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Verona, WI · Serving since 2021
Humane Wildlife Removal in Verona
Skedaddle Madison — serving the greater Madison area since 2021.
No traps. No poison. Permanent exclusion.
Verona sits about 10 miles southwest of downtown Madison where US-18/151 meets WI-69, with homes near the Badger Prairie County Park and Ice Age Trail junction sharing wildlife pressure along rooflines, foundations, and utility penetrations. Skedaddle Madison removes mice, bats, squirrels, and raccoons from Verona homes using humane, inspection-led exclusion and permanent sealing, then cleans and decontaminates wherever the wildlife has been active — kitchens, wall voids, basements, crawlspaces, or attics — and restores the attic when the animals denned there.
Serving Verona since 2021
Skedaddle founded 1989
Humane, hands-on removal
At a Glance
- Service area: Verona and every residential neighborhood, including Cathedral Point, Kettle Creek, Kettle Creek North, Scenic Ridge, Prairie Crest, Harmony Hills, Hawthorne Hills, Westridge, and Whispering Coves
- Species handled: Mouse, bat, squirrel, and raccoon removal
- Inspection: On-site assessment of attic, roofline, foundation, and active entry points, with findings and price explained before work
- Method: Inspection-led humane exclusion using species-appropriate methods, followed by cleanup and decontamination wherever wildlife has been active, and attic restoration when the animals were in the attic. No lethal traps. No lethal removal.
- Guarantee: Lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials used to seal your home for life
- Experience: Skedaddle Madison serving Verona since 2021 · Skedaddle founded 1989 · 20+ humane wildlife removals completed in Verona in the past 12 months
Why homeowners choose Skedaddle
Serving the greater Madison area
Skedaddle Madison serves Verona in the greater-Madison area, carrying forward Skedaddle history since founder Bill Dowd started the company in 1989. Verona sits roughly 10 miles southwest of downtown Madison at the US-18/151 and WI-69 intersection, where growing residential areas meet open parkland and trail corridors. Badger Prairie County Park covers 317 acres at County Highway PB and US-18/151 and forms the Ice Age Trail junction. Homes near those edges need careful attention to rooflines, foundations, and utility openings. Since 2021, Skedaddle Madison technicians have completed 20+ Verona wildlife jobs over the trailing twelve months.
Technician training and method
Skedaddle technicians are trained in wildlife biology, home repair, cleanup, and attic restoration, using humane methods approved by SPCAs and Humane Societies. A Verona appointment identifies the animal, traces entry points, and checks attic, roofline, foundation, and wall voids. The technician then sets a humane plan around the method that suits the species, allowing a safe exit before permanent sealing. Every job includes cleanup and decontamination wherever wildlife used the home; attic restoration is added only when animals denned there. Bat colony exclusion is scheduled outside Wisconsin's June 1 to July 31 maternity window under the state's Broad Incidental Take Permit.
The lifetime guarantee behind the seal
Every entry point Skedaddle seals in Verona is approached as a lasting repair rather than a temporary patch. The work carries a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials used to seal your home for life — if wildlife gets back in through a sealed opening, Skedaddle returns and re-seals it at no additional charge. Before work begins, Verona homeowners receive a written scope that itemizes exclusion, cleanup, warranty details, and attic restoration when animals denned there. Residents in Cathedral Point, Kettle Creek, or Scenic Ridge can understand the proposed work before deciding. The guarantee applies to every species handled here.
Meet the Team Behind Verona's Wildlife Removal
Marcus Mueller
Owner and Operator, Skedaddle Wisconsin (Milwaukee and Madison)
Marcus Mueller owns and operates Skedaddle across Wisconsin, covering both the Milwaukee and Madison markets. He opened Skedaddle Milwaukee in 2017 as the company's first U.S. franchise and expanded into the greater Madison area in 2021. A Milwaukee native, Marcus pairs a deep understanding of Wisconsin neighborhoods and housing stock with extensive academic and hands-on experience in wildlife management. He holds a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has dedicated his career to helping home and business owners resolve wildlife conflicts safely and humanely. Marcus gained his early field experience as an intern at a local wildlife rehabilitation center, working directly with residents facing wildlife problems every day. Seeing how much homeowners needed effective, humane alternatives to trapping is what led him to build Skedaddle's approach across both of Wisconsin's largest metro areas.
Anna Aikman
Wildlife Technician Assistant
Anna Aikman is a Wildlife Removal Technician Assistant with the Madison, Wisconsin team. She studied at both Creighton University and UW–Madison, focusing on academics and music, and was an active member of the band programs and pit orchestra. Her passion for wildlife and science has been lifelong, and she even spent time teaching elementary-aged kids about general science through WCATY (Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth). Anna’s professional background includes a range of leadership and customer service roles that built her strong communication and organizational skills. She previously served as the State Canvass Director for Wisconsin Public Media, heading up grassroots fundraising campaigns for PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio.
Moriah Marwitz
Wildlife Technician
Born and raised in Dalton, Moriah has always been interested in the outdoors and wildlife. She spent much of her youth outside between being a 4-H member, helping her dad build things, or exploring her neighborhood. Her love for nature blossomed throughout her childhood and led her to attend the University of Wisconsin – Madison for science-based studies. While attending university, she volunteered for the UW Urban Canid Project, where she learned useful field and interpersonal skills. Moriah graduated in the fall of 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and a Certificate in Environmental Studies. Following graduation, she joined Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Milwaukee. She loves that each day presents different challenges that allow her to sharpen her skills.
Dan Holmes
Wildlife Technicians
Dan Holmes has been a Wildlife Technician with Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control since July 2022, working out of the Madison, Wisconsin branch. While primarily based in Madison, he often assists with jobs in the Milwaukee area as well. Before joining Skedaddle, Dan spent over 15 years as a professional mover, completing countless jobs across Wisconsin and on cross-country trips. His passion for animals and a connection through fellow technicians led him to Skedaddle, where he found a meaningful way to combine hands-on work with helping both people and wildlife. Dan is known for his reliability, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. He’s always ready to jump in and support his teammates, whether it's tackling a challenging job or lending a hand in another city.
Lucas Gann
Wildlife Specialist
Lucas Gann is a Wildlife Specialist with Skedaddle, proudly serving the Madison, Wisconsin area. A Madison native, Lucas studied Criminal Justice at Madison Area Technical College, where he also volunteered with the Madison Eastside Community Center, mentoring youth through after-school programs. His early career path spanned various roles, including automotive sales with Infiniti and CarMax, before he made a shift into the automotive paint industry.Through these experiences, Lucas honed his communication skills and developed a passion for customer service, which would later become foundational to his success in wildlife control. Lucas was drawn to Skedaddle because of the company’s dual commitment to protecting animals and helping homeowners.
Lucas Brown
Assistant Service Supervisor
Lucas Brown has been a valued member of the Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control team since March 21, 2022, and currently serves as Assistant Service Supervisor for the Wisconsin franchise. With over a decade of experience in retail, Lucas made a deliberate career shift by spending a year in landscaping to gain hands-on, outdoor experience before finding his true calling in humane wildlife control. Motivated by a deep passion for protecting both wildlife and homeowners, he quickly became an integral part of the team. Lucas takes pride in mentoring new technicians and has played a key role in their growth and development, contributing significantly to the ongoing success of the franchise.
Common Mouse Entry Points Around Your Verona Home
Watch Skedaddle's Madison-area team identify common places mice can enter a home and see why finding and sealing these gaps is key to preventing future infestations.
Wildlife we handle
Four species drive the vast majority of Skedaddle Madison's Verona call volume over the trailing twelve months: mice, bats, squirrels, and raccoons. Verona's growing residential neighborhoods, parkland edges, and homes near the Ice Age Trail corridor give each species different access points and seasonal patterns.
Mouse removal
Fall indoor push
Mice are among the most common wildlife calls Skedaddle Madison answers in Verona. Fall calls commonly begin with scratching in walls, droppings behind kitchen appliances, or grease marks along baseboards as overnight temperatures drop. In Cathedral Point, Kettle Creek, and newer Verona subdivisions, technicians look at foundation seams, garage-slab gaps, dryer vents, utility penetrations, and sill gaps.
Bat removal
Inspect year-round
Bat activity stays steady across the Verona summer, and most homeowners reach out after seeing one inside or hearing faint movement along the roofline. Homes near Badger Prairie and the Ice Age Trail corridor can have gaps at soffit-fascia joints, chimney flashing, and ridge-cap seams. Exclusion is scheduled outside Wisconsin's June 1 to July 31 maternity restriction (Wisconsin DNR bat program).
Squirrel removal
Roofline chewing
Homeowners typically report daytime movement in an attic or chewing near a roof edge. In established neighborhoods and on lots backing onto Badger Prairie and the Ice Age Trail corridor, technicians check gable louvers, soffit returns, roof vents, and trim gaps where limbs reach the house. Exclusion suits the species: adults leave, young are reunited with the mother, and durable sealing follows.
Raccoon removal
Attic denning
Raccoon work usually begins when a homeowner hears heavy nighttime movement overhead or finds a soffit vent. Raccoons can test roof-edge returns, roof vents, and chimney flashing while seeking a denning location where homes meet green space and drainage corridors. A technician identifies access, uses humane exclusion, and seals vulnerabilities after confirming the animal is out.
Other wildlife we remove in Verona
Summer can also bring other wildlife species into homes and businesses. Striped skunks can den under decks and sheds, especially where yards meet the parkland and trail edges around Badger Prairie. Norway rats can use foundation gaps and outdoor harborage near older outbuildings. Birds can nest in masonry chimneys, roof vents, and soffit returns from April through August, with chimney swifts protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act requiring careful timing.
Not sure which animal you’re hearing?
Our Verona technicians can identify the species and confirm the entry points during a single on-site visit.
Neighborhoods we serve
What areas of Verona does Skedaddle service? Skedaddle Madison services every residential area of Verona, from the neighborhoods near Badger Prairie County Park and the Ice Age Trail junction to growing subdivisions shaped by the Epic Systems campus growth corridor. If a Verona home is inside city limits, Skedaddle services it.
Verona sits about 10 miles southwest of downtown Madison where US-18/151 meets WI-69, with homes near Badger Prairie County Park and the Ice Age Trail junction sharing wildlife pressure along rooflines, foundations, and utility penetrations.
What a Skedaddle inspection looks like
Booking a Skedaddle inspection in Verona starts with a phone call and ends with a written plan, not a hard sell. Verona homeowners get a scheduled appointment, an on-site assessment, and a clear explanation of what is happening at the home before any work begins.
- Book the inspection — call (608) 819-9406 or submit the contact form with your Verona address.
- Onsite inspection and removal plan — a technician walks the attic, roofline, foundation, and every accessible entry point, documents the species and the impact, and explains the recommended humane plan and pricing before any work begins.
- Humane removal and permanent sealing — the animal is removed using a one-way door or hand removal where appropriate, damage is repaired, and every entry point is sealed with galvanized steel mesh and weather-rated materials built for Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles.
- Cleanup, decontamination, and attic restoration where applicable — contaminated droppings, urine, and nesting material are removed from wherever wildlife has been active inside the home, and affected surfaces are decontaminated to eliminate scent trails; when animals denned in the attic, damaged insulation is also removed and restored per the written scope.
- Guarantee and follow-up — the job closes with the lifetime guarantee on workmanship and materials, plus a follow-up visit if anything needs a second look.
The quote is itemized so Verona homeowners see exactly what is included — exclusion hardware, sealing scope, cleanup and decontamination of the affected areas of the home, and attic restoration when the animals were in the attic — and there is no pressure to buy add-on services during the inspection itself. Every recommendation ties back to something the technician physically found on the property.
Skedaddle's Three-Step Wildlife Removal Process
Step 1
Assess and Remove
We begin with a detailed inspection of your home to identify the wildlife, locate active entry points, and assess the extent of the problem. Our technicians then use proven, species-appropriate methods to remove animals safely and humanely.
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Step 2
Clear and Clean
After the animals are removed, we clean and decontaminate affected areas, removing nesting materials, droppings, and other traces left behind. When needed, we also address damaged insulation and help restore the space to a clean, healthy condition.
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Step 3
Prevent and Protect
Finally, we identify vulnerable areas and seal confirmed or potential entry points to help prevent wildlife from returning. Our durable exclusion work provides lasting protection and includes a lifetime warranty on the entry points we seal.
Learn moreVerona wildlife by season
Wildlife activity in Verona follows a predictable seasonal pattern tied to breeding cycles and Wisconsin's climate. Mice drive the fall peak, bats concentrate in mid-to-late summer either side of the DNR restriction, and squirrels and raccoons remain seasonal concerns through much of the year.
| Season | Active species | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Winter (Dec–Feb) |
Mice, raccoons, squirrels | Mice fully indoors and breeding in walls; raccoons and squirrels may take attic shelter; heavy attic-noise call volume |
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Spring (Mar–May) |
Raccoons, bats, mice, squirrels | Peak raccoon denning season with kits arriving in attics; bat activity resumes ahead of the June 1 exclusion pause; squirrels use soffit and roofline gaps for litters |
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Summer (Jun–Aug) |
Bats, raccoons, squirrels, mice | Bat colony exclusion paused June 1 – July 31 under the WI DNR maternity restriction (Wisconsin DNR bat FAQ); raccoon kits mobile; squirrel activity in soffits and roof edges shapes the work plan |
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Fall (Sep–Nov) |
Mice, raccoons, squirrels, bats | Mouse indoor push once nighttime lows drop through the 40s; raccoons seek pre-winter denning space; late-season bat exclusion ramps after July 31; soffit and roofline openings should be checked after litter activity |
Quarterly focus: As of late summer 2026, the Wisconsin DNR bat exclusion pause has just lifted, and Verona homeowners with confirmed colony activity should book early — bat exclusion demand rises sharply through August and September, and mouse-season inspections start ramping in parallel as overnight temperatures drop. Call (608) 819-9406 to get on the schedule.
Inside the Skedaddle exclusion process
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A humane approach to wildlife removal
Every wildlife situation in Verona is different, which is why the work starts with a full inspection rather than a fixed procedure — homes along the Ice Age Trail corridor and the streets bordering Badger Prairie County Park each present their own weak points. Where it is appropriate for the animal and the structure, the technician installs a species-specific one-way door that lets adult raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and others exit safely before the opening is sealed for good. Dependent young that cannot get out on their own are collected carefully and reunited with their mother so she can relocate them herself. Bat and bird exclusions rely on species-appropriate equipment and careful timing around nesting and maternity periods, with colony work kept outside Wisconsin's June 1 to July 31 window. Mice are excluded by closing the entry points they use, not by bait left inside a wall.
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Reuniting mothers with young whenever possible
Raccoon calls often increase from late winter through early summer, when expectant mothers begin searching for quiet, sheltered places to raise their young. Attics provide the warmth and protection they need, making local homes especially appealing during denning season. If our initial inspection reveals a litter of kits, we adjust the removal plan to protect the entire family rather than following a fixed process. The young raccoons are carefully removed by hand and placed inside a heated reunion box near the mother's original entry point. The box keeps the kits warm, secure and easy for their mother to locate. After dusk, she can return and move them one at a time to a secondary den. This humane approach keeps the family together while reducing the chance that a concerned mother will damage another section of the soffit, fascia or roof edge as she attempts to regain access to her young.
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Decontamination and attic restoration
After the animals are out and entry points are sealed, Skedaddle removes what wildlife left behind wherever it was active inside the home. In Verona, that can mean cleaning mouse droppings and urine along kitchen baseboards, removing nesting material around vent routes, or clearing raccoon evidence from an attic. The affected surfaces are decontaminated to eliminate scent trails that can draw another animal back. When the wildlife was denning in the attic, Skedaddle also removes damaged insulation and restores the attic per the written scope. Cleanup and decontamination remain part of the work even when attic restoration is not needed.
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Why every seal carries a lifetime guarantee
Every entry point Skedaddle seals in Verona is built as a permanent repair, not a temporary patch. Fasteners, mesh, and closure materials are matched to the failure point — durable hardware at a roof vent, carefully fitted mesh at a soffit return, and weather-rated sealing around utility access. Each sealing job is backed by the lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials used to seal your home for life. That coverage reflects a process focused on locating and closing the specific openings that allowed wildlife to enter.
Ready to see the same method used on your home?
Get a Verona-specific inspection and a written scope that spells out exclusion points, decontamination, and warranty terms before any work begins.
Skedaddle Madison: service area and contact
Service area: Verona and the greater Madison metro, including Madison, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Shorewood Hills, Maple Bluff, and Nakoma.
Business name
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control - Madison
Phone
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8:00 PM
Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sat 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Established
Serving the greater Madison area since 2021 · Skedaddle founded 1989
Regulator
Bat colony exclusion in Wisconsin is scheduled outside the Wisconsin DNR's June 1 to July 31 maternity restriction under the state's Broad Incidental Take Permit.
Parent organization
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control (founded 1989 by Bill Dowd).
Named partnerships for Madison
Skedaddle Madison operates independently and does not maintain formal partnerships with local rescues or agencies at this time.
Google Business Profile
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control - Madison.
Frequently asked questions about Verona wildlife removal
How much does wildlife removal cost?
Wildlife removal cost in Verona depends on the species involved, the scope of the exclusion work, and any decontamination or attic restoration needed afterward. Skedaddle Madison inspects the property on-site and provides a written, itemized quote before any work begins, so Verona homeowners see the full scope and price before committing. Call (608) 819-9406 to book an inspection and get a property-specific quote.
Can Skedaddle remove wildlife the same day I call?
Skedaddle Madison prioritizes urgent Verona calls, particularly active entry situations or a bat confirmed inside a living space. Call (608) 819-9406 during business hours to discuss the fastest available inspection slot for your situation. Same-day availability depends on the current schedule and the nature of the animal activity at your property.
When can I schedule a bat exclusion?
Bat exclusion in Verona can be scheduled any time outside the Wisconsin DNR's June 1 to July 31 maternity restriction. During that window, exclusion work is prohibited because flightless pups would be separated from their mothers if the entry point is sealed. Skedaddle Madison can inspect and plan the work year-round and then schedule the physical exclusion for the first available date outside the restricted period.
What areas of Verona does Skedaddle service?
Skedaddle Madison services every residential area of Verona, including Cathedral Point, Kettle Creek, Kettle Creek North, Scenic Ridge, Prairie Crest, Harmony Hills, Hawthorne Hills, Westridge, and Whispering Coves. If a Verona home is inside city limits, Skedaddle services it.
Does Skedaddle follow humane wildlife regulations?
Yes. Skedaddle follows Wisconsin wildlife regulations, including the DNR's bat exclusion window of June 1 to July 31 for cave bats covered under the state's Broad Incidental Take Permit. Skedaddle uses humane methods approved by SPCAs and Humane Societies.
What wildlife is Skedaddle most likely to remove this season?
Over the trailing twelve months, Skedaddle Madison's Verona work concentrated in four species: mice, bats, squirrels, and raccoons. Verona's growing neighborhoods near Badger Prairie County Park and the Ice Age Trail corridor put pressure on rooflines, foundations, and vents through much of the year, with a fall mouse increase, squirrel activity where mature trees meet roof edges, and late-summer bat demand after the DNR exclusion window reopens August 1.
Does Skedaddle offer a warranty?
Yes. Every full exclusion job in Verona is backed by Skedaddle's lifetime guarantee on all workmanship and materials used to seal your home for life. If wildlife gets back in through a sealed opening, Skedaddle Madison returns and re-seals it at no additional charge.
What happens to the attic after the animals are removed?
Every Skedaddle Madison job includes cleanup and decontamination of the areas the wildlife used inside the home — kitchens, wall voids, basements, crawlspaces, or attics — with contaminated droppings, urine, and nesting material removed and the affected surfaces decontaminated to eliminate scent trails that attract other wildlife. When the animals were denning in the attic, Skedaddle also removes the damaged insulation and restores the attic per the written scope, so the attic returns to a clean, sealed condition.
Book your inspection today
Wildlife problems in Verona do not resolve themselves — a raccoon testing a soffit near the Badger Prairie corridor can return to the same opening, a squirrel entering at a roof-edge trim gap can reopen the same route, and a mouse trail through a foundation seam can bring more mice indoors as temperatures change. Skedaddle Madison handles the work humanely from first call through final sealing: identify the species and access points, use the exclusion method suited to it, seal the opening with materials suited to Wisconsin weather, clean and decontaminate wherever wildlife was active in the home, restore the attic when animals denned there, and back the sealing work with a lifetime guarantee. Technicians use humane methods approved by SPCAs and Humane Societies. Call (608) 819-9406 or submit an online request and a member of the Skedaddle Madison team will follow up.
