When scratching sounds in the attic or mysterious droppings in the garage start showing up, it’s time to consider the real possibility: you’re not alone. Across Northwest Arkansas, urban wildlife intrusions are becoming increasingly common, especially as raccoons, squirrels, bats, and other critters adapt to city and suburban life.
This guide breaks down the most common urban wildlife pests that Flex Pest Control handles in homes and businesses, highlighting the risks they pose and the humane, effective methods we use to remove them.
Raccoons are intelligent and dexterous, often using their “hands” to pry open vents, climb down chimneys, or find weak points in siding. They love attics, crawl spaces, and garages. They might be cute, but they’ve been known to steal and cause plenty of destruction in their paths, especially where people’s trash cans are involved.
We use one-way door exclusions, live trapping when necessary, and seal entry points with metal flashing. Raccoon-proofing your home is essential to prevent re-entry.
Squirrels, especially gray squirrels, gnaw through rooflines, soffits, and attic vents to create cozy nests. Active year-round, they’re especially invasive in cooler months. As outdoor temperatures drop, your home becomes more and more appealing to pests.
We install squirrel exclusion devices that allow escape but not re-entry, then seal all access points with durable mesh and hardware. Trimming overhanging branches helps reduce roof access.
Skunks dig under porches, decks, fences, sheds, and sometimes even external AC units, looking for shelter. They’re nocturnal and drawn to food sources like pet food or garbage. Unfortunately for pet owners, many skunks are attracted to homes with other animals in hopes of scoring food. That usually leads to your furry friends getting sprayed at one point or another.
We use covered traps to prevent spraying and install underground barriers to block future burrowing. Our team ensures safe, scent-free removal.
Bats often roost in attics, gables, or wall voids, especially in spring and summer. While they’re beneficial insect-eaters, their indoor presence poses real problems, especially where your health is concerned.
We install bat-specific one-way valves during the non-maternity season (August–April) and seal vents with bat-safe guards. We follow Arkansas wildlife laws to protect both you and the bats.
Mice squeeze through gaps as small as a dime and often nest in walls, basements, and attics. Deer mice are particularly common in rural areas adjacent to towns like Springdale and Rogers. Once they find a way inside to get access to food and water, it’s a real challenge to get them out.
Our team traps humanely, seals entry points with steel wool and caulk, and identifies food attractants. We also offer sanitation guidance to prevent return.
Norway and roof rats thrive in urban neighborhoods, entering through crawl spaces, basements, or broken vents. They’re strong climbers and burrowers, and they’re even stronger at chewing through your home’s foundation and insulation.
Our rat removal plans include live or mechanical trapping, entry sealing, and ongoing monitoring to ensure total removal and prevent reinfestation.
While a few noises or droppings might seem like a small issue, urban wildlife can escalate into real health and safety concerns. From attic fires to dangerous diseases, it’s safer, and often more cost-effective, to trust the professionals.
Contact Flex Pest Control today to schedule a wildlife inspection and reclaim your home from unwanted guests.
