that he is there. More information about recent bear sightings in St. Louis is available about Bear Sightings in St. Louis at https://apnews.com/article/st-louis-michael-brown-bears-80997163d54b7667f4a34ca7e7470e75 While Wildlife Getters offers Wild Animal Removal in St. Louis, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Bridgeton, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Ballwin, Overland, Wentzville, O'Fallon, St. Peters, St. Charles City, Weldon Springs, Dardene Prairie, and Foristell, We Currently Do Not Offer Black Bear Tranquilizing or Removal Services. It is best to Contact the Missouri Department of Conservation on their website www.mdc.mo.gov as soon as possible. If you are seeking any other wild animal removal in St. Louis or St. Charles MO, please feel free to contact us . We specialize in Humane Wild Animal Removal of Squirrels, Opossums, Skunks, Snakes, Moles, Mole Trapping, Stinging Insects, Rodents, Spiders and More!
Certain signs that you may have a rodent infestation of one or many that are usually a good indicator are droppings, Marks on walls that have been chewed on, a foul odor, tracks and even nests. If mice or other rodents are seen only at night, it may be a small bunch that can be taken care of simply with bait and traps, but if you are seeing them in the daytime or notice gnaw marks or fresh droppings your infestation may be large and may require Wildlife Getters Professional Wildlife Removal. Droppings are typically the first thing that people will notice and are a red flag indicator that you definitely have a visitor (or visitors). Many times you can follow these and locate the point of entry. Simply plugging the point of entry may not be the best solution since the rodent may get stuck in the area, and become a dead animal removal situation. If you are unable to see the passage clearly, you will soon notice a foul odor. If the Rodents and Mice love your home as much as you do, and the problem is not dealt with in a timely fashion, the rodents may also like to call your house Home Sweet Home! At this point you may notice that they've started building a nest to raise their children. If you recognize nesting, you probably have a family or herd, in which case, Contact Us and we can evaluate the situation and get it remedied promptly. Rodents and Mice can carry bacteria and disease throughout your home not to mention cause damage in the process. If you have a Mouse or Rodent problem, we are here to help. Wildlife Getters specializes in Nuisance Animal Removal or just about any critters that are causing you trouble. Call us Today at 636-775-5909 to schedule your visit. We also offer 24 Hour Emergency Wildlife Removal Services.
Finding out that you have a wasp or other stinging insect infestation can be down right daunting for most home owners, especially if someone in the family has serious allergies to them. Its not always a great idea to try to remedy the problem yourself, but it does help to know a little bit about why they are there in the first place for future infestation prevention. Lets take a look at what wasps and other stinging insects are seeking when they decide that you're a great roommate.. Food, Fruit and even Flowers are a main reason they are there Most adult wasps feed on sugars, like nectar or other ripe fruits. Bees including wasps are well known to be pollinators, meaning they may also be attracted to your flower garden or other pollen producing plants around your homestead. For this and many, many other reasons, try not to leave discarded fruit around your home, inside or out. If you have fruit trees or other fruit producing plants in or outside of your home, make sure to keep expired rubbish cleaned up and this will deter your curious stinging critters. Shelter, like all other creatures is important to stinging insects like wasps and bees Stinging insects typically build their nests in those nooks and crannies that are likely to be safe from the elements and be welcoming resorts for the Queen! Some of these spaces include Tree Branches, Windows, Corners, Porch Roofs, underneath porches or patio decks, Inside grills, hoses, or any other exposed hole around the exterior of your home. Try to keep these areas sealed. Outdoor kitchens and barbeque grills covered when not in use is also a great idea, and double check before firing up those pork steaks as you may become exposed to an angry swarm instantaneously. Pick up fallen fruits on your grass. Generally, regular cleaning and maintenance of your property will allow you to catch these pesky critters before the problem gets out of hand. Bees and Wasps are needed for us to live, and it's important to let them do so, but that doesn't mean you have to make friends and accept them as house guests. Wildlife Getters is available and will come to your property or house to give you a thorough inspection and safely remove any wasp or stinging insect infestation. See Bees or Wasps? Call Us Today at 636-775-5909 and we will promptly be at your service.