256-517-7870 We run a professional wildlife removal business operating in Athens, Alabama. We service the whole Huntsville metropolitan area, and do much of our work in Athens. We are a full-service
Athens animal trapping and removal company. We specialize in wildlife only, and are not like a regular Athens pest control company or Athens exterminator. We use humane methods to
solve wild animal problems in Alabama. We solve the root of the problem, by performing home repairs to keep animals out, and preventative measures in addition to critter trapping
and removal. We offer a variety of services, from animal damage repair to waste cleanup, dead animal removal and odor control, and more. We handle several nuisance wildlife
species, including squirrels, raccoons, snakes, skunks, and opossums. We also perform bat removal and bird control services, and rodent control, including poison-free mouse and
rat removal. Give us a call any time at 256-517-7870 to discuss your Athens animal control issue, and to schedule a fast appointment.
Athens wildlife control tip of the month:
How to Kill a Squirrel
There are numerous well-known methods to get rid of squirrels by killing. However, for many good
reasons experts won’t recommend to do that randomly, as there are other good ways. Nevertheless,
when you’re steadfast of killing squirrels you can make use of the following Athens exterminator methods.
Poisoning foods or simply using Athens animal trapping poisons can be a direct way of killing squirrels although it is not
considered to be humane or a better approach. If you are able to feed squirrels with poisons you can
rest assured that their lives will be ruined doubtlessly. However, it is not a minor task to flawlessly
make them find it on time as you won’t timelessly take care of bringing them to the right tract to avail
poisons and step into the gambit. There are numerous chemicals that will ensure their death irrespective
of how difficult it is to move the dead squirrels out of your premise.
You can also make use of guns to kill squirrels by shooting them directly. However, your target needs to be
precise and flawless. Furthermore, there is the likelihood of killing them one by one and so, it is a tiresome
process. By taking guns to kill squirrels you will commit to become inhumane and there is always a probability
that your shooting can be missed and find other targets mistakenly. So, it is a bit hazardous to make this happen.
Also, shooting creates a loud sound which may disturb your neighbors and can initiate panic.
Use of Athens wildlife removal chemical deterrents is another way to kill squirrels but, these all also have the same
inconveniences. Elaboration of chemicals might be done if you choose this method. Apart from being inhumane you summon
the potential danger for yourself, children, and other friendly animals by using such chemicals.
Whatever your Athens pest control methods of getting rid of squirrels are your intentions should not be to kill them.
Suppose, you can get some squirrels accused inside the cage and as soon as you do that you should set them free in a
reasonable distance instead of killing them. If you go for freeing the squirrels you can prefer various Athens animal control trapping methods
that can easily help you do that. When you are not familiar well about the correct trapping, you can bring experts to meet your purposes.
They will ensure your home and garden will be free from squirrels’ irritation and at the same time, they will not kill them or make
your environment dirty, risky, or unhealthy. So, it should be the better solution if you afford after all instead of opting for time-
consuming and hazardous killing methods.
To learn more about our Athens pest animal removal services, visit the Huntsville animal trapping and removal home page or give us a call at 256-517-7870.