{"id":28138,"date":"2024-03-26T01:35:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T01:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=office-finder&#038;p=28138"},"modified":"2025-09-18T14:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:58:19","slug":"springfield","status":"publish","type":"office-finder","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/springfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Critter Control of SW Missouri"},"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\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Branson-Missouri-scaled.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 SW Missouri<\/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.<br\/>Keep them out.\u00ae<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><p>Call for an <em>Estimate Today<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <a href=\"tel:4175815899\"\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> (417) 581-5899<\/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-serving-the-greater-springfield-and-branson-areas\">Serving the Greater Springfield and Branson Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:(417) 581-5899\">(417) 581-5899<\/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; 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Saturday and Sunday<\/strong><\/strong> Limited Animal Pickup &#8211; No service call appointments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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;<em><strong>Barry,&nbsp;Christian, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Stone and Taney Counties<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Airport Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anderson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asbury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ash Grove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aurora<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avilla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battlefield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bradleyville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branson West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brooklyn Heights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bull Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carl Junction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carterville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carytown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cassville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City of Carthage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City of Forsyth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City of Mount Vernon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City of Rogersville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City of Springfield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duenweg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duquesne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fair Grove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fidelity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freistatt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fremont Hills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halltown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlandville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hollister<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jasper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joplin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kirbyville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Russell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marionville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merriam Woods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monett<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neosho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neck City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nixa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oronogo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ozark Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pierce City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pineville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purcell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purdy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ridgedale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rockaway Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saddlebrooke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarcoxie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shell Knob<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sparta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stotts City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strafford<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taneyville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verona<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walnut Grove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webb City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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?71bb2d127fcf3590f1062e542ec\"><\/div>\n<\/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>Wildlife species thrive in parts of Springfield, MO, where food and shelter are available. This is especially true in populated areas like neighborhoods. It is not unusual for homeowners to find animals living in yards, attics, and garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common nuisance in Springfield,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/opossums\/\">opossums<\/a>&nbsp;search backyards for food. They often get into bird feeders or garbage near houses. Another outdoor pest,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/woodchuck\/\">groundhogs<\/a>&nbsp;can scale fencing to reach gardens and ornamentals. Mole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/woodchuck\/groundhog-holes\/\">burrow<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/moles\/\">s<\/a>&nbsp;also create a tripping hazard in Missouri lawns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attic-restoration-services\">Attic Restoration Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Critter Control offers a complete&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/animal-damage-repair\/#attic-insulation-restoration\">attic remediation process<\/a>&nbsp;which includes but is not limited to removal of soiled\/compressed insulation, application of deodorizer\/disinfectant, replacement of damaged flex AC ducts, and installation of T.A.P. (Thermal Acoustical Pest Control) cellulose insulation.<\/p>\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\/CC-raccoon-in-attic-banner51fb.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"Raccoon' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Raccoon Removal <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>When raising her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/baby-raccoons\/\">young<\/a>, a female\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\">raccoon<\/a>\u00a0looks for a warm and protected den site. The animals are good climbers and easily gain access to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-on-roof-soffits\/\">roofs<\/a>\u00a0from nearby trees. In addition to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-diseases\/\">rabies<\/a>\u00a0and other diseases, raccoons may carry fleas and ticks that can spread to Missouri residents or their 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>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.\u00a0 Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. We place <a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-trapping-service\/\">raccoon traps<\/a> strategically to safely catch the raccoons, and we check traps frequently.<\/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. After we trap and remove the raccoon, we install raccoon exclusions for long term control.\u00a0 We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.<\/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\/Rat-Outdoors-scaled-1.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Rat and Mice Pest Control <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/mice\/\">Mice<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\">rats<\/a>\u00a0are the most common rodents in Missouri. These pests shelter in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodents-in-the-attic\">attics<\/a>\u00a0or basements and contaminate food as well as kitchen surfaces. Rodents nest inside\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodents-in-walls\">wall voids<\/a>\u00a0and even within large appliances. A rat or mouse will chew through wires, which can result in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/norway-rats\/norway-rat-damage\/\">costly repairs<\/a>.<\/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 a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw\u00a0marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Rodent 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\">Rodent Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists capture and remove mice and rats. Rodent trapping can usually takes between five to fourteen days.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Rodent 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\">Rodent Control<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.<\/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\/Squirrel-on-branch_jpg_1000_666.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"A squirrel on a branch' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Squirrel Removal <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>These\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/\">rodents<\/a>\u00a0are a frequent problem in Springfield urban areas since buildings provide the perfect den sites. While entering a structure,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/squirrels\">squirrels<\/a> may tear up shingles or ruin insulation.<\/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 is the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. 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>Squirrel exclusion is the best form of squirrel control. We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing 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\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\/Banner_Bat.jpeg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Bat Removal <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/\">Bats<\/a>\u00a0lose their natural habitat when houses go up in Missouri, so the pests often invade living spaces. They come\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/bats-in-homes\/\">inside<\/a>\u00a0through small gaps, open windows, or uncapped\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/bats-in-chimneys\/\">chimneys<\/a>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/bat-guano\/\">Feces<\/a>\u00a0and urine that accumulates under bat roosts can pose health risks for residents.<\/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 way to remove bats is by utilizing 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.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Bat Exclusion\">\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 Exclusion<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>After<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/bats\/\"> removing the bat v<\/a>alves, 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\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\/Office Finder Refresh\/Banner_skunk.jpeg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Skunk Control <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>The Springfield area is home to a thriving urban\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\">skunk<\/a>\u00a0population. These animals\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\/diseases-and-property-damage\/\">dig<\/a>\u00a0for insects in lawns and den under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\/skunk-removal\/\">porches<\/a>\u00a0and decks. Especially in an enclosed area, a skunk&#8217;s foul\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\/how-to-identify-a-skunk\/\">scent<\/a>\u00a0can linger for weeks.<\/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>In addition to noting any pungent odors that signal the presence of a skunk, we will inspect the condition of your landscaping, as skunks are known for tearing-up lawns and shredding grass while hunting for grubs and insects. We will also inspect the perimeter of your building&#8217;s foundations and under decks, to locate burrows.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Trapping and 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\">Trapping and Removal<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Never try to remove a skunk from your property yourself. Getting sprayed is a very unpleasant experience. Furthermore, these animals may carry diseases that can spread to humans and pets, such as rabies. Our specialists will use live traps to capture and remove skunks for you.<\/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>The <a class=\"\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/skunks\/\">most effective ways to control a skunk problem<\/a> is exclusion and habitat modification. Methods like sealing foundation gaps, replacing and screening broken foundation vents and installing hardware cloth (rat walls) around unprotected sheds and decks are the most effective and permanent ways to keep skunks out.<br \/>\nWe recommend keeping pet food inside and securing any trash bins.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-cards\" aria-label=\"image cards \">\n  <div class=\"container\"><h2 class=\"section-title\">Other Common Wildlife Issues<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"row\">\n                  <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-xs-6\" style=\"\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/woodchuck\/groundhog-vs-woodchuck\/\" class=\"image-card-item\" aria-label=\"image-card-item\" >\n              <div class=\"photo\"\n                   style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/Woodchuck_jpg_500_333.jpg');\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"title\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\"> Woodchucks\/Groundhogs\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                <\/h2>\n              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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                <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n                  <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-xs-6\" style=\"\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/wildlife-exclusion\/\" class=\"image-card-item\" aria-label=\"image-card-item\" >\n              <div class=\"photo\"\n                   style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/exclusion.jpg');\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"title\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Wildlife Exclusion\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                <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n                  <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-xs-6\" style=\"\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/animals-in-the-house\/\" class=\"image-card-item\" aria-label=\"image-card-item\" >\n              <div class=\"photo\"\n                   style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/baby-raccoon-wall.jpg');\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"title\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Why are animals in my house?\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                <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n                  <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-xs-6\" style=\"\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/animal-damage-repair\/\" class=\"image-card-item\" aria-label=\"image-card-item\" >\n              <div class=\"photo\"\n                   style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Vacuum-Work-min51fb.jpg');\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"title\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Attic Restoration &amp; Insulation\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                <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\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 class=\"cta-phone-link-num\">\n                                  <span>(417) 581-5899<\/span>\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-text\">(No Cats &#038; Dogs)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"steps-cards\" 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>Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process. From inspection to removal\u2014and even exclusion and repair\u2014we have the services you need to get rid of raccoons, rodents, and other nuisances fast. First, we identify the animal on the property, then use humane methods to remove the animal and secure weak points where more could enter. If damage has been done, we can make those repairs for a complete restoration. Contact a Critter Control office near you today.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"cards-row row\">\n                                    <article class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-xs-12\">\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\">Wildlife 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\/\"\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 class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-xs-12\">\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Card_Step22.jpg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Card_Step22.jpg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">2<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">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 and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. 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\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 class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-xs-12\">\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 Repair<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques repair any damage the animal causes getting into 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. 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\/wildlife-exclusion\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Prevention and Repair\"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Prevention 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              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"checkmark-callout\" aria-label=\"checkmark callouts\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-intro\">\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\">The Critter Control Difference<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"checkmark-callout-item\">\n          <div class=\"icon\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check\"\n                 class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check fa-w-16\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                 viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n              <path\n                d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <span class=\"title\">Trained Specialists<\/span>\n            <span class=\"text\">Animal removal is a highly sophisticated job. As such, we vet and train our team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to remove any pest from your building. 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Crawl space and ground pests include moles, skunks, woodchucks, opossums, raccoons, and armadillos.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711416476675\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do the seasons affect wildlife activity around Springfield-Branson?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">During the spring, most wildlife have their young, therefore we receive a lot of calls pertaining to an increase of noise in attic spaces. During the summer months, we stay busy with bats accessing the living space of residential homes and commercial buildings. During the winter months, most of our calls are for squirrels and raccoons in the attic (they are getting out of the elements).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711416478371\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Any prevention tips for residents in your area?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Animals generally access homes through louver vents, soffit roof interface, soffit gaps, roof vents, power fan vents, general foundation construction gaps, foundation vents, and open chimney flues. 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