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Critter Bro provides professional wildlife exclusion across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and the greater Western Nevada region. We seal every entry point on your home — roof vents, soffits, eaves, foundation gaps, chimney caps, and plumbing penetrations — using galvanized steel mesh, metal flashing, and commercial-grade materials. All exclusion work is backed by our guarantee. Call us today for a free exclusion inspection.
Wildlife exclusion is the process of permanently sealing all current and potential entry points on your home’s exterior to prevent animals from getting inside. Unlike trapping alone — which removes animals but leaves them free to return — exclusion solves the root cause of the problem. It’s the most effective, humane, and long-lasting approach to wildlife control, and it’s the single most important step after any removal job.
Nuisance wildlife is frequently attracted to suburban neighborhoods in Western Nevada due to the abundance of food, water, and shelter. This is especially true during breeding seasons, when animals search for safe places to give birth and raise their young. Common nuisance wildlife in Western Nevada and their peak baby seasons include:
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Our approach at Critter Bro combines meticulous inspections, installation of effective wildlife barriers, and ongoing maintenance checks to keep pests and wildlife out of your home long-term. Secure your entire home with a free wildlife exclusion estimate from Critter Bro. Call us today or submit a contact form to get started.
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Every exclusion job with Critter Bro follows a structured three-step process designed to permanently animal-proof your home.
Step 1: Full-Perimeter Inspection
We inspect your entire home from roofline to foundation — every vent, soffit, eave, gable, chimney, plumbing penetration, and foundation gap. We identify not only where animals are currently entering, but every potential weak point they could exploit in the future. This is what separates a professional exclusion from a DIY patch job.
Step 2: Sealing & Barrier Installation
We seal every identified entry point using professional-grade materials: galvanized steel mesh over vents and soffits, metal flashing over roof-to-wall junctions, heavy-duty caulk around plumbing and utility penetrations, chimney caps, and foundation screens. Materials are selected based on the target species — raccoons require heavier-gauge steel than mice, for example.
Step 3: Verification & Guarantee
After installation, we re-inspect the entire perimeter to confirm every point is sealed. We provide documentation of all work performed and back our exclusion with a written guarantee. If an animal breaches our exclusion work, we return at no cost.
Roof Vents & Gable Vents | Mesh screens degrade over time. Squirrels and bats exploit even small tears to enter attic spaces. |
Soffits & Eaves | Gaps where the roofline meets the wall are the #1 entry point for raccoons, who can pry apart weakened soffit boards. |
Chimney Openings | Uncapped chimneys are open invitations for raccoons, birds, and bats. Chimney caps are a simple, permanent fix. |
Foundation Gaps | Cracks and gaps where the foundation meets siding allow mice and rats to enter. They can squeeze through openings as small as a quarter. |
Plumbing & Utility Penetrations | Gaps around pipes, wires, and HVAC lines are frequently overlooked during construction and provide easy access for rodents. |
Crawl Space Vents | Damaged or missing crawl space vent covers allow skunks, opossums, and rodents to nest under your home. |
Under Decks & Sheds | Open spaces beneath structures provide shelter for skunks, raccoons, and groundhogs. Buried wire mesh prevents burrowing access. |
Wildlife exclusion protects your home from every species that targets residential structures in the Reno-Sparks area. The most common nuisance wildlife and their peak activity seasons include:
Raccoons | Peak: March–July. Tear through soffits and roof decking. Females seek attics for nesting. Require heavy-gauge steel exclusion. |
Squirrels | Peak: March–July. Enter through roof vents and soffit gaps. Chew wiring constantly. Standard steel mesh exclusion is effective. |
Bats | Peak: June–August. Form colonies in attics through gaps as small as 3/8″. Timed exclusion required per federal regulations. |
Rats & Mice | Peak: Spring & Fall. Enter through foundation cracks and utility penetrations as small as 1/4″. Full-perimeter sealing essential. |
Birds | Peak: February–August. Nest in vents, soffits, and chimneys. Exclusion includes vent covers, netting, and chimney caps. |
Opossums | Peak: January–July. Nest under decks and in crawl spaces. Foundation and crawl space screening prevents access. |
Wildlife exclusion costs in Reno vary based on the size of your home, number of entry points, materials required, and whether removal and damage repair are also needed. Minor exclusion jobs (sealing a few vents or foundation gaps) typically start in the low hundreds. Full-perimeter exclusion for larger homes with multiple vulnerable areas runs higher.
Every job starts with a free inspection and written estimate — no hidden fees, no obligation. Exclusion is a one-time investment that prevents the recurring cost of repeated wildlife removal. Call us for your free estimate.
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Wildlife and pests often invade unnoticed spaces around your property, causing damage before you realize it. Identifying these hidden entry points is key to keeping them out for good.
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Wildlife exclusion is the process of sealing all entry points on your home’s exterior to permanently prevent animals from getting inside. It involves a full-perimeter inspection, installation of galvanized steel mesh, metal flashing, chimney caps, and foundation screens, followed by verification. Exclusion is the only permanent solution — trapping alone allows animals to return.
Costs depend on home size, number of entry points, and materials needed. Minor jobs (a few vents or gaps) typically start in the low hundreds. Full-perimeter exclusion runs higher. Every job begins with a free inspection and written estimate with no hidden fees.
Professional exclusion using galvanized steel mesh and metal flashing is designed to last for years. Critter Bro backs all exclusion work with a written guarantee. If an animal breaches our work, we return at no cost. Annual inspections are recommended to check for weather wear.
Yes, but removal must happen first or simultaneously. We use one-way exclusion doors that let animals exit but prevent re-entry, then seal all remaining points once the home is confirmed clear. Sealing entry points with animals still inside can trap them, causing further damage and odor issues.
Exclusion can be performed year-round, but fall (September–November) is ideal in Reno — before cold weather drives animals indoors. Spring exclusion should avoid bat maternity season (June–August) and raccoon/squirrel nesting periods (March–July) unless performed with one-way doors.
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