Category: Odor Control

Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services – It’s who we are and what we do

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Virginia Wildlife Removal, Animal Trapping & Pest Control

(434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975

virginia wildlife removalVirginia Wildlife Removal Services was started due to the increasing need for nuisance wildlife to be humanely removed from homes, commercial properties and other areas. Our goal has always been to safely remove wild animals and restore your Richmond and Charlottesville Virginia home or business to its normal condition, whenever possible.

Our Professionalism, Education and Integrity sets us apart.

Professionalism:

We arrive on time and are clearly identified by our uniforms and trucks. We provide you with the highest level of customer service every time. We try to clearly explain everything we are going to do before we do it and we are always available to answer questions. If we do not feel we can effectively solve your problem we tell you this BEFORE we start, not after!

Education:

Many animal removal technicians have very little training, experience, or education. Here at Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services we put a high priority on advanced education because we believe it enables us to better understand animal behavior, provide effective solutions to various problems, and maintain lifelong scientific learning in this field. Just because your dad or your dad’s dad were trappers DOES NOT make you an effective nuisance wildlife removal and control technician. We are not just trappers, but problem solvers.

Integrity:

We charge a SET fee for trapping and exclusions, which we quote to you UP FRONT. We do NOT charge per trap or per animal caught! Some unethical companies can charge you per animal, and then proceed to trap and catch the SAME animal numerous times costing you much more than it should.

Our normal procedures include checking the live traps to monitor progress, change trap locations as necessary, and changing bait to keep it fresh. We always maintain constant communication with you about our progress. Our customers are what make us successful. Our goal is 100% satisfaction from our customers — they are, after all why we have a thriving business. We love what we do! We provide bat removal, beaver removal, bee control, bird control, deer management, foxes, flying squirrel removal, groundhog removal, mice control, mole removal, opossum removal, raccoon removal, rat removal, skunk removal, snake removal, squirrel removal, vole removal and more. Call us today at (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975.

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Raccoon Roundworm in Richmond and Charlottesville | Raccoon Trapping, Control and Removal

Animal Damage, Bats, Beavers, Charlottesville, Henrico, Moles, Odor Control, Odor Removal, Opossums, Rabies, Raccoons, Removing Animals From Chimneys, Richmond, Skunks, Snakes, Squirrels, Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, Voles

Raccoon Roundworm

Baylisascaris procyonis (BP) – also known as Raccoon Roundworm is the common roundworm of raccoons in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia. Adult BP live in the small intestine of this host, where they produce eggs that are passed in the feces. BP eggs ingested by hatch in the intestine, producing larvae that can migrate widely, causing serious intestinal, eye, or nerve damage. Cases of nerve damage in humans caused by BP likely acquired from raccoons have resulted in severe encephalitis with permanent deficits and in death. Although raccoons are the most common definitive host of BP in North America, some other carnivores, including domestic dogs, can serve as definitive hosts, making them a potential source of human disease. Less well-documented is infection in procyonids other than raccoons. Avoiding contact with feces from potentially infected animals and routine deworming of pets, including dogs and exotic species that might host this parasite, will prevent infection with BP. Our Wildlife Removal Technicians are trained to safely remove and dispose of the primary mechanism for transporting Raccoon Roundworm – the feces of raccoons. Raccoons create toilet areas in attics and other areas of your home. These piles of raccoon feces can pose a significant health risk to you and your family and should only be removed by professionals who are trained and equipped to address this problem. Raccoon feces in your home also contaminates insulation, damages sheet rock and produces unpleasant odors in your home.

We provide humane, fast and efficient trapping, control, exclusion and removal of all species of nuisance animal wildlife pests in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA. Some of the critters we remove include squirrels, raccoons, skunks, snakes, bats, birds, beavers, opossums, groundhogs, moles, voles, etc. Call Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC at (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975 or visit us on the web at www.virginiaprofessionalwildliferemovalservices.com.

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Life Cycle of Skunks in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, Henrico, Odor Control, Odor Removal, Rabies, Richmond, Skunk Odor, Skunk Odors, Skunks, Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services

Skunks in Richmond and Charlottesville Virginia are most famous for their foul smelling musk which they use in defense against predators and this adaptation alone has caused the skunk to become somewhat famous along with Pepe Le Pew and other fictional characters based on the skunk. Even though, many people know about the skunk in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA (more particularly its skunk spray), few people know about the skunks lifecycle.

Skunks in Richmond and Charlottesville are born in a den with about three to six other baby skunks (called kits). Their mother will watch over them in the den she dug out (usually burrowed out in soft areas of soil, trash piles, or under porches). Eventually the mother skunk will begin leaving the den with her kits to retrieve food at night (since skunks are nocturnal). After about twelve to fourteen weeks, the skunks will leave the den with their mother. The skunks will stay with their mother until they are fully developed or ready to mate (which can be up to a year after they are born).

The skunks in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia will begin looking for a mate in late winter to early spring. When the skunks mate, the male skunks will generally mate with more than one female skunk. On average it will take the female skunk anywhere from sixty to seventy days to give birth to her baby skunks (kits), which makes late spring to early summer the most common time for skunks to give birth. The female skunk will raise her kits by herself, the male skunk who mated with the female plays no role in raising the kits and may kill the kits if he gets the opportunity.

Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC provides skunk removal, skunk trapping, skunk control, skunk exclusion and skunk odor control in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas. We also handle all other types of animal wildlife removal problems. Contact us at (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975.

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Skunk Removal Advice For Richmond & Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, Henrico, Odor Control, Odor Removal, Rabies, Richmond, Skunk Odor, Skunk Odors, Skunks, Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services

Have skunks invaded your Charlottesville or Richmond, Virginia home or business? Here are some tips that may help you deal with these smelly critters.

Skunk Removal By Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC

Skunks are nocturnal due to this you must avoid keeping pet food outside, at night-time. For the same reason, garbage should not be kept outside. If that is not possible, then secure it by covering it with a tight lid or by fencing it, as skunks cannot climb tall fences.

You need to clean your vegetable garden and lawn regularly to remove rotting vegetables, fruits, nuts, berries and leaves, which can attract rodents, insects and larvae too. The skunks can feast on the rotting waste as well as the rodents and insects. You should minimize the usage of easily accessible water sources and bird feeder spills.

Your habitat may have many places which can work as homes for skunks. You can handle it by enclosing open areas with three-foot high wire mesh. The fence should be one foot deep to prevent them from burrowing. Fence the areas which may interest skunks like the garden, compost pit, poultry farm, etc. Fill in the holes and ditches around your home and seal the ones underneath the house, sheds, decks, and other above-ground structures. Avoid keeping lumber and junk materials, as it may provide shelter for the skunks.

Finally, if you need help with removing skunks from your Charlottesville or Richmond home or business, contact Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC at (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975. We provide residential and commercial services 24/7. We utilize the most humane methods to trap, control and remove skunks and other wildlife.

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Who Do I Call If I Have A Nuisance Wildlife Pest Problem In Charlottesville Or Richmond, Virginia?

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If you own a home or business in Charlottesville or Richmond, Virginia, you know that dealing with strange animals is never any fun. And if you don’t have experience in the matter, you need to seek out an expert for help—a company like Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC.

If you’re having trouble with critters showing up on your Charlottesville or Richmond property, contact Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services fast. We know what to do to rid your home or business of its animal troubles.

As a wildlife control company, we are going to make a point to figure what type of animal we’re dealing with before proceeding with any course of action. For instance, you may have trash scattered around your yard every night, but cannot figure out what’s causing the mess. It could be something as simple as a cat, or, on the other hand, it could be a raccoon. It’s hard to figure out what it is if you aren’t an expert. A professional company like ours will know what to do to determine the type of animal that’s at the root of the problem.

Once our wildlife control experts discover what animal is causing all the issues, then it’s a matter of finding out how the animal is getting onto the property. Many times, animals can dig under fences or get in through the smallest cracks or crevices. Our professionals will know how to narrow down the possibilities as far as entry onto the property. As a result, we will keep this in mind when going through the process of how best to keep animals out.

The hardest part of wildlife control is catching the animal. Some animals are easier to catch than others. There are various methods involved in catching wild animals. The thing that our professionals know is that different animals call for different methods of capture. For instance, if the issue involves a snake, our experts are not going to use the same tactics that we would use to catch a possum; and vice versa. The bottom line is that hiring an experienced company like ours will save you time, money and offer peace of mind.

After the animal is caught, it’s essential that our wildlife control specialists properly seal off the opening where the animal is getting in. This way, you can rest assured that the animal doesn’t get in from that location again. Also, our specialists can help in identifying and preventing animals from entering from new locations.

When dealing with critters, you want to make sure whoever handles the problem offers a guarantee. Nothing’s worse than thinking you have all those pests squared away, only to wake up one morning and see one of those same critters staring you in the face. If you’re dealing with a professional company like Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, we will offer a guarantee that the nuisance will be gone or we’ll come out again to remedy the problem.

When you know you have a critter roaming through your Charlottesville or Richmond property, you won’t rest until it’s gone. That’s why you want a wildlife control service company like Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services. We use the most humanely efficient methods to rid your home or business of animal pest problems.

Some of the services we offer Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia homes and businesses include bat removal, bat control, beaver removal, beaver trapping, bird removal, bird control, squirrel removal, squirrel trapping, raccoon removal, raccoon trapping, skunk removal, skunk trapping, snake removal, snake trapping, opossum removal, opossum trapping, groundhog removal, groundhog trapping, mole removal, mole control, fox trapping, fox removal, coyote trapping, coyote removal, chipmunk trapping, chipmunk removal, and turtle trapping and turtle removal. Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC is licensed and insured and provides 24/7 service to home owners and businesses. Call (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975 to have us solve your wildlife problem.

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The Scent of Skunk

Odor Control, Odor Removal, Rabies, Skunk Odor, Skunk Odors, Skunks

http://naturesblog.blogspot.com/
December 17, 2010

In winter, cold, dry air and frozen ground suppress most of nature’s fragrance. One potent exception is the scent of skunk musk, which wafts through the air and is detectable by our relatively poor olfactory system for up to a mile from its source.

Skunks, members of the Mephitidae Family, are represented by at least ten species across the globe, most of which are native to the Americas. Omniverous and crepuscular, skunks roam about to feast on a wide variety of plants, small animals, eggs, garbage and carrion; guided by an excellent sense of smell but hampered by poor eyesight, they represent a large portion of our roadkill. Of course, it is their volatile and irritating musk that wards off many natural predators (great horned owls excluded); produced in perianal glands and found to contain a mix of sulfur-containing thiols, this noxious musk can be accurately ejected for up to 15 feet. Mustelids (weasels, otters, martens, badgers and wolverines) have similar musk glands but, in comparison with skunks, their glands are less developed and their musk is less potent.

Hikers and homeowners have little to fear from these docile creatures; their poor eyesight does not permit planned attacks and they use their musk only in defense. Most often encountered during their mating season in late winter or early spring, skunks spend much of the winter in communal dens, venturing out during periods of relatively mild weather. After mating, females dig their own burrows and give birth to 4-6 kits by May; they will stay with her through the summer, learning to find food and striking fear in potential predators that associate their distinctive coats with foul, irritating showers of musk.

CHARLOTTESVILLE AND RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SKUNK REMOVAL, SKUNK MANAGEMENT AND SKUNK CONTROL – VIRGINIA PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE REMOVAL SERVICES – (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975

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Skunks Digging Under Homes To Keep Warm During Cold Temperatures

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Fair Oaks (CBS13) – Homeowners beware: skunks are on the prowl looking for a place to stay warm as the weather gets colder. And one Fair Oaks couple found out just how far those stinky little creatures will go to get out of the cold.

Jean Barry and her husband Bill have been trying to get rid of a skunk that has been stuck in their home’s heating duct for three weeks.

“And he’d left his calling card and I thought, ‘Oh my God, do we have a problem’”, said homeowner Jean Barry. “Saturday night I was up all night.  I could hear him scratching and trying to get out.”

The Barry’s have tried covering vents and cutting up duct work which has left them without heat.

That’s when they called [a nuisance wildlife control and removal company].

Skunks are known for their trademark smell, but they are also very clever. They burrow underneath houses to stay warm and once they’re in, they’re hard to get out.

[A nuisance wildlife control and removal company employee] crawled under the house and pulled out dozens of feet of duct work, but in the end, came up empty handed. The theory is the skunk snuck out the same way he snuck in.

Trappers say you should make sure your vents are secure and your duct work is sealed tight. Otherwise you could end up in a stinky situation just like the Barrys.

Call us at (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975 for expert Skunk Removal, Skunk Trapping and Skunk Control in Central Virginia including the Richmond VA and Charlottesville VA areas.

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Dog Meets Skunk – Now What?

Charlottesville, Odor Control, Odor Removal, Rabies, Richmond, Skunk Odor, Skunk Odors, Skunks, Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services

By Dr. Ellen Friedman For the Times Herald-Record Published: 2:00 AM – 10/13/10

They’re cute, they’re bright, they’re fashionably black and white. And … they smell like skunks. And now, so does your dog. What to do? Skunks are shy creatures who are crepuscular … they circulate at dawn and dusk. If you put your pooch out early, chances are that someday she will be bitterly disappointed by her efforts to make a new friend. And so will you. How to avoid a close encounter When skunks are faced with danger, they can emit a particularly foul-smelling and long-lasting chemical from special glandular areas. The effects of a direct hit in the face can be a moderate conjunctivitis and a very malodorous dog. The best treatment is, as usual, preventive. Skunks are drawn to food sources; feeding cats indoors and keeping trash cans secure (in the garage!) can help keep these little wildlife friends away. Some skunks like holing up under a porch or back door. Closing off these refuges can be helpful as well. If your dog should get sprayed, keep him outdoors until you have a plan. Skunk oils on furniture are difficult to remove. Hosing with plain water isn’t very helpful — the residue is oily and won’t be budged. Tomato juice, an old remedy, is only poorly effective in removing odors. Best way to deodorize? The best treatments are enzymatic cleaners with a surfactant (which allows the oils to be breached and the smelly molecules to be broken down by the enzymes). These are sold in many vet offices, pet shops and online. It’s a good idea to have one handy if you live in the country. On a medical note, skunks in Orange and Ulster counties are high on the list of rabies vectors. They can carry the rabies virus and occasionally bite dogs when the spray technique is ineffective. So make sure your dog’s and cat’s rabies vaccines are up-to-date. Remember, these vaccines protect you and your family, not just your pet. And, of course, don’t approach a skunk that you see outdoors. The skunk odor is, unfortunately, resistant and long-lasting. A small note of good news is that if your dog is sprayed, eventually a lot of a human’s nasal capacity gets overwhelmed by the odor, and you end up not registering the smell after a while. But visiting friends will.

Call us at (434) 270-0488 or toll-free at (888) 893-1975 for skunk removal, skunk trapping and skunk control in the Central Virginia areas of VA.

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