Critter Gitters

Discovering a wild animal in your home, attic, or yard is a frightening and disruptive experience. At Critter Gitters, we specialize in the safe, humane, and legal removal of a wide variety of wildlife from your Alpine property. Our services are crucial for protecting your family's health and safety, as well as preventing significant damage to your home's structure and wiring.

This service is for any homeowner or business owner in San Diego County who is facing an intrusion from animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, possums, coyotes, bobcats, snakes, or even wild hogs. These animals seek shelter, food, and nesting sites, often finding their way into attics, crawl spaces, under decks, and within walls.

Our process begins with a thorough inspection to identify the species, entry points, and the extent of the infestation. Our licensed trappers then employ humane live-trapping and exclusion techniques, adhering strictly to California state laws. We never use poisons or inhumane methods. Once the animals are removed, our critical next step is exclusion and prevention. We seal all potential entry points with durable materials to ensure the problem doesn't recur. For situations like bat colonies, we install specialized one-way doors that allow animals to exit but not re-enter.

Why choose Critter Gitters? We are not just trappers; we are wildlife control experts. With our state licensing and $2 million insurance, you are protected. Our 24/7 emergency response means we can be there when you need us most. We combine expertise with a genuine respect for both our customers and the animals we handle, ensuring a solution that is effective, ethical, and lasting.

Pests are more than just a nuisance; they pose real health risks and can damage your property. Critter Gitters has expanded beyond wildlife to become your full-service pest control partner in Alpine, offering comprehensive solutions for insects and rodents that invade homes and businesses.

This service is designed for residents and commercial property managers throughout San Diego who are battling common pests including ants, cockroaches, spiders, earwigs, bed bugs, mice, and rats. Whether you're seeing a trail of ants in the kitchen, have a fear of spiders, or are dealing with the severe stress of a bed bug incident, our targeted treatments provide relief.

Our approach is integrated and thorough. We start with a detailed inspection to identify the pest species, locate nesting sites, and understand the factors attracting them to your property. For ants, this means tracing trails back to the colony; for bed bugs, it involves a meticulous room-by-room search. We then apply a combination of EPA-approved treatments, which may include targeted baits, residual sprays, dusts, and mechanical traps. Crucially, we provide you with practical advice on sanitation and exclusion practices to help prevent future issues.

Choosing Critter Gitters for pest control means choosing a local, family-operated business that stands behind its work. We are known for our reasonable prices, friendly and knowledgeable technicians (like Seth and Mitchell, who receive consistent praise), and our commitment to clear communication. We offer ongoing maintenance plans to keep your property pest-free year-round, giving you the peace of mind you deserve in your own home or workplace.

After wildlife has been removed from your attic, the job is only half done. Animals leave behind a hazardous mess of droppings, urine, nesting materials, and parasites that can compromise your air quality, insulation, and even the structural integrity of your home. Our Attic Restoration service is the essential final step to reclaiming your clean, safe, and efficient attic space in Alpine.

This service is vital for any homeowner who has had a raccoon, rodent, bat, or other wildlife infestation in their attic or crawl space. The contaminants left behind are not just unpleasant; they can harbor dangerous pathogens like histoplasmosis (from bat guano) and attract secondary pests like insects. Soiled insulation also loses its R-value, leading to higher energy bills.

Our restoration process is comprehensive. First, our team performs a full cleanup, safely removing all contaminated insulation, droppings, and debris while wearing proper protective gear. We then sanitize and deodorize the entire area using industrial-grade cleaners and disinfectants to eliminate odors and microbial threats. The final step is restoring your attic to a better-than-original condition by installing new, high-quality insulation. We can also repair any damage to wiring, ductwork, or wooden structures caused by chewing or nesting.

Critter Gitters is the ideal choice for this detailed work because we handle the entire problem from start to finish. We understand the specific hazards left by different animals and how to address them completely. By choosing us, you ensure that your home is not just animal-free, but also clean, safe, and properly insulated, protecting your family's health and your home's value for the long term.