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Raleigh, NC Wildlife Removal
Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. has handled Raleigh wildlife removal since 1990. Owner Tad Bassett holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State University and carries NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312. His 14-person team includes licensed wildlife control technicians, a staff zoologist, and field operators with decades of combined experience across the Triangle. The company maintains a 4.7-4.8 star rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9 star Angi rating, and a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints.
Every exclusion job comes with a limited lifetime warranty on workmanship and materials. If animals return to a sealed entry point, we come back to fix it.
Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc.
1913 Lost Cove Ln, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 661-0722
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 24/7 Emergency Service
NC WCA Permit #DCA25000312 | NC Pest Control License #1778 PW
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Our Raleigh Animal Removal Services
Raleigh’s hardwood canopy, creek corridors along Crabtree Creek and Swift Creek, and decades of residential growth create year-round wildlife pressure on homes across every part of the metro. Older homes in Hayes Barton and the Five Points area deal with gaps from foundation settling and aging rooflines that bats and squirrels exploit. Subdivisions in North Raleigh – Wakefield Plantation, Stonebridge, Boulder Creek, and North Ridge Country Club – back up against wooded buffers that put raccoons, flying squirrels, and bats within arm’s reach of attic space.
Triangle Wildlife Removal is Raleigh’s longest-operating wildlife control company with 30 years of full-time operations. We remove wildlife humanely, seal every entry point on the structure, and guarantee the work. The company is the only wildlife removal provider in Raleigh exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc., a 501(c)(3) wildlife rehabilitation nonprofit in Apex, NC. Whenever our team encounters orphaned or injured wildlife on a job, we get the animal to a licensed rehabilitator. That partnership reflects how we approach every Raleigh wildlife removal call – solve the problem for the homeowner, treat the animal fairly.
Our Wildlife Removal Services
Triangle Wildlife Removal handles every step from inspection through removal, exclusion, damage repair, and attic restoration. Below are the most common wildlife problems we solve in Raleigh homes.
Bat Removal
Bats in your attic create health hazards from guano buildup and carry rabies risk. We perform full exclusion using one-way doors during the legal window of August through April, then seal every entry point on the structure.
Flying Squirrel Removal
Flying squirrels enter attics through gaps as small as a quarter and are most active at night during cold months. We trap, remove, and seal every construction gap at the roofline to keep them out permanently.
Squirrel Removal
Gray squirrels chew through fascia, soffits, and wiring to nest in attics, creating fire hazards and structural damage. We remove active squirrels with live traps and exclude them by sealing every entry point on the structure.
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons tear open soffits, rip through roof decking, and contaminate attic insulation with feces carrying raccoon roundworm. We trap and remove raccoons humanely, repair the damage they caused, and seal the structure to prevent re-entry.
Rodent Control
Rats and mice enter through pipe chases, A/C line penetrations, and foundation vents, contaminating insulation and chewing wiring. We trap and remove active rodents inside the structure and seal every exterior entry point to stop the cycle.
Bird Control
European starlings and house sparrows nest inside exhaust vents, dryer vents, and attic spaces, blocking airflow and creating fire hazards. We remove nesting material, install bird-proof vent covers, and clean contaminated ductwork.
Snake Removal
Snakes enter crawlspaces, garages, and basements through foundation gaps and pipe penetrations. We safely remove the snake, identify the species, and seal entry points to keep them from coming back.
Wildlife Exclusion
Wildlife exclusion seals every vulnerable opening on your home to prevent animals from getting in. We inspect the full structure, identify active entries and potential weak points, and install commercial-grade barriers backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Raleigh Bat Removal
Raleigh bat removal calls peak from late spring through early fall as colonies expand in attics and behind shutters. Homes near The Cottages at Brier Creek and Regency Park Estates border mature tree lines that support large roosting populations. A single colony can number several hundred animals, and guano accumulates fast.
- Entry points: ridge vents, gable vents, drip edge gaps, construction gaps under shingles at the roofline
- Health risk: bat guano harbors Histoplasma capsulatum spores that cause histoplasmosis when disturbed
- Legal restriction: North Carolina prohibits bat exclusion from May 1 through July 31 during bat maternity season when flightless pups are present
- Method: one-way exclusion devices at active entry points, all remaining gaps sealed permanently
- Cleanup: contaminated insulation removal, surface sanitization, new insulation installed as part of attic restoration
Our staff zoologist Derek Cline, a 15-year veteran out of NC State, leads many Raleigh wildlife removal projects involving bats. The company is Bat Standards Certified through the NWCOA – the NC State Extension guidance on bats in North Carolina covers the biology and legal protections that govern every bat exclusion we perform.
Raleigh Flying Squirrel Removal
Raleigh flying squirrel removal calls start when temperatures drop in late fall and run through winter. These are nocturnal animals, and most homeowners first notice them as scratching or scurrying after dark. North Raleigh subdivisions like Stonebridge and Boulder Creek sit in heavy tree cover – ideal habitat for southern flying squirrels that glide from canopy to roofline.
- Entry points: construction gaps at the roofline, soffit intersections, gable vents, any opening larger than a nickel
- Colony size: flying squirrels are social and den communally, so one entry point often means a dozen or more animals inside
- Damage: gnawed wiring, compressed insulation, urine staining across sheetrock ceilings
- Removal: one-way exclusion devices at active entry points, live traps checked every 24 hours
- Exclusion: full wildlife exclusion of the roofline to prevent re-entry, all work guaranteed
Nick Sullivan, a five-year wildlife control operator on our team, handles many Raleigh wildlife removal calls for flying squirrels. The National Park Service flying squirrel species profile covers the communal denning behavior that makes these animals so persistent once they find a way in.
Raleigh Squirrel Removal
Raleigh squirrel removal stays busy year-round because eastern gray squirrels have two breeding seasons in Wake County. The first litter arrives in late January through February. The second comes in July and August. Raleigh’s dense oak canopy feeds a large squirrel population, and homes where branches overhang the roofline see the most pressure.
- Entry points: chewed soffit corners, pushed-open gable vents, gaps where dormers meet the main roofline
- Damage: gnawed electrical wiring (fire hazard), torn ductwork, shredded insulation used for nest material
- Warning signs: daytime scratching in the attic, chew marks on fascia boards, leaf nests visible in nearby trees
- Removal: live traps and one-way exclusion devices, traps checked every 24 hours
- Prevention: trim branches back at least six feet from the roofline and inspect all vents for rot or gaps
Ben Patterson, who has been with our team for eight years, runs many Raleigh wildlife removal jobs for squirrels. The NC State Extension guide to eastern gray squirrels details their two-litter breeding cycle and the damage patterns that make them one of north carolina wildlife’s most persistent nuisance species.
Raleigh Raccoon Removal
Raleigh raccoon removal peaks in late winter and spring when females look for denning sites to raise a litter. A pregnant raccoon will tear open a ridge vent or push through a weakened soffit to reach a warm, dry attic. Once she has pups, you’re dealing with a family. Homes near creek corridors throughout Raleigh are particularly vulnerable, and Raleigh wildlife removal calls for raccoons often involve animal damage repair after the animals are out.
- Entry points: ridge vents, soffits, fascia boards, chimney caps, gable vents
- Damage: contaminated insulation, torn ductwork, structural gaps widened over time
- Health risk: raccoon feces carry Baylisascaris roundworm eggs that survive in insulation for years
- Removal: live traps checked every 24 hours, nursing females handled carefully to keep mothers with pups
- Exclusion: all structural entry points sealed after removal, guaranteed workmanship and materials
Triangle Wildlife Removal carries $5 million in general liability insurance, $1 million in workers comp, and $1 million in auto coverage. The CDC overview of Baylisascaris raccoon roundworm explains why contaminated attic insulation is a serious health risk that requires professional cleanup.
Raleigh Rodent Removal (Rats & Mice)
Rat and mouse activity in Raleigh increases through fall and winter as rodents move into crawlspaces, wall voids, and attics. Older construction near downtown often has foundation vent gaps, plumbing penetrations, and A/C line openings that rats exploit. Norway rats and roof rats are both common pests in Wake County, and a single pair can produce dozens of offspring in one season.
- Entry points: foundation vents, pipe and utility penetrations, gaps at the drip edge, garage door seals
- Damage: gnawed wiring, contaminated insulation, chewed PVC plumbing, stored food contamination
- Health risk: rodent droppings and urine carry pathogens that become airborne when disturbed
- Removal: targeted trapping program with traps inspected on a set schedule
- Exclusion: every gap sealed with commercial-grade materials after trapping is complete
Our rodent and pest control work is performed under NC Pest Control License #1778 PW, verifiable through the NC Department of Agriculture. Raleigh wildlife removal for rodents follows the same inspect-trap-exclude process we use for every species – the goal is permanent exclusion, not repeat treatments.
Raleigh Snake Removal
Raleigh snake removal calls pick up in spring as snakes come out of brumation and stay active through early fall. Copperheads are the venomous species homeowners encounter most often in Wake County, particularly around yards that border wooded lots or creek banks. Rat snakes and black racers are the most common nonvenomous species found in garages, crawlspaces, and foundation plantings.
- Common species: copperhead, rat snake, black racer, king snake, garter snake
- Entry points: foundation vent gaps, weep holes, garage door seals, gaps around plumbing penetrations
- Attractants: rodent activity, ground cover, mulch beds, stacked firewood, debris near the foundation
- Removal: safe capture and relocation by trained wildlife removal technicians
- Prevention: rodent control to eliminate prey base, habitat modification, and entry point sealing
Not every snake in Raleigh NC is a wild animal that needs to be removed. But when a copperhead turns up near a doorway or a snake gets inside a crawlspace, you want a licensed and insured control company to remove wildlife safely. The NC State Extension guide to snakes in North Carolina covers identification of the six venomous species found statewide.
Other Nuisance Wildlife Control Services
Raleigh wildlife removal covers more than the species above. Our wildlife removal technicians handle opossum control, skunk removal, bird control, and stinging insect work. Dead animal removal from crawlspaces, wall cavities, and yards is available same-day in most cases. We also handle large carcass removal through our nearly 25-year contract with NCDOT.
Triangle Wildlife Removal holds the Wake County Public Schools contract for over 20 years and serves NC State University, Duke University, Shaw University, RDU International Airport, UNC Hospital Systems, the Raleigh Housing Authority, and the Office of the NC Governor. Every employee passes a background check before hiring, with annual criminal screenings required by the WCPSS contract. You can learn more about Triangle Wildlife Removal and the Raleigh wildlife removal services we provide across the region.
As NWCOA members, our team stays current on humane wildlife control methods. Homeowners can also read reviews of our work on Yelp. When you have a wildlife problem and need someone to inspect the property, remove the animals humanely, and make sure the critter doesn’t get back in, that’s what we do every day.
Why Homeowners Choose Triangle Wildlife Removal
Raleigh wildlife removal is what we’ve done every day for over three decades. Tad Bassett founded this company in 1990 and has been running it full-time since January 1996. He still answers the phone himself. That kind of continuity is rare in this industry, and it’s a big part of why customers keep calling back. In a detailed expert interview published by the Regency Park Partnership, a community resource serving over 244,000 Nextdoor neighbors across the Triangle, Tad covered everything from seasonal wildlife behavior and NC regulatory requirements to disease risks and homeowner prevention tips.
All technicians on our team are Ridge-Guard Certified, Bird Barrier Certified, and certified in advanced metal fabrication for wildlife exclusion and damage repairs. Triangle Wildlife Removal is the largest installer of Ridge-Guard on the East Coast, a distinction the company has held for approximately five years. Every exclusion job is backed by a limited lifetime warranty – if animals get back through a sealed entry point, we come back to address it at no charge.
Our Triangle Service Areas
We service the entire Triangle area of North Carolina
Triangle Wildlife Removal operates from 1913 Lost Cove Ln in Raleigh, covering the entire Triangle area of central North Carolina. Whether you need Raleigh wildlife removal or service in a neighboring city, the team runs routes seven days a week across Wake, Durham, and Orange counties, serving residential homes, commercial properties, and institutional clients. Route scheduling is built around geography, so your technician knows the roads and the wildlife pressures specific to your part of the metro.
Our Industry Credentials
Triangle Wildlife Removal operates under NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312, verifiable through the NC Wildlife Resources Commission WCA directory, and NC Pest Control License #1778 PW, verifiable through the NC Department of Agriculture license search. The company is an active member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association and holds NWCOA Bat Standards Certification, the wildlife control industry’s professional standard for bat exclusion work. All technicians are Ridge-Guard Certified Installers and Bird Barrier Certified, with additional certification in advanced metal fabrication for wildlife exclusion and structural damage repairs.
Homeowners can read field-level reviews of our Raleigh wildlife removal work on Yelp. Every employee passes a background check before hiring, with annual criminal and sexual predator screenings standard across the company.
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