When nuisance wildlife enters your home, it’s not just an inconvenience—it’s a serious risk to your property and health. Southern Wildlife Management specializes in Wildlife Exclusion and Critter-Proofing, providing long-term solutions that prevent unwanted animals from returning.

Our Wildlife Control process goes beyond trapping; we focus on giving you an estimate to seal the home by identifying and securing every potential entry point. Whether it’s squirrels, flying squirrels, rats, bats, or mice, we ensure your home is properly protected with critter-proof materials that keep wildlife out for good.

Once wildlife gains access to your attic, walls, or crawl space, they leave behind scent trails that attract more animals. Without professional Wildlife Exclusion, these pests can return season after season, causing ongoing damage. That’s why sealing the home is crucial—blocking entry points is the only guaranteed way to stop recurring infestations.

Some of the most common entry areas for wildlife including rats & squirrels into your attic space or home is: Gable Vents, Soffit Junctions, Dryer/Bathroom Vents, Construction Gap (Gutter Line), Pipe Chases, Holes and Siding Trim Gap.

We proudly provide expert wildlife exclusion services using only the highest quality animal-proof materials and critically tested wildlife barriers to protect your home. Our exclusion work is backed by a guarantee: no squirrel, bat, raccoon, rat, or other nuisance animal will breach the areas we secure.

Because the construction gap is one of the most common wildlife entry points along the roofline and gutter line, we use solid galvanized metal instead of hardware cloth, which can fail over time. Our approach uses custom-cut metal panels designed specifically for your home’s unique gaps — not pre-cut or pre-bent materials — ensuring a permanent, precise fit.

We never rely on industrial staples or cheap screws; instead, we use top-tier corrosion-resistant screws and premium fasteners with for maximum strength and long-lasting protection. This commitment to using the best materials and exclusion methods sets our critter-proofing services apart from temporary wildlife control solutions.

At Southern Wildlife Management, we know that effective wildlife exclusion isn’t just about keeping animals out — it’s also about maintaining your home’s aesthetics and curb appeal. While our top priority is sealing every entry point to stop squirrels, bats, raccoons, rats, and other nuisance wildlife, we also take great care to ensure our work blends seamlessly with your home’s exterior.

We go the extra mile by painting metal materials, fastener heads, and Critter-Proof components when they are visible, so they match or complement your home’s look. Unlike companies that use pre-cut, pre-bent materials that often leave uneven or bulky edges, we custom bend each piece of galvanized metal on-site for a perfect, straight fit. This ensures the exclusion work looks clean, purposeful, and non-intrusive — without drawing attention to the fact that there was ever a problem.

We exclusively use galvanized metal for long-lasting performance, preventing rust, corrosion, or staining on your home’s exterior surfaces. Our combination of function, durability, and visual care sets our exclusion services apart, providing homeowners with reliable protection that doesn’t sacrifice beauty or property value.

For animal-proofing solutions that protect your home and preserve its appearance, trust Southern Wildlife Management to deliver the highest quality exclusion work every time.

At Southern Wildlife Management, we proudly stand by our work with a FREE 5-Year No-Nonsense Warranty — details available at southernpest.biz/warranty — giving you peace of mind that your home is secure and protected long-term.

If you’re facing unwanted wildlife in North Metro Atlanta or North Georgia, don’t wait for the problem to escalate. Sealing your home now with proven critter-proofing solutions can save you thousands of dollars in future wildlife damage repairs.

Southern Wildlife Management specializes in humane, effective animal exclusion — not just removing the critters but sealing every entry point to stop future intrusions. With years of hands-on experience in wildlife removal, animal-proofing, and exclusion repair, we deliver long-lasting results that keep nuisance wildlife out permanently.

We proudly serve homeowners across Alpharetta, Ball Ground, Blue Ridge, Crabapple, Cumming, Dacula, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Duluth, Ellijay, Gainesville, Johns Creek, Marietta, Milton, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Suwanee, and surrounding areas.

For guaranteed wildlife exclusion services that protect your home and your family, contact Southern Wildlife Management today for a professional assessment and a custom critter-proofing solution that lasts.

To understand the importance of using physical barriers in professional wildlife control, the USDA outlines effective exclusion techniques in their guide on the use of exclusion in wildlife damage management.

FAQ‘S FOR WILDLIFE EXCLUSION

Q: What is wildlife exclusion?

A: Wildlife exclusion is the process of preventing animals from entering your home or property by sealing up any potential entry points.

Q: Why is wildlife exclusion important?

A: Wildlife exclusion is important because it helps prevent animals from causing damage to your home or property, spreading disease, and creating unsanitary living conditions.

Q: What animals can be excluded through wildlife exclusion?

A: Wildlife exclusion can be used to prevent a wide range of animals from entering your home or property, including rodents, bats, birds, raccoons, squirrels, and more.

Q: What are some common entry points for wildlife?

A: Common entry points for wildlife include the construction gaps, siding trim gaps, utility chases, vents, soffit returns, chimneys, and cracks or holes in the foundation.

Q: What materials are used for wildlife exclusion?

A: A variety of materials can be used for wildlife exclusion, including metal flashing, wire mesh, sealants, foam, and hardware cloth.

Q: Is wildlife exclusion a DIY project?

A: We have never seen a home where a handyman, roofer or the homeowner did the exclusion work and it resulted in successfully keeping the wildlife out. It helps to have an intimate understanding of the critters that you are trying to keep out. We usually end up doing the work in the end.

Q: What are the benefits of working with a professional wildlife control company for wildlife exclusion?

A: Working with a professional wildlife control company can provide several benefits, including expertise in identifying potential entry points, use of safe and effective exclusion methods, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure that your property remains wildlife-free.

Q: How long does wildlife exclusion take?

A: The length of time needed for wildlife exclusion can vary depending on the size and complexity of the property, the number of potential entry points, and the type of wildlife being excluded. Usually from 1 – 4 days.

Q: How much does wildlife exclusion cost?

A: The cost of wildlife exclusion can vary depending on the size and complexity of the property, the number of potential entry points, and the type of wildlife being excluded.

Q: Why do wildlife companies keep telling me that once you have rodents you will have them again and again?

A: If you’re experiencing a recurring rat infestation in your attic, it’s possible that there are underlying factors that are attracting them to your home. Rats are attracted to environments that provide easy access to food, water, and shelter, so it’s important to identify and address these factors to prevent future infestations.

Here are some possible reasons why rats may keep coming back to your attic:

1. Food sources: Rats are attracted to food sources, especially those that are easy to access. If there are any food sources in or around your home, such as unsecured trash cans or pet food left out overnight, rats will be more likely to stick around.
2. Water sources: Like all animals, rats need access to water to survive. If there are any sources of standing water or leaks in your home, rats may be drawn to them.
3. Entry points: If there are any openings or gaps in your attic or roof, rats may be able to gain access to your home. It’s important to seal up any entry points to prevent rats from getting in.
4. Nesting materials: Rats will often use materials like insulation or cardboard to build their nests. If these materials are present in your attic, it may be attracting rats to your home.
5. Urine Marking: Another possible reason why rats may keep coming back to your attic is urine marking. Rats use urine to communicate with other rats and to mark their territory. Even after rats have been removed from your attic, the scent of their urine can remain and continue to attract other rats to the same location.

To prevent future rat infestations, it’s important to address these underlying factors. This may involve securing your trash cans, repairing any leaks or water sources, sealing up entry points, and removing any nesting materials from your attic.

It’s also important to work with a professional pest control company, like Southern Wildlife Management, to develop a comprehensive rat control plan. Our experts can help identify the underlying factors that are attracting rats to your home and provide effective solutions to keep them out for good.

Q: I hear so many people talking about urine marking. What is rat urine marking?

A: Rats are social animals that use various forms of communication to interact with each other. One of the ways they communicate is through urine marking, which involves leaving small amounts of urine in specific locations as a way of marking their territory and communicating with other rats.

Through urine marking, rats can communicate a variety of information to other rats, such as their sex, age, and social status. The chemical signals in their urine also provide information about their health, breeding status, and even their emotional state.

Rats use different types of urine marking to communicate different messages. For example, male rats often use larger amounts of urine to mark their territory and assert their dominance over other males. Female rats, on the other hand, use smaller amounts of urine to mark their territory and communicate their breeding status.

Rats can also use urine marking to communicate danger or to signal that a food source is nearby. When rats detect a predator, they will often urinate as a warning to other rats to be on high alert. Similarly, rats will mark areas where they have found food, letting other rats know that there is a food source nearby.

Overall, urine marking is an essential part of rat communication, allowing them to establish and maintain their social hierarchy, mark their territory, and communicate important information to other rats in their group.

Q: Do squirrels do urine marking too?

A: Yes, squirrels also use urine marking to communicate with other squirrels. Similar to rats, squirrels use urine to mark their territory and communicate their presence to other squirrels.

Squirrels have two types of urine marking: scent marking and spray marking. Scent marking involves squirrels depositing small amounts of urine on surfaces such as tree trunks, branches, or other objects to mark their territory. The scent from the urine acts as a signal to other squirrels that this area is already occupied.

Spray marking, on the other hand, involves squirrels spraying a larger amount of urine into the air, creating a fine mist that can drift over a larger area. This type of urine marking is often used to signal to other squirrels that there is a potential mate or a food source nearby.

In addition to urine marking, squirrels also use other forms of communication, such as vocalizations and body language. For example, squirrels will use vocalizations like chirps and barks to communicate with each other and alert others to danger. They also use their tails and body postures to communicate, such as flicking their tails to signal aggression or raising their tails to signal excitement.

Overall, urine marking is an important part of squirrel communication, allowing them to establish and maintain their territory and communicate important information to other squirrels in their group.