Wildlife Exterminator Okemos, MI | Michigan Wildlife Solutions

Birds in Okemos, MI can sometimes cause more damage than any nuisance wild animal. There nest are filled with bacteria and fungi. There are several diseases associated with bird nest material.  The birds we generally deal with that give problems to homeowners and industrial buildings are pigeons, chimney swifts, starlings, sparrows, swallows and wood peckers.

Bird control can be one of the most difficult jobs. Especially commercial bird control.  It requires great knowledge of how to use physical barriers such as bird netting. There's not a lot of bird removal experts in Michigan. If you need a bird removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your bird problem.

Beavers in Okemos, MI can be a nuisance to humans, properties, forestry, and farmlands. Beavers create dams on properties near rivers and lakes. It is important to capture all nuisance beavers on your property. Beaver removal is done by trapping either using a leg hold method, body grip or into a live trap. Beavers will chew down your trees creating great damage. Often there are floods along the banks of rivers and lakes and even into your yard. Floods into homes have sometimes come from the dams of beavers.

Beavers are considered the largest rodent in North America.  They live in aquatic environments and build there dams (living areas) out of logs, sticks and whatever else they can find.  They have large teeth and use them to saw down trees and branches.

Coyotes have become a real nuisance throughout Okemos Michigan. There have been some disturbing stories for the residents of the community. Many homeowner experience coyote problems with them attacking their pets. Coyotes typically live in dens and live in packs. In years past coyotes weren't much of an issue, but as communities grow and the natural habitat of the coyotes go away they move closer to neighborhoods.

Coyote removal is done by professional wildlife control operators. Coyote trapping is not for the novice. It takes special types of traps and skills to lure the coyotes. They have become a real danger to pets and humans and need to be controlled. If you need a coyote removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your coyote problem.

There are two types of fox spotted in Michigan. The grey and red fox. Much like coyotes, fox live in dens. Often time fox will take over the dens of groundhogs, skunks, and other wildlife. Typically fox prey on smaller animals such as rabbits, squirrels, and chickens. Snare traps, footholds and live traps work best to solve your fox problem. Fox trapping is not to be done by an amateur. It takes patients, skills, and special traps to remove fox from your property.  Fox are very smart so it will require some skill and knowledge to remove these pesky animals. If you need a fox removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your fox problem.

Groundhogs are the largest ground squirrel there is. Groundhogs live in rock walls, under sidewalks, and under decks. They create large tunnel holes through your property. Groundhogs are not typically a threat to humans or pets. They are a threat to your flowers and garden. They are vegetarians and only eat plants. The problem with these rodents is they can create damage to your property. We have seen rock walls crumble, sidewalks sag, and foundations ruined by these critters. The best method for groundhog removal is by trap and relocation. Not hard to trap, but will require a professional with a license to relocate these animals. If you need a groundhog removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your groundhog problem.

Mice a great nuisance to homeowners, typically during the Fall and Winter months. They can cause great damage to your home and become a major health risk. The most common mouse infestation we deal with is mice in the attic or basement. Most mice weigh less than an ounce, but will large nesting numbers can sound louder than they appear.

The best way to control mice is to block them out. Mice control and exclusions is done, by prevention and trapping. Typical problem areas may require up to 50 traps in order to catch the existing nest. The home needs to be inspected from the foundation to the roof to look for all possible entry points 1/4" or large. Our mice control programs are always poison free, and the best method to resolve your mice infestation. If you need a mice removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your mice problem.

Muskrats are live in ponds, streams, lakes and rivers throughout Michigan. Most muskrats are vegetarians, but on occasion will eat small fish. Muskrats can be a real nuisance to homeowners with docks, coy ponds, and retaining walls. Muskrats usually live in colonies, so more than one trap is often needed. The best method for removal is with body grips, colony traps, and live traps. Muskrat trapping usually takes a skilled professional with a license. It's usually not as easy as just setting up a live trap with bait. Takes skill and knowledge to solve your muskrat problem. If you need a muskrat removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your muskrat problem.

Opossums in Michigan are marsupials. They have a pouch to carry their young in. They have long prehensile tails that allow them to be great climbers. Often opossum problems are due to them harassing pets and living under your deck or shed. They also can get into your garbage. Every now and then you will have opossums in the attic, but most of the time they are found low. The best method for getting rid of opossums in by trap and relocation. They will pretty much eat anything, so trapping isn't hard. However you will still need a nuisance wildlife control permit to trap and relocate these unwanted pest from your home or property. If you need a opossum removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your opossum problem.

Raccoons are active all year long and create a great nuisance. Probably the most destructive animal out of any animal that we control. Raccoons are usually found in the attic or chimney. During late February and Early march raccoons start to have their babies. Litters are typically around four to eight pups. Sometimes litters can be removed with the use of Raccoon Eviction Fluid. Most raccoon removal jobs are done by traps and by hand.

For raccoons in a chimney we use a simple tool to extract the mother and remove the babies by hand. After they are removed, a chimney cap will prevent the return. If raccoons are in your attic, you may have a larger problem at your hands. Raccoons carry the eggs or a roundworm and will also continue to come back year after unless you clean your attic out. The best method to remove the raccoons from your attic is by trapping and relocation. If you need a raccoon removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your raccoon problem.

Skunks are an obvious critter in the wild. They are black and white and are the smelliest wild animals. Skunks usually live under decks, sheds, and burrow into holes in the ground. Skunks feast on grubs and other insects in your lawn. However skunks will pretty much eat anything, including your garbage. The biggest threat to you is when they spray you or your pets. They also dig up your lawn and carry rabies.

Skunk removal is done by live trapping. Skunks are easy to trap, but its what you do with them once they are trapped. Blankets or tarps over the live traps usually calm them down and prevent them from spraying you. It is not recommended to remove skunks without some skill or knowledge. Once they are trapped you need to know how to relocate them safely without being sprayed. If you need a skunk removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your skunk problem.

The most common problem homeowners experience with squirrels is when they get into the attic. Squirrels in the attic can cause great damage. Damage to your insulation, chewing on wiring, and bringing in hazardous material in your attic are the most common problems with squirrels. They are also a nuisance, because they are very loud running through your attic and soffits.

The best method for squirrel control is by trapping and prevention. Installation of multi traps, repeater traps, and snap traps in the attic are great measures for control. Most squirrel removal jobs will require us to block of entry points with trim coil, vent guards, caulking, etc. If you need a squirrel removal in Okemos, MI consider Michigan Wildlife Solutions to solve your squirrel problem.