Triangle Wildlife Removal Podcast

Durham, NC Wildlife Exclusion


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Are you looking for help with Durham wildlife exclusion services? In this podcast we will be discussing what professional wildlife exclusion means, why it is the most critical part of any wildlife removal job, and what separates a permanent seal from a temporary patch. Removing the animal solves the immediate problem. Exclusion keeps the next one from getting in.

Most wildlife entry points on Durham homes are along the roofline where the soffit meets the fascia, at ridge vents, gable vents, chimney caps, and construction gaps that have widened with age. Durham County's older housing stock is especially vulnerable. Homes from the 1950s through 1980s often have construction seams that have loosened over decades of settling and weather cycles, giving bats, squirrels, flying squirrels, and raccoons easy access.

If you have had wildlife removed but the entry points were patched with caulk, spray foam, or plastic screening, the problem is likely to return within weeks. Those materials are not exclusion. Metal-backed sealing is the only approach that holds.

Professional Wildlife Exclusion in Durham

Wildlife exclusion in Durham starts with a comprehensive exterior inspection to identify every gap wildlife could use. Our wildlife control operators do not just seal the one hole the animal came through. They inspect and seal every potential entry point on the entire structure. Our wildlife exclusion and animal damage repair page details the full scope of work.

A typical Durham wildlife exclusion job includes:

  • Full exterior inspection: Roofline, fascia, soffits, ridge vents, gable vents, chimney caps, and foundation vents examined
  • 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 to block bats, squirrels, and flying squirrels
  • Chimney cap installation: Stainless steel caps fitted to prevent raccoons and birds from entering flues
  • Fascia and soffit repair: Damaged boards replaced with materials built to resist future intrusion
  • Triangle Wildlife Removal is the largest Ridge-Guard installer on the East Coast. The EPA integrated pest management principles identify exclusion as the foundation of lasting wildlife and pest control. Every technician is Ridge-Guard Certified, Bird Barrier Certified, and certified in advanced metal fabrication.

    The Team Behind Durham 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 and previously worked with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 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 and Damage Repair Across Durham

      Every Durham 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 Durham 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, Durham wildlife exclusion starts with Triangle Wildlife Removal.

      Contact us today for wildlife exclusion services in Durham.

      Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control, Inc.

      1913 Lost Cove Ln Raleigh, NC 27603

      (919) 661-0722

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