{"id":26601,"date":"2024-03-22T15:49:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T15:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=office-finder&#038;p=26601"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:02:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:02:04","slug":"athens","status":"publish","type":"office-finder","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/georgia\/athens\/","title":{"rendered":"Critter Control of Athens"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-cta\" aria-label=\"page banner with call to action box\">\n  <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/City-Banner-Image-Ladder.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 class=\"headline\">Critter Control of Athens<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"focal-content\">\n          <div class=\"cta-banner-wrapper alt\">\n            <div class=\"cta-banner\">\n                              <div class=\"call-box\">\n                  <div class=\"cta-banner-title\">Get them out. Keep them out.\u00ae<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><div class=\"cta-banner-title\"><\/div>\n<div>Schedule a <span style=\"color: #d92b2b;\"><em>Free Inspection<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n                  <a href=\"tel:7064453709\"\n                     class=\"cta-phone-link\">\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n                      <use href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-phone\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <div class=\"cta-phone-link-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"cta-phone-link-num\">\n                        <span> (706) 445-3709<\/span>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"cta-phone-link-text\">(No Cats &amp; Dogs)<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Click to call <\/span> <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group city-template is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns main-row row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar-col col-lg-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-group hiring-cta desktop-only is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-a-quote-today\">Get a Quote Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:(706) 445-3709\">(706) 445-3709<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group hours-cta is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hours-of-operation\">Hours of Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday-Friday<\/strong>                  8:00 a.m. &#8211; 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday and Sunday<\/strong>                             Closed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24 Hour<\/strong>                                 Emergency Service Available<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group service-area-list is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-the-following-locations\">Serving the following locations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By County:<\/em><strong>&nbsp;Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro and Wilkes counties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aonia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arcade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ashland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bethlehem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bishop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bogart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bowman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carlton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colbert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coventry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crawford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crawfordville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Danburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Danielsville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dewy Rose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elberton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fort Lamar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greensboro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hull<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ila<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maxeys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nicholson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penfield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philomath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rayle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siloam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tignall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watkinsville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Plains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winterville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testimonials\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?7c0494227b9d31567716782a367\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column main-col col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group city-template-intro generic-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Hearing strange noises in the attic? Have you noticed droppings in your house? Smelling unexplained odors?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need wildlife removal in Athens, Critter Control offers trusted, local services to get animals out and keep them out. Our local team specializes in humane wildlife control for squirrels, raccoons, skunks, bats, rats, mice, and other critters causing problems in your attic, walls, or on your property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"steps-cards steps-cards--vertical\" aria-label=\"cards showing easy steps\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-intro row\">\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\">Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"section-desc\">\n        <p><p>Trust Critter Control for legal inspections, humane removal, and repair services that protect you and your home safely.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"cards-row\">\n                                    <article>\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Critter-Control-Step-1-min.jpg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Critter-Control-Step-1-min.jpg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">Pest Control Inspection<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>During the inspection we try to ascertain how many animals there are, where they are located, and how they got in. Based on what you have seen, heard and smelled, we start the inspection where you have noticed signs of animal activity. Evidence of animals inside your home include nests, dens, feces, and animal tracks. We investigate the exterior of your home looking for possible entry points, any evidence of animal damage, tracks, fur, animal waste, or rub marks.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cta\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/residential\/residential\/pest-control-inspection\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Wildlife \"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Wildlife \n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                         class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                      <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n                            <article>\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/squirrel-on-roof-rotated.jpeg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/squirrel-on-roof-rotated.jpeg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">2<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">Animal Removal <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cta\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/wildlife-control\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Wildlife Removal \"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Wildlife Removal \n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                         class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                      <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n                            <article>\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/CritterControlstep3-min.jpg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/CritterControlstep3-min.jpg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">3<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">Exclusion and Prevention<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cta\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/wildlife-exclusion\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Exclusion and Repair\"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Exclusion and Repair\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                         class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                      <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n                            <article>\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/attic-insulation-homepage-overview-4.jpg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/attic-insulation-homepage-overview-4.jpg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">4<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">Repairs and Restoratoin<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Wildlife will damage your home. Inside your home, animals build nests and dens out of readily available material. They will create runs through the insulation. Rodents will gnaw on anything including electrical wires and pipes. Animals can also spread diseases.<\/p>\n<p>We apply sanitation agents to clean up feces and urine. Mammals can host pests like fleas, ticks, and mites. Ectoparasite treatments exterminate those pests so you don\u2019t become their next host.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cta\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/residential\/attic-insulation-replacement\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Attic Restoration and Insulation Replacement\"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Attic Restoration and Insulation Replacement\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                         class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                      <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/BannerRaccoonSnarling_jpg_1000_499.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Raccoon Removal in Athens, GA <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>Athens is a comfortable home for raccoons, which often find food in unsecured trash cans and handouts from residents.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/\">Raccoons in Athens<\/a>\u00a0are commonly found in chimneys, sheds, or attics. While sometimes perceived as harmless animals, raccoons\u00a0are capable of spreading\u00a0deadly diseases, including raccoon roundworm and rabies.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>During the inspection, we determine the severity of the raccoon infestation. We look for physical evidence like footprints in or around the home, stains from raccoon feces and urine.\u00a0On the exterior of the house, we look for damage like scratches on boards, broken vents and screens, ripped apart shingles, destroyed soffits, and every possible entry point.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Raccoon Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Raccoon Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Live trapping is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of a raccoon. Depending on the situation, a one-way door or excluder valve can be installed. An excluder valve works by allowing the raccoon to leave but blocks its reentry. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Raccoon Control\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Raccoon Control<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We repair raccoon entry points with our exclusion services.<\/p>\n<p>Our raccoon remediation service includes sanitization agents and ectoparasite treatments .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/SquirrelBirdBath_jpg_999_752.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Squirrel Removal in Athens <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>If you hear scampering noises early in the morning, you likely have a squirrel infestation.\u00a0Squirrels enter homes in Athens looking for safe places to build nests. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/squirrels\/squirrel-nest\/\">Squirrels build nests<\/a> in the spring to give birth and as shelter from cold weather in the winter. Attics, chimneys, and wall voids are common places to find a squirrel nest. Evidence of squirrels include nuts, seeds, leaves, and sticks. They tear up insulation and gnaw on electrical wires.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Squirrel Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Squirrel Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels near you. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring &amp; Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Squirrel Control\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Squirrel Control<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>We can restore your home or office after squirrel removal near . The best squirrel pest control is keeping them out of your home or business. Exclusions seal all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also clean-up the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/snake-in-vent-athens-ga.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Snake Control and Removal <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>Snakes look for a place where they feel protected, which is why it can be difficult to find a snake once one has entered your home. Snakes commonly enter structures through gaps in door sweeps, dog\/cat doors, open windows, and construction gaps, which can even be located on a roof (Yes, snakes can climb!).<\/p>\n<p>One of the most common reasons a snake is inside your house is the presence of rats and mice.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Snakes are elusive pests to find. Signs of snakes include snake skin, tracks, and droppings. During the pest control inspection, we also look for signs of rats and mice.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Snake Removal Near You\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Snake Removal Near You<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Snake removal is a tricky task, so it\u2019s best not to go it alone. Instead, calling in professional help can ensure that you safely remove this slithering guest from your home for good. After the inspection, we will carefully remove the snakes. We do this with humane trapping.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Squirrel Control\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Squirrel Control<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The most effective snake control is to remove the rodent population in your house. This include exclusions. Snakes will use the same gaps and holes as rats and mice. Our exclusions work for both types of pest.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d.jpeg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Rat Control in Athens <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>Rats are some of the most common and destructive pests. They squeeze into walls, attics, and basements to creates nests near food sources. They&#8217;re powerful jaws and sharp teeth means they can gnaw through most home construction materials<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Whole Home Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Whole Home Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Rats stay close to their nest. If you found evidence of rats inside your home, there&#8217;s likely a rats nest in the walls or above the ceiling. Our inspection uncovers all signs of rats and identifies where they&#8217;re hiding.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Rat Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/services-icon-2.svg\"\n                  alt=\"\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Rat Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>To exterminate the rat problem, our rat trapping process usually takes between 5-7 days. We strategically place the traps to make sure they are effective.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Rat Prevention\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs2772.svg\"\n                  alt=\"\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Rat Prevention<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The best rat control is exclusion. Exclusions are chemical-free methods to block rats from getting back inside the house.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/BannerBatOnSurface2.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"Close up of a screeching bat' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Bat Removal in Athens <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/\">Bats<\/a> are a common nuisance to residents of Athens, living in attics, cracks in roofs, or siding. While bats are not aggressive unless acting in self-defense, their ability to spread disease poses a significant threat to home and business owners. Bats can carry rabies, and their foul-smelling droppings can trigger allergies and encourage the growth of dangerous mold.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Bat Removal\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Bat Removal<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The most effective and humane bat removal near you is a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic. Do not call an exterminator for bat control.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Bat Exclusions\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Bat Exclusions<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Opossum-Bird-Bath_jpg_1000_754.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"Opossum at bird bath' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Opossum Control in Athens <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial native to North America. Their natural habitat is in wooded areas, but they\u2019ve become increasingly comfortable living with humans in suburban areas in Athens. Opossums, like many of the creatures we encounter, are nocturnal. Unless you see an opossum, it may be difficult to discern whether the critters in your attic or yard are opossums, raccoons, squirrels, or rodents. But, you know something\u2019s causing damage or keeping you awake at night with its scampering and vocalizations.<\/p>\n<p>When an opossum is living in your attic, under your deck, or in your shed, it is not advisable to try getting rid of opossums on your own. An opossum can become aggressive if cornered and can bite and scratch. Plus, they carry parasites and diseases that can be transmitted to people and pets.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The local pest experts will look for signs of opossum infestations like tracks, droppings, and damage.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Opossum Removal\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Opossum Removal<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Critter Control specialists are educated in opossum behavior and can effectively and safely trap an opossum. Untrained individuals do not have the knowledge, resources, and certifications to safely and properly handle the marsupials as professionals do.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Opossum Control\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Opossum Control<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Opossum control is the process of habitat modification that makes a yard and home less attractive to opossums.<\/p>\n<p>These activities include sealing gaps to limit an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-in-the-walls\/\"><u>opossum\u2019s ability to get into walls<\/u><\/a>, trimming branches that overhang the house so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/opossums-on-the-roof\/\"><u>opossums can\u2019t access the roof<\/u><\/a>, and tightly sealing trash cans.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Armadillo-City-Template-Banner.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Armadillo Control in Athens <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>The nine-banded armadillo is the only species to live in the U.S. While their diet rids us of potentially harmful insects such as grubs, spiders, and termites, they will also eat root plants in the garden such as carrots and beets. They dig shallow holes in their search for food and shelter, which mars lawns and upturns garden beds, creating the need for armadillo removal.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Signs of Armadillo\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Signs of Armadillo<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Armadillos are mostly nocturnal, so they might be hard to spot on your own. A professional from Critter Control will be able to identify whether you have an armadillo problem based on signs like armadillo holes in the yard, uprooted plants, damaged pavement, and their distinct nose print.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Armadillo Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Armadillo Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Armadillos should never be touched as they can become aggressive. And these nuisance animals are known to carry the bacteria that causes leprosy. Trapping and removal of an armadillo should only be done by a Critter Control professional who can ensure the safety of you and the animal.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Armadillo Control\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Armadillo Control<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The best way to keep armadillos away is to keep your landscape free from heavy brush and wood piles that attract the pests they love to eat. Barriers like fences are helpful, but only when they go below the soil. Armadillos are known for their climbing skills, but they are able to climb. A yard free of the food sources that attract them will make climbing a fence less desirable to them.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Deleted\/skunk.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Skunk Control  <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>Skunks are mostly known for the foul-smelling spray they emit to protect themselves from danger. They also ruin landscapes, raid gardens, and dig holes under homes and building foundations, making them unstable. Plus, they carry various diseases that are transmitted to humans. Skunk control removes the animal and implements exclusions to prevent them from returning.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect a skunk infestation, it\u2019s important to ensure it is a skunk before attempting to remove it. Specific signs, like tracks, droppings, and odors, can help you confirm you have a skunk under the shed and the extent of the infestation.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Signs of Skunks\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Signs of Skunks<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Armadillos are mostly nocturnal, so they might be hard to spot on your own. A professional from Critter Control will be able to identify whether you have an armadillo problem based on signs like armadillo holes in the yard, uprooted plants, damaged pavement, and their distinct nose print.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Skunk Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Skunk Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Skunk trapping is the tactic used to get rid of skunks on your property. Critter Control technicians can quickly locate a skunk den and use trapping techniques to humanely capture and relocate the skunk in your yard.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Skunk Control\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Skunk Control<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Since most lawns contain a wide variety of insects and worms, one of the best ways to deter a skunk from making its home in your yard is to make it difficult for them to find a good place to create a den by adding mesh around structures so they cannot get underneath and keep your yard free of brush.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"cta-banner-wrapper row  alt alt2 \">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n        <div class=\"cta-banner\">\n          <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><p>Call to Schedule an Inspection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <a\n                        href=\"tel:\"\n                        class=\"cta-phone-link\">\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\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n            <div class=\"cta-phone-link-wrapper\">\n              <div 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If left unattended wildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711138890728\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some of the most common wildlife issues that homeowners face in your area?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/><strong>Squirrels\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; The pests create serious problems by nesting in chimneys or invading attics and wall voids. In addition, a squirrel can carry fleas and ticks, which may spread to humans and domesticated animals. A squirrel nesting in an attic will gnaw on beams or wires, which can lead to costly repairs or fire hazards.<br\/><br\/><strong>Raccoons<\/strong>&#8211; Active year around, these nocturnal animals can cause serious damage to yards and gardens and often create dens beneath a porch or worse yet, inside your crawl space.<br\/><br\/><strong>Bats\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Because bats feed at night, South Carolina residents rarely see them. However, these pests are dangerous when roosting in attics, chimneys, walls, or outbuildings. Homeowners should avoid exposure to bat waste, since their droppings may develop fungal spores that, when inhaled, can cause histoplasmosis. Bats inside your living space should be handled only by professionals because bats can carry rabies and will bite or scratch when they&#8217;re handled.<br\/><br\/><strong>Rats\/Mice\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Because of their size, rats can gain access to your home through small holes in your roof or other means.\u00a0 They can pose a threat to your home by ripping out insulation, ruining walls, and chewing up belongings. They also may pose a health threat to your family.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711139099531\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in Athens, GA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>Squirrels are more active in fall and winter.\u00a0Raccoons are active year-round.\u00a0Bats are active in the summer months.\u00a0Opossums are active year-round and snakes are typically more active in the summer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711139189164\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br\/>Exterior damage to your home.\u00a0Noises in walls, attic, or crawlspace, typically louder at night. Damage to your yard\/garden beds. Stains on ceiling or in walls.\u00a0Strange odor(s) in the home.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711139258007\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Any prevention or exclusion tips for residents in your area?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Inspect your home regularly. Nuisance wildlife can enter through existing holes or create their own entry.\u00a0 Early detection is the key to limiting damage to the home.\u00a0 A Critter Control professional will perform a thorough inspection of your home or building and provide a solution to extract the nuisance wildlife.\u00a0 Once removed, Critter Control of Greenville guarantees all repair work.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711139278566\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should homeowners call you?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should call us at the first sign of suspected wildlife intrusion\/damage. A trusted, experienced professional will perform a thorough inspection of your property and suggest legal and humane solutions to your nuisance wildlife problem.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em>This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Pest Solutions, LLC,&nbsp;dba Critter Control of Greater Athens, GA.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":21441,"parent":26600,"menu_order":0,"template":"","office_finder_category":[],"office_finder_tag":[],"class_list":["post-26601","office-finder","type-office-finder","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"breadcrumbs_with_title":false,"phone":"(706) 445-3709","hours":null,"zip_codes":"30529,\r\n30530,\r\n30548,\r\n30549,\r\n30565,\r\n30567,\r\n30601,\r\n30602,\r\n30605,\r\n30606,\r\n30607,\r\n30619,\r\n30620,\r\n30621,\r\n30622,\r\n30624,\r\n30627,\r\n30628,\r\n30629,\r\n30630,\r\n30631,\r\n30633,\r\n30634,\r\n30635,\r\n30642,\r\n30646,\r\n30648,\r\n30660,\r\n30666,\r\n30667,\r\n30668,\r\n30669,\r\n30673,\r\n30677,\r\n30678,\r\n30680,\r\n30683,","contact_emails":"athens@crittercontrol.net","podium_api_token":"f10b9552-2b54-415a-832a-f00f9db034e8","podium_location_id":"101634","office_type":"CCI","branch_code":"378","podium_token_type":"api","servicebridge_branch_id":"","servicebridge_fsm_account":"13896"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Wildlife Control &amp; Pest Removal - Critter Control \u2013 Athens, GA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Critter Control of Athens provides humane trapping &amp; removal services for bats, raccoons, squirrels, rats, foxes, birds &amp; other nuisance wildlife in Atlens, GA. 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