Nuisance Wildlife Control in Harrisburg, PA — Licensed PA NWCO

Something is living in your house that isn't paying rent — in the attic, under the deck, or down the chimney. It's unsettling, it's doing damage while you decide what to do about it, and a lot of the advice online is flatly illegal in Pennsylvania. We're a PA-certified Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, a license most exterminators don't carry, and we handle raccoons, groundhogs, squirrels, skunks, opossums, bats, and snakes — humanely, and by the rules.

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What Is a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator?

Not sure what animal you have? Start with our wildlife ID library — sound, sign, and damage.

In Pennsylvania, a NWCO is licensed by the PA Game Commission to legally trap, handle, and remove wildlife species that the average pest control company isn't licensed to touch. Most pest companies can spray for insects but cannot legally remove a raccoon from your attic or trap a groundhog in your yard. We can.

Raccoon Removal

Get into attics, chimneys, garages, and crawl spaces — often a mother raccoon raising kits in spring. We trap and remove the adult, locate and remove any kits, and show you the entry point. Raccoons are a rabies vector species in Pennsylvania and cannot be relocated — state rules limit what a licensed operator may do with a trapped one, and we'll explain exactly what applies to your situation before a trap goes out. Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm — professional handling matters.

Groundhog Removal

The most common wildlife callout in the Harrisburg area. They dig burrows under sheds, decks, porches, and foundations, destroying gardens and causing structural damage. We trap and remove according to PA Game Commission rules.

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Squirrel Removal

Gray and flying squirrels routinely get into attics through soffit gaps. They chew wood, insulation, and electrical wiring — squirrel-caused electrical fires are a real risk. We trap, remove, and install one-way doors.

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Skunk Removal

Den under decks, sheds, and porches. We trap and remove with techniques that minimize spraying, then close off the den site so a new skunk doesn't move in.

Bat Removal & Exclusion

Several PA bat species are protected — removal must follow state and federal guidelines including timing restrictions during maternity season (May–July). We perform proper bat exclusions using one-way doors at identified entry points.

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Snake Removal

We safely remove snakes from structures and identify the species. PA does have venomous snakes (timber rattlesnake, copperhead) — if there's any chance you have a venomous species, do not approach it.

Dead Animal Removal

When a wild animal dies in an attic, wall void, or crawl space, the smell can take weeks to fade and the carcass attracts flies and secondary pests. We locate and remove dead animals from inaccessible spaces and dispose of them properly.

Entry Point Sealing — Optional Add-On Trapping and removing the animal is only half the equation — if the hole stays open, a new animal will eventually use it. We can quote sealing of small entry points as an add-on service for an additional cost, but on most jobs the homeowner handles the closure themselves (or hires a roofer/handyman for larger structural work). What we'll always do is walk you through exactly where the entry points are and what kind of material the hole needs — so you can decide whether to have us seal it, do it yourself, or hire a contractor.

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Service Area

We serve Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, Perry, and York Counties — including:

Harrisburg, Paxtang, Penbrook, Steelton, Highspire, Middletown, Hummelstown, Hershey, Palmyra, Annville, Cleona, Lebanon, Grantville, Linglestown, Colonial Park, Susquehanna Township, Lower Paxton, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, Wormleysburg, Enola, Marysville, Halifax, Millersburg, Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, Mount Wolf, Manchester, Dillsburg, Carlisle, Boiling Springs, and surrounding Central PA communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't I just trap and release the animal myself?
In Pennsylvania, no — not legally for most species. The PA Game Commission regulates wildlife handling, and unlicensed trapping or relocation of regulated species can result in fines. Beyond legality, DIY trapping often separates mothers from young, leaves the entry point open for the next animal, and exposes you to bites, parasites, and rabies risk.
Can you remove bats during maternity season?
No — and any company that says yes is breaking the law. Pennsylvania law prohibits bat exclusions from approximately May through July when flightless pups are present. We perform bat exclusions outside that window.
Will the animals come back after you remove them?
That depends entirely on whether the entry point gets sealed. If you trap and remove without sealing the opening, another animal will eventually use it. We can quote sealing as an add-on for an additional cost; most clients prefer to handle it themselves or hire a roofer/handyman once we've identified where the entries are.
How quickly can you respond?
Most calls are scheduled within a few days. For active emergencies — a raccoon in your living space, a snake near kids — we prioritize same-day or next-day response when possible.

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PA Game Commission licensed NWCO. Locally owned. Insured. Serving Harrisburg, Hershey, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, and all of Central PA.

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