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If you’ve woken up to the sound of scurrying in your attic or the frustrating sight of a garden upturned, you know very well it’s a wildlife infestation. Such intrusions not only disrupt the peace but also pose health risks and potential damage to your property. That’s where comprehensive wildlife control and exclusion services come in – offering safe, humane, and lasting solutions.

Wildlife presence could lead to structural damage, contaminated food sources, and disease. There’s also the emotional toll, as the presence of wildlife can create anxiety and make your spaces feel less secure. O'Connor Pest Control’s pest control services go beyond just removal. We offer a comprehensive protection plan involving assessment, humane removal, exclusion techniques, and ongoing support to keep these pests off your property.

What is Wildlife Exclusion?

Wildlife exclusion is the process of making your property inaccessible to pest animals. It’s a proactive and humane strategy to prevent wildlife from entering and nesting in your home. Exclusion services typically include sealing entry points (vents, chimneys, gaps under doors), installing barriers or screens, and applying repellents in key areas.

Thinking about securing your property against wildlife may seem daunting, but with a tailored exclusion service, you’re not just solving a problem – you’re investing in peace of mind. Here are some key benefits of having professional exclusion:

  • Prevents damages to home and property
  • Keeps food sources safe and uncontaminated
  • Protects against wildlife-related diseases
  • Reduces the need for repeat wildlife removal services

When dealing with nuisance wildlife, a targeted approach is critical. Our technicians are equipped to remove these animals and to stop them from returning.

The process typically involves:

  1. A thorough inspection and identification of the animal(s) involved.
  2. Development of a customized removal and exclusion strategy.
  3. Humane trapping of nuisance animals.
  4. Repair and exclusion work to prevent future entry.
  5. Monitoring and follow-up for effectiveness.
A wild gopher digging in a yard

With their knack for tunneling, gophers create unique challenges – which is why we utilize traps or baiting systems designed specifically for this pest.

Gophers prefer loose, sandy soil with edible plant cover, making lawns and crop fields ideal homes for them. While they can wreak havoc on your property, they’re actually crucial for their native ecosystems because they help aerate the soil with how much they move it as they dig their tunnels. These tunnels also capture rainfall and snowmelt, which helps prevent erosion that would be caused by water simply flowing over the surface of the land.

Mole sitting a mole hill

When moles dig tunnels, all that dirt gets piled in a “molehill” near the entrance to the tunnel. These are a strong indicator that you have moles in your yard. This is how they can wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. To address this, we advise on soil treatment to reduce the food sources that attract moles.

Moles are small, burrowing animals with poorly developed eyes, but an incredible sense of touch. With their extremely sensitive snouts – the protrusions on the star-nosed mole are six times more sensitive to touch than a human hand. They also have long, clawed toes for digging tunnels.

Some mole species have fur that sticks straight up, trapping less fur when they back up through a tunnel than regular mammal fur that lays flat and points toward the tail. Most mole species don’t get longer than 10 inches.

squirrel sitting on a log in yard

What type of damage can a squirrel inflict upon your home? Squirrels can:

  • Tear up insulation, fabrics, paper products, and more to make nests
  • Gnaw on wires and cables, causing electrical damage or worse – electrical fires
  • Cause all manner of structural damage to your home

Squirrels may appear cute, but they can be tenacious invaders. During our process, we utilize one-way doors and live traps to safely remove the squirrels.

They consume shoots and fruit, and their gnawing to condition their teeth causes significant losses in drip irrigation lines and emitters. Their burrowing interferes with ditches and levee banks and can damage the foundations of buildings.

Even if you live in a house in the suburbs rather than a vineyard, squirrels can be obnoxious, terrorizing your pets and potentially sneaking into your home to cause untold damage to your attic, the walls, or anywhere else they can access.

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Businesses can also suffer the impact of wildlife, affecting reputation, operations, and profits. DIY approaches are often inadequate and risky for non-professionals.

Professional Wildlife Control and Exclusion

Tackling wildlife control and exclusion requires tactical knowledge and a comprehensive approach. O'Connor Pest Control’s commercial wildlife services combine swift removal with strategic exclusion, maintaining your business’s integrity and minimizing disruption. With our expertise, businesses can expect quick resolution and preventative strategies to maintain a smooth, clean operation.

Wildlife Control & Exclusion Pest Control in Ventura CA

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