217 Nuisance Wildlife Control provides licensed wildlife trapping and removal throughout Springfield and Central Illinois. We handle wildlife, birds, bats, pond and waterway wildlife, and more. Full service details are available on the Wildlife Removal Services page.

Common signs include scratching, noises, droppings, torn insulation, foul odors, visible entry points, or burrows. Our inspections for homes, businesses, and lawns identify the animal and recommend the safest removal solution.

Yes. For urgent situations—such as animals inside living spaces, pets at risk, or strong odors from dead wildlife—call or text 217-741-8895 for immediate response. All removal services are handled safely and humanely.

Absolutely. All trapping and exclusion methods follow IDNR-approved procedures. We prioritize humane removal for mammals, birds, bats, and other Illinois wildlife. See our Wildlife Removal, Bird & Bat Control, and Outdoor & Waterway Wildlife pages for details.

We safely handle:

Common Wildlife — raccoons, skunks, squirrels, groundhogs, moles, opossums, coyotes, foxes

Birds & bats

Pond & waterway wildlife — beavers, muskrats, beavers & muskrats

Damage Prevention (Gardens, Yards & More) — Deer & other wildlife

Full service details are available on Wildlife Removal Services.

Yes. We provide structural repairs, attic/crawlspace restoration, and preventive exclusion to keep wildlife from returning. Learn more on the Wildlife Removal Services page under Exclusion & Restoration.

We offer exclusion, habitat modification, deterrents, and guidance on reducing attractants. Following these recommendations helps prevent re-infestation. See our Wildlife Removal, Bird & Bat Control, and Outdoor & Waterway Wildlife pages for tips.

Yes. We serve Central Illinois, including Athens, Petersburg, Sherman, Williamsville, Chatham, Rochester, Pleasant Plains, and New Berlin. See the Service Area page for full coverage.

Moles tunnel through lawns, damaging grass roots.

Raccoons & squirrels tear insulation, chew wires, and leave droppings.

Deer browse crops, gardens, and young trees.

Beavers & muskrats erode pond banks and damage waterways.

We address these issues through our Wildlife Removal Services and Exclusion & Restoration programs.

Yes. Skunks may spray if threatened, and opossums can carry parasites or diseases, though rabies is rare. Our humane removal services minimize risk. See Wildlife Removal for details.

Yes, depending on local laws and property location. We follow all IDNR regulations and provide guidance on safe, legal trapping. Learn more on the Wildlife Removal page.

Most wildlife removal begins the same day or within 24 hours. Our inspections, removal, and exclusion solutions are fast, safe, and discreet. Full details are on the Wildlife Removal Services page.

Pricing depends on species, property type, and damage level. We provide upfront estimates after inspection—no surprise fees. Learn more on Wildlife Removal Services or during a scheduled inspection.

Contact 217 Nuisance Wildlife Control immediately. Our trained technicians provide inspection, removal, exclusion, and preventive solutions to protect your home, yard, and property year-round.

If an animal dies in your walls, attic, or yard, it can create problems that are difficult to handle without a professionally trained wildlife removal expert. Common animals include squirrels, raccoons, mice, rats, opossums, bats, skunks, and stray cats or dogs. Dead animals can cause unpleasant odors, stains, disease, contamination, and attract additional pests.

The surest sign is a putrid stench from decomposition. Fluids may leak into nearby materials, causing stains and odors that worsen as the body decomposes.

Odors can last from a few days to several months, depending on the size of the animal and environmental conditions where the carcass is located.