Welcome! Delaware County Wildlife Removal is a full-service pest control company specializing only in the removal of nuisance animals in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Whether you have a problem with squirrels in the attic, a raccoon in your garbage, skunks under your shed, rats or mice in your house, a snake in your yard, or a problem with birds or bats, we can solve it! We are fully trained and know everything about the wildlife of Pennsylvania. We answer our phone 24/7, and can schedule a same-day or next day appointment. Call us at 484-348-4254 and see why we are voted Delaware County's best animal removal company! Some of the services we offer include:

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We are experts in the wild animals of Pennsylvania. We treat these animals with respect, in a humane manner. We are not a typical Delaware County exterminator company. We focus on complete solutions, and have experience with every type of unwanted critter in Delaware County, PA. Example animals we handle include:

• Delaware County animals in the attic like squirrels
• Delaware County rodent extermination - no poisons
• Delaware County bat removal and Delaware County bird control
• Delaware County snake removal, Delaware County dead animal removal

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What are some ways to kill a snake in the yard?
Killing snakes is one way people prefer when it comes to dealing with a snake problem. But that's not really the best way to deal with such creatures. Perhaps you're scared of seeing snakes in your home or just want to get rid of the animal once and for all. But will that really be humane? Of course, it wouldn't. Most people can’t differentiate venomous from non-venomous snakes. As such, they end up killing non-venomous snakes while trying to keep their family safe. While you may do this in the name of "safety," killing every snake you come across isn't humane. Instead, you should avoid the snake or call a professional to help remove it from your property. However, this might not sound practical to you. Therefore, you might be looking for a quick solution to your snake problem. If so, then we've got you covered.

How to kill a snake in your yard
Most of the ways to kill snakes involve getting really close to the animal. Therefore, you should be very careful not to end up with a costly and life-threatening incident. Even though there are traps designed to capture and crush the body of a snake, those are just examples of the traps that you should think about. Such traps are inhumane and rudimental when it comes to dealing with a trapped snake. Besides that, they may not be really effective as an injured snake will always try and strike anything that comes around. As such, the best and humane way to deal with a snake is by using a live cage trap. That said, here are some of the ways to kill a snake.

Trap the snake and kill it yourself
While you'll find many types of traps that kill snakes, you can also use a live cage trap to trap the snake and then euthanize it yourself. This is safer than aiming at the snake with an object that might injure a snake without killing it on the spot. As such, you might end up exposing yourself, and any other person or pet within your compound to a snake bite, as an injured snake will always try to bite any person or pet it comes across. You can kill the snake safely with the live cage trap by either submerging it in water to drown or by killing it while held somewhere within a glue trap.

Use of lethal traps
Lethal traps have long been used to catch and kill snakes by many homeowners. Even though some homeowners might prefer using these traps, they're not human at all as they're designed to catch and crush the body of a snake once trapped. In addition to that, the trap might not hold the snake by the head as advertised by the manufacturers. Snake traps are made with a notion that the snake will always enter head-first as it is for the case of rats and mice. But in many cases, things always turn out differently. As such, you might end up with a wounded and angry snake cruising around your property. So, it is always best to call a professional snake removal to oversee the process.

Use of a garden implement
This is a crude way of dealing with snakes. Even though there are some successful cases, this method isn't safe for you and isn’t humane to the snake. Some people rush quickly to their garden equipment to get a pitchfork, or any other equipment they believe can kill the snake instantly on the first hit. But guess what? The chances are high that you may not kill the snake on the first blow. As such, you may end up in either a nasty snake chase to kill it or have to escape for safety in case the wounded and furious snake decides to fight back. Is it worth it? Well, if you're not sure of how to kill the snake, you should call expert animal removers to get the job done.

Shooting
Before you opt for this method, you should be a sharpshooter who doesn't miss a target using a rifle. In addition to that, you should check if it's legal to shoot a snake in your state and circumstances under which shooting is allowed to ensure you're doing the right thing.

Note: Since most of the snakes that find their ways into our homes aren't dangerous, killing isn't the best option to tackle the snake problem. After all, some snakes will still come to occupy the free territory left by the dead snake. Therefore, if you're tired of snakes in your home, preventive measures are the best way to go. You can install a snake fence, eliminate all possible snake food sources, keep cats and dogs, or use natural snake repellants. You can also trap and relocate the snake. In all cases, always take time to identify the type of snake before taking any action.

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We service local towns such as Morton, Media, Havertown, Darby, Wayne. If in doubt about our service range near Delaware County, or the wildlife services we offer, give us call at 484-348-4254. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your Delaware County pest control critter problem!