If you have any questions about the wildlife of Charlotte, you can contact the North Carolina Wildlife Commission, sometimes called the North Carolina Fish & Wildlife Agency. North Carolina game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and Charlotte wildlife management. They deal with wild animals outside the range of a pest control company, such as cougars or bears. If you have a problem with nuisance wildlife in Charlotte like squirrels, snakes, bats, or raccoons, the state agency is very unlikely to help. You need to hire a private company (here are their prices) such as PCA Wildlife, LLC at 704-307-4733.

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I also have listed several sources for free Charlotte wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the Charlotte Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 704-552-2329 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of Charlotte.

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North Carolina State bird: Northern cardinal
State mammal: Gray squirrel
State reptile: Eastern box turtle
State fish: Channel bass
State insect: European honeybee

North Carolina is a coastal state with three distinct climate zones. The beaches lead into a flat, grassy section of the state, which eventually transitions into foothills with tall forests. This transitional area then flows into the Appalachian Mountains. Like most coastal states, North Carolina has a diverse population of wildlife. Not only are there land-loving animals, there are a variety of creatures associated with the ocean. Beaches on the Atlantic Ocean are not as loaded with large marine life like on the West Coast, but there is a fair share of creatures that make daily appearances on the beach. Jellyfish, though not able to live outside of the water, frequently wash up on shore. These animals can sting even when dead, making their cleanup off the coast essential to the tourist trade. The coasts are a popular vacation destination, and seagulls harass tourists relentlessly, being so bold as to steal food directly from people's hands.

The foothills and mountains further inland have a different animal dynamic. Here, the largest predators are the coyote and the black bear. These animals are relatively reclusive, though bears have been known to saunter into yards for the purpose of destroying birdfeeders or picking through garbage cans. For the most part, a bear won't live in your yard, though it will keep coming back until you stop supplying it with food. Coyotes are a different issue. In the country they are not terribly problematic. Urban coyotes, that have been forced to live in close quarters with people, will stalk pets and small children even in fenced yards.

North Carolina has a small population of wild horses called Banker horses. These short, stocky equines are descendants from Spanish breeds brought over to the early America. The horses are allowed to roam as they please, and they are isolated to just the Outer Banks, islands of the North Carolina coast.

While wild horses are rare on this side of the United States, North Carolina has the same pest animals as most of the other regions in the country. People in the state are plagued by the presence of rodents in the home. Rats, mice, and squirrels are all common invaders. Raccoons and porcupines also make their presence known, and it's not unheard of to have a skunk living under the shed.

If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Charlotte, NC call PCA Wildlife, LLC: 704-307-4733

Charlotte Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in Charlotte, NC. They frequently raid trash cans and steal pet food. They also often choose to live in the attic or chimney of your home. One of North Carolina's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer Charlotte raccoon removal.

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Charlotte Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in Charlotte. They love to live in an attic, and will chew on wood or electrical wires. They are agile creatures, and live throughout the state of North Carolina. Call PCA Wildlife, LLC if you need squirrel removal in Charlotte.

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Charlotte Opossum:

You may spot this animal in Charlotte at night time, perhaps rooting through your garbage. This opportunistic animal will take your pet's food or live under your porch. The possum is a great North Carolina survivor, and not all that ugly.

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Charlotte Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in Charlotte, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of North Carolina, browse this site or give us a call at 704-307-4733. We at PCA Wildlife, LLC can provide Charlotte snake control any time you need us.

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Charlotte Rat Control:

The Norway Rat, Roof Rat, and House Mouse inhabit most areas of North America that people inhabit, including most North Carolina cities. They contaminate food and love to live in the walls or attic of a home. PCA Wildlife, LLC can get rid of them once and for all.

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Charlotte Bats:

Bats are special animals, and found throughout North Carolina. They are good creatures and eat a lot of insects, but if you have an infestation of bats in your home or building, you can give us a call for professional Charlotte bat removal and control.

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REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: (704) 336-7600

To report a dead animal on the road, an injured bird, a lost baby squirrel, a dangerous bear, or anything like that, call animal services at (704) 336-7600

If they can't help, call the North Carolina Wildlife Commission at (704) 336-7600. You can also call your local sheriff department at (704) 336-7600 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

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We are experts with all kinds of NC wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to Charlotte. If you need Charlotte pigeon control, geese or other bird removal, we can help. We are experts with skunks and skunk problems, digging animals such as moles, armadillos, & groundhogs, and we offer North Carolina beaver control and removal. PCA Wildlife, LLC also provides dead animal removal services. 704-307-4733

We service the greater Charlotte NC area, including the towns of Lake Norman, Gastonia, Matthews, Mint Hill, Ballantyne, Pineville, Cornelius, Davidson, and more! We are located near the border of South Carolina, and our service range includes many SC towns, including Rock Hill, Lake Wylie, Ft. Mill, & Lancaster, SC. Give us a call for more details. We look forward to serving your wildlife and pest control needs!

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Charlotte Wildlife Tip
Is It Safe To Use Napthalene As Rodent Repellant? - Mothballs have been touted as repellants of all kinds of wildlife for a long time. Rodents do not like the odor of moth balls any more than anyone else does. Do they work to get the rodents out of your house? That depends on where in the house they have found a home. If they have found just an opening that does not let them into the entire attic or basement but keeps them confined to a closed off niche, then moth balls may work very well. A box full of moth balls in a confined area can be enough to make the rodent leave. A box full of moth balls in an entire attic will do little but give off an odor.

Naphthalene as rodent repellant is safe so long as they don't eat it. There is really no way a rodent would eat moth balls since they do not smell like food at all. In fact, the rodents would be repelled from eating them; therefore they would not be harmful. This isn't always the case with pets and small children though. Unfortunately, rodents are not quite repelled enough by moth balls to move out of a comfortable soft attic with insulation and their private supply of rafters to chew on. To get rid of the rodents, you may have to use different measures.

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Charlotte, NC Wildlife News Clip:
Wildlife - raccoon, opossum & squirrel-hand capturing regulations mostly unchanged this year

Regardless of segment or hand capturing type, Bug sprayers this year Mecklenburg not take their raccoon, opossum & squirrel to check stations. Instead, they Mecklenburg follow directions on their permits and check raccoon, opossum & squirrel by telephone or computer. raccoon, opossum & squirrel and turkeys must be checked by 10 p.m. the day they are taken. Hooray for wild creatures and critters!

Bug sprayers must attach the transportation tag portion of their permit to raccoon, opossum & squirrel and turkeys as soon as they are taken. After checking their game and writing the telecheck confirmation number on the permit, the exterminator must attach the permit to the animal and leave it there until processing begins. Snakes and coyotes are not all mean.

Only the taker may transport raccoon, opossum & squirrel and turkeys until they are checked. Furthermore, the heads of raccoon, opossum & squirrel and the heads and plumage of turkeys must remain on the animal until it is checked. All raccoon, opossum & squirrel and turkeys must be telechecked before being taken out of North Carolina. Remember to treat the wild animals of Charlotte, North Carolina, with respect and care.

The Conservation Department Mecklenburg continue to gather biological data during the November portion of firearms raccoon, opossum & squirrel season. This Mecklenburg be done at meat processors. Bug sprayers should note that raccoon, opossum & squirrel hand capturing regulations on many conservation areas have changed this year. Rules for all affected areas are listed in the 2005 Fall raccoon, opossum & squirrel and Turkey Hand capturing Regulations and Information booklet. The booklet is available wherever hand capturing permits are sold. The same information is available online. For more on Charlotte wildlife, read on.

To get a state license they must complete a animal catcher safety course if they were born after Jan. 1st 1975. Fur trappers do not have to have a license to bow trap on their own property. There is no age limit to trap with a bow but anyone under fifteen must be accompanied by a licensed adult. Two arrested for illegal mink and badger animal exterminating in Nevada. Two North Carolina wildlife trappers have been arrested on suspicion of deliberately animal exterminating in the wrong area in Nevada and illegally killing a striped wolverine mink and badger, officials said Wednesday. Continued next week ...Charlotte Wildlife.

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Critter Problem at Your House? Hire PCA Wildlife, LLC
Wildlife removal is not a free service.

If you have a Charlotte wildlife problem and need help, call PCA Wildlife, LLC at 704-307-4733. They provide professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of Charlotte. They offer custom Charlotte wildlife control solutions for almost any type of wildlife problem, whether it be the noises of squirrels running through the attic, a colony of bats living in a building, or the destructive behavior of a raccoon, they have the experience and the tools to quickly and professionally solve your wild animal problem in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. Check their prices, and for a consultation, give them a call at 704-307-4733

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We also service the towns of Albemarle, Lake Wylie, SC, Stallings, Mount Holly, Lincolnton and also animal control in Davidson, Matthews, Concord, Harrisburg, Rock Hill, SC and pest control in Pineville, Tega Cay, Fort Mill, SC, Waxhaw, Troutman, Statesville and wild animal services in Weddington, Monroe, Allen, Belmont, Indian Trail, Mint Hill and wildlife management in Cornelius, Huntersville, Mooresville, Dallas, Gastonia. You can visit Charlotte Animal Control and Pest Control for more information about our wildlife removal services.

You're still reading this page? We do not operate Charlotte wildlife rescue, or a Charlotte zoo or nature center, or Charlotte wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in Charlotte to solve your problem for you, call PCA Wildlife, LLC: 704-307-4733 and they can help you with your Charlotte wildlife problem.