{"id":25061,"date":"2024-02-15T23:20:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T23:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=25061"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:56:14","slug":"burrowing-animals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/burrowing-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"What Animal is Living Under My House?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"custom-hero\" aria-label=\"page banner with call to action box\" id=\"block_f9f868490dde68edfb9462bc72b7d06b\">\n  <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Critter-Control-under-porch.jpg');\"><\/div>\n  <style>\n    .focal-content .cta-banner-wrapper.alt .cta-banner {\n      max-width: 357px;\n      padding: 30px 0\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"content\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"page-title col-md-8\">\n          <h1>How to Identify an Animal Under the House<\/h1>\n          <p style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:1.35rem;\">Typical Signs and Solutions<\/p>\n                                                                                                  <div class=\"hero-phone\">\n              <a href=\"tel:18002748837\" class=\"phone-link cta-phone-link\">\n                <span class=\"phone-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:6px;\">\n                  <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 473.806 473.806\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"fill:white\">\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M374.456,293.506c-9.7-10.1-21.4-15.5-33.8-15.5c-12.3,0-24.1,5.3-34.2,15.4l-31.6,31.5c-2.6-1.4-5.2-2.7-7.7-4\n            c-3.6-1.8-7-3.5-9.9-5.3c-29.6-18.8-56.5-43.3-82.3-75c-12.5-15.8-20.9-29.1-27-42.6c8.2-7.5,15.8-15.3,23.2-22.8\n            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    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M473.256,209.006c-8.9-52.2-33.5-99.7-71.3-137.5s-85.3-62.4-137.5-71.3c-7.3-1.3-14.2,3.7-15.5,11\n            c-1.2,7.4,3.7,14.3,11.1,15.6c46.6,7.9,89.1,30,122.9,63.7c33.8,33.8,55.8,76.3,63.7,122.9c1.1,6.6,6.8,11.2,13.3,11.2\n            c0.8,0,1.5-0.1,2.3-0.2C469.556,223.306,474.556,216.306,473.256,209.006z\"\/>\n                  <\/svg>\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"phone-text\">1.800.274.8837<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-light-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3e11c9cf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-animals-living-under-your-house\">Are animals living under your house?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-a-critter-control-near-you\">Find a Critter Control near you <\/h4>\n\n\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">10<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Many animals, such as raccoons and skunks, can live under a house, leading to potential odors and health risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The space under a house provides shelter and easy access to food, attracting various critters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeowners should identify entry points to effectively remove and prevent animals from settling under the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using methods like traps and exclusions, homeowners can evict animals and secure their foundations against future infestations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional help may be necessary for identifying and resolving larger animal infestations under a house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Critters have an uncanny knack for making their homes in less-than-ideal places. Many animals will happily make a home under the house. Unfortunately, these unwelcome visitors can lead to unpleasant odors and other issues for the residents of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore the types of animals found in the house. Plus, how to remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-types-of-animals-are-found-under-the-house\">What Types of Animals are Found Under the House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The space <a href=\"\/resources\/animals-in-the-house\/\">underneath your house<\/a> is perfect for many animals to create a cozy home. Although it might seem dank and dark to you, some critters enjoy the security offered by the bulk of your home overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"burrows-list\">Here are a few of the most common critters that you\u2019ll find under the house:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skunks.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/skunks\/\">Skunks&nbsp;<\/a>may find the perfect spot to create a den under the house. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raccoons.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-sounds\/\">Raccoons&nbsp;<\/a>enjoy taking shelter in the crawlspace and area under your porch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opossums.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/opossums\/\">Opossums&nbsp;<\/a>may use the space under your house to sleep until night falls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chipmunks.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/chipmunks\/\">Chipmunks&nbsp;<\/a>can burrow under the house to cause structural damage in pursuit of a home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rabbits.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/rabbits\/\">Rabbits&nbsp;<\/a>may create a burrow under your porch or under your crawlspace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Armadillos.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/armadillos\/\">Armadillos&nbsp;<\/a>are nocturnal animals that may dig small burrows under the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moles.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/moles\/\">Moles&nbsp;<\/a>spend the majority of their time underground and may find themselves under your house, causing foundational issues with the tunnels they build.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voles.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/voles\/\">Voles&nbsp;<\/a>build elaborate tunnel systems that could lead them directly under your foundation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Woodchucks<\/strong>. Woodchucks (or groundhogs) live in burrows dug straight down into the earth. Groundhogs&nbsp;prefer wide-open spaces like&nbsp;crop fields, meadows, pastures, near wooded areas, and even in weedy patches near roadways.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mice.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/mice\/\">Mice&nbsp;<\/a>may set up shop under the house to have easy access to food stores within your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rats.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"\/wildlife\/rats\/\">Rats&nbsp;<\/a>may create burrows under the house to access the food within easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these animals considers the area under your house an ideal place to live. But when these animals move in, they can bring unpleasant odors and dangerous diseases to your doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-animals-get-nbsp-under-the-house\">Why Do Animals Get&nbsp;Under the House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primarily, animals choose to get under the house for the shelter it provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most animals you\u2019ll find under the house are likely making their way there to create a burrow or nest. The dark space offers shelter from the elements, making it the perfect spot to call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond simple shelter, the space under your house provides close proximity to the food opportunities that come with human presence. For example, they may be chowing down on the food in your garden, eating the food left outside for pets, or taking advantage of any food available in your garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-animals-get-under-the-house\">How Do Animals Get Under the House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different animals get under the house in different ways. Here\u2019s a closer look at a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wild-animals-in-crawlspaces\">Wild Animals in Crawlspaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Portland OR\/crawlspace-after-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/crawlspace-after-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/crawlspace-after-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/crawlspace-after-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/crawlspace-after.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Portland OR\/Crawlspace-before-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/Crawlspace-before-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/Crawlspace-before-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/Crawlspace-before-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Portland%20OR\/Crawlspace-before.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals may find their way into your crawlspace if there is a big enough hole to squeeze in. Once inside, the critter may create a den. In your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/oregon\/portland\/crawlspace-remediation-from-wildlife\/\">crawlspace<\/a>, a few animals you might find include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/olympia-raccoons-under-house\/\">raccoons<\/a>, opossums, skunks, rabbits, mice, armadillos, and rats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animals-under-the-porch\">Animals Under the Porch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the crawlspace, the area <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/california\/san-jose\/animals-under-deck\/\">under the porch is an ideal spot for many animals<\/a> to create their home. If there are any holes available for an animal to slide into the porch, then you might have an unwelcome houseguest on your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some animals that enjoy making their home under the porch include raccoons, opossums, skunks, rabbits, mice, armadillos, rats, and skunks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holes-under-the-foundation\">Holes Under the Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/indiana\/indianapolis\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"32487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-house-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-house-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-house-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-house-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-house.jpg 1185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"31223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"32221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/entry-point-foudnation-vent-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/entry-point-foudnation-vent-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/entry-point-foudnation-vent-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/entry-point-foudnation-vent-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/entry-point-foudnation-vent-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/entry-point-foudnation-vent-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"32458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-foundation-vent-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-foundation-vent-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-foundation-vent-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-foundation-vent.jpeg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation of your home attracts a different kind of critter. Typically, you\u2019ll find smaller mammals that build a series of tunnels underneath the foundation. Chipmunks and moles are great diggers that can get underneath the foundation of your home. Homeowners in states <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">such as\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Texas<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Louisiana<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Arkansas<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Mississippi<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Florida\u00a0<\/a>may encounter<\/span> armadillos digging under their foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An animal burrowing beneath your foundation poses a risk. You will need to trap and remove the animal. We use specific live traps to catch critters like chipmunks, moles, and armadillos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-rid-of-animals-under-the-house\">How to Get Rid of Animals Under the House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After discovering that there are animals under the house, you\u2019ll likely want to remove them as soon as possible. Not only can these animals bring diseases to your door, but they also create extremely unpleasant odors to contend with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore how you can get rid of animals in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-animal-out-of-crawlspaces\">How to Get Animal Out of Crawlspaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find an animal living in your crawlspace, it is critical to determine how it got in. As you look for entry points, you might be surprised by the animal&#8217;s size compared to the hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how big a hole needs to be for an animal to squeeze through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quarter-inch to 1 inch<\/strong>. Mice and voles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 inch to 2 inches.&nbsp;<\/strong>Chipmunks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 inches to 3 inches.&nbsp;<\/strong>Rats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 or more inches.&nbsp;<\/strong>Raccoons, rabbits, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, armadillos, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the animal, you might remove it by trapping it, installing a one-way door, or simply waiting for it to leave in search of food. But ultimately, you\u2019ll need to ensure there are no entry holes available to any animals that might return. You might be tempted to try an animal repellent to encourage them to leave. We have found most DIY animal repellents either are ineffective (apple cider vinegar) or dangerous (<a href=\"\/blog\/wildlife-repellent-mothballs\/\">mothballs<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-an-animal-out-from-under-the-porch\">How to Get an Animal Out from Under the Porch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find animals under the porch, the first step is to evict the critters. Once the animals are gone, you\u2019ll need to create effective exclusions. Typically, these exclusions will include wire mesh, hardware cloth, and buried fences to prevent more animals from entering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use chicken wire. Rats and snakes can easily get through it. Stronger animals like raccoons or opossums can break it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-stop-animals-from-digging-under-the-foundation\">How to Stop Animals from Digging Under the Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spot small holes in the soil around your foundation, you might have animals living beneath it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to fill in any holes that you see to stop the current residents from returning. Additionally, you may need to treat the area with odor-producing chemicals that warn potential pests from making their home under your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have wild&nbsp;animals in your house, the type of animal will have a big impact on the appropriate wildlife removal strategy. If you need help identifying and resolving an animal infestation, then it\u2019s smart to call in professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a hand? Call&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\">Critter Control<\/a>&nbsp;today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-photo-evidence-of-animal-holes-under-the-house\">Photo Evidence of Animal Holes Under the House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Animal Damage to Foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/basement-bugs-pests\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/animal-hole-foundation-vent-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"A damaged foundation vent, its surface twisted to reveal a hole behind\" class=\"wp-image-32491\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foundation Vent Damage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"32225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mice-and-rat-damage-foundation-damage-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A foundation damaged by a rodent to open a hole\" class=\"wp-image-32225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mice-and-rat-damage-foundation-damage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mice-and-rat-damage-foundation-damage-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mice-and-rat-damage-foundation-damage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mice-and-rat-damage-foundation-damage-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mice-and-rat-damage-foundation-damage.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rodent Damage to the Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/oregon\/portland\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"32220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-smudge-at-foundation-vent-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A foundation vent that a raccoon damaged to enter\" class=\"wp-image-32220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-smudge-at-foundation-vent-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-smudge-at-foundation-vent-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-smudge-at-foundation-vent-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-smudge-at-foundation-vent.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raccoon Entrance in Foundation Vent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"31223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A foundation that damage has made into a skunk entry point\" class=\"wp-image-31223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/damage-foundation-vents-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skunk Entry Point in Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Animal Entry Points into Crawlspaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"17623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/5916\/crawlspace-before.jpg\" alt=\"Animal damage to a crawlspace entrance\" class=\"wp-image-17623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/5916\/crawlspace-before.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/5916\/crawlspace-before-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n               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\"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"19059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/skunk-entry-under-house.jpg\" alt=\"A skunk entry point in a crawlsapce\" class=\"wp-image-19059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/skunk-entry-under-house.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/skunk-entry-under-house-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/skunk-entry-under-house.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\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"19062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/skunk-under-house.jpg\" alt=\"A skunk crawling out of a hole in the side of a house\" class=\"wp-image-19062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/skunk-under-house.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/skunk-under-house-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/skunk-under-house.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        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class=\"wp-image-18773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/San%20Jose\/deck-screening-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/San%20Jose\/deck-screening-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/california\/san-jose\/animals-under-deck\/\" type=\"office-finder\" id=\"26666\">Keeping rats out from under the deck in San Jose, CA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": 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src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-babies-under-porch-764x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of sleeping baby raccoons on rocks\" class=\"wp-image-31220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-babies-under-porch-764x1024.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-babies-under-porch-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-babies-under-porch-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-babies-under-porch-1146x1536.jpg 1146w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-babies-under-porch.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/blog\/olympia-raccoons-under-house\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"31215\">Raccoon kits under the deck in Olympia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-under-house-deck-shed\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"18797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/San Jose\/opossum-rodent-entry-porch.jpg\" alt=\"An opossum entry point under a house \" class=\"wp-image-18797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/San%20Jose\/opossum-rodent-entry-porch.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/San%20Jose\/opossum-rodent-entry-porch-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opossum entry point and damage under the deck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": 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href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/california\/san-jose\/animals-under-deck\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/New Hampshire\/skunk-exclusion-deck-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"An exclusion net around the base of a porch\" class=\"wp-image-18597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/skunk-exclusion-deck-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/skunk-exclusion-deck-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/New%20Hampshire\/skunk-exclusion-deck-768x576.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/NewMexicoPorchExclusion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/NewMexicoPorchExclusion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/new-mexico\/albuquerque\/skunk-removal-in-santa-fe\/\" type=\"office-finder\" id=\"27908\">Skunk exclusion around deck in Santa Fe, NM<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/NewMexicoPorchExclusion.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"Skunk exclusion around deck in Santa Fe, NM\",\n    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Find a Critter Control near you Critters have an uncanny knack for making their homes in less-than-ideal places. Many animals will happily make a home under the house. Unfortunately, these unwelcome visitors can lead to unpleasant odors and other issues for the residents of the house. 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