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Wildlife Control in Long Island

Wildlife Control & Prevention in Long Island

Your Local Wildlife Control Experts

Serving Long Island | Nassau County | Suffolk County | Queens

While it's wonderful to admire wildlife from a distance, the situation shifts dramatically when these creatures choose your attic or backyard as their new home. The presence of wild animals on your property can lead to significant health hazards and damage. Facing a wildlife infestation requires the expertise of a seasoned wildlife control company to ensure your safety and protect your property.

Wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, and opossums might seem harmless, but sometimes they can wreak havoc on your yard and even make their way inside your home. If this happens, they can cause expensive damage to your home while endangering your health and well-being.

Squirrel sitting on tree

Squirrels are so common in the area that many people forget they are rodents and pests. They range in color from white to grey, yellow, red, and brown and have a distinguishable bushy tail. Squirrels are sneaky creatures with climbing, jumping, and scurrying skills that aid them in breaking into your home.

Once they find their way in, they will use materials from your home like insulation, linens, and paper products to build their nests and make themselves at home.

Raccoons caught at a restaurant

Raccoons are easily recognized by their "bandit mask" markings and opportunistic feeding habits. These adaptable creatures often den in attics, chimneys, and yards, causing property damage while seeking shelter. Though not all carry rabies, they can spread several serious diseases including Baylisascaris (roundworm), Leptospirosis, and Salmonella through their droppings and contact.

Opossum caught at a retail store

Opossums are nocturnal creatures with white-grayish fur, pointed faces, and hairless ears. These skilled climbers and swimmers can access various spaces using their opposable rear thumbs and long tails. While not typically aggressive, they carry diseases like Leptospirosis and Rabies, and can damage property while foraging. When threatened, they're known to "play dead" and emit a foul odor.

 

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Our Wildlife Control Process

Wildlife control is NEVER a DIY job. Handling wild animals on your own can be dangerous startling a trapped or hungry animal puts you at risk of bites, scratches, or worse. To protect your safety and ensure the issue is solved correctly, always trust a professional team.

When you call EM Pest Control, our wildlife specialists follow a thorough and proven process:

  1. First, we carefully inspect your property to determine exactly how animals are gaining entry. Understanding their pathways helps us create a tailored removal strategy.

  2. Next, we use humane exclusion methods and set up traps in the right locations to safely remove unwelcome animals without causing harm to them—or risking injury to you.

  3. Once the animals are removed, you receive a detailed wildlife removal report. This report outlines which animals were present, how they were entering your property, and the precise steps we took to address the infestation.

  4. Finally, we provide you with practical prevention tips to keep wildlife out for good. We’ll walk you through sealing entry points, removing attractants, and maintaining safe, wildlife-free spaces.

Featured Wildlife Posts

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Nassau County's Guide to Keeping Squirrels Out of Your Attic

By  EM Pest Control  
That scratching and scurrying sound above your head? If you live in Nassau County on Long Island, chances are you might have an unwelcome guest: squirrels. While they might seem ...
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Your Guide to Raccoon Control and Prevention on Long Island

By  EM Pest Control  
Raccoons may appear cute and harmless with their masked faces and bushy tails, often evoking a sense of curiosity and amusement, but their presence can lead to significant ...
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