Fairhope Armadillo Removal Armadillo Digging up Yard

Fairhope Armadillo Removal from a home or business is a very common request for many animal removal professionals. In North America, the most common species of Armadillo is the Nine-Banded Armadillo. This armadillo can weigh up to 22 pounds, and up to 23 inches in length. The armadillo is know for it’s leathery, armored shell. In fact, it’s name in Spanish is “little armored one”. This tiny creature is also known to jump, straight into the air, up to 4 feet when frightened.

Facts about Armadillos

Armadillos will:

  • Dig up yards
  • Dig up gardens in search of food
  • Dig Under a building’s foundation

The armadillo is a burrowerand it’s extra sharp claws allow it to quickly dig under the surface. The armadillo also hunts for it’s prey, mainly insects and grubs, underground. And while they are known to dig up entire gardens and whole yards in search for food, they will, at times, be extremly helpful to a farmer or gardener. They hunt out and eat many types of insects and grubs, keeping your garden safe. But, this can often wind out of control, creating bigger and bigger burrows and tunnels, just in search of food and shelter. They often live in a massive burrow, or several burrows together. On average, a burrow can measure a huge 8 inches wide, 7 feet deep, and an astounding 25 feet long! This is precisely why these animals should be removed from a yard.

Call us for Armadillo Removal, Control and problems in Fairhope, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley, Lillian, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Bay Minette and Elberta Alabama, (251) 510-4316.

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Raccoons in Attic Fairhope AL

Raccoons in Attic Fairhope ALFairhope Raccoon Removal is another common animal removal problem we deal with in Baldwin County Alabama. Raccoons are very clever animals and they have learned to adapt very well to the suburban environment of Fairhope AL including the most common, Raccoons in Attics. Raccoons will also dig through trash, dig up yards and destroy everything to obtain food. Removing Raccoons in Attics from your Fairhope, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley, Lillian, Elberta, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County AL home is critical as the raccoons will do a large amount of damage in a short period of time. Raccoons should not be allowed to stay in your Fairhope attic and should be removed as soon as they are discovered.

Raccoons can be one of the most destructive animals in Alabama and are responsible for over $2 billion annually in insurance claims throughout the United States. The damage that raccoons due to your Fairhope area home can be astronomical. Raccoons can destroy your ductwork, raccoons soil your insulation, raccoons cause damage to your attic vents and they pose a threat to your family’s health with diseases that are easily spread to humans. Fairhope raccoon removal is on the rise in this animal should not be allowed to spend another night in your Fairhope AL home.

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Fairhope AL Squirrel in Attic

The squirrel is one of the most common wildlife pests in Baldwin County AL. If you hear noises in your attic, there’s a good chance it’s a squirrel in the attic. The most common noise is hearing lots of scratching. This may be a sign that a female squirrel is preparing to have her young. This should be addressed immediately before the young squirrels are old enough to also cause damage to your home, attic and electrical wiring.

Most squirrel damage in Fairhope AL comes from chewing. Since the squirrel is a rodent, their front teeth are always growing and they must constantly chew to keep their teeth sharp and at a manageable level. In nature they chew on tree bark, twigs and other natural hard items. In your Fairhope Alabama attic, they chew electrical wiring, support beams, roof braces and electrical fixtures. They can also destroy your insulation by trampling it, which reduces your R-factor. Squirrel urine and fecal matter will also collect in your insulation. Squirrels can cause damage in drywall by digging holes in the ceiling which is usually the mother squirrel exercising her back leg muscles to prepare for birth.

If you hear chewing or scratching in your attic don’t hesitate to call Wildlife Solutions of Fairhope Alabama, (251) 510-4316. The Tree Squirrel should not be a welcome guest in your home.

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