It is safest to leave animal removal to the professionals.
Wild animals are unpredictable, and that’s when they are in a good mood. When they are being chased around as you attempt to extricate them from your Waxhaw, North Carolina home or business, they are far from agreeable. It is safest to leave animal removal to the professionals. At A-1 Wildlife Control, we follow a four-step process to remove one or more animals that have become an unwelcome guest.
Step 1 is to inspect your property and determine the species of animal that isn’t welcome. Step 2 is to find out how the critter was able to get inside. Step 3 involves the actual animal removal, usually accomplished by trapping and relocating the animal to a safe location far from your property. Step 4 is sealing up the point of entry so a different animal doesn’t take the vacated one’s place. There is sometimes one more step involved, which is repairing damage that the animal caused.
The absolute best!
“Adam and Phil are the absolute best! We suddenly discovered that raccoons had invaded our chimney. We had no idea how to resolve the issue… and then there was Adam and Phil. You guys rock!!!!!”
★★★★★ Angel A.
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Services We Offer
Animal Prevention
We’ll help you make your property less susceptible to wildlife invasions.
Animal Removal
Let us handle your animal removal safely and effectively.
Damage Repair
If critters have left a trail of destruction behind them, we can help with our damage repair services.
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Squirrel in your chimney? No problem!
If you have any questions about our animal removal services or you need help with a possum, squirrel, snake, bat, racoon, or bird that has been living in your home or business, reach out by giving us a call or use our online contact form.
At A-1 Wildlife Control, we offer animal removal services for customers in Charlotte, Matthews, Dallas, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Cornelius, Concord, Gastonia, Kannapolis, Monroe, Belmont, Kings Mountain, Pineville, Waxhaw, and Midland, North Carolina and Clover, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Chester, Lancaster, York, and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Why Choose A-1 Wildlife Control?
Our mission since our founding has been the safe removal of destructive nuisance wildlife from residential homes, commercial businesses, structures, and agriculture with our four-step, biologically proven process. In addition, we professionally and cosmetically seal and repair any damage caused by the animal.
See what some of our satisfied clients are saying about our animal removal services.
I had bats in my attic. I called the office and spoke to Angela who was so professional and sent Chris to do my inspection same day! From the beginning to the end Angela, Chris and Mandy and her crew were all professional, on time and knew what they needed to do to get the job done!! Five star company!! I highly recommend A-1 for your pest control!!
Denise Bryson
14:24 20 Sep 24
Knowledgeable and prompt.
Nicole Nadeau
03:28 01 May 24
Chris is the best! He is very professional, informative, respectful and responsive! I would def recommend A1 Wildlife for any wildlife issues you may have!
Kasey Hardt
19:27 26 Apr 24
They took care of all the issues in my new house. Fast, courteous, friendly and respectful towards all Animals. I would Highly recommend them.
T Green
11:56 18 Apr 24
Their isn't anyone better at the job. No mistakes no hidden prices. Stand up company all you can ask for.
Jordan “Kdeezy”
23:02 17 Apr 24
Chris Shomo’s work is exceptional! Had an amazing experience with him!
Sarah Duncan
20:27 17 Apr 24
A skunk had taken residence in my driveway, causing distress to my feline companion. The situation was addressed promptly and the skunk was safely relocated. They are the absolute best in town!!
Maddi Exner
17:37 17 Apr 24
So thankful for this company. They quickly took care of my issues. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Rebecca Dugas
17:30 17 Apr 24
Amazing company to work with, Chris was so communicative!
PR Rebecca Counts
17:29 17 Apr 24
Excellent and I highly recommend them. We trapped one squirrel and four possums. A-1 collected them promptly, and the company has now sealed off all areas where the critters could gain access to our home. Nathan, the sales rep, and Angela in the main office were great to work with.
David Lyon
03:44 15 Sep 23
Chris S - was very friendly and helpful - this company should be trusted ! Don’t hesitate
Aldo Muccia
18:13 12 Jun 23
We had a raccoon infestation in our attic. After reaching out to many companies we went with A1. They came out and gave us a couple quotes and fixed our roof that the raccoons decided to rip apart. Service also comes with warranty. Chris was very professional and responsive! Would definitely recommend.
Chelsea N
13:18 21 May 23
I was very impressed how Chris from A-1 Wildlife Control removed from my crawlspace 2 black rat snakes, plus the extra snake skin laying about. Chris conducted an inspection of the crawlspace and exterior to determine how the snakes, and mice (their food source), are most likely finding their way in. Chris discussed preventative measures I should take or have A-1 Wildlife handle. A comprehensive quote was prepared and emailed to me. I will probably have A-1 Wildlife Control do at least some of the work. Thanks Chris Shomo!
Cheryl Dundon
15:43 27 Mar 23
Took the time to identify problem areas around the house and describe the work needed to help prevent problems in the future. Very thorough and professional.
Steve Cox
22:24 05 Dec 22
We are amazed how wonderful A-1 Wildlife Control is. We spoke with Angela on a Monday morning at 9am and she patiently answered all the questions we had related to relocating a snake we saw in our backyard. The front office experience was great and we were told that their team member Chris Shomo would be at our place the following day.Chris Shomo called 30 minutes in advace, confirmed our appointment and discussed what the issue was. As a family who had not had any first time encounter with snake, we were fear driven. Chris was courteous, patient and was willing to impart knowledge. Chris took care of the snakes situation professionally in no time and explained their pricing policy.I am glad to have found this company and for the past positive reviews. We highly recommend A-1 Wildlife Control and their services to our neighbhors and friends.
Kalyan Chandra Chintalapati
16:06 23 Aug 22
Justin was great and got the job done in just under an hour! He removed a bird's nest from our center and covered 2 vents on the side of our townhouse. Super efficient and effective!
Alicia Soto
16:29 07 May 22
We had birds living in our dryer vent that we could literally hear scratching in our walls. Chris Shomo came out and did an amazing job! He removed the nests and cleaned up after himself. Super kind and thorough. Thank you!!
Allison Mitchell
02:09 30 Mar 22
A huge thank you to A-1 Wildlife! They recently came to our home and performed an inspection of our crawlspace and other areas. Our first technician Chris noticed that our garage had slight openings on both ends and sealed this up for us to keep any potential critters out. He also noticed that our crawlspace door needed sealing. That's when Nathan and team came out and fixed our crawlspace door. These guys are super professional, on-time and highly knowledgeable. I am grateful for their service - thanks guys!!
Alexandria Leak
02:10 24 Nov 21
Professional, courteous, thorough and effective. Would recommend.
nancy ramdin
17:23 05 Nov 21
Chris was polite, called to arrange to come earlier at my convenience. He thoroughly inspected attic, roof, basement vents and eaves. Found signs of raccoon "play" on roof, but no entry points. A1 sealed holes, installed metal band around roof edges, and guards on vents 2 years ago. This proves they have been able to keep critters out!
Corine Bockenek
15:37 06 Aug 21
Chris did a great job. Very reasonable on their price and very professional service.
j Edwards
00:43 22 May 21
Chris Shomo was quick, detailed, and honest with his work. He was on time and gave me a prompt 30 minute heads up before he arrived. Good quality work.
Lucas Beatty
15:49 26 Apr 21
Responsive and took care of the nesting birds in our dryer vent. Chris S. was friendly and informative. He made sure the line was clear and put a cover in place to prevent further issues. He also made sure to check around the house for other potential issues. Thanks.
Mike Romot
11:07 01 Apr 21
We purchased a newer home in the Matthews, NC area and recently had a raccoon dig it’s way into the soffit on our roof and gave birth to 3 babies in our attic. My wife and I had no way to get this done on our own. The roof is only accessible with a two story ladder and the area in the attic was inaccessible after tries from several family members and friends. We called all over. A1 was the fastest response for the best price BY FAR! Chris Shomo arrived the day after we called and set a trap on the roof. That very night they caught the mother raccoon. We then realized the whining from one of the rooms in our home which we presumed were the babies. Chris came the very next day and got into the tightest parts in our attic that we were pretty sure we’re inaccessible to get the baby raccoons. This is hands down the best experience I could’ve asked for at an affordable price. We thought we were helpless. Hopefully this was a once in a lifetime experience, but this is the obvious choice for any related job in the future!
Jonathan Colyn
16:53 26 Mar 21
Chris did a great job! Highly recommend this company for any issues related to rodents and they did a great job for us a few years ago by installing guards over the vents to prevent birds from coming into the attic.
Paul & Stephanie Gibson
22:47 10 Feb 21
Chris and his team are amazing, very knowledgeable and responsive to the needs of the customer! I highly recommend!
Dr. Tommy Watson
15:43 05 Feb 21
I was very pleased with A-1 Wildlife Control today (2/2/21)! Chris Shomo was our wildlife specialist. He came within the time block and called before arriving as a heads up. He initially communicated with my husband, Andrew, but then I (Lisa) took over the appointment with Chris. Chris was respectful and provided time in re-explaining the issue, which was mice, to me and answered all my questions (no matter how "silly") patiently. He was knowledgeable and explained how he came to the conclusion of mice being our issue. He was very considerate in honestly informing me of the severity of the problem versus using a blanket statement nonspecific to our home. He also informed me of his next steps and quotes in order to keep the mice out. I felt heard, respected, and understood regarding our exact issue. I would definitely call A-1 Wildlife Control again in the future with any other problems.
Andrew Mitchell
16:36 02 Feb 21
Chris S was our specialist and he was great to work with. Very knowledgeable and timely.
Kendall Smith
19:36 29 Jan 21
Chris Shomo from A-1 Wildlife Control is very knowledgeable. Did a great job! Thank you.
Andy McCullen
20:45 06 Jan 21
A-1 helped us out last year with squirrels in our attic. We were afraid they had returned this fall. Chris from A-1 came to inspect the home. He spent an hour reviewing the entire roof from the outside and also the attic inside. He was very thorough, professional and knowledgeable. We have been very please with Chris and A-1.
Sean Mulligan
15:37 17 Nov 20
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The Importance of Wildlife Removal
