My two experiences with AAA Gates’ Wildlife Control have both been positive. In the 1980s I thought we had raccoons in the attic. Mr. Gates (I think it was) inspected the roofline and assured me there was no sign of entry. However, he said raccoons were using the flat roof of a nearby house as a latrine and accessing it from ours. He didn’t charge for the visit and I made a mental note that if I ever needed wildlife removed, I would call AAA.
Two weeks ago I did. Squirrels were living under our front porch and gnawing on the wires running from the outdoor outlet to the garage. I found AAA online and was glad--though not surprised, given my previous experience--to see all the positive reviews.
The pleasant receptionist scheduled an appointment and Peter came on time to inspect. He confirmed the presence of squirrels and located all the possible entries. He outlined a plan to squirrel-proof the porch, leaving a temporary one-way door to allow any animals inside to escape. I accepted his reasonable estimate and he started work right away. He attached a very sturdy metal grid over every part of the porch foundation where a squirrel might be able to squeeze through. He removed a tree branch that had been weighed down by the ice storm and was screening the squirrels’ main entry point. He wrapped electrical tape where they had chewed the rubber off the wires. In other words, he did a very thorough job to ensure there would be no more damage.
Before leaving he explained about the one-way door and told me clearly what to expect. Squirrels looking to get back in was normal, but one squirrel in a frenzy meant babies were trapped. He said to call if I saw that and someone would come to help. Thankfully, I didn’t have to. By the following week when Peter returned to remove the one-way door and seal up the exit point, all was quiet.
I’m pleased to recommend the ethical, highly professional AAA Gates Wildlife Control to anyone who finds animals living just a little too close for comfort.
