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Wildlife and pest removal companies

Animals move into attics and crawl spaces through storm damage and gaps, and they can damage insulation and wiring on their own. Wildlife removal companies get them out and close the openings.

Animals in the attic

Storm damage and small gaps let raccoons, squirrels, bats and birds into attics and crawl spaces, where they can tear up insulation, chew wiring and leave droppings that contaminate the space. Removal is only half the job: the openings have to be sealed, or new animals move in.

Rules differ by state and by animal. Many bat species are federally protected, and Bat Conservation International says to check with your local wildlife agency for state restrictions before excluding a colony, so a company may need to wait before sealing the last opening. Insulation fouled by droppings is usually removed and replaced rather than cleaned.

What the CDC says about rodents and bats

These points come from the pages we read on 10/05/2026 and are linked, with the date each page shows. They are general guidance, not advice for your home.

  • Do not sweep or vacuum droppings. "Don't vacuum or sweep rodent urine, droppings, or nesting materials." The CDC explains: "Diseases are mainly spread to people from rodents when they breathe in contaminated air." (CDC, how to clean up after rodents, reviewed April 8, 2024)
  • Wet cleaning. "Spray urine and droppings with bleach solution or an EPA-registered disinfectant until very wet," and "Let it soak for 5 minutes or according to instructions on the disinfectant label." (same page)
  • A bat in your home. "If you find a bat in your home, contact animal control or your health department to safely capture it for rabies testing." "Bat bites can be tiny, and you may not even know if you were bitten." (CDC, preventing rabies from bats, July 1, 2025)
  • Sealing openings. "Caulk any openings larger than a dime," and "Bats can fit through tiny openings as small as ¼ inch." (same page)
  • Protected species. Bat Conservation International says: "Many bat species are federally protected," and: "Check with your local wildlife agency for any state restrictions or guidelines before excluding a colony of bats." (Bat Conservation International, bats in homes and buildings, undated)

Sources

Each page was read on 10/05/2026; the date is the one the page shows.

  1. CDC, "How to clean up after rodents," reviewed April 8, 2024.
  2. CDC, "Preventing rabies from bats," July 1, 2025.
  3. Bat Conservation International, "Bats in homes and buildings," undated.

Questions to ask before you hire

Are you licensed for this?

Wildlife control and pest control are licensed in many states, sometimes separately. Ask what applies where you live.

How will you remove them?

Ask whether the plan is exclusion, letting animals out and sealing the way back in, or trapping, and what happens to the animals.

Will you seal the entry points, and is that guaranteed?

Ask what openings will be sealed and how long the work is warranted.

Do you clean up afterward?

Ask whether droppings and damaged insulation are removed, and what the area is treated with.

Does Restoration Advertising check these companies?

No. The companies supplied their own listings, and the directory does not rate, rank or vet them. That is why the questions above are worth asking whoever you call.