Wildlife control, Columbus
Squirrels and chipmunks in the eaves, walls and foundations
A squirrel will chew through a soffit or a vent to nest in a warm space, and it can gnaw wiring. A chipmunk digs quietly beside a step, a patio or a foundation. Both go in through something small, so the fix is finding every opening.
Signs you have one
Scratching and running in the walls at first light
Chewed fascia, soffit or vent covers
Gnawed wires, which also need an electrician
Small burrow holes along a step, a patio or a foundation
What we do
How we handle it, in four steps
- 01
Look
We go over the roofline, the soffit and the vents, and the foundation line for burrows.
- 02
Set
One-way doors on the openings in use, and traps where an animal is still inside.
- 03
Check
Every door and trap is checked every day it is set.
- 04
Close
Steel mesh, metal flashing and fresh wood in place of foam or tape.
Your part and ours
What to do before we come, and what we do after
Before we come
Keep branches and ladders away from the roofline until we come
Tell us what you hear, where and when
Switch off a circuit if you see gnawed wiring, and call an electrician
After we leave
We text you when the last animal is out
We close and photograph every opening
Repairs beyond closing the entry are quoted separately
Questions about squirrels
Do squirrels need to leave before you close the hole?
Yes. Closing an opening with an animal inside shuts it in. We fit a one-way door first, or confirm the space is empty.
Are chipmunks worth a call?
If the burrow is beside a foundation, a step or a patio, yes. We tell you from a photo.
Do you repair the soffit?
We close the entry with metal. Carpentry is quoted separately, and our carpenter does it where the job needs it.
What if it comes back?
If an animal gets back in through an opening we closed, we return at no charge within 60 days. It does not cover a new opening, a different animal or damage already done.
Scratching in the wall at dawn?
Text a photo of the roofline or the hole, and we will tell you what we think is going on.