• Scratching Noises in Your Attic?
• Wildlife Problems on Your Property?
• Bird or Bat Problem in Your Building?
• Rat, Mouse, or Squirrel Infestation?
• We Can Solve It (Today)!

Check our year 2024 prices for wildlife control work. Call us 24/7 to schedule an appointment.
If you can't afford our services, read about free Minnetonka wildlife control government options.
Please, no calls about DOG or CAT problems. Call animal services: (763) 489-2201.
To report a wildlife issue like a lost baby animal, dead animal, call: 651-296-6157.

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Oakridge Wildlife Control is a full-service wildlife control company serving Minnetonka MN and the surrounding area. We specialize in urban and suburban wildlife damage management for both residential and commercial customers. We are state licensed by the Minnesota Fish & Wildlife Commission. We handle nearly all aspects of wildlife control, and resolve conflicts between people and wildlife in a humane and professional manner. For Minnetonka pest control of wildlife, just give us a call at 763-400-3768 - yes, we answer our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - and we will discuss your wildlife problem and schedule an appointment to solve it. We look forward to hearing from you!


Many of Minnesota's wild animals have learned to adapt and even thrive in our homes. For example some wildlife have found that attics make great places to live. Other animals find refuge under homes or porches. Invariably, these animals cause damage. Rodents, like squirrels and rats, love to chew on electrical wires once in an attic, and this causes a serious fire hazard. Raccoons can cause serious contamination in an attic with their droppings and parasites. Same goes for bat or bird colonies. We specialize in solving Minnesota's wildlife problems, from snake removal to large jobs like commercial bat control, we do it all.

We handle every aspect of wildlife control. We are fully equipped to work on any project, large or small. Some of our services include:

• Humane wildlife trapping and relocation services
• Removal of raccoons or squirrels from the attic
• Building repairs and prevention work to keep animals out
• 100% permanent elimination of rats, mice, or even bats
• Cleanup of animal waste and odor control services
• Emergency animal issues, and dead animal removal

We do not handle dog or cat problems. If you need assistance with a domestic animal, such as a dog or a cat, you need to call your local Hennepin county animal services for assistance. They can help you out with issues such as stray dogs, stray cats, spay & neuter programs, vaccinations, licenses, pet adoption, bite reports, deceased pets, lost pets, local animal complaints and to report neglected or abused animals. There is no free Minnetonka animal control for wildlife issues.

Hennepin County Animal Services or Humane Society: (763) 489-2201

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Minnetonka Wildlife Removal Tip: How Do You Remove A Rat Stuck In A Dumpster?

Garbage and dumpster is only used for throwing waste product, leftover and unused things, so we probably do not secure the garbage can or dumpster the way it should be and this is why problems like a rat stuck in a dumpster is needed to face. Before guiding on how to remove the rat stuck in a dumpster it is important to say that always try securing the dumpster and garbage can with proper lid as this is like a big dining hall to not only rats but to other rodents as well. So, once they will find their way inside it, they keep visiting the place.

This animal is omnivorous and this is the reason they can survive on anything, there is no such preferences for food, so anything they will find out in the garbage or dumpster will start eating. The rats generally don't wait for a single moment as soon as any trash can come to their notice. They immediately jump into it in search of foods and get out after eating.

However, there might be times when they jump into the dumpster and finally end up getting stuck there because of not finding any support to get out. Though this animal is much witty but this might happen sometimes. Normally they come out of the dumpster through climbing on other rubbish. But if the trash can is empty, it will be much difficult for them to come out.

Now, in case you too find a rat stuck in your dumpster, you can do the following things to deal the situation normally. The first thing to remember in mind is do not react negatively towards the rats stuck in the dumpster as they are already in trouble and your negative behavior will make them aggressive. So, keep calm and do the following things. Look for a wood piece, cardboard or some other similar thing to place it in the dumpster such a way that the stuck rat can use it as support for getting out of the can. Also, another thing can be done which is throwing some more garbage in the dumpster so that the rat can climb it to come out of the place. If you are not sure of doing the job perfectly, it is better to give a call to the professional to free up the stuck animal as they can handle the job much better way which ensures no damage to you and your property. This animal carries various harmful diseases and in case they bite or scratch you during the rat removal process, it might pose a big problem to you. So, best thing is to taking help of the professional in such case.

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What Prices Do We Charge?
Every job is different: the type of animals involved, is it in the attic or the yard, do you need repairs, etc. It's impossible to have set pricing in this industry. Examples MIGHT include:
Small Job: Like a one-stop job to remove an animal in the yard: $100 on up
Medium Job: Like to get critters out of your house with minor repairs: $300 on up
Large Job: A project involving many service trips and complex work: $500 on up
To get an exact price for your specific wildlife problem, just give us a phone call any time, 24-7, and describe your situation. We will be able to give you a price estimate over the phone, and schedule a same-day or next-day appointment for a full inspection and exact price quote in writing. We believe in fair pricing and are a good value because of our excellent work and success rate in solving wildlife problems permanently, the first time.

Resources for free wildlife removal in Minnetonka
If you can't afford our pro wildlife work, you can try these agencies for free wildlife help:
Hennepin County Animal Services: (763) 489-2201
Minnetonka Wildlife Rehabilitation Agency:
Minnetonka Police Department: 952-939-8500
Minnesota Wildlife Commission: 651-296-6157
Learn what to say on the phone for free Minnetonka wildlife control. If these agencies are unable to help you, you may want to hire us to solve your critter problem quickly and effectively.

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Learn more about some of the animals that we deal with: Minnetonka raccoon removal - raccoons frequently break into attics, tip over garbage cans, rip up your lawn, defecate in your pool, and more. Trapping them is not always simple. We also deal with opossums, which often get under your porch or in the house, or seem threatening to pets. We do Minnetonka squirrel removal, especially from the attic or walls of your home. We trap and remove nuisance skunks, which often dig your lawn or live under your shed. The same goes for groundhogs in the north, or armadillos in the south. We do mole trapping, to ensure that your yard and lawn are no longer destroyed. One of our specialties is rat and mouse control. We don't use poison like the big-name Minnetonka exterminator companies who want to sign you to a quarterly contract. We do PERMANENT Minnetonka rodent control the first time, by trapping, removing, and sealing your house shut. We also specialize in Minnetonka bat control and bird control, which are often complex jobs. We are Minnesota certified to remove all bats humanely, and permanently. We also prevent birds from roosting in unwanted areas. We do snake control services, even removal of venomous snakes of Minnetonka. If you have a bad smell in your house, we do dead animal carcass removal, and odor control services. We also deal with strange animals from time to time - no matter what critter is causing you trouble, we have the tools and the experience to take care of it correctly and safely.

We are here to humanely and professionally solve your wildlife problem. Call Oakridge Wildlife Control at 763-400-3768, and we will listen to your problem, give you a price quote, and schedule a fast appointment to help you with your wild animal issue.