Triangle Wildlife Removal Podcast

Apex, NC Wildlife Exclusion


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Are you looking for help with Apex wildlife exclusion services? In this podcast we will be discussing what wildlife exclusion actually involves, why sealing entry points is the most important step in any wildlife removal job, and what materials and methods make exclusion work last. Removing the animals is only half the job. If the entry points are not sealed correctly, the next squirrel, bat, or raccoon will find the same gaps and move right back in.

Most wildlife entry points in Apex homes are along the roofline where the soffit meets the fascia, at ridge vents, gable vents, chimney caps, and construction gaps that have widened over time. These are the same gaps that builders leave during construction, and they only get larger as wood shrinks and weather takes its toll. Proper exclusion means closing every one of these gaps with materials that animals cannot chew, claw, or push through.

If you have had wildlife removed from your home but the entry points were not sealed with heavy-duty materials, you are likely to see the problem return. Caulk, spray foam, and lightweight screening are not exclusion. They are temporary patches.

What Professional Wildlife Exclusion Looks Like

Wildlife exclusion in Apex starts with a full inspection of the roofline and exterior to map every gap, crack, and construction seam that wildlife could exploit. Our technicians do not just seal the hole the animal used. They seal every potential entry point on the structure. Learn more about the full process on our wildlife exclusion and animal damage repair page.

A typical Apex wildlife exclusion job includes:

  • Full exterior inspection: Roofline, fascia, soffits, ridge vents, gable vents, chimney caps, and foundation vents checked for gaps
  • Metal-backed sealing: Entry points closed with heavy-gauge metal flashing, custom-fabricated screening, and Ridge-Guard products
  • Chimney cap installation: Stainless steel caps fitted to prevent raccoons, squirrels, and birds from entering flues
  • Soffit and fascia repair: Damaged boards replaced with materials that resist future animal intrusion
  • Ridge-Guard installation: Factory ridge vent guards installed along the full roofline to block bats, squirrels, and flying squirrels
  • Triangle Wildlife Removal is the largest Ridge-Guard installer on the East Coast. All technicians are Ridge-Guard Certified, Bird Barrier Certified, and certified in advanced metal fabrication for wildlife exclusion. The EPA integrated pest management principles emphasize exclusion as the foundation of long-term pest and wildlife control, and that is exactly how Triangle Wildlife Removal approaches every job.

    The Team Behind Apex Wildlife Exclusion

    Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc. was founded in 1990 by Tad Bassett, who holds a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from NC State University. The company has been sealing homes against wildlife across Wake County for over 35 years. The 14-person team includes staff Zoologist Derek Cline, who brings 15 years of hands-on experience to exclusion planning and execution.

    Licensing and credentials:

    • NC Wildlife Control Agent Permit #DCA25000312
    • NC Pest Control License #1778 PW
    • NWCOA member and Bat Standards Certified
    • $5 million general liability insurance
    • Institutional clients: Wake County Public Schools (20+ years), NCDOT (nearly 25 years)
    • The company holds a 4.9-star rating on Angi and a 4.8-star Google rating across 400+ reviews from homeowners throughout the Triangle.

      Wildlife Exclusion and Damage Repair in Apex

      Every wildlife exclusion job in Apex is backed by a limited lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship. If animals return to a sealed entry point, Triangle Wildlife Removal comes back at no additional cost. The company is licensed and insured for wildlife control and pest control work across Wake County.

      Triangle Wildlife Removal is exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wildlife rehabilitator in Apex, NC. The company also maintains a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints. Whether you need a single entry point sealed or a full-home exclusion after animal removal, Triangle Wildlife Removal delivers permanent results for homeowners in Apex.

      Contact us today for wildlife exclusion services in Apex.

      Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc.

      1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603

      (919) 661-0722

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