Wildlife Control and Extermination Services
Viking Pest Control does not offer Carcass & Dead Animal Removal. Animal removal is only completed by our team when an animal is found in a wildlife trap. Please contact your municipal office for local animal removal vendors.
Viking Pest Control is widely recognized for comprehensive wildlife control and general pest management solutions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Local wildlife can be a magical part of the natural environment across Viking’s service area. But when specific species start wandering too close to home in search of food or shelter, they can add up to serious problems for property owners.
Whether you think you may have squirrels nesting in your attic, groundhogs devouring your vegetable garden, or something else entirely, you’re dealing with a situation that calls for more than just a quick fix. You need thoughtful professionals and strategic wildlife control techniques in your corner.
Viking Pest Control offers Mid-Atlantic property owners advanced wildlife removal and control services designed with local homes and businesses in mind. We pair safe, effective removal with long-term exclusion approaches to keep unwanted animals where they belong.
Table of Contents
- What Types of Wildlife Cause Problems in the Mid-Atlantic?
- Why Wildlife Issues are Common in NJ, PA, DE, and MD
- How Do You Know if You Have a Wildlife Problem?
- Where Does Wildlife Hide or Nest?
- Are Wildlife Intrusions Dangerous?
- Wildlife Species We Handle at Viking Pest Control
- SMART Wildlife Exclusion: A Smarter Way to Keep Wildlife Away
- What Attracts Wildlife to Your Property?
- Why DIY Wildlife Removal Usually Fails
What Types of Wildlife Cause Problems in the Mid-Atlantic?
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the rest of the beautiful Mid-Atlantic region support a wide range of local wildlife. However, some species can eventually find their way into homes or onto commercial properties, often causing problems in the process. Common examples include groundhogs, squirrels, opossums, skunks, raccoons, and birds.
Naturally, each species has its own habits, behaviors, and preferences. However, they all have something in common, as well: they’re opportunistic. So, once they locate a safe, reliable source of food, shelter, or warmth, they tend to stick around.
And because each species is so different from the next, properly addressing challenges means that correct initial identification is key. Professionals experienced in wildlife control in NJ and the surrounding areas make sure you get things right the first time.
Why Wildlife Issues Are Common in NJ, PA, DE, and MD
The Mid-Atlantic region is famous for its appealing blend of suburban development, wooded areas, and picturesque seasonal climate changes. However, this combination also makes unwanted wildlife activity common.
The more natural habitats overlap with local residential and commercial spaces, the more quickly affected animals need to adapt. Human homes and commercial structures provide essential warmth in the winter, shelter from heat in the summer, and consistent access to food year-round. For those reasons, garbage, gardens, and even certain landscaping features often also mean attracting wildlife.
Local seasonal patterns play a role, too. Spring and early summer trigger nesting and breeding behaviors, while fall and winter force animals inside in search of shelter. All this movement between indoor and outdoor spaces increases the ultimate likelihood of in-person encounters, as well.
How Do You Know If You Have a Wildlife Problem?
Unlike insects and similar pests, animals usually leave bigger, more noticeable clues as to their presence. However, a lot of those clues can still be pretty easy to miss at the start of a problem. Here are a few to know:
- Scratching, thumping, or other noises in your attic or walls, especially early in the morning or at night
- Droppings, strong odors, and displaced items or materials around your property
- Visible damage, like disturbed insulation, chewed entry points, or visible burrows
- Overturned trash receptacles
- Holes appearing in your lawn or nearby structures
- Destroyed plants, fruits, and vegetables in gardens
Signs like these are your cue to call a local wildlife control expert before the problem has a chance to escalate.
Where Does Wildlife Hide or Nest?
Most wildlife animals that take up residence on human properties are looking for spaces that can provide them with shelter, warmth, and as little disturbance as possible.
Spots like attics, wall voids, and crawl spaces are ideal for raccoons, bats, and squirrels. Meanwhile, ground-level species often prefer decks, sheds, foundations, etc. Birds love nesting in eaves or in vents.
All of these features are naturally built into the structure of a property, allowing animals to stay safe and hidden while causing untold damage behind the scenes.
Are Wildlife Intrusions Dangerous?
Wildlife intrusions can spell bad news for more than just your home or business. They also present serious health concerns:
- Animals can carry diseases and parasites
- Animal droppings can accumulate over time, affecting air quality
- Wildlife problems can disrupt commercial operations and create compliance issues
Plus, burrows weaken foundations, while cumulative chewing activity damages the overall structure. Letting animals remain on your property only allows more of this kind of damage to accumulate.
Wildlife Species We Handle at Viking Pest Control
Viking Pest Control provides Mid-Atlantic locals with region-specific wildlife control and wildlife removal options they can trust with their safety. We also cover a comprehensive range of different species, including all of the following examples.
Squirrels
Squirrels are one of the most common invaders of attic spaces across the Mid-Atlantic. Many chew through soffits, rooflines, or even vents to gain access. Then they use the space to build nests and store food they find elsewhere. Squirrel activity can quickly impact insulation, wiring, and other structures, so prompt removal and exclusion are essential.
Bats
Bats are a protected species and must be removed via careful exclusion techniques instead of trapping. Also, bat exclusion is only available during certain time windows in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. (It’s not currently available at all in Delaware or Maryland.)
Timing and regulation compliance are key when dealing with bat issues, and the right wildlife removal experts can help. Reach out to Viking Pest Removal anytime to discuss your options.
Note: Bat exclusion can only be performed from April 1st to May 14th. After that, bats cannot legally be removed until August or even October.
Groundhogs
Groundhogs can create complex, extensive burrow systems underneath homes and other structures. These systems can eventually jeopardize the integrity of building foundations, patios, walkways, and more, so addressing potential groundhog issues as soon as possible is key to avoiding long-term structural problems, especially when it comes to your garden, which is often their favorite area to destroy.
Raccoons
Raccoons are strong, intelligent animals. They’re also persistent, often tearing their way into property features like attics, roofs, and vents. Once inside, raccoons can significantly damage your property, as well as create sanitation issues. Outside, raccoons often knock over trash while looking for food and spread it around your property.
Opossums
Opossums are ground-loving animals, so you’ll most likely find them nesting under decks or in crawl spaces. This allows them to take advantage of both reliable shelter and nearby food sources. Similar to raccoons, opossums often scavenge through trash and create messes in gardens.
Skunks
Like opossums, skunks are famous for nesting and burrowing near building foundations. Naturally, this can lead to structural issues over time if left unaddressed. Skunks also cause serious odor issues if disturbed by humans or other animals.
Birds
Birds sometimes choose to nest in property structures like vents, eaves, and chimneys. This can lead to airflow problems and buildup that eventually further affect the structure.
Rodents
Rodents like mice and rats are notorious for entering properties across the Mid-Atlantic through even small openings, eventually creating nests inside walls, attics, storage areas, and similar property features. They also spread disease, contaminate food, reproduce quickly, and cause serious structural damage, so early detection and management are essential.
Voles
Voles are small burrowing creatures that usually impact outdoor areas. They commonly create tunnel structures underneath lawns and landscaping features, eventually damaging roots and creating visible surface trails.
SMART Wildlife Exclusion: A Smarter Way to Keep Wildlife Away
Effectively managing wildlife intrusion on your property is only partially about removing animals in the first place. Without proper exclusion implementation, it’s only a matter of time before new animals take their place and get to work, causing the same problems.
Viking Pest Control’s SMART Wildlife Exclusion solution addresses this issue, restoring peace of mind for countless home and business owners in the Mid-Atlantic region. Anticimex SMART is an intelligent, environmentally friendly wildlife management system that operates 24/7, monitoring key entry points for various wildlife activity without the use of harmful materials. Unlike traditional methods, SMART technology is designed to continually monitor costly infestations of squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, opossums, and raccoons, giving you peace of mind in any area of your home. This approach involves techniques like:
- Identifying and sealing entry points
- Reinforcing vulnerable areas
- Making additional structural adjustments to deter future invasions
In other words, SMART Wildlife Exclusion effectively addresses the root causes of problematic wildlife intrusions rather than resorting to temporary fixes. While SMART technology may be new to some Viking customers, it’s a globally trusted wildlife monitoring solution. Available to residential customers across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, the Anticimex SMART system is exclusive to Anticimex companies, such as Viking Pest Control, and offers cutting-edge protection against various wildlife species.
What Attracts Wildlife to Your Property?
Wildlife may be drawn to any property that offers easy, reliable access to food, water, and shelter, even if that property is clean and well-maintained. Common attractants include:
- Unsecured trash, compost, pet food, or garden produce
- Drainage problems, outdoor water fixtures, and other water features
- Structural vulnerabilities or gaps that could invite entry
Monitor your property for situations like these, address any issues promptly, and contact wildlife control experts if you notice signs of a developing issue.
Why DIY Wildlife Removal Usually Fails
Successful wildlife removal is generally a lot more complex than it seems at first. Many animals have established nesting areas and take advantage of multiple entry points that may not be immediately visible.
Failing to address all potential issues means repeated problems, even if you manage to remove individual animals. Wildlife can also behave unpredictably, so there are safety issues to consider, as well.
Viking Pest Control offers property owners access to failsafe wildlife control by safely removing animals, identifying issue sources, and implementing long-term exclusion solutions to stop problems from recurring. We also fully tailor every control strategy with species, property structure, and client control goals in mind.
Learn More About Wildlife
- Why You Want to Keep Your Attic and Garage Pest Free
- Protect Your Home From Wildlife Invaders
- 5 Reasons You Don’t Want Squirrels in Your Home
- Keep Unwanted Intruders Out With SMART Wildlife Exclusion
- Why April is the Most Important Month for Bat Removal
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Protecting Your Home or Business From Wildlife Control With Viking Pest Control
Viking Pest offers expert treatment designed to effectively and efficiently control and prevent pests from invading your home or business in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Our use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques focuses on finding the core of the pest concern and controlling Wildlife Control from the source. Through IPM, pest control materials are selected and applied in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, pets, and the environment. Call Viking today for your FREE and NO OBLIGATION estimate at 1-800-618-2847 or Schedule Online today!
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