Lake Country Wildlife Exclusion

Preventing Wildlife Infestations in Athens, Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison, and Milledgeville

Trapping and removing nuisance wildlife solves your immediate problem, but it's not a permanent solution. If animals found their way into your home once, they'll find their way back again unless you address how they gained entry in the first place. 

CatchPro Wildlife Removal’s comprehensive wildlife exclusion services can identify and seal every potential entry point, providing long-term protection against future wildlife invasions. Our team uses durable, professional-grade materials that withstand Georgia's weather and persistent wildlife attempts to regain access. With over 15 years of experience handling local wildlife, we know how to identify vulnerabilities and implement repairs that blend seamlessly with your home's appearance while providing long-lasting protection.

Want to stop wildlife from returning to your property? Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 to explore our exclusion services and request a same-day appointment!

Common Wildlife Entry Points 

Wildlife exploits predictable vulnerabilities in residential and commercial structures. 

CatchPro Wildlife Removal can help you seal or otherwise address:

• Roof line intersections. Areas where multiple roof lines meet create construction gaps that are extremely common entry points for squirrels, raccoons, and bats. These junctions often have small openings that widen over time as materials settle and weather.
• Gable vents. These large vents are often screened only on the inside with lightweight screening that deteriorates through years of exposure. Squirrels and birds can easily tear through aged screens, and bats can slip in around deteriorating edges.
• Ridge vents. The long vents that run along roof peaks often bow from pressure and sun exposure, creating gaps underneath that allow wildlife entry. Squirrels and bats exploit these openings, which can extend the entire length of the roof.
• Soffits and fascia boards. The underside of roof overhangs and the boards along your roof’s edges are vulnerable to rot, warping, and animal damage. Squirrels commonly chew through these areas, and gaps between soffits and walls provide access for bats.
• Chimney caps and flues. Uncapped chimneys invite raccoons, squirrels, birds, and bats to nest inside. Even capped chimneys can have damaged or improperly fitted caps that allow wildlife entry.
• Foundation vents and crawlspace openings. Ground-level vents and access points allow skunks, opossums, raccoons, and snakes to enter crawlspaces. Damaged screens or missing covers make these areas particularly vulnerable.
• Utility penetrations. Gaps around pipes, electrical conduits, cable lines, and HVAC lines where they enter structures provide easy access for rodents, bats, and other small mammals.

Addressing all these potential entry points requires systematic inspection and comprehensive sealing. Missing even one opening can leave your property vulnerable. That’s why we use metal whenever possible: it's durable, long-lasting, and resistant to chewing. We pair metal installations with waterproof sealants to protect against both wildlife and weather.

Making Your Property Less Attractive to Wildlife

Beyond physical exclusion, reducing the factors that attract wildlife to your property significantly decreases the likelihood of future conflicts. Remove outdoor food sources by securing garbage in animal-proof containers, bringing pet food indoors overnight, and regularly cleaning up fallen fruit from trees. Bird feeders attract squirrels and raccoons, so consider relocating them away from structures if wildlife problems persist.

Eliminate water sources by fixing dripping outdoor faucets and maintaining proper drainage to prevent standing water. Trimming branches that overhang or touch your roof eliminates wildlife highways to upper levels. Additionally, keep shrubs trimmed back from your foundation and remove brush piles, woodpiles near structures, and accumulated yard debris to remove hiding spots for ground-dwelling animals.

Maintain your property's exterior regularly by replacing damaged screens immediately, repairing deteriorating wood before wildlife exploits weak points, and inspecting your roof annually for emerging vulnerabilities. Store firewood at least twenty feet from structures and elevated off the ground. These proactive measures, in conjunction with professional exclusion, create an environment that discourages wildlife from considering your property attractive or accessible.

Ready to protect your home from our local wildlife? Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 or contact us online to request a free estimate from our exclusion experts!