As Broken Arrow continues to grow, the boundary between urban neighborhoods and natural habitat narrows. Raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and other wildlife are finding their way into attics, crawl spaces, garages, and under decks with increasing regularity. While these animals may seem harmless from a distance, they can cause serious structural damage, introduce parasites, and create health risks when they take up residence in your home. Professional wildlife removal in Broken Arrow is the safest and most effective way to resolve these situations.
Common Nuisance Wildlife Found In Broken Arrow Homes
- Raccoons nesting in attics or chimneys, often raising young in spring
- Squirrels entering attics through roof vents and gaps in the roofline
- Opossums sheltering under decks, porches, and in crawl spaces
- Skunks denning beneath foundations or outbuildings
- Armadillos digging up yards and landscaping while searching for grubs
The Damage Wildlife Can Do Inside Your Home
Wildlife infestations often cause far more damage than people expect. Raccoons are particularly destructive — they will tear apart attic insulation to build nests, soil insulation with urine and feces, and can damage soffit, fascia, and roofing materials when forcing entry. Squirrels gnaw on wiring and wood framing. A pair of squirrels setting up in your attic in fall can create a significant problem by spring.
Beyond structural damage, wildlife droppings and urine create sanitation concerns and can harbor parasites including fleas, ticks, mites, and roundworm eggs that are transmissible to pets and humans.
Why Trap-And-Release DIY Attempts Often Fail
Renting a cage trap and releasing an animal a few miles away seems like a reasonable solution, but wildlife removal is rarely that simple. Many animals have strong territorial instincts and can return. More importantly, if you trap and relocate an animal without sealing the entry point it used, another animal will find its way back in. Effective wildlife control requires removing the animal, thoroughly sealing entry points, cleaning contaminated areas, and monitoring for re-entry.
Humane Wildlife Removal From Montgomery Exterminating
Montgomery Exterminating provides professional wildlife removal services throughout Broken Arrow and the greater Tulsa metro area. We identify how wildlife is accessing your home, use humane trapping and exclusion methods, seal entry points to prevent re-entry, and advise on sanitation and damage remediation where needed. If wildlife has moved into your property, contact Montgomery Exterminating for a professional assessment.
