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Wildlife Removal

Humane removal and exclusion for squirrels, raccoons, bats, and skunks that get into Minnesota attics, chimneys, and crawl spaces.

Wildlife removal handles the larger animals that get into a house: squirrels in the soffit, raccoons in the attic, bats in the wall, skunks under the deck. It is different work from insect control. The animal has to come out without harm, the entry point has to be sealed, and the mess it left, soiled insulation, droppings, chewed wiring, has to be dealt with.

Wildlife removal is a material service line in Minnesota, especially across the suburban ring of the Twin Cities, where wooded lots and park systems put squirrels, raccoons, and bats up against houses. Animals look for sheltered den sites the same way they would use a hollow tree, and an attic or chimney makes a good one. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulates how some wildlife is removed and transported, so this work has to follow state rules, which a licensed operator will know.

What wildlife removal covers

  • Squirrels in soffits, attics, and wall voids
  • Raccoons in attics and chimneys, including dealing with a litter
  • Bats roosting in attics and wall voids, handled with the timing the law requires
  • Skunks denning under decks, sheds, and porches
  • Exclusion: sealing the entry points so the animal cannot return
  • Cleanup of soiled insulation, droppings, and damage left behind

What to expect

  1. 1

    Inspection

    The operator identifies the animal, finds the entry point, and checks whether there is a litter that has to be handled before sealing.

  2. 2

    Removal

    The animal is removed humanely with trapping or one-way exclusion doors, following Minnesota DNR regulations.

  3. 3

    Exclusion

    Entry points get sealed with heavy-gauge material that the animal cannot chew or force back through.

  4. 4

    Cleanup and repair

    Soiled insulation and droppings are removed and the damaged area is cleaned, with larger restoration quoted as needed.

What it costs in Minnesota

Wildlife jobs in Minnesota are priced by the species and the work involved. Squirrel removal with exclusion generally runs $250 to $600. Raccoon removal runs $300 to $750, more if there is a nest or litter to handle. Skunk removal runs $300 to $600. Bat exclusion, installing one-way valves, runs $300 to $1,500 depending on the number of entry points.

A re-inspection or follow-up visit usually runs $75 to $150. A full attic job, removal plus exclusion plus insulation cleanup and replacement, reaches the top of the range. The cost is driven by the species, how many animals are involved, how hard the entry points are to seal, and how much damage there is to remediate.

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Wildlife Removal: common questions

Is the removal humane?
Reputable Minnesota wildlife operators use humane methods: live trapping or one-way exclusion doors that let the animal leave but not return. The goal is to get the animal out and seal the building, not to harm it.
There is a noise in my attic. What is it likely to be?
Quick scrabbling in the daytime is usually squirrels. Heavy, slow movement around dusk often points to a raccoon. Fluttering or scratching in a wall void can be bats or birds. An operator can identify it from the signs and the entry point.
Do I need to worry about babies?
In spring and summer, often yes. Squirrels and raccoons den specifically to raise litters. A good operator checks for young before sealing anything, because sealing the entry with babies still inside is both inhumane and a worse problem for you.
Why does bat removal need special timing?
Bats are protected, and a roost cannot be sealed while flightless young are inside. That means bat exclusion has to be done within a legal window. A licensed Minnesota operator will plan the job around DNR rules rather than rush it at the wrong time of year.

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