We a complete job, from start to finish. We remove wildlife humanely and effectively, using the proper traps, tools, and techniques for each unique animal and situation. When we encounter animals inside a house, we inspect every part of the house, from ground level to every part of the roof, to identify all the areas of entry, and all vulnerable areas, and we perform professional repairs, with guarantee, to seal entry holes shut. We inspect inside the attic to find any damage or biohazard, and provide full cleaning services. We offer attic decontamination, poison-free and permanent rodent control, bat colony exclusion, bird prevention, snake removal, dead animal removal and odor control, and more.

There are many different baits and traps you can use to catch a rat in your home. However, sometimes you catch the rat only to see you have an underlying problem such as a rat infestation. Our team is trained in dealing with rat infestations as well as infestations of other Florida wildlife. We answer our phones 24/7 and are happy to answer all of your wildlife questions. We service the following cities: Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Bayshore Gardens, Cortez, Ellenton, Memphis, Samoset, West Samoset, Whitfield, North Port, Sarasota, Venice, and Palmetto. We also service the following counties: Hillsborough County, Polk County, Hardee County, DeSoto County, and Sarasota County.

NOTE: We are not the Manatee County Animal Control Services. We do provide wildlife removal in Manatee County Florida, but we are a private company. Please do not call us regarding any matters that should be directed to the free county animal services. They deal with dog and cat issues, and select issues such as an animal on the street, etc. Below is the TIP OF THE MONTH regarding local Manatee County animal services related matters:

What is the Equipment Needed to Trap a Groundhog?

There are different types of traps available to capture a groundhog. Prior to selecting a trap you should be aware as to what traps are available and how they are used.

Groundhog Trap – this type of trap is used for the entrance of where the groundhog is coming and going. These traps have been used for several years and have proven to be effective. The trap has a 14 to 16 inch opening and is large enough to comfortably accommodate 2 groundhogs. This trap is available anywhere where they sell traps. One of the simplest traps to put together and use is landscape fencing with are landscape fencing with plastic. This requires 2 tools to put together and they are a mallet and staples. The materials are flexible and elastic. You will only need 2 by 24 feet. To assemble merely arrange the stakes. In order to arrange the stakes you will need to look for pictures or go to a store such as Home Depot to be provided with exact assembly instructions.

When using traps it is always more effective to use a bait. Some of the best baits would be lettuce, string beans, peas or vanilla extract. There are specific ways to bait. A one-door trap requires baiting goes in the back of the trap. A two-door trap the bait should be placed in the middle. The trap should be placed 3 feet from the burrow and the bait should be placed at the mouth of the burrow. Groundhogs are notorious for digging underneath the garden fence; the best equipment for this problem is the use of landscaping fencing. Construct a 4-sided trap that has been reinforced by the fencing. Be sure to leave a whole for the entering into the garden, once the groundhog decides to leave, the trap door will close behind the groundhog. One of the important steps is to camouflage the trap with greenery.

There are several types of equipment that can be used to trap a groundhog. You can buy a trap or construct one of the better types yourself. It is important to determine where you are going to let the groundhog go. Equipment for trapping groundhogs is easily accessible and reasonably priced. Traps are also the most effective way of removing groundhogs from your property. This may be a timely effort but it does work. To learn more about our services, visit the Bradenton wildlife removal home page.