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Humane Wildlife Removal
Raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and more. Removed humanely and legally.
Expert Wildlife Control in the Bay Area
ATCO removes wildlife humanely and legally — keeping animals out for good.
Did You Know?
Raccoons remember solutions to tasks for up to three years and have IQs comparable to monkeys. They can open complex latches, jars, and doorknobs.
Skunks spray accurately up to 10 feet — and the smell can be detected up to a mile away by the human nose.
Squirrels plant thousands of trees every year by forgetting where they buried their acorns — nature's greatest reforesters.
Opossums eat up to 5,000 ticks per season and are largely immune to rabies due to their low body temperature.
Raccoons have five-fingered front paws that can untie knots and turn doorknobs. Their sense of touch actually improves underwater.
When threatened, opossums enter an involuntary catatonic state lasting up to four hours — going limp, drooling, and emitting a foul smell.
What You Can Do
Use wildlife-resistant cans with locking lids. Raccoons, skunks, and opossums are drawn to easy food sources overnight.
Most wildlife is nocturnal. Motion-activated lights and sprinklers startle and discourage animals from settling.
Seal gaps under decks, porches, and crawl spaces with heavy-gauge mesh. Trim branches that overhang your roof by at least 6 feet.
Don't leave pet food or water bowls outdoors overnight. These are magnets for raccoons, skunks, and opossums.
Fruit trees attract wildlife. Collect fallen fruit daily and harvest ripe fruit promptly to reduce visits.
Ultrasonic deterrents or talk radio in attics and crawl spaces discourage wildlife. Animals prefer quiet, undisturbed spaces.
What to Avoid
Feeding wild animals — even unintentionally — makes them lose fear of humans and encourages return visits.
Poisoning wildlife is often illegal and harms pets, children, and non-target animals. It also causes animals to die in hard-to-reach places.
Cornered wildlife can bite or scratch. Even gentle-looking animals can carry diseases. Keep a respectful distance.
In California, trapping and relocating most wildlife without a permit is illegal. Relocated animals often don't survive.
Wildlife We Handle
Raccoons
Attic invaders that tear up insulation and create significant damage.
Skunks
Notorious for spraying and digging under foundations.
Squirrels
Chew through wiring and nest in attics, causing fire hazards.
Birds
Nest in vents and eaves, creating fire hazards and health issues.
Possums
Often found under decks and in crawl spaces.
Bats
Protected species requiring specialized exclusion techniques.
Identify Your Pest
Raccoon
Size: 24–38 inches, 10–30 lbs
Color: Gray fur with distinctive black face mask and ringed tail
Behavior: Nocturnal, highly intelligent, uses dexterous front paws to open latches and containers
Skunk
Size: 20–30 inches, 4–10 lbs
Color: Black with white V-shaped stripe down the back
Behavior: Nocturnal, digs cone-shaped holes in lawns for grubs, sprays when threatened
Opossum
Size: 24–33 inches, 4–14 lbs
Color: Gray fur with white face, hairless pink tail, pointed snout
Behavior: Nocturnal, plays dead when threatened, 50 teeth (more than any North American land mammal)
Gray Squirrel
Size: 18–20 inches (including tail)
Color: Gray with bushy tail
Behavior: Diurnal (active during the day), chews constantly to wear down ever-growing teeth
Fox Squirrel
Size: 20–24 inches (including tail)
Color: Reddish-brown to orange with bushy tail
Behavior: Largest tree squirrel in North America, bold and less skittish than gray squirrels
Ground Squirrel
Size: 14–20 inches (including tail)
Color: Mottled brown and gray with lighter underside
Behavior: Burrows extensively, creating tunnel systems that undermine foundations and hillsides
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Our Humane Approach
Entry Point Identification
We locate exactly how animals are getting into your home.
One-Way Doors
Allow animals to exit naturally without harming them.
Sealing & Exclusion
Permanently secure all entry points after removal.
Legal Compliance
We follow all laws regarding wildlife removal and relocation.
Prepare for Your Appointment
Make sure all trash cans have tight-fitting lids. This removes a major food source that attracts wildlife.
Remove all outdoor pet food and water bowls. These are magnets for raccoons, skunks, and opossums.
Record when and where you've spotted the animal. This helps your technician understand patterns.
Photos of holes, torn screens, chewed wires, or disturbed areas give your technician a head start.
Cornered animals can be unpredictable and may carry diseases. Leave removal to your technician.
Make sure your technician can reach crawl spaces, attic entries, and areas under decks where wildlife may be nesting.
Your technician will guide you on arrival.
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