Wildlife Removal in San Diego

It depends on the time of year. All California bats are protected, and during maternity season, roughly May through mid-August, exclusion is not allowed because flightless pups would be trapped and die inside. Outside that window we install one-way exclusion devices that let the adults leave at dusk and not return. Call us and we will tell you exactly what is legal for your situation.

In Southern California it runs roughly from May through mid-August, when females raise flightless pups. Exclusion during this period would trap the young inside, so it is not permitted. The right times to evict bats are early spring, before pups arrive, and late summer into fall, after they have learned to fly. We schedule accordingly.

It can be. Accumulated bat guano can harbor a fungus associated with respiratory illness and also attracts other pests. It should not be disturbed without proper precautions. We assess the situation, advise on safe cleanup, and address contaminated insulation as part of a complete wildlife solution rather than leaving it for you to handle.

We handle birds in dryer vents, attic vents, and eaves. Many native birds and active nests are federally protected, so we time the work correctly, remove inactive nests, and install vent guards and deterrents so they cannot renest. We also clean up droppings and nesting debris, which are a health and fire concern in dryer vents.

Tree squirrels enter at the roofline much like roof rats. We confirm there are no dependent young, install one-way exclusion so they leave on their own, then permanently seal the entry points and any chewed openings. Squirrels gnaw constantly and can damage wiring, so prompt, sealed-up removal protects your home.

Yes. We rely on exclusion, letting animals leave on their own through one-way devices, rather than harming them, and we take care never to seal dependent young inside. This approach is both the humane standard and, for protected species like bats and birds, the legally required one.

Not if the entry points are sealed. Removal without exclusion always fails, because the same gaps invite the next animal. We permanently close the openings with appropriate materials and can add deterrents, so once an animal is out it stays out. That is why exclusion, not just removal, is the core of our service.

Yes. We handle opossums, skunks, and the occasional raccoon denning under decks, sheds, and in crawl spaces. We confirm there are no dependent young, encourage the animal to leave, then seal and screen the area so it cannot return. We also advise on removing the food and shelter that attracted it.

Yes. We address droppings, guano, nesting material, and soiled insulation, and advise on decontamination where needed. Wildlife waste carries health risks and attracts other pests, so cleanup is part of a complete job. The scope is spelled out in your written estimate.

Because much of it is illegal or harmful. Bats and many birds are protected, relocation of many species is restricted in California, and DIY trapping during breeding season often orphans young. A licensed, humane approach keeps you compliant and actually solves the problem by sealing the home so the animal cannot return.