Scratching in the attic, a hole under the porch, or a raccoon tearing into trash bags every night are not problems a general pest spray can fix. Wildlife needs inspection, lawful handling, and a closed entry point.
Why licensing matters
The rules for handling an animal depend on the state and on the species. That is why a licensed, credentialed technician handles Ohio jobs, and why a West Virginia call gets a phone review before anyone is booked. Give us the species if you know it, plus where you saw it.
Common situations in the Ohio Valley
- Raccoons in chimneys, attics, and soffits, or raiding trash
- Groundhogs digging under porches, sheds, and decks
- Other animals denning in crawl spaces, outbuildings, and wall voids
What not to do
- Do not try to corner or handle the animal.
- Do not block the entrance before you know whether young are inside.
- Do not rely on repellents or noise machines as a fix.
- Keep pets and children away from the area.
What a wildlife service includes
- Inspection: which animal it is, how it got in, and whether a litter could be inside
- Removal or exclusion, done within the rules for that species
- Sealing the opening so nothing else follows the same route
Rebuilding a damaged soffit or chimney cap is a separate repair, quoted on its own.
Get help
Describe what you see on our wildlife removal page, or call (740) 996-3200. We handle requests in communities including Wellsburg, Weirton, and Wheeling, where outbuildings and wooded lots are common.