Critter Control in Seattle

🎃 Carving pumpkins is one of the most popular October traditions, but be mindful that your jack-o’-lantern can quickly turn into a snack for local critters!

Squirrels, mice, and other wildlife love pumpkins, especially once they’re carved. To help keep your spooky creations and home protected this fall:

✅ Keep your lawn mowed and leaves raked to reduce hiding spots

✅ Place pumpkins on an elevated surface that’s harder to reach

✅ Seal any cracks or gaps around your foundation

🍂 Learn more ways to keep wildlife away from your pumpkins in our blog!
https://www.crittercontrol.com/blog/squirrel-eating-pumpkin/

Ask the Expert: How to Stop Squirrels Eating Your Pumpkin Learn how to stop squirrels and critters from eating your pumpkin. Protect your jack o'lantern from pests with these expert tips.

🐭Noticing tiny droppings in your home? It could be mice! Here are some of the most common places you might find mouse droppings in your space:

✅Kitchen — near food, under sinks, or cabinets
✅Pantry — by stored food items
✅Attic — in insulation or hidden spots
✅Basement and Crawlspace — dark, cluttered areas
✅Behind or Under Appliances — refrigerators, stoves, washers
✅Inside Walls — through small gaps, leaving droppings

If you're spotting mice activity, our team is here to help protect your home with safe and effective solutions. 🏡

To learn more, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/mice/mouse-droppings/

🍁 Happy first day of fall! As the temperatures drop, wildlife is on the move. Aside from potential health risks, keep an eye out for these common critters and their activity around your home this season:

✅ Raccoons – Tear through insulation and roofing, and contaminate property.
✅ Opossums – Damage crawl spaces and contaminate areas.
✅ Squirrels – Gnaw through wires and vents, and tear insulation.
✅ Rats – Gnaw through wires, wood, and plastic, contaminate food, and damage insulation.
✅ Mice – Gnaw through wires, contaminate food, and reproduce rapidly.

These pests are busy searching for food and places to nest. Protect your home before they move in! 🏡

🔍 Wondering what’s hiding around your space? We provide comprehensive interior and exterior inspections to uncover signs of wildlife activity and create a tailored plan designed for your property.

Reach out to us today and take the first step toward a safe and protected home!

House mice often build nests using materials they find nearby, including wood chips, pellets, vinyl, plastic, paper, carpet, cardboard, drywall, and insulation.

They can leave their nests up to 40 times a day for food and water, turning your home into their ideal hangout!

Learn where mice build their nests and what signs to watch for in our blog below. ⬇️

House Mouse Nest Identify a mouse infestation in your house by recognizing what a mouse nest looks like in the attic, kitchen cabinets, pantry, or pantry.

Before and after of attic insulation replacement caused by raccoon activity! 🦝

Raccoons in an attic can cause more disruption than just noise. Droppings can accumulate on insulation and create potential health hazards if left unaddressed.

Our team removed the affected insulation, cleaned and sanitized, then replaced it with fresh insulation, helping restore this homeowner’s attic.

🦝 Hearing strange noises in your attic or noticing damage around your home? Raccoons might be the culprits! These critters can cause more trouble than you’d expect.

Here are a few signs to watch for:
✅ Tracks around your property
✅ Damage to shingles, soffits, or roof vents
✅ Purring, chittering, or growling

Raccoons are persistent when searching for food and shelter, often leaving damage behind. Stay alert to these signs to help protect your home!