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Do you have troublesome wildlife around your Bedford house or place of business? Numerous species of animals can be found in the Village Between Two Rivers, including muskrats, beavers, and raccoons in addition to squirrels, skunks and snakes. Westchester Wildlife can assist you with any wildlife-related issues. We provide animal damage repair and exclusion, animal clearance certificates, dead animal location and carcass disposal, and nuisance wildlife trapping, deterrents, and removal. With pride, we provide our services to Bedford and the adjacent counties of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Fairfield counties in addition to the rest of Westchester County.
Although wildlife passing through your yard might not seem like a concern, if these creatures choose to make your property their home, they can cause problems both inside and outside the house. Dry leaves and twigs are common nesting materials brought indoors by birds, which can clog exhaust and dryer vents and become a fire risk. Bats and squirrels will take advantage of openings in your roof or soffit, as well as inadequately screened gable vents, to gain access. Mice, rats, and snakes will find it simple to enter your property through any foundational cracks or holes. Westchester Wildlife will assist you with any kind of nuisance wildlife that is causing you problems.
In Bedford, we provide the most expert professional services for wildlife nuisances. Our procedure consists of
We are able to remove a vast variety of species, such as:
Dealing with the damage that the animals will leave behind, which frequently affects your attic, gable vents, soffits, or wherever else they’ve chewed, gnawed, soiled, or otherwise harmed, is one of the most annoying aspects of dealing with wildlife removal. To help you get your home back in shape, Westchester Wildlife offers wildlife damage repair services. We also provide wildlife exclusions, which involves keeping animals out of your house altogether and making sure they are unable to come back once they are gone. Please be aware that we do NOT offer animal rehabilitation.
In the Bedford region, Westchester Wildlife provides wildlife exclusions, which entail caulking the openings through which creatures such as birds, snakes, raccoons, mice, squirrels, and bats enter your house. We will strengthen the area after they are sealed off to keep animals out in the future. Anywhere on your Bedford property where wildlife may be, including attics, roofs, soffits, crawl spaces, church steeples, basements, barns, and sheds, we can remove them safely and humanely.
Bedford is home to a wide variety of animals. Sadly, these creatures occasionally manage to get into yards or buildings, get stuck, and eventually perish. The stench can be intolerable, and their remains can be a major health concern. Occasionally, an animal may pass away inside your walls. This may be upsetting because the stench may fill your home and you may not be able to identify where it is coming from. Westchester Wildlife is able to assist by locating the deceased animal, removing the body, and properly cleaning the impacted area.
In order to stop any disease from spreading, any dead animal you find in your yard should always be carefully removed and disposed of by a certified wildlife technician using the right safety gear. The dead animal may draw pests like maggots and animals that feed on carrion if it is allowed to decay.
An Animal Clearance Certificate, which attests to the fact that a property has been cleared of any wildlife activity, is required if you are attempting to buy or sell a home in Bedford and a property inspector discovers evidence of bothersome wildlife activity.
Are you selling or buying a home in the New York area and an inspector noted evidence of animals?
Westchester Wildlife is a complete, full-service wildlife removal company. We will carefully inspect your property to look for any signs of wildlife problems. If we discover that there are animals living on your property, we will remove them by trapping them, fixing any damage they may have caused, and putting in exclusions to keep them away. We will provide you a certificate of animal clearance after the work is finished.
Standard termite and pest control services are not offered by Westchester Wildlife. Only disputes involving animals and bees are handled by us.
In addition to being secure and comfortable, attics shield occupants from the weather and intruders. Moreover, attic insulation is typically present; this can be pulled out and used to build nests. This makes your attic an ideal location for wildlife to build their nests, including squirrels, rats, bats, raccoons, and more. These creatures frequently use small gaps or inadequately covered gable vents as entry points. In the event that you hear animals in your attic, get in touch with Westchester Wildlife right away.
Bats are among the most dangerous wildlife to have inside your house or place of business because they may transmit parasites like bed bugs, are a major source of rabies, and emit spores from their droppings that can cause histoplasmosis, a fungal infection. Bats, however, require careful handling because they are federally protected. Fortunately, Westchester Wildlife owner Jim Driesacker created the Batcone and Pro-cone, two items for houses and businesses that let bats exit your attic but keep them out. Give Westchester Wildlife a call; we are the specialists to handle bat problems.
Being the village tucked between two rivers, Bedford may present challenges from beavers, particularly if your property has flowing water. Since beavers are a federally protected species, it is strictly prohibited for anyone to intentionally disturb a beaver den or dam. Nonetheless, the NYS DEC has given Westchester Wildlife permission to handle permit-based problems related to beaver damage. For information about beavers on your Bedford property, get in touch with Westchester Wildlife today!
Although bees play a vital role in the ecosystem, they can be dangerous to you as well as themselves when they establish their nests too close to your home. Certain bee species have been found to build their nests beneath houses, in attics, behind walls, on the trees that surround them, and occasionally even on the siding of homes! Conflicts between bees and people can arise when bees are too close. Because bee stings may be extremely painful and sometimes even result in allergic reactions, Westchester Wildlife provides safe, humane, and expert removal and relocation of bees, beehives, and bee nests from residential and commercial locations.
Although they may appear to be innocuous, birds are among the most dangerous animals to have on your land. A fire hazard can result from birds bringing in outside nesting materials like leaves and twigs to dryer vents and other outdoor exhaust vents. Whether you’re having trouble with woodpeckers, pigeons, starlings, or sparrows in Bedford, Westchester Wildlife can help. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, however, forbids damaging the nests of many of these species, so you should always leave bird removal and bird trapping to the qualified experts at Westchester Wildlife.
Chipmunks are small rodents with bushy tails that resemble squirrels. They are easily recognized in yards and gardens due to their plump cheeks and the stripe that runs down their back. They also like to nibble on flower bulbs, burrow beneath patios, steps, retention walls, and foundations, and raid pet food and bird feeders. For chipmunk removal, trapping, and preventive treatments in Bedford, get in touch with Westchester Wildlife today!
Coyotes are medium-sized canines that look a lot like dogs. Smaller pets or livestock are seriously at risk from these dangerous predators. Because coyotes are naturally drawn to simple prey, they will hunt lambs, calves, sheep, chicken, and house cats. Coyotes frequently get into fights with people and dogs because they will fiercely protect the area around their den sites. Get in touch with Westchester Wildlife for coyote removal or deterrents if you believe that coyotes are moving into the area around your property.
In contrast to other species, most problems homeowners encounter with deer occur after the animal has passed away. Fortunately, deer are easily frightened and will leave your yard quickly. Deer are known to have died after getting stuck while attempting to cross a fence or after wandering into yards. Deer carrion can exacerbate the situation by drawing other wildlife and pests to your property. Get in touch with Westchester Wildlife right now if you need a deer carcass removed from your Bedford, New York, house or place of business.
It is not unusual to see a red fox prowling around a suburban area in search of its next meal. In fact, some homeowners enjoy having foxes nearby since they help manage the population of rodents such as mice, rats, squirrels, and chipmunks. But foxes are also known to feed on household pets, including small dogs and cats. Additionally, foxes will excavate dens beneath sheds, barns, porches, and decks. Get in touch with Westchester Wildlife today for fox deterrents, trapping, and removal if you have a fox living on your property. To ensure that foxes never again enter your property, we can also install screenings and wildlife fences as preventative measures.
Have you ever entered your yard and felt as though something was hollowing out the ground beneath you? Is something consuming the vegetables in your garden? You may have a groundhog problem. Large, brown, furry rodents that resemble squirrels in appearance, groundhogs are well-known for the enormous holes they dig in gardens and yards. Because they are such intelligent animals, groundhogs can be particularly challenging to catch because they are resistant to baits and repellents. Groundhogs will simply dig another tunnel if you block their entrance. With years of experience in groundhog removal and trapping, Westchester Wildlife is able to assist with any groundhog issue you may be experiencing in the Bedford area.
Are there little scratches around your home’s baseboards, or are there squeaky noises coming from your attic or wall cavities? Do the walls, cupboards, doors, and food packages have any holes eaten through them? Have you noticed mouse droppings? They look like tiny grains of rice. These are all obvious indications that there are mice present. One of the most prevalent unwanted pests in homes is the mouse. Because these rodents’ teeth never stop growing, they will gnaw on anything, including the rubber covering that surrounds wires to keep them under control. This exposes the bare wiring and increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, mice that dig inside your insulation will frequently reduce its efficacy. Should you require mouse removal services in Bedford, contact Westchester Wildlife today!
Have you ever stepped outside to discover your yard speckled with many dirt mounds that resemble volcanoes? These are known as molehills, and they are an obvious sign that there are moles on your land. Moles are small, ground-dwelling mammals with strong front claws that are notorious for ruining flower beds, pulling up grass roots, and ruining lawns and parks. Get in touch with Westchester Wildlife’s experts right away if moles are digging up your yard.
Muskrats are medium-sized, semi-aquatic rodents that are well-known for their musky stench, which they release both during mating season and while marking their territory. Because Bedford is situated near several bodies of water, muskrats will be drawn to the area by the abundance of water. Get in touch with Westchester Wildlife today for muskrat removal and trapping if you have a pond, stream, or drainage ditch on your property and muskrats have taken up residence.
Due to their extreme adaptability and lack of fear of humans, pigeons are now at ease in both urban and suburban settings, unlike most other animals. Rather, pigeons have learned to identify humans with food handouts and love staying close to them, which can cause problems because their habit of bringing dry nesting material into exterior vents, such as dryer vents, can start a fire. Moreover, pigeons’ caustic droppings have the potential to deteriorate structures over time, and their feathers have the potential to contaminate food supplies and animal feed. In addition to providing pigeon removal services, Westchester Wildlife also offers dead pigeon removal services in case a pigeon has passed away on your property or inside your vents.
Has the noise of stomping been heard in your attic? Is someone robbing your garbage cans and raiding your pet food dishes that have been left out? You may have a problem with raccoons. Raccoons love nesting in attics, and in order to gain access, these crafty animals will tear off exterior flashing, shingles, soffits, chimney tops, and mushroom vent caps. Once inside, raccoons have a reputation for tearing up insulation to build nests and leaving behind droppings that can harbor diseases such as raccoon roundworm. Moreover, raccoons can carry illnesses like canine distemper and rabies and can turn hostile when approached. These masked bandits may target your property if you leave pet food out or unsealed trash cans on your property. If raccoon removal, trapping, and prevention are necessary in your home, contact Westchester Wildlife today!
Rats are a typical nuisance pest for households because they can contaminate food supplies, nibble holes in wooden buildings surrounding your property, leave oily brush marks on baseboards, and leave urine and feces everywhere they go. Since rats can breed rapidly and are larger than mice, even a small number of rodents can soon get out of hand and infest a whole house. The Norway rat and the roof rat are the two primary species of rats. Large, brown, and ground-dwelling, Norway rats infest basements, crawl spaces, and ground floors as they burrow next to foundations, under woodpiles, and around gardens. Smaller, black or gray, and arboreal, roof rats prefer to nest in higher ground, like inside attics, fake ceilings, wall voids and cabinets. Protect your home from rat damage today, contact Westchester Wildlife for rat control today.
Shrews are very small animals, much smaller than mice, and they are easily recognized by their long noses. Although they don’t have the same detrimental effects as mice and rats and aren’t regarded as pests, shrews can nevertheless cause problems. Shrews will eat food that has been kept in the pantry and contaminate it with their urine and excrement. Shrews will bite if they feel threatened, so you don’t want to remove them by hand. Make an appointment with Westchester Wildlife right now for Bedford area shrew removal.
One of the most notorious species of suburban animals, skunks are noted for their ability to burrow dens beneath sheds, porches, decks, and crawl spaces, as well as for their ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid when they feel threatened. Skunk spray frequently irritates the eyes and nasal passages and has an overpowering, awful smell. Skunks are known to live in garages, which increases the possibility of a confrontation between them and people or dogs. They use their strong front paws to dig dens on your property. Apart from the potential danger of spraying, skunks are also recognized to harbor the canine distemper and rabies virus. As scavengers by nature, skunks may dig out grubs to consume during the winter months when food is scarce. Keep yourself from getting sprayed, leave skunk removal to the professionals at Westchester Wildlife, our experienced technicians are trained to remove skunks from your property safely and humanely without triggering any sprays.
Have you discovered snake skins in your crawl space or basement? The extra skin that snakes shed as they mature is known as a snake skin, and seeing one on your property is a dead giveaway that a snake is residing in your house or yard. Since snakes usually inhabit areas with a consistent food source, such as a population of rodents, treating rodent populations usually results in the removal of the snakes’ food source and their migration elsewhere. Although most of the snakes in Upstate New York are not venomous, several species, such as the Northern Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake, are. If you have snakes on your property, get in touch with Westchester Wildlife’s professionals for services related to snake prevention and removal.
House sparrows are a typical annoyance bird that are known to build their nests within drainage pipes and gutters, which can obstruct the normal flow of water and cause water damage. In addition to posing a fire risk, house sparrows have been observed to establish their nests within dryer vents, and the uric acid in their droppings has the potential to harm structures. Moreover, germs, parasites, and the spores that cause histoplasmosis can be found in house sparrow droppings. Westchester Wildlife can help with bird removal, nest removal, and bird excrement cleanup if house sparrows are causing you problems.
Squirrels are one of the most common animals we deal with at Westchester Wildlife. These clever arboreal rodents are very common in the suburbs, and they are known to break their way through soffits and gable vents to get inside your attic, where they will soil your insulation which can attract more squirrels, and they will rip up your insulation to make their nests, oftentimes bringing in outside nesting material like dead leaves and twigs, which can pose a serious fire risk. If you need squirrel trapping and removal in Bedford, contact Westchester Wildlife today.
Starlings are a prevalent nuisance bird that likes making their nests in open building soffits and cavities. Starling droppings contain corrosive uric acid that over time can taint buildings and can spread diseases like the fungal lung infection histoplasmosis. When they establish themselves inside dryer vents, their nests may also be a fire hazard. Get in touch with Westchester Wildlife right now for bird removal and cleanup if you have starlings nesting in your house or place of business.
Wasps are very aggressive stinging insects that often form swarms in response to threats. When a wasp is killed, it releases a pheromone that signals other wasps to attack. Wasps, in contrast to certain bee species, possess smooth stingers that enable them to sting you repeatedly, causing allergic reactions in some people. Leave wasp nest removal to the experts at Westchester Wildlife; never attempt to remove a wasp’s nest yourself.
Groundhogs are also known as woodchucks. These big, brown, fuzzy rodents are known to excavate enormous burrows in yards that can weaken and hollow out the earth beneath them. Additionally, woodchucks can devour the veggies in your garden, which causes problems for homeowners. Woodchucks are incredibly intelligent and live underground, making it difficult to trap them. Always trust Westchester Wildlife’s experienced personnel to handle woodchuck trapping in Bedford, New York.
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