Why “Trap-Only” Wildlife Removal Costs You More in the Long Run

If you’re dealing with nuisance wildlife in your home, beware of “trap-only” solutions. Trapping animals without sealing your home is not a fix—it’s a band-aid that leads to repeat infestations, rising costs, and more damage.

The Problem with Trap-Only Wildlife Removal

Many pest control companies trap animals and then leave. But here’s what they don’t tell you:

The root problem isn’t the animal—it’s the access.

Rodents, raccoons, squirrels, and bats are entering your home through gaps, vents, soffits, or rooflines. If you remove the animal but leave the entry point unsealed:

• Other animals will follow the same pheromone trail
  
• Existing scent and contamination acts like a “welcome mat”
  
• New infestations are inevitable

Trap-Only Wildlife Removal Leads to: 

• Repeated visits and costs for trap checks
• Ongoing infestations
• Unnecessary time delays and frustration
• Property damage and health risks from prolonged contamination

What’s the Right Way to Handle Wildlife Intrusion?

At Elite Wildlife Solutions, we follow a three-part exclusion process that’s proven to work.

Step 1: Inspection & Species Identification

We start with a detailed inspection to determine the animal species and entry points.

Step 2: Trapping + Same-Day Sealing

We install the proper traps (excluder cages, snap traps, or live traps) while simultaneously sealing your home.

This approach:

• Blocks out new intruders immediately
  
• Prevents pheromone-driven reentry
  
• Allows fast, safe removal of any animals still inside

Step 3: Monitoring & Final Clearance

We return to remove captured animals and inspect for signs of activity or new entry.

We never trap first and seal later. That backwards method only creates more problems, more mess, and more bills.

There are rare occasions where we may begin trapping early—but only if we’re backed up and need to start the process—never as the full solution. And we never follow the backwards method of “trap now, seal later when they’re gone.” That approach often leads to wasted time and money.

Why Elite Wildlife Solutions Does It Right

At Elite Wildlife Solutions, we help evict wildlife that doesn’t pay rent and is damaging your home, not just temporarily relocate it. We believe in fixing the problem completely—for your peace of mind, your family’s safety, and to protect what is often your biggest investment: your home.

FAQs: Trap-Only vs. Full Wildlife Exclusion