Protecting Your Property from Wildlife: Dig Proof Barriers for Decks, Sheds, and Porches
Homeowners in Northern California often encounter wildlife taking up residence under their decks, sheds, and porches. In Grass Valley and Nevada City skunks, ground squirrels, and rattlesnakes are all found living under low decks and sheds. Up the hill around Truckee and Lake Tahoe chipmunks, squirrels, marmots and other rodents can create problems when they dig and nest close to human habitats. At Gold Country Wildlife Control, we provide effective solutions to keep these animals at bay while ensuring their humane removal.
Common Wildlife Issues
Skunks in Grass Valley and Nevada City: Known for their distinctive odor, skunks can be problematic when they make a den under your deck or porch.
Chipmunks and Squirrels in Truckee and Tahoe: These small rodents can cause structural damage and get under the crawlspace through pipe penetrations and around utility lines.
Other animals such as foxes, ground squirrels, and marmots can also pose challenges, digging under structures and causing potential harm to both your property and themselves.
Our Solution: Dig Proof Barriers
To protect your property from these persistent diggers, we install "dig proof barriers" that prevent animals from gaining access to the space beneath your decks, sheds, and porches. Here's how our process works:
Trenching: We dig a trench 18 inches to 2 feet out from the deck and 8 inches deep. This trench forms the foundation of the barrier.
Installing PVC Coated Screen: We attach a durable, PVC-coated screen to the deck or porch and extend it into the trench. This screen is strong enough to withstand attempts by animals to dig through it.
Creating the Barrier: The combination of the trench and the screen creates a robust barrier that animals cannot dig through or bypass, effectively keeping them out from under your structures.
Humane Removal and One-Way Doors
In addition to installing dig proof barriers, we also offer humane removal of the animals currently residing under your structures. Our methods include:
Trapping and Removal: We safely trap and relocate rodents and other small animals away from your property.
One-Way Doors: For animals that are not easily trapped, we install one-way doors. These devices allow animals to exit but prevent them from re-entering, ensuring they leave your property without harm.
Benefits of Dig Proof Barriers
Prevents Property Damage: By keeping animals from digging under your structures, you protect the integrity of your deck, shed, or porch.
Reduces Health Risks: Wildlife can carry diseases and parasites. Keeping them away from your home reduces the risk of transmission.
Humane Solution: Our methods ensure animals are safely and humanely removed from your property without harm.
Serving Northern California
Gold Country Wildlife Control proudly serves the areas of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, and the surrounding regions in Nevada County, El Dorado County, and Placer County. Our expert team is dedicated to providing effective and humane wildlife control solutions tailored to your needs.
If you have wildlife issues under your deck, shed, or porch, contact Gold Country Wildlife Control today. We'll provide a thorough assessment and implement a dig proof barrier to protect your property and ensure peace of mind
