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Professional Wildlife
Control Services

Protect Your Home From Unwanted Wildlife

The wooded areas, changing seasons, and growing neighborhoods throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia make the region an attractive place to live. Unfortunately, local wildlife may also find homes and other structures appealing when searching for food, water, warmth, or shelter.

Wild animals can enter attics, crawl spaces, chimneys, garages, wall voids, and other vulnerable areas of a home. Once inside, they may damage insulation, wiring, ductwork, vents, roofing materials, and stored belongings. They may also leave behind droppings, nesting materials, unpleasant odors, and other concerns.

Volunteer Rid-A-Pest provides professional wildlife control services for homeowners in Cleveland, Chattanooga, and surrounding communities. Our team identifies the source of the problem, controls current wildlife activity, closes potential entry points, and helps prevent animals from returning.

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Complete Wildlife Control for Local Homes

Wildlife control involves more than removing an animal from a property. If the conditions that allowed the animal to enter are not addressed, the same animal or another one may return
Volunteer Rid-A-Pest takes a comprehensive approach to wildlife control. We inspect the property, identify signs of activity, locate possible access points, recommend an appropriate control plan, and provide exclusion solutions designed to reduce the risk of future problems.
Our wildlife control process focuses on three important goals:
  • Controlling the current wildlife activity
  • Excluding animals from the structure
  • Preventing future wildlife entry
Every property and wildlife concern is different. Our team will evaluate your situation and recommend services based on the type of animal, the location of the activity, the condition of the structure, and the access points found during the inspection.
Professional Wildlife Control

Signs of Wildlife Activity Around Your Home

Wildlife may remain hidden inside a home for days or weeks before being discovered. Recognizing the warning signs can help you address the problem before it leads to more extensive property damage.
Contact Volunteer Rid-A-Pest if you notice:
  • Scratching, scurrying, or chewing sounds
  • Noises coming from the attic, walls, or crawl space
  • Droppings or urine stains
  • Strong or unfamiliar odors
  • Damaged insulation or ductwork
  • Chewed wires, wood, or stored belongings
  • Nesting materials inside or around the home
  • Loose or damaged vents
  • Openings along the roofline
  • Damage around soffits, fascia boards, or siding
  • Tracks or disturbed soil near the foundation
  • Wildlife repeatedly entering or leaving part of the structure
Sounds may be more noticeable at night or early in the morning, depending on the animal involved. A professional inspection can help determine what may be entering the home and how it is gaining access.

Our Wildlife Control Process

Detailed Wildlife Inspection

The first step is understanding what is happening on the property. Our team inspects accessible areas of the home for wildlife activity, nesting materials, droppings, damage, and possible entry points. We may inspect areas such as:
  • Attics
  • Crawl spaces
  • Rooflines
  • Soffits and fascia boards
  • Exterior walls
  • Foundations
  • Chimneys
  • Garages
  • Vents
  • Utility openings
  • Areas beneath decks or porches
The inspection findings allow us to develop a wildlife control plan suited to your home’s needs.

Wildlife Control

Once we identify the animal and its location, our team will recommend an appropriate control method. The exact approach depends on the wildlife involved, the extent of the activity, and where the animal is located in your home.
Our goal is to address the current problem carefully while following applicable wildlife control requirements.
Certain wildlife species may require specialized methods or seasonal considerations. Service availability can vary by animal, so our team will explain the available options after evaluating the property.

Wildlife Exclusion

Removing or controlling the animal is only part of the solution. Wildlife exclusion focuses on closing the openings animals may use to enter the home.
Animals can take advantage of damaged vents, roof gaps, loose siding, open crawl space access points, and other structural vulnerabilities. Some wildlife can enter through surprisingly small openings.
Depending on the property, exclusion work may include:
  • Sealing gaps and openings
  • Securing exterior vents
  • Closing access points along the roofline
  • Reinforcing vulnerable areas
  • Addressing openings around pipes and utilities
  • Repairing or securing crawl space access points
  • Installing protective materials where appropriate
  • Recommending repairs for damaged parts of the structure
By addressing these access points, exclusion work helps reduce the chance of wildlife re-entering the home.

Wildlife Prevention

Wildlife prevention includes correcting the conditions that may attract animals or make the property easier to access.
Our team can help identify factors around the home that may encourage wildlife activity. We can also provide practical recommendations to make the property less inviting.
Preventive recommendations may include:
  • Keeping trash containers securely closed
  • Avoiding outdoor pet food storage
  • Cleaning up fallen fruit, nuts, and birdseed
  • Trimming tree branches away from the roof
  • Repairing damaged screens and vents
  • Securing chimneys and crawl space openings
  • Removing clutter that may provide shelter
  • Correcting moisture problems
  • Sealing gaps around exterior utility lines
  • Regularly checking the roof and exterior for damage
Wildlife prevention is most effective when you combine exclusion work with routine property maintenance.

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Common Areas Where Wildlife May Enter

Attics
Attics provide warmth, shelter, and protection from weather and predators. Wildlife may enter through roof gaps, damaged soffits, attic vents, or openings near the eaves.
Crawl Spaces
Unsecured crawl space doors, foundation vents, and damaged screening can allow animals to shelter beneath a home. Wildlife activity in a crawl space may also contribute to odors, damaged insulation, and moisture concerns.
Chimneys
An uncapped or damaged chimney may provide direct access to the home. Properly fitted protective covers can help prevent wildlife from entering while allowing the chimney to function correctly.
Rooflines and Soffits
Loose fascia boards, damaged soffits, and gaps along the roofline can create entry points. Animals may enlarge weakened openings by scratching or chewing.
Garages and Storage Areas
Wildlife may enter garages through gaps beneath doors, damaged weatherstripping, or open doors. Food, birdseed, pet supplies, and stored materials can make these areas especially attractive.
Areas Beneath Decks and Porches
The space beneath a deck, porch, shed, or other structure can provide a protected place to nest or rest. Securing these spaces may help reduce wildlife activity near the home.

Why Wildlife Exclusion Is Important

Temporary control may solve the immediate problem, but it may not stop animals from entering through the same opening again.
Professional wildlife exclusion provides a more complete solution by addressing how animals are accessing the structure. Closing and reinforcing entry points can help protect the home from repeated wildlife activity and the property damage that may come with it.
Exclusion may also help reduce:
  • Damage to insulation and ductwork
  • Chewed electrical wires
  • Contaminated attic or crawl space materials
  • Unpleasant odors
  • Repeated noises inside walls or ceilings
    Nesting near living areas
    Future wildlife control expenses
The sooner you identify and address entry points, the easier it may be to prevent the problem from becoming more extensive.

Why Choose Volunteer Rid-A-Pest?

Volunteer Rid-A-Pest has helped protect homes and businesses from unwanted pests for more than five decades. As a locally owned company, we understand the wildlife and pest pressures that affect properties throughout Cleveland, Chattanooga, Southeast Tennessee, and North Georgia.
When you choose Volunteer Rid-A-Pest for wildlife control, you can expect:
  • A careful inspection of your home and property
  • Help identifying wildlife activity and entry points
  • Recommendations based on your specific situation
  • Wildlife control solutions suited to the animal involved
  • Exclusion options to help close vulnerable openings
  • Prevention recommendations for lasting protection
  • Clear communication from a local team
  • Professional and respectful service
We do not focus only on the animal you see or hear. We look at the property as a whole to help identify why the problem started and what can be done to reduce the risk of it happening again.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildlife Control

What is wildlife exclusion?
Wildlife exclusion is the process of identifying and closing the openings animals use to enter a home or structure. This may involve sealing gaps, securing vents, reinforcing vulnerable areas, and correcting damaged access points.
Local homes may experience activity involving squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds, opossums, and other nuisance wildlife. The animals found in and around a home can vary by location, season, and property conditions. Contact our team to confirm whether we can assist with the species affecting your property.
Common signs include scratching or scurrying sounds, droppings, damaged insulation, nesting materials, strong odors, and visible openings along the roofline. A professional inspection can help confirm the source of the activity.
Yes. Wildlife may damage insulation, vents, ductwork, roofing materials, wood, and electrical wiring. Animals may also contaminate areas with droppings, urine, nesting materials, or food debris.
Removal or control addresses the current wildlife activity, but it may not prevent another animal from using the same entry point. Exclusion work is often necessary to close openings and provide longer-lasting protection.
Wild animals can behave unpredictably when frightened, cornered, injured, or protecting their young. Handling or removing wildlife without proper training and equipment may put you and the animal at risk. Professional assistance is recommended.
Wildlife can enter homes year-round. Activity may increase during colder weather, breeding seasons, severe weather, or periods when animals are searching for nesting locations, food, water, or shelter.
The cost depends on the type of animal, the location and extent of the activity, the number of entry points, and the exclusion work required. An inspection allows our team to evaluate the property and provide a customized recommendation.

Volunteer Rid-A-Pest provides services throughout Cleveland, Chattanooga, and surrounding communities in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Contact our team to confirm wildlife control availability at your address.

Keep Wildlife Outside Where It Belongs

Unwanted wildlife can create noise, damage property, contaminate indoor spaces, and return if entry points remain open. Volunteer Rid-A-Pest can help identify the source of the activity, control the current problem, exclude wildlife from the structure, and recommend steps to help prevent future entry.
Contact Volunteer Rid-A-Pest today to schedule a wildlife inspection and learn more about protecting your home.
Request a Free Wildlife Control Estimate
call (423) 698-7205.