Bears
Most people enjoy catching a rare glimpse of Virginias largest and often elusive mammal, but in a few cases, bears can cause problems. We have no authority to remove, trap, or harm Bears, nor would we. We do have solutions that may help keep bears away from your home and family.

Deer
The Whitetail Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) has become an increasing problem in Urban and Suburban areas of Virginia. Roanoke Wildlife Removal and Control provides comprehensive management solutions of whitetail deer problems for individuals, companies, and municipalities throughout the Commonwealth. We can provide consultations on fencing, repellant options, and herd culling options to manage problem whitetail deer.

The Raccoon
Raccoon (Procyon lotor) can be a considerable nuisance to Virginia homeowners and gardeners.  Raccoons will kill poultry, eat sweet corn and other garden crops, eat pet foods, raid garbage cans, roll up turf sod, and damage roofing materials and fascia boards. Female raccoons often choose to give birth to and raise their young in attics and chimneys, and can make considerable noise and disturbance.

Raccoons are become increasingly comfortable in the presence of humans, and this makes them an active vector of disease transmission to humans and their pets. Raccoons are susceptible to rabies, parvo, distemper, and are a major carrier of the roundworm parasite Baylisascaris procyonis.

PIGEONS
Pigeons (Columba livia) are a non-native species that most people are familiar with. They deface buildings and property with their droppings, contaminate facilities and merchandise with their droppings, and can cause health and safety hazards. Pigeon droppings contain e-coli bacteria.

Squirrels
The Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) often causes problems in Virginia when it decides to take up residence inside of your attic. Once in your attic they can be extremely destructive - tearing up and soiling insulation, gnawing on wires and structural materials, and generally making a lot of disruptive noises.

Squirrels are diurnal, meaning they are active twice a day, generally in the morning and evening. They mate two to three times a year and have litters of 3-5 young per litter. The Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) can also be a problem in the attics of Virginia homeowners for many of the same reasons as the Gray Squirrel.

Beavers
The beaver (Castor Canadensis) causes a tremendous amount of damage in Virginia through their dam building and tree cutting activities. They can impede or affect the structural integrity of roads, railroad trestles, and manmade waterways. Beavers are hosts to several ectoparasites and internal parasites including, nematodes, trematodes, and coccidians. Giardia lamblia is a pathogenic intestinal parasite that causes human giardiasis.

Skunks
Skunks become a problem when they dig under foundations; take up residence under a house, porch, or building; dig in lawns, golf courses, and gardens for insect larvae or roots; disturb refuse and garbage cans; or kill and eat poultry eggs or fowl. Skunk diggings normally appear as 3- to 4-inch cone-shaped holes or patches of upturned earth. Be cautious, as many other animals, including domestic dogs, also dig in lawns. Skunks can also damage beehives as they feed on adult and larval bees. A

Skunks are prone to distemper and rabies and therefore can pose a health risk to the community. If you notice a skunk acting strangely (aggressive or nervous, wandering in the daytime, or tame), do not approach it. Parents should warn children never to approach or pet a skunk or any other wild animal.

Coyotes
This section is designed to help readers understand coyote behavior. It also offers preventative methods and nonlethal solutions to coyote problems. 

Snakes
Most snakes are harmless but some are dangerous. Snakes normally do not cause damage to homes and property. They will scare you and pose a risk if they are venomous snakes. We usually hear from people who want to remove a snake that wondered in to there home or business. We also remove a lot of snakes from water gardens and koi ponds. Snakes will eat your prize pond fish. We have successfully cage trapped many water snakes in VA.
 

Never attempt to pick up a snake! If you see a snake call us and we an assist you with removal.


Geese
Although most people enjoy having Canada geese around, they cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage each year. Although Canada geese are protected by state and federal laws, many effective control methods can be used to minimize or eliminate damage.

Groundhogs
The Groundhog, or Woodchuck, (Marmota Momax) is very prevalent throughout Virginia and is considered a nuisance species by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. They are diurnal animals, which means that they are most active in the morning and evening hours. They are usually a grizzled, brownish-gray, and weigh between 5 and 10 pounds and when startled will often emit a shrill whistle - which earned them the nickname "Whistle pig". Most people are not aware that groundhogs are good climbers, and it is not unusual for them to climb trees.

Damage by groundhogs can range from mild to severe. They are often guilty of damaging vegetable and ornamental plants as well as shrubs and trees. Their diggings can undermine foundations, decks, driveways, swimming pools, and pond dams and dikes. They often chew on buried cables and wires and also building supports.

Moles
Moles are usually 4-8 inches long, have brownish-gray fur, and short powerful front feet that they use for digging. The moles diet is made up of earthworms, grubs, snails, slugs, and insects. Moles cause very little damage to plants while feeding, but may dislodge plants and bulbs while tunneling in search of food. Moles can consume an amount of food equal to 60-100% of their body weight daily, and one mole can dig up to 150 feet of new tunnels every day.

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