Wildlife Removal Service

Wildlife Removal Service Guide

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We Do Not Provide Wildlife Services For

Raccoons,
Groundhogs,
Animals in the chimney,
Carcass removal from HVAC Vents (Call a Vent Cleaning Company)
Wildlife that requires trapping on high-pitched, metal, or wood roofs, entry points above 28 feet.
We do not take jobs where the original entry point has been tampered with.
Control of domestic animals. (Call City Animal Control)

For The Above Services We Recommend:

Nuisance Animal Removal: Steve- (216) 509-3255. Secondary number (440) 342-1168
Cages By Jim (216) 265-7580

Wildlife Removal Service Pricing

The prices below are valid for homes on the west side of Cleveland, South to Brookpark Road and West to Route 252. Prices may vary depending on how easily accessible the entry points are, the number of entry points, the complexity of repairs, and the distance the job is from the office.

Squirrel Removal

Squirrel Estimates: We provide free estimates for squirrels in Lakewood and Rocky River. These are exterior inspections from the ground level. For other cities, or if a ladder or interior inspection is required, we charge $99.00 (Pest diagnostic service call). If you know where the entry point is outside, please email pictures to support@lakewoodexterminating.com. We can give you an approximate cost by looking at pictures.

$$$ Starting At: We charge a base price of $250 as the trap set-up fee. Traps are set over the entry point outside/ adjacent to the entry point. The customer agrees to check the traps daily (legally, you must check them daily). We charge a base-price removal fee of $100 per animal. The traps are left for approximately one week. Then, we remove the traps and seal the entry point. The base price to remove the traps and seal the hole is $200 (plus tax).

Flying Squirrels are usually quoted at a fixed cost after an inspection.

Squirrel Removal Service

$250⁰⁰Initial Trap Set Up Fee

Base-price removal fee of $100 per animal.
Remove the traps and seal the hole is $200 (plus tax).

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How Your Squirrel Trapping Will Work

Exterior Chipmunk Trapping

Chipmunk Trapping Process: Includes the installation of several trap boxes around the property. The boxes secure snap traps so only small rodents can access the traps. We recommend keeping the traps until no chipmunk is caught for one week.

Rodenticides (toxins) are not labeled for use on chipmunks in our area.
After trapping is complete, chipmunks on adjacent properties may enter your property to reside in the newly vacated burrows. This is typical behavior with rodents. As a result, we cannot guarantee that you will not see chipmunks on your property after the service is complete.

Side profile of a standing Siberian chipmunk

Exterior Chipmunk Trapping

$750⁰⁰plus tax for 2 weeks of trapping.

Traps can be left for additional weeks for $350 per week.

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Skunks Underneath Decks, Porches, and Sheds

We can do free estimates for skunks under structures (porches, decks, sheds).

Skunk Removal Process: Includes installing an inground fence around the structure’s perimeter. Other repairs around stairs, lattice, etc., may also be required. The goal is to create a barrier so no animals can enter that area. Then, we attach a one-way door exclusion device over the entry point. That way, whatever animals live under the structure can leave but cannot get back inside. The exclusion device is left on for about two weeks. At that time, the animals will be gone. We take off the one-way door and complete the repair.

Repairs are guaranteed for 2 years after the completion date to prevent future wildlife entry at repaired sites.

(We do not trap skunks or provide service for skunks that do not nest underneath a structure.)

Cost Estimate: If you want a general idea of what it will cost, measure the perimeter of your deck/ porch/ shed. Take the total linear feet and multiply it by $20. (we charge around $20 per linear foot of in-ground fencing repair). Then, add $100 for the final visit to remove the one-way doors and complete the job.

Skunk Removal Service

$20Per Linear Foot of Repairs

Measure the perimeter of your deck, porch, or shed to get a rough estimate.
Additional $100 for the final visit to remove the one-way doors and complete the job.

*Prices vary depending on the complexity of the repair.

Schedule

How Your Skunk Removal Will Work

Service Area

Our service area is inside the purple line. We service homes outside of the purple line. However, a “trip charge” will be incurred to account for longer drive times.

Out of Area “Trip Charge”

For locations outside the purple line- up to forty minutes from the office, a “trip charge” of $50 per visit applies for single services and non-warrantied follow-up visits. Add $100 for multi-visit service plans. We do not service homes over 40 minutes away. During the busy April-October season, we might be unable to service homes outside the purple line. We are likelier to take jobs to the West than jobs further away to the South or East.

Additional Units

For multi-family homes (duplexes and apartment buildings), extra units can be added for $50 for single services or $100 for multi-visit service plans (per additional unit).

Add-on Services/ Multiple Pest Treatments

Customers can purchase multiple services to be performed during the same visit. When bundled, receive 20% off the lesser service. An example of this is mouse control coupled with an ant treatment.

Arrival Window

Allow an arrival window of a half-hour before and after your scheduled appointment time.

Appointment Reminders

Depending on your service, you should receive an email/ text reminder 3 days or 1 day before your scheduled service. However, our software sometimes fails to send these reminders. You are responsible for keeping track of any appointments that you plan.

Missed Appointments

For initial/ single services, if we arrive at the job site and cannot gain access to the property (if required), there will be an $80 missed appointment fee. This must be paid before scheduling any future service.
If access is required but not provided for any follow-up visit, the warranty becomes void and counts as one of the follow-up visits. In this case, extra visits can be purchased within the 60 or 90-day service period for 1/3 of the original cost.
Follow-up visits must be scheduled within the service period (60 or 90 days). It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure all visits are scheduled.
As with all appointments, allow an arrival time of half an hour before and after the scheduled appointment time. We wait for unavailable customers for 15 minutes before counting the visit as a missed appointment.

Warranty Service/ Service Period

Most pest control services have a warranty or come with half-price follow-up services within 60 days. Except for rats and wildlife, please allow two weeks for control before requesting follow-up service (one week for ants).

Most pesticides have a residual, which means they keep working after they dry. The average lifespan of a residual pesticide application is 20 days. Most of our pesticides cannot be reapplied for 2-4 weeks.
Pests also have a lifecycle, which means it can take time to see results. For example, sprays don’t kill newly laid bed bug eggs. Likewise, flea pupae are immune to most pesticides. It can take two weeks for ant and yellowjacket colonies to collapse.
If ants go away after the treatment, but return within the warranty period, please allow 3-5 days before requesting a follow-up. The new ants often encounter the previously applied product and dissipate a few days later. If we have left you with a bait station, please place this device where you see the activity.

Different pests are active during certain times of the year, and pesticide applications only last so long. This is why we offer maintenance plans to manage your pests year-round.

We will inform the customer during the initial service if sanitation or other factors compromise the warranty.

Preparation For Service

For any pesticide application, keep children and pets out of the treatment area until the treatment has dried/ settled out of the air. Depending on the application, this can take 45 minutes to 4 hours.
Please secure dogs so they cannot physically contact our technicians.
It is the customer’s responsibility to provide all responsible parties (tenants) with the preparation guidelines. They are also responsible for providing access and ensuring occupants are ready to vacate the premises if needed.
Please follow all customer preparation guidelines and instructions. For more details, see the section related to your service.

Chemical Sensitivity

Suppose a customer or other structure(s) occupants believe they are or may be sensitive to pesticides/termiticides or their odors. In that case, the customer must notify Lakewood Exterminating LLC in writing before service, including whether the customer or other occupants have consulted with a medical doctor or other healthcare provider regarding such sensitivity. Upon receipt of such notification, Lakewood Exterminating LLC reserves the right to deny or terminate service. Failure to provide notification represents the customer’s assumption of risk and waiving of claims against Lakewood Exterminating LLC in connection with such sensitivity.

Invoicing and Payment Options

After completing the service, we will return to our vehicle to write up your invoice. Here, you will find information such as our time on site, weather conditions for exterior pesticide application, inspection findings, materials we used for control and their locations, completed repairs, documented notes, and recommendations. This will be sent to the phone number and email address on file.
We ask that you pay at the time of service. We accept checks, cash, or credit cards. We require a signed invoice and credit card on file if you cannot pay at the time of service. If you are a landlord or responsible party but will not be present for the appointment, please put a card on file during the scheduling process. Payments will be run after the initial service is complete. Receipts are sent via email. If you have used our services with a history of timely payments, you may be invoiced/ pay online. If we invoice you, payment is due in 2 weeks.

Commercial Properties

For large commercial properties and apartments with more than six units, the cost per service starts at $200 per hour of labor- plus materials costing over $30.
Small offices and stores are generally priced the same as homes.
Restaurants and similar establishments require an on-site visit to provide an estimate. There is usually an initial service fee plus a monthly maintenance fee, which starts at $100.
If you are receiving a pesticide application, remember that employees, customers, and other occupants must stay out of the treatment area for a few hours until the spray dries. Our available times for treatments are generally 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Scheduling For Rental Properties

For rentals, the customer is responsible for coordinating with the tenants, providing access upon arrival, giving tenants the preparation guidelines, and ensuring they properly prepare and vacate.
Tenants cannot schedule service without the landlord’s permission. The only exception is if the lease states that pest control is the tenant’s responsibility.
For any rodent or wildlife issue, the customer must be the landlord.
We require a credit card on file if the landlord is absent for the appointment.

Outdoor Spray Season

Exterior Pesticide Treatments are performed from March through November, weather permitting. At all other times, an interior treatment will be applied for most common household pests.

Diagnosing Unknown Pest Problems/Service Call Fee

Many pest problems can be diagnosed over the phone or by email for free. If you are unclear about which service your problem falls under, please email pictures to support@lakewoodexterminating.com. Our owner also provides phone consultations upon request. Please reach out through the contact form on our website to speak with our Owner.

If you require a site visit to diagnose a pest issue, there is a $99 plus tax fee. This includes an inspection/ consultation. A price quote will be provided to remedy problems as needed.

Wildlife & Animal Control FAQs

Are your removal methods humane?

Yes, all our removal methods are designed to be as humane as possible. We use techniques like live trapping, exclusion devices, and safe relocation to ensure the animals are treated ethically throughout the process.

Do you just remove the animals, or do you also prevent them from coming back?

Our services go beyond just removal. We identify and seal entry points, clean up any mess left by the animals, and implement preventive measures to keep wildlife from returning to your property.

How long does the wild animal removal process typically take?

The duration varies depending on the type and extent of the infestation. Some issues, like chipmunk trapping, typically involve a two-week program. Others, like bat exclusion, may take longer due to seasonal restrictions. We’ll provide you with a timeline estimate during our initial assessment.

What if the animals in my attic are a protected species?

We’re well-versed in local wildlife protection laws. If we encounter a protected species, we’ll work with local authorities to ensure legal and ethical removal. In some cases, this might involve alternative solutions or waiting for a specific time of year to proceed.

Can you help me with insurance claims related to wildlife damage?

While we’re not insurance agents, we can provide detailed documentation of wildlife damage and our remediation efforts. This documentation often proves valuable when filing insurance claims for wildlife-related property damage.