Jerry’s Pest Control is now your animal control specialist!

As your professional trapper we know what type of trap to use, where to place them, how to bait them and how often to check them. We respect our native Colorado wildlife and want these animals to live their healthy lives in their natural habitats, not your home or business. Unfortunately, these animals are clever and can find ways into your structure which can be unsafe for the wildlife and you as some of these animals can carry diseases, may bite, or leave their droppings.

What wildlife animals are most common a nuisance to your structure?

Racoons – while these masked bandits can be cute and fun to watch they can carry diseases like rabies and can become hostile when approached. With racoon population on the rise in the United States their natural homes are becoming limited and can cause them to move into your attics or crawlspaces. They are excellent climbers and pet food is an easy meal for them.

Squirrels – Western Colorado has a variety of squirrels, and they can be destructive. They can cause damage to your home inside and outside, squirrels will use insulation to create nest, they can bring in nuts and seeds (if left unattended can cause insect issues like dermestid beetles) and harbor fleas or carry dieses.

Pack Rats – also known as wood rat or trade rat. Pack Rats like shinny objects and will often “trade” you for an item they like, leaving behind a rock, twig, or some other item. They will then “pack” this item away in their den for later. Due to this tendency baits typically don’t work well for them.

Skunks – are an easy animal to identify. Their unique smell and white strip down their black fur body easily gives them away. Skunks are nocturnal by nature so if you have a linger odor day after day you might have a skunk somewhere around your home. The stinky critters are known carriers of rabies and other diseases. Not to mention if you or your pets are sprayed by one, it can take days to get rid of their odor.