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Chapel Hill, NC Wildlife Exclusion


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Are you looking for help with Chapel Hill wildlife exclusion services? In this podcast we will be discussing what professional wildlife exclusion involves, why it is the most important part of any wildlife removal job, and what separates permanent sealing from temporary patches. Removing the animal is step one. Exclusion is what keeps the next one from moving in.

Most wildlife entry points on Chapel Hill 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 the years. Orange County's older housing stock and dense tree canopy make these homes particularly vulnerable. Gaps that were tight when the house was built loosen as wood shrinks and weather cycles take their toll.

If you have had animals removed from your home but the entry points were patched with caulk, foam, or plastic screening, you are likely to see the problem again soon. Those materials fail within weeks or months. Metal-backed exclusion is the only permanent solution.

What Professional Exclusion Looks Like

Wildlife exclusion in Chapel Hill starts with a comprehensive inspection of the full exterior to identify every gap wildlife could exploit. Our technicians do not just seal the obvious hole. They seal every potential entry point on the structure. Visit our wildlife exclusion and animal damage repair page for details on the full scope of work.

A typical Chapel Hill wildlife exclusion job includes:

  • Full exterior inspection: Roofline, fascia, soffits, ridge vents, gable vents, chimney caps, and foundation vents examined for gaps
  • Metal-backed sealing: Entry points closed with heavy-gauge metal flashing and custom-fabricated screening
  • Ridge-Guard installation: Factory ridge vent guards installed along the full roofline
  • Chimney cap installation: Stainless steel caps fitted to prevent raccoons and birds from entering
  • Fascia and soffit repair: Damaged boards replaced with materials that resist future animal intrusion
  • Triangle Wildlife Removal is the largest Ridge-Guard installer on the East Coast. The EPA integrated pest management principles identify exclusion as the cornerstone of lasting wildlife and pest control. Every technician is Ridge-Guard Certified, Bird Barrier Certified, and certified in advanced metal fabrication.

    The Team Behind Chapel Hill 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 the Triangle for over 35 years. The 14-person team includes staff Zoologist Derek Cline with 15 years of experience in exclusion planning and wildlife management.

    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: NCDOT (nearly 25 years), Wake County Public Schools (20+ years)
    • The company holds a Nextdoor recommendation with 152 neighborhood endorsements and a 4.8-star Google rating across 400+ reviews.

      Wildlife Exclusion Services Across Chapel Hill

      Every Chapel Hill wildlife exclusion job 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 throughout Orange County.

      Triangle Wildlife Removal maintains a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints and is the only wildlife removal company exclusively endorsed by Wildlife Welfare, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Apex, NC. Whether you need a single entry point sealed or a full-home exclusion after animal removal, Chapel Hill wildlife exclusion starts with Triangle Wildlife Removal.

      Contact us today for wildlife exclusion services in Chapel Hill.

      Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc.

      1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603

      (919) 661-0722

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