You may have heard it before: that tell-tale scurrying sound in the attic, or eerie scraping sound in the crawl space. Both indicators that an animal may be in your home. Careful listening – or better yet, a little investigating – can help you determine if you’re dealing with squirrels, birds, raccoons, bats, mice or other critters.

If an unwanted animal of any size is in your house, then you’re dealing with a pest. If the invasive animal is a cat or dog, then you can call your city’s Animal Control to help manage the problem. Many people think these city employees will help with any kind of animal intrusion, but usually they are only able to respond to calls concerning domestic pets. For all other creatures, you need to handle the problem yourself, or call wildlife removal experts.

Thompson Brothers Exterminating offers professional wildlife removal services in Spartanburg, Gaffney and Greenville, S.C., as well as wildlife removal in Forest City, Marion, Columbus and Shelby, N.C. Our professionally trained experts will come to your home and assess the damage, identify the intruder, and remove it (or them) in the most humane way possible. We’ll also help clean up any damage, including animal droppings or nests. Finally, we’ll take measures to ensure the intruders don’t return, like putting up barriers where animal enter, blocking their access to certain parts of your house, or setting up traps to catch future intruders.

Spring is a popular time for animals to enter your home, as they’re seeking places to build nests. Summer can also make your house attractive, as it offers a cool, shaded, safe escape from harsh heat. Summer rains and storms can also drive outdoor creatures to the safety of your indoors.

It’s important to take action the moment you’ve realized pests may be in your home. Animal intruders can make significant damage, including chewing up wood, eating insulation, leaving nasty stains and smells, and more. Call in a professional wildlife removal company like Thompson Brothers Exterminating to rid your house of pests—those that come in any size—as soon as possible. Reach us any time of day or night at 828.245.2669 (N.C.) or 864.578.8822 (S.C.).