Virginia Wildlife

Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC. | Licensed & Insured

Providing Both Residential & Commercial Wildlife Removal Services

Virginia is home to five distinct ecological zones, each teeming with a diverse array of wildlife. Over 100 types of mammals, 200 unique bird species, and an array of fish, amphibians, and reptiles inhabit these eco-regions, which include the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain, Central Appalachian Forest, Chesapeake Bay Lowlands, Piedmont, and South Atlantic Coastal Plain.

The State of Wildlife in Virginia

The most pressing issue for wildlife in the state is habitat loss. At present, 93,000 acres of land in Virginia have been transformed into non-reusable spaces such as shopping centers, eateries, residential areas, and office complexes. Such land alterations, like deforestation to make way for these developments, deprive wildlife of essential resources like food, water, and shelter, forcing them to look for alternative habitats, possibly on your property.

Second in line to habitat loss is the menace of invasive species from other states and nations. These species proliferate rapidly upon arrival, displacing indigenous flora and fauna. Climate change is another element affecting wildlife; the governor has enacted executive orders addressing this. Changes like escalating temperatures can strain the availability of food, water, and shelter, thus impacting survival rates for wildlife.

Virginia’s climate is segmented into five regions:

• Tidewater
• Piedmont
• Northern Virginia
• South-Western Mountain
• Western Mountain

Environmental shifts can push wildlife closer to human habitats, including entering homes through spaces like attics, basements, and crawl areas. Expect to come across different wildlife species throughout the year based on these factors.

Nuisance Wildlife by Season in Virginia

Virginia’s climate varies with its four seasonal changes, which have a pronounced influence on wildlife behavior, some of which could be considered a nuisance.

The state identifies nuisance wildlife as creatures that could pose a risk to public safety, cause or risk causing property damage, or be bothersome enough to restrict the enjoyment of your residence and land. The Department of Wildlife Resources provides guidelines on managing such wildlife.

Summer (June to August)

Average temperatures in summer fluctuate from 65 to 95 degrees. With abundant food and water, expect to see:

• Beavers
• Chipmunks
• Mice
• Moles
• Opossums
• Groundhogs
• Squirrels
• Snakes
• Birds
• Stinging Insects
• Voles
• Rats
• Skunks
• Woodchucks

Fall (September to November)

Fall temperatures oscillate between highs of around 80 degrees and lows near 40 degrees. During this time, you may encounter:

• Chipmunks
• Flying Squirrels
• Mice
• Moles
• Groundhogs
• Opossums
• Squirrels
• Snakes
• Birds
• Voles
• Rats
• Skunks
• Woodchucks
• Woodpeckers

Winter (November to Mid-March)

Winter temperatures can range from single digits to the 50s. Wildlife to look out for includes:

• Flying Squirrels
• Mice
• Moles
• Opossums
• Squirrels
• Birds
• Rats
• Skunks

Spring (Late March to May)

Spring sees temperatures averaging around the 60s. Wildlife active during this season are:

• Beavers
• Chipmunks
• Flying Squirrels
• Mice
• Moles
• Opossums
• Squirrels
• Snakes
• Birds
• Stinging Insects
• Voles
• Rats
• Skunks
• Woodpeckers

Keep an eye out for these species, especially if your property offers ample food resources, as they become more active and visible with the onset of spring.

Our Service Areas in Virginia

We provide wildlife removal, wildlife control, animal removal, animal control, animal trapping and pest control services throughout Virginia including the following counties, cities and towns: Afton, Albemarle County, Alexandria, Amelia County, Annandale, Arlington, Ashburn, Ashland, Barboursville, Bellwood, Belmont, Bensley, Bermuda Hundred, Bon Air, Boyd Tavern, Brandermill, Bumpass, Burke, Central VA, Centreville, Chamberlain, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Chester, Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Crozet, Cuckoo, CVille, Dale City, Doswell, Dumbarton, Earlysville, East Highland Park, Enon, Ettrick, Fairfax, Fair Oaks, Ferncliff, Fluvanna County, Fredericksburg, Genito, Glen Allen, Glenora, Goochland County, Gordonsville, Gum Spring, Hadensville, Hampton, Hampton Park, Hanover County, Harrisonburg, Harrogate, Hening, Henrico County, Highland Springs, Hopewell, Innsbrook, Jefferson Davis, Kents Store, Keswick, Lake Anna, Lake Monticello, Lake Ridge, Lakeside, Laurel, Leesburg, Lewiston, Lignum, Locust Grove, Louisa County, Maidens, Manakin, Manakin-Sabot, Manassas, Manchester, McLean, Montrose, Motoaca, Meadowbrook, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Mineral, Moseley, Newport News, Norfolk, North Courthouse, Northern Virginia, North Garden, NoVA, Oilville, Orange County, Palmyra, Pantops, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Powhatan County, Reams, Reston, Richmond, Richmond County, Robious, Rockville, Rockwood, RVA, Salisbury, Sandston, Sandy Hook, Scottsville, Shannon Hill, Short Pump, South Rockwood, Spring Run, Staunton, Stoney Point, Suffolk, Tidewater, Troy, Tuckahoe, Va, Varina, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro, Williamsburg, Winchester, Winterpock, Woodlake, Wyndham, and the surrounding areas of Virginia.

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