Licensed Wildlife Control for Animals Entering Your Home
Wild animals in an attic, wall, or crawl space require a clear plan for identifying the species, removing it, and addressing how it entered. At Go-Forth Home Services, we provide animal removal in High Point through an Inspect, Remove, Prevent process tailored to the signs found in the home.
Our family-owned and operated business was founded in High Point by Frank Goforth in 1959. We’re also listed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as a Licensed Wildlife Control Agent.
We address wildlife intrusions involving:
Snakes
Mice
Bats
Squirrels
Raccoons
Opossums
Birds
Our listed wildlife-control specialties span active removal, cleanup, repairs, and prevention:
Trap and removal
Dead animal removal
Repellants and deterrents
Sanitizing and deodorizing
Minor building repair
Exclusion from buildings
Prevention planning
Contact us online or call (877) 274-1475 to request wildlife control in High Point and arrange an assessment of the activity in your home.
Our Inspect, Remove, Prevent Process
Effective wildlife removal begins with identifying the animal and the parts of the structure it’s using. We follow three stages to evaluate the intrusion, complete the appropriate removal work, and reduce future entry.
Inspect We inspect the home to identify the animal and locate areas where it has been active. Depending on the situation, the assessment may cover an attic intrusion, damaged vents, openings around the structure, or another accessible area used by wildlife.
Remove We select an appropriate removal method for the animal involved. Depending on the circumstances, that may include trapping, dead animal removal, or the use of repellants or deterrents.
Prevent After removal, we address identified entry areas to reduce the potential for another intrusion. The work may involve wildlife exclusion, minor building repair, or prevention planning.
Opossum Removal & Same-Day Relief
For opossum concerns, our process includes:
Inspection
Humane trapping
Exclusion or repair
Odor control
Cleanup
We offer a free opossum removal estimate and same-day wildlife relief specifically for opossum concerns.
Signs of Wildlife Intrusion in High Point Homes
Unfamiliar noises in an attic, wall, or crawl space can indicate an animal inside the structure. Scratching, movement, or recurring sounds don’t identify the species, so an inspection is needed to determine the source and affected areas.
Other visible signs can include:
Droppings in or around the home
Damaged soffits or vents
Openings along the exterior
Damage near a suspected entry area
Keep suspected wildlife areas undisturbed until the animal and potential entry points can be assessed. Don’t close an opening or move a trap without first determining whether an animal is still using the area.
Wildlife removal addresses wild animals entering or damaging a home. Feral cats and dogs are domestic-animal concerns rather than wildlife-control cases.
North Carolina Wildlife Removal Rules
North Carolina requirements can depend on the species, removal method, and circumstances. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission issues depredation permits, which authorize certain actions involving wildlife that causes property damage. Commercial operators performing this work must hold a Wildlife Control Agent license from the commission.
General state guidance includes the following:
Active property damage: A landholder doesn’t need a depredation permit to take wildlife while it’s actively committing depredation, meaning property damage, on that landholder’s property.
Permit requirements: Whether a permit is required depends on the animal, the proposed method, and the conditions surrounding the removal.
Raccoon relocation: Raccoons are classified as a rabies-vector species in North Carolina and can’t be relocated away from the property where they were captured.
Poisons and pesticides: A depredation permit can’t authorize poisons or pesticides for taking wildlife except under specific provisions of pesticide law.
These rules are general guidance rather than a determination of what a particular situation requires. An inspection identifies the animal and affected areas before an appropriate method is selected.
Safety Around Active Wildlife Areas
A raccoon seen during daylight isn’t automatically a rabies concern. Raccoons, foxes, and coyotes may be active during the day, especially during spring and summer, so the time of a sighting alone doesn’t establish the animal’s condition.
Keep children and pets away from areas where an animal is active and from any traps on the property. Homeowners shouldn’t touch, capture, or move wildlife directly. Leaving the area undisturbed allows the animal and entry points to be evaluated without unnecessary contact.
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