ANIMAL CONTROL, REMOVAL AND WILDLIFE TRAPPING SERVING LAKE, COOK, MCHENRY & DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN 847.406.0289 27bricky@comcast.net

ANIMAL FAQS

R.A.T. Wildlife Removal (Reitmayer's Affordable Technicians) is a Full Service Professional Wildlife Removal Service that provides professional critter removal services for Lake, Cook, McHenry,DuPage Counties in Illinois and Southeastern, Wisconsin. We specialize in the control and removal of the following types of wildlife and more.

SKUNKS-Skunks can weigh up to 12 pounds and can grow up to 30 inches. They can spray their scent up to 15 feet, but the scent can be detected for miles. The spray can burn a person or animals eyes and cause temporary blindness. They are nocturnal, mostly come out at night. They eat almost anything, they are omnivores.

SQUIRRELS-Squirrels weigh approximately one pound and measure up to 18 inches. They are members of the rodent family. They are herbivores. They breed throughout the year and nest in trees (or sometimes in your home).

RACCOONS-Raccoons can reach up to 50 pounds in the northern United States. They are more prevalent in urban areas than rural areas. They are a distant relative of the bear, and extremely strong for their size. They are omnivores. They usually come out at night.

OPOSSUM-Opossum weigh about 11 pounds and are about 24 inches long. They are marsupials and carry their young in their pouch for a short time. They are nocturnal and usually come out at night to wreak havoc. They have an excellent immune system, and feed on garbage. They are great climbers and sometimes hang by their tail.

GROUNDHOGS OR WOODCHUCKS-Groundhogs, also called Woodchucks are large rodents, about 10 pounds. They are herbivores. They dig large burroughs in the ground and hibernate in the winter.

BIRDS-There are many different types of birds that pose many different types of problems. Pigeons often nest in homes and commercial buildings. Starlings and Sparrows often nest in buildings. Their feces and nesting material pose a huge health risk for humans. Woodpeckers can cause noise and extensive damage to buildings.

BEAVERS-Beavers are part of the rodent family and live in waters. Beavers can weigh up to 65 pounds, and can be up to 54 inches long. Beavers cut down trees with their teeth and build dams.

MOLES-Moles live underground, have very powerful claws, and dig both deep and close to the surface. Where their tunnels are close to the surface the ridges can be seen in the lawn.

FOXES OR COYOTES-Coyotes weigh between 30 and 50 pounds and can be between 4 to 5 feet long. They are carnivores and feed on livestock and other animals. Foxes weigh between 12 and 18 pounds and are between 35-45 inches long. They usually appear at night. They are carnivores as well and consume animals and birds.

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