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Humane Wildlife Removal for Raccoons, Skunks, Opossums, Squirrels, Gophers, and Wasps

When wildlife moves into your attic, crawlspace, under your deck, or your eaves, the wrong removal can leave babies behind, damage your home, get someone sprayed, or get someone stung. We use humane methods, follow California Fish & Wildlife rules, and seal entry points so the den doesn't refill.

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Humane & Compliant

The right removal depends on the species.

A raccoon mother in the attic in spring needs different handling than an opossum in the crawlspace. The wrong move can mean orphaned babies dying in your walls, structural damage from frantic exits, or a skunk spraying inside your home. We identify the species, locate the den, choose the right humane method, and only then begin the removal. Every time.

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What's Included

Every job covers all of this. No upsells later.

Raccoon removal from attics, garages, chimneys, and crawlspaces (with extra care during nursing season)
Skunk removal from under decks, porches, sheds, and crawlspace entries
Opossum removal from attics, garages, and yard hideouts
Ground squirrel removal and burrow management
Pocket gopher control: trapping active runs, mound clearing, and lawn protection
Wasp, hornet, and yellowjacket nest removal from eaves, vents, attics, and exterior walls
Live trapping with humane handling per California law
Identification of how they got in, then full sealing afterward

Real Work

Wildlife we handle every week in the Bay Area.

Three raccoons captured at one job site

Opossum live-trapped on a backyard deck

Opossum caught next to the fence line

Ground squirrels removed from a vegetable bed

Why Cisneros

What makes our work different.

Family-owned since 2019.

Our reputation is the only thing that grows our business. We answer the phone, we show up, and we do the work right.

Transparent pricing.

You hear the price before we start. No surprise add-ons, no high-pressure upsells. Phone estimates are free.

We don't move on until it's solved.

Some jobs take one trip, some take three. We don't disappear after the first visit. The problem is fixed when it is actually fixed.

FAQs

What people ask about this service.

Can you remove a raccoon from my attic?

Yes. We are especially careful during birthing season in spring. We always check for babies before any trap is set, then relocate the family together once the kits are weaned. Sealing the entry point afterward is included.

How do you handle skunks without getting sprayed?

Experience and patience. We use covered traps that keep the skunk calm during transport, work at the right times of day, and approach from the right angle. We have been doing this since 2019.

Are opossums actually a problem?

Sometimes. They are usually harmless and even helpful (they eat ticks). But if one is denning in your crawlspace or attic, the urine and droppings cause damage and odor, and the entry point still has to be sealed. We handle both ends.

Is wildlife removal legal in California?

Yes, when done correctly. We follow CA Fish & Wildlife regulations and use humane handling methods. Some species have specific rules around relocation distance and timing. We know them.

What about ground squirrels destroying my yard?

We handle the burrow systems and recommend long-term yard treatments. Ground squirrels are persistent, so a multi-step plan usually works best.

Do you handle pocket gophers?

Yes. Gophers leave the crescent-shaped dirt mounds and ruin lawns from below. We trap the active tunnel runs (where bait alone almost never works), then advise on long-term protection like raised-bed wire and root cages so they don't come back.

Can you remove a wasp, hornet, or yellowjacket nest?

Yes. We treat and remove nests from eaves, attics, vents, sheds, and exterior walls. We come out in the early morning or evening when activity is lowest, treat the nest, then physically remove it so the pheromone trail doesn't draw new wasps to the same spot.