Humane wildlife removal compliant with SC DNR regulations. Squirrels, raccoons, armadillos, and more.
The Lowcountry has a resident wildlife population that regularly intersects with residential and commercial properties. Gray squirrels enter attics through fascia gaps; raccoons tear open soffit corners; opossums shelter under decks and crawl spaces; armadillos excavate lawns and ornamental beds; snakes enter through ground-level gaps. Each species requires a different response.
Wildlife removal in South Carolina is regulated by SC DNR. The pros connected through this site hold the appropriate SCDPR licensing and work within SC DNR guidelines.
Across Charleston County, whether you're in Johns Island, West Ashley, Isle of Palms, or elsewhere around Mount Pleasant, homeowners call us for wildlife removal because we treat the conditions specific to this area rather than applying a generic plan. It's the same reason our gray squirrels results hold up.
Same problem, different paperwork. Commercial premises need service records an inspector can read; a home needs the treatment timed around the family instead.
Gray squirrels and raccoons are the most common attic invaders in Mount Pleasant. Squirrels are active at dawn and dusk; raccoons at night.
Armadillos dig cone-shaped foraging holes across lawns and ornamental beds as they probe for grubs and invertebrates. Distinctly different from mole damage.
Snakes follow rodent prey inside through ground-level gaps. A snake indoors usually signals a prior rodent problem or an unsealed entry point.
Identify the species, entry points, and extent of the intrusion.
Live trapping and one-way exclusion devices where appropriate. SC DNR regulations followed for each species.
Entry points sealed after removal. Hardware cloth, flashing, and cement board used for lasting results.
Soiled insulation, nesting material, and droppings removed where contamination warrants it.
Wildlife problems are not self-resolving. A squirrel that finds an attic entry returns to the same spot every season. Raccoons that successfully access a crawl space raise young there. Removing the animal without sealing the entry produces a temporary result.
Roughly what wildlife removal runs in this area. Treat it as a guide — the property itself decides where inside the band you sit, and access matters as much as size.
| Tier | What you get | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Spot job | One room, the garage, or a single contained trouble spot | an estimated $160–$575 |
| Full treatment | Whole-house visit, inside and around the perimeter | an estimated $190–$825 |
| Extended | More than one part of the structure showing activity | an estimated $285–$1320 |
| Long-running | A problem left long enough that treatment and sealing both have to happen | an estimated $455–$2195 |
Sealing work and attic clean-outs are quoted on their own rather than folded in. The full Mount Pleasant pricing guide breaks down every service and what moves each figure.
Yes. The nine-banded armadillo has expanded throughout the Southeast and is now a regular lawn pest across Charleston County. They dig conical foraging holes and can tunnel under foundations. They carry leprosy — avoid direct contact with live or dead armadillos.
Non-venomous snakes are removed and relocated. South Carolina has several venomous species including the copperhead, cottonmouth, and eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Any unidentified snake should be treated as potentially venomous until confirmed otherwise.
Yes. Bats are federally protected and cannot be excluded during maternity season (approximately May through July) while pups are present. SC DNR guidelines apply. Bat exclusion is typically performed in late summer or early fall after pups can fly.
SC DNR restricts the capture and relocation of certain species to licensed operators. Attempting to relocate raccoons or squirrels yourself may also spread them to unfamiliar territory, which typically results in their death.
Most wildlife removal work here comes in at $189–$549. Anything requiring sealing work alongside treatment is quoted separately, because it is a different job.
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