Albuquerque NM Wildlife Information

New Mexico Wildlife Commission: 505-476-8038

If you have any questions about the wildlife of Albuquerque, you can contact the New Mexico Wildlife Commission, sometimes called the New Mexico Fish & Wildlife Agency. New Mexico game wardens address many wildlife management matters, from hunting licenses, to poaching, endangered species, and Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque 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 Critter Control at 505-273-3180.

I also have listed several sources for free Albuquerque wildlife help. One example, if you've found an injured animal or lost baby bird or other baby animal is the Albuquerque Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic: 505-344-2500 Or just read below for more info about the wild animals of Albuquerque.

Types of Wildlife and Animal Problems in Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico State Bird: Roadrunner
State mammal: American black bear
State reptile: New Mexico whiptail lizard
State amphibian: New Mexico spadefoot toad
State fish: Rio Grande cutthroat trout
State insect: Tarantula hawk wasp

New Mexico is considered one of the mountainous states in the United States, but those mountains are often in the form of mesas and sandstone formations. The climate is typically dry and hot, with normal desert hot-to-cold transitions when the sun goes down. Despite it being a large state, there is very little standing water in New Mexico. Only about 250 square miles in the state is surface water. Despite the lack of life-sustaining liquid, there are a number of adapted plants that make up New Mexico vegetation including coniferous trees, cacti, and short brush. A portion of the Rocky Mountain range runs into the state, giving the warm region plenty of snow-capped peaks. The eastern portion of the region is also considered a part of the Great Plains, and is closely reminiscent of the grasslands in Colorado.

There are a number of large and small animals in New Mexico due to the variety of landscapes, regardless of the heat. Larger animals looking to escape the heat of the day often sleep while the sun is up. If the cold nights are not enough, animals can opt to live in the higher elevations of the mountains. There are many mountain critters, including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and elk. In the lower elevations, where the coniferous forests are thick, black bears and Mexican gray wolves are the top predators, though mountain lions are common in these areas as well. On the plains, the tall grasses are ideal for white-tailed deer and pronghorns. Coyotes are found in all regions of the state, feeding on the smaller animals that are found everywhere.

The hot climate is ideal for small animals, and many critters make their homes in the semi-arid and arid regions. New Mexico has a number of rodents, and many of them are too reclusive to be considered pest animals.

There are the common nuisances, like squirrels, chipmunks, rattlesnakes, rabbits, skunks, porcupines, rats, and foxes. As with most states, the raccoon is one of the most troublesome, aside from mice and rats. Raccoons in New Mexico like attics and human households not only for having babies, but to provide relief from the extreme heat.

There are a number of endangered species in the state-most of them birds. The bald eagle, the Mexican spotted owl, and the whooping crane are examples of protected species.

If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Albuquerque, NM call Critter Control: 505-273-3180

Albuquerque Raccoons:

This masked animal is fairly common in Albuquerque, NM. 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 New Mexico's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer Albuquerque raccoon removal.

Albuquerque Squirrels:

Squirrels are often a pest in Albuquerque. 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 New Mexico. Call Critter Control if you need squirrel removal in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Opossum:

You may spot this animal in Albuquerque 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 New Mexico survivor, and not all that ugly.

Albuquerque Snakes:

There are many species of snakes in Albuquerque, but few are venomous. If you need help identifying snakes of New Mexico, browse this site or give us a call at 505-273-3180. We at Critter Control can provide Albuquerque snake control any time you need us.

Albuquerque Rat Control:

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

Albuquerque Bats:

Bats are special animals, and found throughout New Mexico. 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 Albuquerque bat removal and control.

REPORT WILDLIFE ISSUES: (505) 768-2000

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 (505) 768-2000

If they can't help, call the New Mexico Wildlife Commission at (505) 768-2000. You can also call your local sheriff department at (505) 768-2000 - they often deal with public wildlife issues.

We are experts with all kinds of NM wildlife and are familiar with the wild animals native to Albuquerque. If you need Albuquerque 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 New Mexico beaver control and removal. Critter Control also provides dead animal removal services. 505-273-3180

Wildlife Removal Albuquerque - We offer wildlife control services such as Wildlife Removal Albuquerque in the following cities: Albuquerque, Belen, Bernalillo, Bosque Farms, Cedar Crest, Corrales, Cuba, East Mountains Edgewood, Edgewood, Estancia, Grants, Jemez Springs, Los Lunas, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Milan, Moriarty, Mountainair, Peralta, Placitas, Rio Rancho, San Ysidro, Sandia Park, Sorcurro, Tijeras. We also cover the following counties: Sandoval, Cibola, Bernilillo, Valencia, Sorcurro.

Albuquerque Wildlife Tip
Effective Rodent Feces/urine Smell Removal - If you have successfully evicted rodents from your property - and had all the gaps, space, nooks and crannies professionally sealed in order to prevent a re-invasion you will be left, no doubt, with a seemingly mammoth cleaning task as well as the problem of rodent feces/urine smell removal. Rodents tend to spray both their feces and their urine around the whole of their living area - this can make thorough cleaning difficult. If you have had rodents in your attic for a prolonged period of time you may have to remove all of the insulation material since it is, most likely, soaked in fecal matter.

While cleaning your attic you must be sure to keep it well ventilated in order to facilitate the rodent feces/urine smell removal. Of course, it is essential not to leave any gaps in the ventilation system that any rodent could use to gain re-entry to your home. You must wear protective clothing, gloves, and a mask while cleaning the area used by the rodents - this is in order to protect yourself from the smell, the cleaning products, and any bacteria that may be in the waste products. A thorough deep clean of the area, removal of the insulation material and proper ventilation will mean, eventually, that your attic will smell good and be safe once again!

Albuquerque, NM Wildlife News Clip:
Albuquerque: 'Forest' squirrel are becoming harder to find

FOR THE PAST 16 YEARS I have captured big toothed squirrel on what I call, "the forest," in New Mexico State Wildlife management conservation area. The wildlife management conservation area has approximately 5,000 acres of public wildlife trapping land, including the 400-acre Thurmont Watershed CWMA (Cooperative Wildlife Management Area) that it adjoins. New Mexico State Wildlife management conservation area offers "big woods" wildlife trapping in an absolutely beautiful setting that includes rock vistas, hardwood ridges covered with forest laurel and wild grape vines, and valleys with rushing brooks surrounded by hemlocks. Albuquerque State Wildlife management conservation area is scenic but rough country. The most prominent characteristic of the terrain would have to be the rocks � there are so many rocks in some areas that the hickories appear to be in some sort of struggle to survive. In the past, in some sections of the wildlife management conservation area, the hardwood hickories have been hit hard by gypsy moths (destructive maple tree caterpillars) and now the hemlock hickories are rapidly dying from wooly adelgid (an insect that feeds on hemlock twigs) infestation. Albuquerque extermination and trapping officials had nothing to say about this.

New Mexico State Wildlife management conservation area is inhabited by "forest squirrel," not to be confused with the much larger "habitat squirrel" that occupy most of Albuquerque area. Forest squirrel typically are smaller because of the poor soil conditions, over-browsing and an overall lack of edible vegetation that is characteristic of the forest environment. Forest male squirrels do not develop the large, thick furry tails typical of their low-land counterparts. That is not to say large male squirrels are never found in Albuquerque State Wildlife management conservation area. Big toothed squirrel can and do range great distances between feeding and bedding areas, and each time allotment I usually encounter at least one respectable male squirrel. The large amount of wildlife trapping pressure the squirrel experience during firearms time allotment is also some sort of factor that makes mature squirrel scarce once firearms time allotment begins. To learn more about animal control in Albuquerque, New Mexico read on.

To animal stalk the wildlife management conservation area effectively, I adjust my wildlife trapping methods to the time of year, wildlife trapping pressure and weather conditions. During the early animal removal trap time allotment, squirrel can be found feeding and bedding close to the outside perimeters of the wildlife management conservation area. Wildlife trapping pressure from bowpest control companies is minimal in the wildlife management conservation area and usually does not affect squirrel movement. Albuquerque pest control and exterminator companies agreed with this.

In late October, during the pre-rut, male squirrels are beginning to disperse and mark out territories in preparation of the mating time allotment. Early cage trap pest control companies usually find squirrel typically moving during the early afternoon and late afternoon hours, similar to the summer feeding patterns. April is when the rut peaks and the absolute best time of the year to find squirrel moving at all times of the day, if the weather is cool. The rut refers to the spotted squirrel's mating time allotment. At this time, pest control companies need to find some sort of fresh scrape line, then take some sort of habitat and wait. Mature male squirrels are the most vulnerable at this time, and scents and squirrel calls can be very effective. The Albuquerque animal services in Bernalillo County declined to comment.

Critter Problem at Your House? Hire Critter Control
Wildlife removal is not a free service.

If you have a Albuquerque wildlife problem and need help, call Critter Control at 505-273-3180. They provide professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers in the city of Albuquerque. They offer custom Albuquerque 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 Bernalillo County in New Mexico. Check their prices, and for a consultation, give them a call at 505-273-3180

For more than 12 years our company has provided humane wildlife services to the greater Albuquerque Metro area including East Mountains and surrounding counties. Our local certified wildlife technicians provide service 24/7. We trap and release when practicle and we specialize in animal proofing structures, sanitation and droppings removal. No job too big or too small and we look forward to helping you. We also do:

Bees, wasps, hornets
Structural rodent proofing
Chimney caps installed

We also service the towns of Tijeras, Algodones, San Ysidro, Torreon, Encino, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Counselor and also animal control in Kirtland AFB, Cochiti Pueblo, Los Lunas, Jarales, La Jara, Willard, Regina, Clines Corners and pest control in Bernalillo, Cuba, Cedarvale, Moriarty, Jemez Pueblo, Estancia, Pena Blanca, Peralta, Jemez Springs and wild animal services in Bosque Farms, Isleta, Corrales, Tome, Cochiti Lake, Pueblo Of Acoma, Mc Intosh and wildlife management in Belen, Cedar Crest, Bosque, Ponderosa, Mountainair, Sandia Park, Rio Rancho, Placitas.

You're still reading this page? We do not operate Albuquerque wildlife rescue, or a Albuquerque zoo or nature center, or Albuquerque wildlife sanctuary or refuge for volunteers. We are a privately owned nuisance wildlife removal service company. If you need a pro in Albuquerque to solve your problem for you, call Critter Control: 505-273-3180 and they can help you with your Albuquerque wildlife problem.