{"id":15,"date":"2023-10-25T08:55:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T08:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:42:23","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-critter-white-smoke-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1cd404ee24cbb906afd781bb2bd7b3ba\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1908\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31393\" alt=\"A Critter Control technician smiling in front of a residential yard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Generative-Fill.jpg\" style=\"object-position:75% 35%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"75% 35%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Generative-Fill.jpg 1908w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Generative-Fill-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Generative-Fill-1024x309.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Generative-Fill-768x232.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Generative-Fill-1536x464.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1908px) 100vw, 1908px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-interior-text container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero-interior-title\" id=\"h-pests-amp-nuisance-wildlife\">Pests &amp; Nuisance Wildlife<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading hero-interior-subtitle\" id=\"h-education-resources\">Education Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n  <div class=\"btn-callus-block \" id=\"block_77d57ec585513ff861d902489f32705f\">\n    <a href=\"tel:18002748837\" class=\" btn-callus hide-svg\">\n      <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-phone-call\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n\n      <div class=\"number-phone-wrapper\">\n        <div>\n          <div class=\"number\">1.800.274.8837 <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-tagline\">(No Cats &#038; Dogs)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light image-text-grid\" style=\"padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:60px\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-critter-white-smoke-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wporg-gutenberg-block-layout is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8879474 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group image-text-grid__heading is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-70a7e55e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-238a6338 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">WILDLIFE PROBLEM? WE CAN HELP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-4-xl-font-size\" id=\"h-don-t-let-wildlife-or-pests-take-over-your-home\">Don&#8217;t let wildlife or pests take over your home.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-sm-font-size\">Pests and nuisance wildlife in and around a home can be a stressful experience. Nuisance wildlife can pose health risks to you and your family, damage your home, and disrupt your daily life. Critter Control is your trusted partner in restoring peace and safety to your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-sm-font-size\">The experts at Critter Control have spent the last four decades humanely removing animals and cleaning up the mess. These resources are some of the tools the wildlife technicians use to investigate wildlife pest problems.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group image-text-grid__content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns image-text-grid__item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12ca2eb4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top image-text-grid__item_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wporg-gutenberg-block-layout img-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"1019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/safe.jpg\" alt=\"Critter Control technicial carrying a ladder\" class=\"wp-image-31556\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/safe.jpg 958w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/safe-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/safe-768x817.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/safe.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-text-grid__item_right is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3c64f852 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-animal-sounds\">Identify Animal Sounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-xs-font-size\">One of the most common complaints homeowners have about nuisance wildlife is the noise! Pests like raccoons, squirrels, and rats make a ruckus living in your attics, walls, and basements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the different animal noises to help deteremine your pest infestations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/critter-audio\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns image-text-grid__item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12ca2eb4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top image-text-grid__item_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wporg-gutenberg-block-layout img-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/overview-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/overview-4.jpg 702w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/overview-4-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/overview-4.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-text-grid__item_right is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3c64f852 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-subtitle\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animal-in-the-house\">Animal in the House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Wild animals and rodents have the same needs at people- food, water, and shelter. The house that protects you is also an ideal place for wildlife to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the most common nuisance wildlife and the most likely place they&#8217;re living inside your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/animals-in-the-house\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns image-text-grid__item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12ca2eb4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top image-text-grid__item_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wporg-gutenberg-block-layout img-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"Critter Control Attic inspection ductwork\" class=\"wp-image-32235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/20220831_162204850_iOS.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-text-grid__item_right is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3c64f852 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-subtitle\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animal-in-duct-work\">Animal in Duct Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Pests, rodents, and other small animals will get inside your air ducts. The warm air venting attracts the animals like rats, birds, and bats. Once inside the vents, they can destory ductwork, contimiante them, and spread diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/animal-in-air-duct\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns image-text-grid__item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12ca2eb4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top image-text-grid__item_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wporg-gutenberg-block-layout img-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/6V1A0206.jpg\" alt=\"residential wildlife removal animal trapping\" class=\"wp-image-31754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/6V1A0206.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/6V1A0206-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/6V1A0206.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-text-grid__item_right is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3c64f852 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-subtitle\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-identify-animal-droppings\">Identify Animal Droppings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-xs-font-size\">You might not see the actual pest animal in your home, but there will be evidence. Animal droppings are some of the most obvious forms of physical evidence critters like rats, mice, raccoons, and bats leave behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Succesfully identify animal feces can indicate what animal is in your house. From there, we can create a solution for removal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/animal-droppings\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns image-text-grid__item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12ca2eb4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top image-text-grid__item_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wporg-gutenberg-block-layout img-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/commercial-wildlife-control-2.jpg\" alt=\"wildlife control technician truck\" class=\"wp-image-31757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/commercial-wildlife-control-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/commercial-wildlife-control-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/commercial-wildlife-control-2.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-text-grid__item_right is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3c64f852 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-subtitle\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-animal-is-living-under-my-house\">What Animal is Living Under my House?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-xs-font-size\">Critters have an uncanny knack for making their homes in less-than-ideal places. Many animals will happily make the home under the house. These critters can create dens and burrows under your porch or deck, under a shed, inside the crawlspace, or within your basement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-xs-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/burrowing-animals\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns image-text-grid__item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12ca2eb4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top image-text-grid__item_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wporg-gutenberg-block-layout img-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-damage-repair.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-damage-repair.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-damage-repair-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-damage-repair.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-text-grid__item_right is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3c64f852 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-subtitle\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wildlife-damage\">Wildlife Damage <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-xs-font-size\">Pests and nuisance wildlife will cause damage to the exterior and interior of your house. Animal damage can cause lost of power, water damage, decrease the efficiency of your insluation, or incrase the risk for house fires. Different critters cause different types of damage. Recongizing what type of damage you have can lead to properly identify the nuisance wildife or pests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/wildlife-damage\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns image-text-grid__item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12ca2eb4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top image-text-grid__item_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:0px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wporg-gutenberg-block-layout img-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Critter-Control-Process-Inspection.jpg\" alt=\"Attic inspection for pests and wildlife\" class=\"wp-image-31173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Critter-Control-Process-Inspection.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Critter-Control-Process-Inspection-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Critter-Control-Process-Inspection.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column image-text-grid__item_right is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3c64f852 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-subtitle\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pests-and-nuisance-wildlife-gallery\">Pests and Nuisance Wildlife Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-text is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-xs-font-size\">Explore our critter gallery to help identify some of the most common nuisance wildlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/media\/critter-photos\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-light-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-critter-yellow-color has-critter-white-smoke-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fabfb290aac4aa3c000be0d568500e8b\" id=\"h-recent-blog-posts\">Recent Blog Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts has-background has-critter-white-smoke-background-color\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/step-by-step-raccoon-removal-in-beaumont\/\">Step-by-Step Raccoon Removal in Beaumont<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Homeowners in Beaumont were hearing a ruckus on their roof and in their attic late at night. Feeling nervous, they called us to investigate what could be causing this. We found evidence of a raccoon. There was a large hole under the roof return. Inside the attic, there was damaged insulation from droppings. To make\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/step-by-step-raccoon-removal-in-beaumont\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Step-by-Step Raccoon Removal in Beaumont<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/green-bay-common-wildlife-summer\/\">Summer Wildlife in Green Bay<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Summer in&nbsp;Green Bay&nbsp;means more time outdoors\u2014backyard barbecues, hiking, camping, and enjoying&nbsp;Wisconsin\u2019s&nbsp;beautiful natural spaces. But you\u2019re not the only one taking advantage of the warm weather. Wildlife activity peaks in the summer, and while many animals are harmless from a distance, some can cause problems if they move too close to home. At\u00a0Critter Control in Green\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/green-bay-common-wildlife-summer\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Summer Wildlife in Green Bay<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/juvenile-raccoons-in-the-attic-in-detroit\/\">Juvenile Raccoons in the Attic in Detroit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Last week, a homeowner was hearing noises in their attic and called us to investigate. The homeowners were in the process of closing on the home, so resolving the issue was critical. We initially attempted to evict the fluid, but it was unsuccessful, so we proceeded with trapping the female raccoon. The juveniles were located\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/juvenile-raccoons-in-the-attic-in-detroit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Juvenile Raccoons in the Attic in Detroit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/summer-rabies-wisconsin\/\">Summer and Rabies Risks in Wisconsin<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As summer arrives in\u00a0Green Bay, people and wildlife alike become more active. Longer days and warmer weather mean more time spent outdoors, but they also bring a spike in wildlife encounters\u2014some of which can pose serious health risks. One of the most concerning dangers during the summer months is exposure to rabies. Rabies\u00a0is a viral\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/summer-rabies-wisconsin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Summer and Rabies Risks in Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/spring-and-summertime-critters-in-the-pacific-northwest\/\">Spring and Summertime Critters in the Pacific Northwest<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Spring is the time when leaves turn green; daffodils, tulips, and lilacs bloom; grass starts growing, and love is in the air for those pesky critters.\u00a0 With urban sprawl all around us, critters such as birds, squirrels and raccoons have adapted to co-exist with humans by nesting in attics or crawlspaces, chimneys, in or under\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/spring-and-summertime-critters-in-the-pacific-northwest\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Spring and Summertime Critters in the Pacific Northwest<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/critter-activity-in-fall-and-winter-in-the-pacific-northwest\/\">Critter Activity in Fall and Winter in the Pacific Northwest<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">With the onset of our region&#8217;s rainy weather, we at Critter Control have noticed that, especially at this time of year, critters are starting to look for warm places to stay as it gets colder. This is a great time to conduct a comprehensive preventive inspection of the home. This includes looking for weakened foundation,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/critter-activity-in-fall-and-winter-in-the-pacific-northwest\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Critter Activity in Fall and Winter in the Pacific Northwest<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/seattle-wildlife-calendar\/\">Seattle Wildlife Calendar Calendar<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Here at Critter Control, we have noticed several patterns in wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Contrary to popular belief, it&#8217;s not just breeding\/baby season when animals are active. Hover over a month to see common critters during that season. Click on a critter to learn more detailed information. Wildlife Activity in Spring Spring is the\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/seattle-wildlife-calendar\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Seattle Wildlife Calendar Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/inspection-for-mice-how-mice-get-inside-the-ceiling\/\">Inspection for Mice &#8211; How Mice Get Inside the Ceiling<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Follow along as Jesse Fraser, owner of Critter Control of New Hampshire, explains how mice get into the house and up into a bedroom ceiling. These homeowners were not hearing anything, but they were noticing a particular odor associated with mice.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/how-far-can-squirrels-jump-watch-to-find-out\/\">How Far Can Squirrels Jump? Watch to Find Out<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As squirrels spend their days running up and down trees and jumping from branch to branch, they have a bird\u2019s-eye view of your roof and its weaknesses. Squirrels can jump four feet vertically and\u00a0jump six to eight feet horizontally. Squirrels can theoretically survive a fall from any height! Video courtesy of Critter Control in Portland,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/how-far-can-squirrels-jump-watch-to-find-out\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: How Far Can Squirrels Jump? 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