Key Takeaways:

• Pinpointing the location and time of strange noises helps your technician diagnose the issue rapidly.
• Delaying wildlife services allows damage to accumulate, resulting in significantly higher repair bills.
• DIY traps often fail to solve the core problem; professionals rely on industrial-grade exclusion methods.
• “Exclusion”—sealing all structural gaps—is the only way to break the cycle of infestation.
• A true solution requires repairing physical damage and removing hazardous contaminants like soiled insulation.

How to Ensure Successful Wildlife Control Service

Discovering a wild animal inside your home can be unnerving and often requires immediate attention. At Twin Forks Pest Control®, our licensed technicians are committed to removing these uninvited guests safely and humanely. However, the path to a secure home is much faster when the homeowner and the technician work as a team. We bring the specialized equipment and the expertise, but you have the best understanding of your home’s daily rhythm.

We have created this guide on how to prepare for wildlife control in Southold and Southampton. This walkthrough explains what you can expect during our visit and the proactive steps you can take to help our team resolve your wildlife problem for good.

Tips for Assisting Your Wildlife Control Professional

Effective wildlife removal is not just about catching an animal; it is a systematic process of inspection, eviction, and prevention. While we handle the dangerous work in crawlspaces and attics, your initial observations can provide critical clues that speed up the process. Here is how you can help a wildlife control expert protect your property.

Survey your home for evidence.

If you suspect an intrusion, do a quick check of the property before we arrive. Wildlife rarely enters without leaving a trace. Scan your home’s interior and exterior for these common indicators:

• Auditory Signs: Scratching noises in the ceiling, heavy thumping in the attic, or rustling near the chimney.
• Physical Damage: Chewed electrical wires, torn soffit screens, or gnawed wood trim.
• Access Points: Look for loose siding, gaps where the roof meets the fascia, or unsealed basement windows.

Note clues to help identify the species.

Correctly identifying the animal is vital because it determines the specific removal method we must use. To assist us in figuring out what is in your home, try to observe:

• Activity Cycles: Are the noises happening at night (suggesting nocturnal creatures like rodents and raccoons) or during the day (suggesting diurnal animals like squirrels)?
• Droppings: The shape and size of the scat are tell-tale signs. If you can safely do so, take a picture for your specialist.
• Odors: Strange smells can give the animal away. Rodents often create a sharp ammonia scent, while other wildlife may leave a distinct musky odor.

Contact us to book an inspection.

As soon as you have a hunch—or if you aren’t sure but hear something suspicious—call Twin Forks Pest Control®. Wildlife problems do not resolve on their own; they only become more expensive to fix as the damage spreads. Avoid dangerous encounters and let the professionals handle the risk.

We apply advanced training and local knowledge of Southold and Southampton to evaluate the scope of the problem. Even if you can’t verify the animal yourself, we will find the answers.

Provide a detailed report.

Your observations serve as a shortcut for our technicians. When we arrive, tell us exactly where you heard the noise and how frequently it occurs. This data allows us to locate the nesting area faster, minimizing the time we need to spend investigating your attic or basement.

Allow the technician to perform a full audit.

At this point, Twin Forks Pest Control® takes charge. We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property, looking for the animal and the root cause of the entry. We will explain the safety risks, the removal timeline, and answer any questions you have. You will then receive a comprehensive quote and a clear plan of action, ensuring no surprises.

Select a strategy and we will implement it.

After our inspection, we will report our findings and present your options. Whether the situation requires one-way doors, live trapping, or direct removal, we customize the solution to your home’s specific needs. Once you give us the green light, we get to work immediately to secure your home.

Don’t forget about exclusion.

“Exclusion” is one of the most important parts of wildlife control. It’s a term for wildlife-proofing your home. Our professional exclusion experts use advanced tools and techniques to ensure pests cannot get inside next time, including installing wildlife-resistant barriers over vents, chimneys, and gaps.

Why does the material matter? Many standard building materials are no match for the teeth and claws of determined wildlife. Our solution creates a rust-resistant, chew-proof barrier that ensures once the animals are out, they stay out.

Repair structural damage.

Nuisance wildlife can cause significant damage to your home in a very short time. They soil insulation, chew through electrical wiring (creating a fire hazard), and destroy drywall.

At Twin Forks Pest Control®, we don’t just leave you with a mess. We repair the entry points and the internal damage to restore the structural integrity of your home, helping to prevent water damage and energy loss.

Clean up and replace soiled insulation.

Animals leave behind more than just damage; they leave behind biohazards like droppings, urine, and nesting materials. These can carry dangerous bacteria and mold spores. We thoroughly clean the area and replace any compromised insulation to restore a healthy environment.

Get a Renewable Wildlife Warranty.

We stand by our craftsmanship. When you partner with Twin Forks Pest Control®, you get peace of mind through our Renewable Wildlife Warranty. This means that if wildlife breaches our repairs, we return to fix it. This warranty protects your investment and ensures your home remains a fortress against future invasions.

Ready to Secure Your Home? Call Our Wildlife Control Experts

Your home is your sanctuary, not a shelter for local wildlife. If you spot any unusual signs of wildlife, that’s your cue to take action. Don’t wait for the damage to worsen. Partner with the wildlife control team that Southold and Southampton trusts for any type of issue imaginable. 

Contact Twin Forks Pest Control® today. Let’s secure your home, protect your family, and solve your wildlife problem once and for all.