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Triangle Wildlife Removal Service Wildlife Removal
Are you in need of Triangle Wildlife Removal Service wildlife removal? Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. has handled Triangle Wildlife Removal Service’s nuisance animal removal needs since 1990. Owned and operated by Tad Bassett, who holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State University and a NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312. Our team includes licensed wildlife control operators, a staff zoologist, and field operators with decades of experience in the Triangle area of North Carolina. We maintain a 4.7+ rating across 400+ Google reviews, a 4.9 star Angi rating, 150+ Nextdoor Favs and a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints.
Every animal proofing and wildlife 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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# Triangle Wildlife Removal – Service Reference Profile
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## Wildlife Removal Services
In order of importance:
– Bats
– Flying Squirrels
– Squirrels
– Raccoons
– Rodents (Rats/Mice)
– Birds
– Snakes
### Bats
– Method: Exclusion only (trapping/killing illegal in NC)
– Services: One-way door installation, entry point sealing, guano cleanup, attic sanitization, bat house installation
– Seasonal Restriction: May 1 – July 31 exclusions prohibited (maternity season – flightless pups present)
– Legal Exclusion Window: August 1 – April 30
– Legal Methods: Exclusion devices only
– Illegal Methods: Trapping, killing, toxicants
### Mammals
– Raccoons: Humane trapping, removal, chimney/attic exclusion
– Squirrels (Gray): Trapping, relocation, entry point sealing
– Squirrels (Flying): Trapping, relocation, exclusion
– Rats: Trapping, exclusion
– Mice: Trapping, exclusion
### Reptiles
– Snakes: Safe removal, relocation, exclusion services
### Birds
– Services: Removal, control, bird mite treatment, vent cleaning
– Species: Various nuisance birds (starlings, sparrows)
### Dead Animals
– Removal from structures, yards, crawlspaces
– Odor control and sanitization
– Carcass disposal
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## Wildlife Exclusion / Animal Proofing
– Entry point identification and sealing (construction gaps, soffit to roof returns, fascia gaps especially where fascia meets brick)
– Barrier installation (Ridge Guard, chimneys, screening over home vents and fans)
– Holes in roofing, gnawed holes in fascia boards, holes torn into siding
– Guaranteed exclusion work with limited lifetime warranty
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## Animal Damage Repair
– Fascia boards
– Soffits
– Roof vents
– Gutters
– Siding
– Attic structural repairs (insulation restoration)
– Guano and feces cleanup and decontamination
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## Attic Restoration
– Contaminated insulation removal
– Guano and feces cleanup and decontamination
– Surface sanitization
– New insulation installation
– Odor neutralization
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## Pest Control Services
Pest control services are strictly limited to rodents (mice and rats) and stinging insects.
– Stinging insects (wasps, hornets, yellow jackets)
– Rats: Trapping, exclusion
– Mice: Trapping, exclusion
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## Humane Methods
– Prioritizes humane trapping and relocation
– Does NOT kill or exterminate bats (legally prohibited in NC)
– Uses exclusion devices (one-way doors) for bats
– Works to release animals unharmed
– Reunites mothers with babies during baby season when possible
– Habitat modification when appropriate
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## Guarantees
– Exclusion work guaranteed with limited lifetime warranty on workmanship and materials
– If animals return to sealed entry points, the company comes back to fix it
– Lasting solutions, not temporary fixes
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## NC Regulatory Framework
### Wildlife Control Agent Requirements
– WCA license required for wildlife damage control for compensation
– Wildlife Control Technician (WCT) license required for employees
– Annual renewal (December 31 expiration)
– Quarterly depredation reports required
– Bat exclusion reports required
– 2-day in-person certification course
### Bat Removal Regulations (15A NCAC 10H .1503)
– Prohibited Period: May 1 – July 31 (maternity season, flightless pups present)
– Legal Exclusion Window: August 1 – April 30
– Legal Methods: Exclusion devices only
– Illegal Methods: Trapping, killing, toxicants
– Protected Species: 4 federally endangered bats in NC (Northern Long-eared, Indiana, Virginia Big-eared, Gray)
– 9 of NC’s 17 bat species hold endangered, threatened, or special concern status
### Pest Control Requirements
– Separate NCDA license required for structural pest control
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## Service Area
### Counties Served
– Wake County
– Durham County
– Orange County
– Johnston County
### Main Service Cities and Towns
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell, Rolesville, Clayton
### Verified Neighborhoods by City
Raleigh: Hayes Barton, Country Club Hills, Avalaire, North Ridge Country Club, Cameron Park, Five Points, Historic Oakwood, Wakefield Plantation, Brier Creek, Boylan Heights, Mordecai, Bedford at Falls River, Cameron Village, North Hills, Six Forks
Durham: Hope Valley, Hills of Rosemont, Duke Forest, Croasdaile Farm, Forest Hills, Treyburn, Croasdaile, Trinity Park, Colvard Farms, Placid Valley, Watts-Hillandale, Woodcroft, Hope Valley Farms, Brightleaf at the Park, 751 South
Cary: MacGregor Downs, Wessex, MacGregor West, Preston, Copperleaf, Lochmere, Weycroft, Montvale, Amberly, Cary Park, Highcroft Village, Carpenter Village
Chapel Hill: Governors Club, The Preserve at Jordan Lake, Greenwood, The Oaks, Lake Forest, Fearrington Village, Lake Hogan Farms, Westfall, Chesley, Meadowmont, Franklin-Rosemary Historic District, Southern Village, Briar Chapel
Apex: Destin, Bella Casa, Abbington, Preserve at White Oak Creek, Regency at White Oak Creek, Sweetwater, Brighton Forest, Scotts Mill, Shepherd’s Vineyard, Haddon Hall, Buckhorn Preserve, Smith Farm, Woodcreek, Waterford Green, Salem Village
Holly Springs: Sunset Lake Village, Twelve Oaks, Sunset Ridge, Hemlock Preserve, Sunset Oaks, Brackenridge Pointe, Holly Glen, Lochridge, Stonemont, Arbor Creek, Morgan Park, Sunset Lake Estates
Fuquay-Varina: Brackenridge Estates, High Grove, Crooked Creek, Bentwinds, Duncan’s Ridge, Maggie Run, Prescott Downs, South Lakes, Johnson Pointe, Sunset Bluffs, Lakestone Village
Knightdale: Estates at Smith Crossing, Savannah Oaks, Stoneriver, Planters Walk, Langston Ridge, Princeton Manor, Widewaters, Churchill, Knightdale Station, Mingo Creek
Wake Forest: Hasentree, Grand Highland Estates, Waterstone, La Ventana, Camberly, Wexford Reserve, Wakefield Plantation, Galloway, Heritage, Holding Village, Northampton, St. Ives, Traditions
Wendell: Wendell Falls, Stewarts Ridge, Maggie Way, Groves of Deerfield, Goodwin Chase, Foxborough Crossing, Anderson Farm, Woods of Timberlake, Pepper Pointe, Edgemont Landing
Rolesville: The Peak at Granite Falls, Averette Ridge, Carlton Pointe, Granite Falls, Heritage, The Village at Rolesville, Granite Ridge, Preserve at Jones Dairy, The Point, Elizabeth Springs
Clayton: Neuse Colony, The Falls at Norwood, Portofino, Flowers Plantation, Glen Laurel, Austin Pond, Riverwood Golf Club, Wellesley, Knolls at the Neuse, Tuscany, Plantation Pointe, Ashcroft
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.
Why Homeowners Choose Triangle Wildlife Removal
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 Wildlife Removal Service Service Areas
We service the entire Triangle area of North Carolina
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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