There are a lot more snakes this year than usual and they are getting creative in hiding. Make sure you check all pool accessories before letting yourself or family member use them. If you see a snake, please do NOT try to capture or kill it yourself. A snake's head can stay alive and bite even if it has been chopped off. Give Elite Wildlife Removal a call at 804-867-7184. We will be more than happy to work with you regarding your wildlife needs.

Wildlife animals can be cute and cuddly. Many households have at least one household member that is an animal. Whether that animal has feathers, fur or scales, those animals have a place inside your home. It's one thing to allow an animal to become a household pet; however, it's different when an unwanted animal starts residing in your home without your permission. Animals can be sneaky little creatures. Raccoons only need a 4-inch hole to gain access into your attic or building. If the hole is not 4-inch, they can tear their way into the building with their human like hands if they sense that area is what they want. Preventive measures that should be taken is to go around your home or build

If you are having problems with ants invading your home, you are not alone. It seems this year’s ant infestation is at full swing and not letting up. Ants work together in unison to support the colony. They have survived so long because of their social organization and their ability to modify habitats, use resources and defend themselves by working in unison. Here are a few reasons why ants are coming into your home. 1. Water Ants are attracted to your home due to the excess amount of moisture around your home. Bathrooms and kitchen sinks are a common area for ants to nest. 2. Food Ants can be attracted inside your home if there is accessibility to food. Ants are highly attracted to sugar an

That’s a great question. Elite Wildlife Removal, that’s who. We are a licensed, trained, and a reputable company. Elite Wildlife Removal controls and removes unwanted nuisance animals that intrude in a human’s life by giving excellent customer service while standing on integrity as a top professional wildlife company. We have over 12 years’ experience in the industry and we are still going strong. We specialize in the safe and humane removal of unwanted wildlife, we make seals to prevent any future problems, and clean up any damage created by wildlife. We provide personal service to educate you in the steps of the process to give you peace of mind. Give us a call at 804-867-7184. We will be

Have you ever questioned an animal that has run across the road while you were driving? A coyote or fox can look like a dog or a skunk can be mistaken for a cat. There has been many times I have mistaken a fox as a dog. Foxes are considered a nuisance pest or creature due to their attacks on poultry and other small livestock. Attacks on humans are not common because foxes have adapted well to human environments. Foxes in urban areas actually live longer than foxes in non-urban areas. Many people have made a fox their family pet; however, it is best to discourage the idea. Foxes can be small to medium sized. They have a flat skull, upright triangular ears, a slightly upturned snout, and a lon

There was an article in the Free Lance Star on April 30th, 2019 that stated tick season around the area is going to be a bad one according to the health and pest control officials. A new type of tick on the rise called the Asian Longhorn tick. This tick was introduced on sheep in New Jersey back in 2017. It is now discovered in eight other states including Virginia. This tick can produce up to 2,000 eggs at a time and can reproduce without mating. There is also a rare tick-borne disease that has made in appearance in Northern Virginia. This virus is called the Powassan virus which is more dangerous than Lyme disease, according to Fox5 News. The virus is named after a town in Ontario Canada i