FULL-SERVICE WILDLIFE CONTROL

Los Angeles Wildlife Removal – Humane Animal Trapping, Exclusion & Cleanup

Hearing scratching in the attic at 2 AM, thumping in the crawl space, or catching a skunk waddling across your driveway? In Los Angeles, wildlife and people share the same hillsides, canyons, and alleyways — and sometimes animals decide your house is their new apartment.

Urban Wildlife Trapping Experts provides humane, no-poison wildlife removal in the City of Los Angeles — residential and commercial. From hillside homes in Hollywood and the Valley to bungalows in South LA and townhomes near Downtown, we safely remove animals, repair entry points, and help you take your property back.

Same-day windows are often available. Licensed, insured, and family-owned.

Call your Los Angeles specialist at (310) 528-9229
or toll-free at 1-844-698-7277 (844-MY-TRAPS).

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Why Los Angeles Homeowners Call Urban Wildlife Trapping Experts

  • Humane, no-poison methods — safe for pets, kids, and the neighborhood.
  • Local Los Angeles experience — from hillsides and canyons to tight crawl spaces and flat roofs.
  • Permanent fixes — one-way doors, custom screening, and professional exclusion repairs with warranty options.
  • Attic cleanup & sanitation — odor control, spot insulation removal, and disinfecting after animals.
  • Licensed & insured — established, family-owned business serving Southern California since 2014.
  • Clear communication — we explain what’s happening, show you proof, and give straight-forward options.

Humane Wildlife Removal in Los Angeles – How It Works

1. Inspection of Your Los Angeles Property

Every job starts with a detailed inspection. We check the roofline, vents, attic, crawl space, garage, yard, and fencing. In Los Angeles, animals often:

  • Enter through broken or missing crawl space vents.
  • Slip under warped garage doors or gaps in old stucco.
  • Push into attic spaces through loose roof tiles, gaps at eaves, or open gable vents.
  • Use decks and raised patios as shelter, especially in the hills.

We look for droppings, nesting, grease marks, hair, damage, and tracks so we know exactly which animal we’re dealing with and where it is traveling.

2. Humane Trapping or One-Way Doors

Based on the inspection, we choose the most effective and humane approach:

  • Live traps for raccoons, skunks, opossums, and other mid-sized wildlife.
  • One-way doors for animals using an active den or attic entrance (bats, some raccoons, squirrels).
  • Specialized rodent control for rats and mice, focused on trapping and sealing entry points, not poison.

When babies are present (common during spring and early summer), we adjust methods to avoid separating mothers from their young. That’s better for the animals and better for your nose.

3. Exclusion & Structural Repairs

Trapping alone doesn’t solve the problem in Los Angeles. If the house is open, new animals will move in. After removal, we:

  • Seal crawl space vents and gaps with heavy-gauge screen and hardware cloth.
  • Secure roofline gaps, eaves, and attic vents with custom metal or mesh covers.
  • Block holes in stucco, siding, and foundations that animals are using as highways.

Our exclusion work is designed to be tough enough for raccoons and smart enough for rats — and it’s done to look clean, not junky.

4. Cleanup, Odor Control & Follow-Up

Wildlife leaves behind droppings, urine, parasites, and sometimes carcasses. That can create health risks and serious odor problems inside your home. We can:

  • Remove and dispose of small amounts of contaminated insulation.
  • Disinfect and deodorize affected areas to reduce health risks.
  • Locate and remove dead animals in walls, attics, and crawl spaces.

For heavier damage, we can put together a plan for more extensive cleanup and insulation work.

Common Wildlife Problems in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a mix of hills, canyons, freeways, and dense neighborhoods — perfect habitat for animals that adapt well to people. Here are the most common wildlife issues we see in the city of Los Angeles.

Raccoons in Attics, Roofs & Crawl Spaces

Raccoons love older Los Angeles homes with easy access to attics or raised foundations. You may hear:

  • Heavy thumping or slow walking sounds in the attic at night.
  • Growling, chattering, or “chirping” noises from a den with babies.
  • Scratching and banging in the walls or ceiling.

We use live traps, one-way doors (when appropriate), and solid exclusion repairs to keep raccoons out of attics, crawl spaces, garages, and patios. Learn more on our Raccoon Removal page.

Skunks Under Houses, Decks & Sheds

Skunks are classic Los Angeles troublemakers, especially in neighborhoods with older foundations and easy-access decks. You might notice:

  • A strong skunk odor near vents, decks, or the side of the house.
  • Burrowing at the foundation or under steps and sheds.
  • Pets getting sprayed while using the yard at night.

We trap skunks humanely and install dig-proof barriers so they can’t return. We do everything possible to avoid spraying inside the trap area. See our Skunk Removal page for more.

Rats & Mice in Walls, Attics & Garages

Rodents are one of the most common calls in Los Angeles. The combination of older construction, dense neighborhoods, palm trees, and utility lines makes it easy for rats to move from house to house. Signs include:

  • Light scratching and scurrying sounds in walls or ceilings, especially at night.
  • Droppings in the attic, garage, or around stored items.
  • Gnaw marks on wood, wiring, or stored food.

Our Rodent Control approach focuses on trapping and sealing entry points — not loading your house with poison that can lead to odor problems and secondary poisoning of pets and wildlife.

Opossums in Yards, Crawl Spaces & Garages

Opossums are common in Los Angeles alleys and backyards. They’re usually harmless, but they can tear up insulation, leave droppings, and die in hard-to-reach places. We trap and relocate them humanely, then secure any entry points used to access under the house or into the garage. Learn more about our Opossum Removal.

Bats in Spanish Tile Roofs & Eaves

Bats frequently use gaps in Spanish tile roofs, eaves, and attic vents as roosts. In Los Angeles, we see this often in older neighborhoods and hillside homes. Bat work requires special handling — they are protected, and you never want to trap them inside.

We use bat-safe one-way systems and proper timing so colonies can exit without being harmed, then seal gaps to prevent re-entry. Details are on our Bat Removal page.

Coyotes & Predators Near Yards and Pets

Coyotes travel the Los Angeles wash systems, freeways, greenbelts, golf courses, and hillsides. While we do not “exterminate” coyotes, we can:

  • Identify attractants that are drawing them to your property.
  • Help secure fencing, gaps, and weak spots where pets may be at risk.
  • Give practical strategies for coexistence and prevention.

In certain situations, specialized control may be recommended. We’ll explain options based on current regulations and your specific situation.

Gophers, Birds, Bees & More

We also help Los Angeles property owners with:

Los Angeles Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve

We provide wildlife removal and animal control solutions throughout the City of Los Angeles and nearby communities, including:

  • Downtown Los Angeles
  • Hollywood & Hollywood Hills
  • Echo Park & Silver Lake
  • Los Feliz & Griffith Park area
  • Koreatown & Mid-City
  • Westlake & MacArthur Park
  • West Adams & Jefferson Park
  • South Los Angeles
  • Crenshaw & Leimert Park
  • Westchester & Playa del Rey
  • San Pedro & Harbor Area
  • Wilmington & Harbor Gateway
  • San Fernando Valley neighborhoods (via local team)

If you’re in or near Los Angeles and dealing with wildlife in or around your home, there’s a good chance we already work in your area. Call (310) 528-9229 or 1-844-698-7277 to confirm service.

Attic Cleanup, Sanitation & Repairs in Los Angeles Homes

Wild animals don’t just make noise — they leave behind droppings, urine, and damage that can affect air quality inside your home. Over time, contaminants from the attic can travel through recessed lights, vents, and small gaps into living spaces.

As part of our Los Angeles wildlife removal services, we can:

  • Bag and remove small amounts of heavily soiled insulation and debris.
  • Disinfect and deodorize affected areas using professional-grade products.
  • Address localized odor issues from droppings and nesting material.

For major damage (long-term raccoon or heavy rodent activity), we can help plan for larger-scale attic remediation and insulation replacement. Our goal is to control odor, reduce health risks, and help restore the space to a safe condition.

Learn more about our attic cleaning services.

Why We Don’t Rely on Poisons in Los Angeles Homes

There are a lot of quick-fix options sold for rodents and other pests — but poisons cause more problems than they solve, especially in Los Angeles houses and multi-unit buildings.

When rodents or other animals eat poison, they often:

  • Crawl into walls, attics, or under floors and die, causing severe odor issues.
  • Become secondary poison risks for pets and predatory wildlife like hawks and owls.
  • Leave you with the same open entry points, so new animals move in later.

Our approach at Urban Wildlife Trapping Experts is different. We focus on:

  • Trapping and removal — so we know where the animals go.
  • Exclusion repairs — so more animals can’t follow the same path.
  • Sanitation and education — so you understand how to reduce future activity.

It takes more skill than tossing poison in the attic, but it delivers better, longer-lasting results for Los Angeles homes and businesses.

Commercial Wildlife Control in Los Angeles

Wildlife problems don’t stop at residential properties. We also work with:

  • Property managers and HOAs with multi-unit buildings and shared attics.
  • Restaurants and food businesses dealing with roof rats, pigeons, and raccoons.
  • Warehouses, light industrial sites, and yards with persistent wildlife issues.
  • Churches, schools, and community properties with attics and crawl spaces.

We understand access, scheduling, and communication are different on commercial jobs. Our team provides photos, written estimates, clear scopes of work, and priority on safety and compliance.

Ready to Get Wildlife Out of Your Los Angeles Home?

If you’re hearing scratching, thumping, or smelling something that isn’t right, don’t wait for animals to cause more damage or die inside the structure. The sooner we inspect and start the process, the easier and more affordable it usually is to solve.

Call your Los Angeles wildlife removal experts today:
Local: (310) 528-9229
Toll-Free: 1-844-698-7277 (844-MY-TRAPS)

Or use our contact form to request a fast quote and we’ll follow up with options.

Los Angeles Wildlife Removal FAQ

Do you use poisons for wildlife removal in Los Angeles?

No. We do not rely on poisons for wildlife removal. Our work is based on humane trapping, one-way doors, physical exclusion repairs, and sanitation. That protects your pets, your neighbors, and native wildlife that might otherwise be harmed by secondary poisoning.

How fast can you respond to my wildlife problem?

Response times depend on scheduling and call volume, but in most cases we can offer same-day or next-day service windows within Los Angeles. Urgent situations — such as an animal inside a living space or a strong dead-animal odor — are prioritized.

What animals do you remove in Los Angeles?

We remove raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, rats, mice, bats, snakes, gophers, birds, pigeons, bees and more. We also locate and remove dead animals from attics, walls, and crawl spaces when odor or health concerns are present.

Can you help prevent animals from coming back?

Yes. That’s a core part of what we do. After trapping and removal, we can seal entry points, reinforce weak spots, and install barriers to keep animals from getting under the house, into the attic, or through vents and gaps. This is called exclusion, and it’s the real solution to long-term wildlife problems.

Do you work with landlords, HOAs, and property managers?

Absolutely. We regularly work on multi-unit buildings, townhome communities, and managed properties in Los Angeles. We can coordinate access, provide detailed photos and reports, and design solutions that work for both owners and tenants.