Raccoon’s

These devious nocturnal creatures have urbanized well to our modern suburbs and cities. Adapting to even scouting for new homes from simple entries builders commonly leave unsecured. The mating period in spring, with the mating habits of raccoons, leaves the mother separating from the males (This is when the raccoon’s entry into homes skyrockets). After a gestation period of about 65 days, two to five young known as "kits" are born in spring. The kits are subsequently raised by their mother until dispersal in late fall.

Skunks

The striped skunk is the only skunk native to Ohio, these stinky mammals can be unpleasant to have around the yard. While their foraging habits can destroy the yard, and getting sprayed is always a hassle, these creatures also carry several diseases transmittable to pets.

Bats

Ohio is home to 11 bat species, most commonly found inviting itself into your home is the Little brown bat. These small mammals find their way in to 1- ½ inch gaps in homes. While the bats are not dangerous the diseases they spread can carry, and the destruction of the guano and urine can make them bad house guests.

Woodchucks

Often called “Groundhogs” or “whistle-pigs,” they’re not in the pig family at all. Woodchucks are burrowing members of the squirrel family, which includes tree squirrels, flying squirrels, and chipmunks. Groundhogs often dig entry holes around sheds and porches even abandoning them and other animals in Ohio taking them over (skunks, raccoons, and opossums etc.)

Squirrels

Ohio is home to 4 different squirrel species the most common being the southern flying squirrel. They are nocturnal and often mistaken for bats. The larger grey squirrel is known to gain entry by chewing weak points of a home. Sealing with chew-proof solutions is the best longer solution to keeping them out.

Opossums

The largest marsupial in North America does a great job maintaining the insect population. While they usually don’t cause any problems around the yard, they commonly crawl under porches so they have access. They have been known to raid gardens if left unfenced.

Mice/Rats

Mice with their small size and ever-growing teeth are equipped with all the right tools to gain entry to your home. WR is equipped with all the right tools to keep them out, chew-resistant poly sealant, copper pack, and steel. The most common mouse entry points are a home’s ridge vents or foundation gaps. While field mice usually want nothing to do with the rest of the home but to live in the attic during bad weather, they do ruin the insulation over time.