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WESTERVILLE, OH · HUMANE WILDLIFE REMOVAL
Humane Wildlife Removal in Westerville, Ohio
Skedaddle Columbus — serving Central Ohio since 2024. No traps. No poison. Permanent exclusion.
As Westerville moves into late fall and winter, we help homeowners with mice, bats, squirrels and raccoons through humane removal, exclusion, cleanup and attic restoration where needed. From 19th-century homes in Uptown to neighborhoods near Hoover Reservoir and Alum Creek, our Columbus team inspects each property, matches the method to the animal and seals the openings that let it in.
Serving Westerville since 2024
Skedaddle founded 1989
Humane, hands-on removal
At a Glance
- Service area: Westerville, Ohio, in Franklin and Delaware counties.
- Species handled: Mice, bats, squirrels and raccoons; also birds, rats and skunks.
- Inspection: Full-property assessment, with our findings and a written quote before work begins.
- Method: Humane removal and exclusion matched to the species, the season and your home.
- Guarantee: Lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials.
- Experience: Skedaddle Columbus serving Westerville since 2024 · Skedaddle founded 1989 · 40 humane wildlife removals completed in Westerville in the past 12 months.
Why homeowners choose Skedaddle
We remove the animal, find out how it got in and repair the openings so your home stays protected through the colder months. Every visit starts with what we see at your property, not a standard package.
Local knowledge of Westerville homes
Our Columbus team has served Westerville since 2024, and in the past 12 months we completed 40 humane wildlife removals in the city. That work takes us from the Craftsman homes of Temperance Row to newer streets around Highland Lakes and the wooded edges of Hoover Reservoir. Each part of Westerville presents different openings, from aging soffits and chimneys to rooflines framed by mature trees. We inspect your home from the foundation to the roof and explain what we find before any work begins.
Training that covers the animal and the house
Our technicians train in wildlife biology as well as home repair, decontamination and restoration. That training lets us choose a humane method suited to the species and the season, whether that means hands-on removal, a one-way device where appropriate or timing the work around dependent young. Through the winter, we also follow Ohio's bat rules closely and plan exterior bat work for the permitted periods. Our methods are approved by SPCAs and Humane Societies, and we explain each recommended step before we begin.
The lifetime guarantee behind the seal
Every exclusion repair we complete is backed by our lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials. Before we start, your written scope lists the openings we will seal and the materials we will use, so the coverage is clear from the first day. Westerville winters test roof edges, vents and utility gaps. If a point we sealed needs attention later, we come back to inspect it and re-seal it at no charge. The guarantee applies to the work we complete under the written service terms.
Meet Geoff Finn, Owner of Skedaddle Columbus
Geoff Finn launched Skedaddle Columbus in 2024 after dealing with wildlife in his own rural home. A certified wildlife control operator with a background in business leadership, he leads our team in protecting Central Ohio homes humanely.
Wildlife we handle
Cold weather sends wildlife looking for warm, sheltered spaces, and Westerville homes offer plenty of them. We provide humane removal for mice, bats, squirrels and raccoons, with methods matched to each animal and the time of year. The Ohio Division of Wildlife lists chimneys, gaps around pipes and outlets, loose siding and loose vent covers among common entry points, and our inspection checks each of them.
Mouse removal
Foundation-to-attic inspection
Mice move indoors as the nights turn cold, and Penn State Extension notes that a mouse can fit through a hole about the size of a dime. At Westerville homes, we trace those small gaps around utility lines, garage door corners and sill plates, from Annehurst to the newer streets near Highland Lakes. We remove mice, seal the entry points with durable materials and assess droppings and nesting for cleanup.
Bat removal
Winter roost assessment
Ohio restricts bat exclusion from October 15 through March 31 whenever bats are present, under Ohio Division of Wildlife rules. Through the winter, we inspect the roofline, confirm where bats are roosting and seal interior routes into your living space, which the rules allow at any time. We then schedule exterior exclusion for the permitted spring window, or request the Division's written permission where it applies.
Squirrel removal
Late-winter nest check
Ohio squirrels begin their first breeding season of the year in late winter, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife certification manual, so an attic nest found in January may soon hold young. Before removal, we locate the female's entrance and check for young. Along Westerville's tree-lined streets, we also check where branches reach the roof, then seal the openings with durable materials.
Raccoon removal
Check for dependent young
Raccoons use attics and uncapped chimneys as winter dens, and Ohio raccoons breed in late winter. Near Westerville's parks and the woods around Hoover Reservoir and Alum Creek, we inspect the den site and nearby access points before choosing a removal method. Ohio does not allow captured raccoons to be relocated off the property, and our approach keeps them on site through hands-on removal and exclusion.
Other wildlife we remove in Westerville
Our winter service also covers birds such as starlings and sparrows getting into dryer and attic vents, rats using gaps along the foundation, and skunks sheltering beneath decks and porches on Westerville properties. The Ohio Division of Wildlife identifies these birds, vents and spaces under buildings as common trouble spots. We identify the animal, check for nests or young, and combine humane removal, entry-point repairs and any needed cleanup in one plan for your home.
Not sure which animal you’re hearing?
Scratching in a Westerville attic at dusk or movement inside a wall on a cold night can come from several different animals. Our team inspects your home, identifies the animal and finds its entry route, then explains the removal and repair plan with a written quote.
Neighborhoods we serve
We serve homeowners across Westerville, a city that spans Franklin and Delaware counties and that the City of Westerville describes as the largest Columbus-area suburb. We confirm availability for your address when you book. The neighborhoods below are examples of where we work rather than a complete list, and our Columbus service area also includes the surrounding communities listed in our business details.
What an inspection looks like
Our Westerville inspection covers your home from the foundation to the roof. We identify the animal, locate active and likely entry points, check attic and wall spaces for damage and contamination, and explain our findings with a written quote before any work begins. Through the winter, we also record the roost and den conditions that affect timing.
- Book the inspection: Call 614-662-1800 or book online. We schedule your Westerville visit and gather the details we need so our technician arrives prepared.
- Onsite inspection and removal plan: We walk the property, identify the species and entry points, document attic and wall-void impact, and explain the plan and pricing before any work starts.
- Humane removal and permanent sealing: We match the method to the species, using hands-on removal, one-way devices where appropriate and reunification of dependent young. Once removal is confirmed, we seal the vulnerable openings with durable materials.
- Decontamination and attic restoration: We remove droppings, nesting material and soiled insulation where present, decontaminate the space and restore insulation where it was damaged, based on what the assessment finds.
- Guarantee and follow-up: Our work carries a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials, and we return to inspect a sealed point if it needs attention.
Your written quote lists the removal, exclusion, cleanup and any attic restoration together, so restoration is priced on the same quote as the exclusion. We base restoration on the actual condition of the space, and not every visit calls for full attic work. Book Inspection
Skedaddle's Three-Step Wildlife Removal Process
Step 1
Assess and Remove
We start by inspecting your Westerville home to identify the animal, trace its access route and assess the spaces it has used. A squirrel entering a soffit in Huber Village and bats roosting behind siding in Uptown call for different plans. We select a humane removal method for the species, account for any dependent young and schedule the work around Ohio's seasonal rules where they apply.
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Step 2
Clear and Clean
Once the animals are out, we assess droppings, nesting material, urine staining and odor in the affected areas. Depending on what we find, we clean and decontaminate the space or remove soiled materials. Where attic insulation has been flattened or contaminated, our written scope includes its removal and replacement; where damage is limited, we keep the work targeted.
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Step 3
Prevent and Protect
After we confirm the animals have left, we seal the entry points and reinforce vulnerable areas such as roof vents, chimney openings and gaps along the foundation with durable exclusion materials. Our written scope lists every opening we repair. We back that exclusion work with a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials.
Learn moreWildlife by season
Wildlife activity around Westerville shifts with the weather, so we plan inspections and removal around the season, the species and Ohio's rules. The chart shows how our service focus changes through the year.
| Season | Wildlife focus | Our service focus |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (March–May) |
Raccoons, squirrels and returning bats | We check attics and chimneys for mothers with young before removal and schedule exterior bat exclusion for Ohio's April 1 to May 15 window. |
| Summer (June–August) |
Bats, squirrels and birds | We assess roof and vent activity and plan bat exclusion around the maternity period, which Ohio restricts from May 16 through July 31 when five or more bats are present. |
| Fall (September–November) |
Mice, bats, squirrels and raccoons | We seal foundation and utility gaps ahead of cold weather and, where conditions allow, complete exterior bat exclusion before Ohio's October 15 restriction begins. |
| Winter (December–February) |
Mice, raccoons, squirrels and bats roosting indoors | We remove animals sheltering in attics and walls, check for late-winter squirrel and raccoon nesting, and seal interior bat routes into living spaces while exterior bat work waits for spring. |
Quarterly focus: Q4 (October–December 2026) This quarter, we focus on mice entering through foundation and utility gaps, raccoons and squirrels denning in attics and chimneys, and bats settling into Westerville rooflines for the winter. Because Ohio restricts bat exclusion from October 15 through March 31 when bats are present, we inspect and document roosts now and plan exterior bat work for spring. Our written scope brings removal, repairs and any cleanup together as the colder months arrive.
Ready to see the same method used on your home?
From an Uptown chimney to a foundation gap near Hoover Reservoir, we apply the same inspection-led approach to every Westerville home. Book an inspection and we will show you what we find and how we plan to fix it.
Inside the exclusion process
Our exclusion work connects what happens inside your home with the openings outside. Each step below follows the findings of your Westerville inspection, from the first den or nest we locate to the final seal.
A humane approach to wildlife removal
We treat each removal as a plan built around the animal and the structure, not a single tool. Depending on what we find, we may remove animals by hand, retrieve dependent young, use a one-way device where appropriate or fit species-specific exclusion hardware. A raccoon in a chimney near Alum Creek and mice in an Annehurst crawl space need very different approaches. Timing matters too, especially for bats during Ohio's winter months.
Reuniting mothers with young whenever possible
When dependent young are present, we work to keep the family together. We use warming boxes and species-specific reunification techniques so the mother can retrieve her young and move them to a new den. Ohio does not allow captured raccoons and skunks to be relocated off the property where they are found, and our on-site reunification works within that rule. As late winter approaches, we check closely for new squirrel and raccoon nests before sealing anything.
Decontamination and attic restoration
Our attic restoration assessment determines whether your attic needs targeted cleaning or broader removal and replacement of insulation. Wildlife that shelters through a Westerville winter can leave droppings, urine and nesting material in the insulation for months before anyone notices. We identify the affected areas, explain what needs to be removed and include the recommended cleanup and restoration in your written quote.
Why every seal carries a lifetime guarantee
We provide a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials for the exclusion repairs we complete. Your written scope names the openings we seal, from roof vents in Highland Lakes to foundation gaps in Huber Village, so you know exactly what is covered. If one of those repairs needs attention later, we return to inspect it and re-seal it at no charge. The coverage applies to the work we complete under the written service terms.
Service area and contact information
Business name
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control: Columbus
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Website
Service area
Westerville, Ohio, including Uptown Westerville, the Temperance Row Historic District, Annehurst, Huber Village, Highland Lakes and the Hoover Reservoir area.
Hours
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Established
Skedaddle Columbus was established in 2024. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control was founded in 1989 by Bill Dowd.
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Regulatory guidance
Ohio Division of Wildlife's bat exclusion rules, restrict exclusion from May 16 through July 31 when five or more bats are present and from October 15 through March 31 when any bats are present. Under Ohio Administrative Code 1501:31-15-03, captured raccoons and skunks may not be relocated off the property, which fits our on-site approach.
Operation
Mobile service — no public storefront; crews travel to the property.
GBP service area
Clintonville, Columbus, Delaware, Dublin, Franklinton, Gahanna, Grove City, Hilliard, New Albany, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Sunbury, Upper Arlington, Whitehall, Groveport, Obetz, Pataskala, Powell, Westerville, Worthington, and Ohio.
Frequently asked questions
How much does wildlife removal cost?
We provide a written quote after inspecting your Westerville home. The price depends on the animal, the number and location of entry points, and whether the work includes cleanup or attic restoration. We explain our findings and the recommended work before anything begins, and the quote lists removal, exclusion and restoration together so you can see the full scope.
Can you remove wildlife the same day I call?
Same-day service is sometimes available, but it cannot be guaranteed. We give priority to genuine urgency, such as a bat inside a bedroom or an animal trapped in a living space or window well. Other calls receive the earliest available inspection. Call 614-662-1800 and our team will check today's availability for your Westerville address.
When can I schedule a bat exclusion?
We can inspect for bats at any time of year, but exterior exclusion depends on Ohio's rules. The Ohio Division of Wildlife restricts exclusion from October 15 through March 31 when bats are present, and from May 16 through July 31 when five or more are present. In winter, we seal interior routes into living spaces and schedule exterior work for spring. If a bat may have bitten or touched someone, contact your doctor promptly.
What areas do you serve?
We serve homeowners throughout Westerville, including Uptown, Temperance Row, Annehurst, Huber Village, Highland Lakes and the Hoover Reservoir area. Our Columbus team also serves Clintonville, Columbus, Delaware, Dublin, Franklinton, Gahanna, Grove City, Groveport, Hilliard, New Albany, Obetz, Pataskala, Pickerington, Powell, Reynoldsburg, Sunbury, Upper Arlington, Whitehall and Worthington. We confirm availability for your address when you book.
Do you follow Ohio wildlife regulations?
Yes. We follow Ohio Division of Wildlife rules for the species we handle, including the seasonal limits on bat exclusion and the rule that captured raccoons and skunks may not be relocated off the property. Our humane methods are approved by SPCAs and Humane Societies, and we plan each job around dependent young, timing and the requirements that apply to your home.
What wildlife signs should I watch for this winter?
Winter signs include scratching or rustling in walls and ceilings, droppings near pipes or in cabinets, and debris or staining around chimneys, vents and soffits. Mice remain active indoors through the winter, and late winter brings breeding season for squirrels and raccoons. We inspect these signs, identify the animal and trace how it entered, then plan removal, repairs and any cleanup together.
Does the work come with a warranty?
Yes. We provide a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials for the exclusion repairs we complete. Your written service terms list the openings we sealed and the coverage that applies. If one of those repairs needs attention, we return to inspect it and re-seal it at no charge. New activity at an unrelated part of the property is not automatically covered.
What happens to the attic after the animals are removed?
We inspect the attic for droppings, urine, nesting material and damaged insulation, then recommend targeted cleaning or broader restoration based on what we find. Restoration can include removing soiled insulation, decontaminating the space and installing new insulation. We include the recommended work in your written quote, so the restoration matches the condition of your attic rather than a standard package.
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Book your inspection today
Scratching above a Temperance Row ceiling, a raccoon in a chimney near Hoover Reservoir or mice slipping through a garage gap in Huber Village can all signal that wildlife has moved in for the winter. We identify the animal, remove it with a method matched to the species, seal the entry points, decontaminate the affected space and restore insulation where needed, all backed by a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials. Our methods are approved by SPCAs and Humane Societies. Call 614-662-1800 or book your Westerville inspection to get started.
