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Wildlife Removal — Southern California

Wildlife in Your Attic Is Damaging Your Home — Every Hour It’s Up There.

Squirrels, opossums, and raccoons in your attic chew through wiring, destroy insulation, and contaminate your ceiling with urine and droppings. Dr. Pest removes them humanely and permanently seals every entry point so they can’t return.

Humane trapping and removal — we follow all California wildlife regulations
All entry points documented and sealed with rodent-proof materials
Damage assessment and cleanup report included

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See What’s Hiding in Your Home

Takes 30 seconds. No obligation. A technician will call you within the hour.

Warning Signs

6 Signs You May Have a Wildlife Removal Problem

Wildlife infestations are often heard before they’re seen. These signs mean an animal is already nesting — and the longer it stays, the more damage accumulates.

01

Thumping or rolling sounds in the attic

Heavy footsteps or rolling sounds overhead — especially at dawn and dusk — are the most common first sign of squirrel or raccoon activity.

02

Chewed fascia boards, vents, or soffits

Animals chew through wood, aluminum screening, and plastic vents to create or enlarge entry points. Any chew damage on your roofline warrants an inspection.

03

Droppings in attic or garage

Wildlife droppings pose a health risk. Raccoon feces can contain Baylisascaris roundworm; squirrel droppings carry other pathogens.

04

Chewed garden beds or stripped bark

Ground squirrels destroy bulbs and root systems. Squirrels strip bark from young trees. Both indicate a significant local population near your home.

05

Urine odor from upper floors

A persistent ammonia smell from ceilings or upper floor areas indicates animal urine soaking through insulation — which requires professional cleanup.

06

Squirrels running the roofline daily

Consistent roofline activity usually means they’ve found or are actively creating an entry point into your attic space.

One Squirrel Nesting Season Can Cause $2,500+ in Insulation Damage — Plus a Serious Fire Risk.

Squirrels and rodents chew wiring because their teeth grow continuously and must be filed down. Chewed electrical wiring in attic spaces is a leading cause of house fires, and the damage often isn’t discovered until it’s significant.

$2,500+

Average insulation replacement cost from a single squirrel nesting season in a Southern California attic.

#1

Wildlife intrusion is the leading cause of attic wiring damage in residential properties in California.

48 hrs

How quickly a squirrel can locate and enlarge a new entry point once its original access is blocked without proper exclusion sealing.

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Years in Business

4,200+

Homes Treated

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Why Dr. Pest

The Dr. Pest Difference

Trapping without sealing creates a vacancy that the next animal will fill within days. We don’t consider the job done until every entry point is permanently closed.

Humane, California-Compliant Removal

All wildlife is trapped and relocated in full compliance with California Department of Fish & Wildlife regulations.

Chew-Resistant Exclusion Materials

We use hardware cloth and galvanized mesh — not foam or caulk — to seal entry points that animals cannot chew through.

Written Damage Report

You receive documentation of all damage found and repairs recommended — useful for insurance claims and future property disclosures.

How We Work

Our Wildlife Removal Process

Every job follows the same four steps — no shortcuts, no guesswork.

01

Attic & Exterior Inspection

We inspect your full attic, roofline, and exterior for nesting sites, droppings, and all potential and active entry points.

02

Humane Trapping

Live traps placed strategically based on activity patterns. All animals removed and relocated in compliance with California wildlife regulations.

03

Exclusion Sealing

Every identified entry point sealed with chew-resistant materials — hardware cloth, galvanized mesh, or heavy-gauge screening as appropriate.

04

Damage Assessment Report

Written report of damage found, entry points sealed, and recommended attic remediation for any soiled insulation.

Real Customers

What Southern California Homeowners Say

Mike Martinez

Pablo is the best! Always on time and gets the job done in a timely manner.

Martha Moreland

Pablo was professional and courteous. He explained what he needed to be done. He sprayed inside and outside and was detailed in getting rid of the spider webs…

Joy Lesser

Pablo was not only throrough, but courteous as well, making sure everything was done to my liking.

Mark Nixon

Erik did a very good job. We are pleased to have him as our regular representative.

Alice Cavanaugh

Thank you!

Mark Coria

Very prompt, knowledgeable & professional

Our Pest Control Service Area

Anaheim
Anaheim Hills
Carson
Cerritos
Cypress
El Segundo
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Hawthorne
Hermosa Beach
Huntington Beach
Irvine

La Habra
La Mirada
Lakewood
Lomita
Long Beach
Los Alamitos
Manhattan Beach
Newport Beach
Orange
Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes Estates
Placentia

Rancho Palos Verdes
Redondo Beach
Rolling Hills
San Pedro
Santa Ana
Seal Beach
Signal Hill
Torrance
Tustin
Villa Park
Westminster
Yorba Linda

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Ready to Take Back Your Home?

Our team is standing by. Same-day slots are limited — the earlier you call, the sooner we’re there.

🛡️ Our Service Guarantee

If pests return between scheduled visits, we come back and re-treat at zero additional cost. That’s our promise — in writing, on every service agreement.

See What’s Hiding in Your Home

Takes 30 seconds. No obligation. A technician will call you within the hour.

FAQs

Common Wildlife Removal Questions

Is squirrel removal humane?

Yes. We use live traps and relocate animals to appropriate habitat in compliance with California wildlife regulations. We never use lethal traps for squirrels, opossums, or raccoons.

What wildlife is most common in Southern California attics?

Roof rats and squirrels are the most common attic intruders in SoCal. Raccoons are also frequent, especially in wooded residential areas. Opossums occasionally nest under decks and in crawlspaces.

Do I need to replace my attic insulation after wildlife removal?

It depends on the extent of contamination from droppings and urine. We provide a written assessment. In many cases, partial replacement is sufficient — and some homeowners insurance policies cover wildlife damage.

How do animals get into my attic?

Common entry points include damaged roof vents, gaps at fascia boards, uncapped chimneys, openings around utility pipes, and open soffits. Animals can fit through surprisingly small gaps — squirrels need only 1.5 inches.

How long does removal take?

Trapping typically takes 3–10 days depending on population. Exclusion sealing is completed once trapping activity has stopped. Total process is usually 1–3 weeks.

Will more animals move in after removal?

Without exclusion sealing, yes — within days. With proper sealing using chew-resistant materials, re-entry through sealed points is prevented. We back this with a guarantee.