Critter Control® of Braintree

With its abundance of historic properties and natural parks, the Greater Boston area community of Braintree is no stranger to urban wildlife. While wild animals usually dwell in wooded areas, they often wander into residential neighborhoods and business districts in search of safe shelter and access to food and water. If wild animals invade your Braintree property, count on the wildlife removal team at Critter Control® of Boston to quickly stop the spread of an infestation with their safe and effective wildlife removal services.

5 Common Types of Nuisance Wildlife in Braintree

While there’s plenty of wildlife found throughout the Greater Boston area, there are five types that consistently prove to cause a nuisance to Braintree properties. The most common types of wildlife we remove include:

1. Bats

   As a flying mammal, bats will often take up space in unused attics, chimneys or even basements. While bats are quiet and sleep during the day, they make scratching and squeaking noises at night. Bats damage properties by dropping mounds of their toxic and corrosive feces, known as guano, which can also cause respiratory problems.

2. Birds

   Braintree is home to several species of birds, but woodpeckers are the most common nuisance bird found in the area. Their drilling habits to find bugs will leave holes in wooden structures, which threatens the structural integrity of homes and buildings. Additionally, woodpecker holes can invite parasites and disease into the wood, leading to rot and decay.

3. Opossums

   Opossums are unique because they’re one of few marsupials found in North America. While they’ll usually “play dead” if they feel threatened, they can become aggressive, which can lead to bites and scratches that pass on serious illnesses.

4. Raccoons

   Raccoons are infamous for their “dumpster diving” feeding habits, especially in busy areas. However, they’ll often decide to nest inside properties for easy access to garbage cans or pet food. Raccoons can tear up natural landscaping and damage critical infrastructure as they claw their way into your property.

5. Rodents

   When people think of rodents, they commonly think of rats and mice. However, the rodent family includes other nuisance wildlife, such as squirrels and groundhogs. With constantly growing teeth and sharp claws, rodents chew on nearly any structure they can find and will tear up insulation for nesting material. The pests can also spread disease and contaminate surfaces with their waste.

The longer wild animals are left to infest your Braintree property, the more time they have to cause damage. Therefore, as soon as you notice any signs of a wildlife problem, call Critter Control® of Boston.

Reliable Braintree Wildlife Removal Services

At Critter Control® of Boston, we will quickly and efficiently remove invasive wildlife through our humane, four-step CritterSafe® method that guarantees complete removal and keeps the pests from returning. Our process includes a thorough inspection, humane removal, preventative safeguarding and damage restoration services. To schedule an inspection for your property and receive a free wildlife removal estimate, call Critter Control® of Boston today at 617-975-0440.