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What To Do If A Wild Animal Gets In Your House

November 22, 2021 by Spartan Animal & Pest Control

It is every home owner’s worst nightmare — you walk into a room only to be confronted with an animal inside your home that is supposed to be outside. In this moment of panic, it can be hard to decide what to do.

The short answer is that you should leave it to the professionals, but what you do before they get there is important too.Ā Keep the following guidelines in mind if a wild animal gets into your house as you stay calm and handle the unwanted intruder.

Dealing With Wild Animals In Your Home

Any animal in your home that you do not own as a pet is likely an unwelcome one, but some species are more likely to pay you a visit than others. The vast majority of pest control calls revolve around mice, rats, bats and squirrels.

However, an expert pest control service can also handle more significant intruders such as raccoons, opossums and skunks, which not only pose a bigger threat due to their size but are also often more likely to be carrying dangerous diseases like rabies. However, even if your issue is as small as a mouse in your pantry, you need not handle the problem alone.

Stay Away And Avoid Direct Confrontation

The first and most important step when you have encountered a wild animal in your home is to stay away. For some people, their first instinct is to charge the animal and shout at it to try to scare it off. This is unwise; a wild animal may answer aggression with aggression.

Ideally, try to enclose the animal in its current space. If it is in a room, close the door. If it has taken up residence in a cabinet, close it and place something heavy in front of it to keep it from popping open again. Only attempt these tasks if you feel that you can do so safely and do not need to directly cross the animal’s path.

Locate How The Animal Got In

One of the greatest benefits of a pest control company is that they are familiar with the habits of animals and how they come to select and enter a particular home. If you found a wild animal in your house, it somehow got in there, which means that it can do so again if nothing changes.

A pest control company can help you locate the creature’s means of entry and block it to rest easy knowing that your unwanted intruder will not return. You may be surprised at just how small a space is sufficient for a very large animal like a raccoon to get into your house!

Provide An Escape Route When Possible

Sometimes, the wild animal that has entered your home may actually be able to escape again if you give it the opportunity. If it is currently inhabiting a room with an outside door or window, consider opening that exit to give the animal a chance to leave. Again, only do so if you can reach these points of entry without engaging with the animal.

Some animals may not notice that their way is clear right away, so consider tempting them with a slice of bread tossed toward their way out. Even if you do successfully assist the animal in escaping, it is still important to call a pest removal service so that they can ensure no other animals are in your home and that the problem does not happen again.

Leave It To The Professionals

The experts understand how to keep themselves safe from animal-borne diseases and capture animals in a humane and ethical way. Whether you simply do not feel confident trying to lead the animal out on your own or in a problematic location, rely on the pros to ensure your own safety.

Trust Spartan Animal & Pest Control To Remove A Wild Animal

Whether you currently have a wild animal in your home and need help or suspect that pests are taking advantage of your less-used spaces like your attic, a pest control service can help you remove the problem and prevent future issues.

At Spartan Animal & Pest Control, we believe in the humane removal of animals whenever possible, and we are happy not only to remove the problematic creatures but also any unwanted materials (like feces) that they left behind.Ā Reach out right away if you have an animal currently in your home so that we can capture and remove it before it causes harm to anyone.

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Very professional I called for an appointment he was here the next day with everything needed. He understood how petrified I was over the rodent issue we were hearing in our walls. He was able to find and close up any possible outside entrances and placed outside poison and baits inside with more poison. He came 3 more times for check up and addressed my concerns and knock on wood he was right nothing has returned since. His work and prices are so worth it.
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Anne Rymszewicz
20:19 14 Sep 22
I Called Corey Tuesday evening and he was here at 9:30 the next morning for a wasp problem in and out of our home. This is our second time using him as the first time was for a mice issue and after his visit, we have been mice free for well over a year now. His knowledge of these critters is amazing, knowing their detailed habits. Wishing I could give a rating over 5 Stars. Look no further for any time if removal of extermination - you will find no better person for the job.
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22:34 24 Aug 22
Corey was excellent! He is responsive, professional, and honest. His prices are much better than other local pest services. I would highly recommend!
Linda D
Linda D
02:58 21 Aug 22
Corey was punctual and polite.He explained the procedure then eradicated the problem. I highly recommend this company.
Heidi Stucki
Heidi Stucki
10:37 12 Aug 22
Punctual and a reasonable price, I would recommend Spartan to family and friends!
Michael Duclos
Michael Duclos
21:09 03 Aug 22
I had a wasp nest somewhere below my deck, bothering the family in the swimming pool. No way I was attempting to find the nest myself without a bee suit and flamethrower, so I called Corey at Spartan. He went under there armed with only a flashlight, found the nest and took care of it! Not only was he prompt, fast, efficient and effective, but the guy had guts of steel. Hoping to never encounter any more killer bees, rabid raccoons, attacking ants, or any other predators, but if I do, I’m glad I know I got Corey on my side!
Randy Lauderdale
Randy Lauderdale
16:31 13 Jul 22
Called Corey on Sunday about a yellow jacket nest removal. He go right back to us on Sunday! Set up appointment. Corey confirmed and showed up right on time and quickly took care of the nest. Great service! Highly recommended
Eugene Karabanov
Eugene Karabanov
13:26 11 Jun 22
Absolutely fantastic service, quick to respond, knowledgeable, and stands by his work. Corey is a gem. Highly recommended.
BILLY ARNOLD
BILLY ARNOLD
19:49 10 Jun 22
As usual, Corey was on time and very conscience. He checked for the problem and got right to work on the solution immediately. I'll always call Spartan for any pest control needs.
Kawaii Kristina
Kawaii Kristina
18:57 07 Apr 22
We had a squirrel running around the attic and walls of our new home. After calling a few pest control places in the area, we decided on Spartan Pest Control as they had the most reasonable price, and fast friendly customer service. The owner is extremely personable, polite, and thorough. He uses humane traps, and guarantees his work for 3 years. I would definitely use them again!
Lisa Geraghty
Lisa Geraghty
19:01 03 Feb 22
Corey is so friendly and professional. His rates are fair. We had bats and mice to contend with and he was very thorough. I would highly recommend Spartan Pest Control. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Corey.
Jennifer Zall
Jennifer Zall
01:20 31 Jul 21
Corey is very responsive, professional and friendly. We needed help getting rid of carpenter ants, spiders and a sizable wasps nest. He came right out and took care of all that for us. I highly recommend him for all animal and pest needs! We are very happy with his services.
Joanne Bento
Joanne Bento
16:26 13 Jul 21
Corey did an outstanding job at trapping a rat in my garden. Was trapped within 4 hours of him setting the trap. Very knowledgeable about wildlife. Highly recommend him.
David Barrett
David Barrett
19:52 26 May 21
I cannot recommend Spartan Animal and Pest Control high enough. Cory, the owner, was very professional, articulate and extremely knowledgeable. He did a superb job. Spartan also installs chimney caps and I had my chimneys capped as well. I hope I never have a pest problem again but if I do I will call Spartan without hesitation.
Lee Marie
Lee Marie
21:48 23 Mar 21
Prompt, efficient, personable.We had a pretty bad squirrel problem, and they got rid of them all. What i really liked was that they use humane means.I would definitely use them again.
Michael Brangwynne
Michael Brangwynne
21:33 07 Dec 20
Outstanding job. Moved his schedule around to come sooner than later. Very good businessman that was very professional and worked fast. Very knowledgeable and explained what he was doing with the service as he did it. Very reasonable price and overall great experience. Highly recommend.
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