MD, PA, VA, DE & DC Premier Wildlife and Pest Control People

• Squirrels breed and reproduce two times every year and are always in search of a dry and predator free place to have their babies. Squirrels detect vulnerable spots around fascia boards, eves, safit boards, gutters and rooftops that will allow them to gain access into your attic. One of the dangers of having squirrels in the attic is the high risk of electrical fires. Squirrels are rodents and must gnaw on things to keep their teeth from growing too long. Unfortunately not only will they chew on support beams in attics, but they have taken a great liking to electrical ROMX wiring that exists throughout attics everywhere.
• Raccoons will leave torn up insulation, urine and feces throughout your attic. Raccoons have biologically adapted as top host to a variety of parasites including roundworms. Unfortunately, roundworms can cause humans to become sick and sometimes die. Roundworm eggs travel like dust blowing in the air. (Never put your bare hands on any wildlife).
• Attic cleanout and re-insulating is our specialty! When wildlife has taken up residency in your attic, insulation becomes soiled with urine, feces, body oils, hair, parasites and sometimes dead animals. While it may be OK to overlook body oils and hair, other issues such as the urine, feces, parasites and dead animals can cause humans and domestic pets to become sick, not to mention the foul odors that will linger in your home. Our technicians remove the insulation and any matter left behind by the invasive wildlife. After sanitizing and deodorizing the area, new insulation is put down.
• Chimneys are a common place where squirrels and raccoons are known to den up. If you do not have a constant fire burning in your fireplace be sure that squirrels and raccoons have not moved in before starting your next fire. Squirrels and raccoons will bring nesting debris such as leaf litter in to your chimney flue, causing smoke to back up in to your home and sometimes causing a bigger fire. The best prevention for this problem is to have an animal proof chimney cap installed by one of our skilled technicians.

Mid-Atlantic wildlife Control provides a safe, environmentally friendly and humane solution for dealing with nuisance wildlife problems. Our staff is professionally trained in identifying the invasive species, the capture or removal of the invaders and the prevention of reoccurrence. Our technicians attend up to date training courses using the latest in humane techniques.

As urban America grows wildlife is forced to interact in human surroundings such as homes, marines, golf courses, industrial complex, apartment buildings, condos and office buildings. Many species of wildlife will reside in these areas for nesting, denning or roosting purposes others simply because their natural habitat has been destroyed and are in search of a new home. In many cases this becomes an unsafe problem for both humans and wildlife.

Some wildlife can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Squirrels are notorious for chewing on electrical wires in attics and power lines causing fire hazards and power outages. Beavers build huts and dams causing roads to washout and buildings and industrial complexes to flood. Some wildlife can carry a number of parasites, mites, and diseases. Pigeon and bat droppings carry fungal spores that can cause histoplasmosis, a lung disease that humans contract by breathing the spores. Other wildlife can carry diseases such as rabies, distemper, worms and should only be handled by trained professionals who are inoculated and licensed by local wildlife authorities.

Squirrel Trapping & Removal

Squirrel trapping should only be done by a Licensed Wildlife Damage Control operator. Mid Atlantic Wildlife Control (MAWC) is licensed by MD DNR and Pennsylvania Game Commission to trap and remove squirrels from your home or business. MAWC is fully insured and all technicians attend yearly training seminars to stay up to date on the latest techniques used for squirrel removal. MAWC is a full service company which includes squirrel trapping, squirrel removal, attic clean outs, sanitizing, dead animal removal, squirrel proof chimney caps, squirrel proof vent covers, and complete damage repair specialists. MAWC is a full service company that is waiting for you to call 24 hours a day. We work weekends to accommodate your schedule at no extra charge.

Having Bat Problems?

Bats are a pest species that can make a habit of living in homes. Some common complaints include:

• Bats living in attics
• Bats living in a chimney
• Odor caused by bat droppings (guano)
• Bats flying around buildings
• Bat stuck inside of a home

Click here to learn more about bats and how we can remove them.