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Waunakee, WI · Serving since 2021
Humane Wildlife Removal in Waunakee, WI
Skedaddle Madison — serving the greater Waunakee area since 2021.
No traps. No poison. Permanent exclusion.
Waunakee sits about 10 miles northwest of downtown Madison, bordered south by Lake Mendota’s north shore through Westport township and known as “the only Waunakee in the world.” Skedaddle Madison removes mice, bats, raccoons, and squirrels from Waunakee homes with an inspection-led approach matched to the species, seals every entry point with materials built for Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles, and decontaminates wherever wildlife has been active inside the home.
Serving Waunakee since 2021
Skedaddle founded 1989
Humane, hands-on removal
At a Glance
- Service area: Waunakee and every residential neighborhood, including Kilkenny Farms, Kilkenny Farms West, Southbridge, Woodland Village, Coopers Addition, O’Malleys Addition, Simons Addition, Village Green, and Prairie Hills
- Species handled: Mouse, bat, raccoon, and squirrel 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 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 Waunakee since 2021 · Skedaddle founded 1989 · 10+ humane wildlife removals completed in Waunakee in the past 12 months
Reviewed by Bill Dowd, Founder, President & CEO, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Last updated September 2026.
Why homeowners choose Skedaddle
Serving the greater Madison area
Skedaddle Madison serves Waunakee on its greater-Madison map; Skedaddle began in 1989. Waunakee is about 10 miles northwest of downtown Madison via US-12 or County Highway Q, bordered south by Lake Mendota’s north shore through Westport township. At 5140 County Highway M, 422-acre Governor Nelson State Park overlooks the 10,000-acre lake from its north shore, offering a sand beach, effigy mounds, and State Capitol views. Population was about 14,435 in 2020; the village calls itself “the only Waunakee in the world.” Our team completed 10+ Waunakee wildlife-removal jobs during the past twelve months.
Technician training and method
Skedaddle technicians are trained in wildlife biology, home repair, cleanup and decontamination, and attic restoration, using humane methods approved by SPCAs and Humane Societies. The process begins with a full inspection to identify the species and its entry points, then uses the method suited to that species so the animal can leave before permanent sealing. Every job includes cleanup and decontamination wherever wildlife was active, while attic restoration is added 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 (Wisconsin DNR bat FAQ).
The lifetime guarantee behind the seal
Skedaddle treats each sealed opening in Waunakee as a lasting repair rather than a temporary patch. Our lifetime guarantee covers all workmanship and materials used to seal your home for life: if wildlife re-enters through a sealed opening, Skedaddle Madison returns to re-seal it at no additional charge. Before work begins, homeowners receive a written scope that itemizes the exclusion, cleanup, and warranty details. That lets homeowners in Kilkenny Farms, Southbridge, or Woodland Village understand the work being recommended before they commit with confidence. The same guarantee applies to every species Skedaddle Madison removes in Waunakee.
Meet the Team Behind Waunakee's Wildlife Removal
Marcus Mueller
Owner/Operator
Marcus has been the Owner and Operator of Skedaddle Milwaukee since 2017. A Milwaukee native, Marcus combines a deep understanding of the local community 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 valuable field experience as an intern at a local wildlife rehabilitation center, where he worked closely with Milwaukee residents facing wildlife challenges every day. Seeing firsthand the need for effective, humane solutions inspired him to bring Skedaddle’s proven approach to his hometown.
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 Waunakee 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 in Waunakee
Four species accounted for the majority of Skedaddle Madison’s Waunakee wildlife calls over the trailing twelve months: mice, bats, raccoons, and squirrels. Waunakee’s location near Lake Mendota’s north shore, mix of established homes, and newer subdivisions give each species a different route indoors and a different seasonal pattern.
Mouse removal
Peak Sep–Nov
Homeowners may notice wall scratching, droppings behind appliances, or activity along pantry baseboards as fall temperatures turn colder. Foundation seams, garage-slab gaps, dryer vents, and utility penetrations are the openings a technician checks and seals around village homes. The team addresses each of these vulnerabilities.
Bat removal
Inspect year-round
A bat indoors at dusk or movement behind a fascia line can point to an exterior gap at soffits, chimney flashing, or roof-edge returns. Skedaddle plans colony exclusion outside Wisconsin’s June 1 to July 31 maternity restriction, then uses species-appropriate bat equipment and permanent sealing. Droppings and soiled insulation are cleared from the affected area before the roofline is closed.
Raccoon removal
Peak Mar–Jun
Heavy nighttime attic movement, displaced soffit material, or a damaged roof vent can signal a denning attempt. Near Lake Mendota’s north shore, a technician inspects roof returns, vent screens, and chimney flashing before choosing the method that fits the situation and sealing access on the home. Any dependent young are retrieved and reunited with the mother first, and cleanup follows indoors.
Squirrel removal
Peak Feb–Mar & Jul–Aug
Reports usually describe daytime scratching overhead or gnawing at a roof edge. On the village’s tree-lined established lots and near the Lake Mendota shoreline, technicians inspect gable returns, soffit joints, roof-edge trim, and vent screens for chewed openings. A one-way door where appropriate, with young retrieved and reunited with the mother, comes before permanent sealing of each entry point found.
Other wildlife we remove in Waunakee
Summer activity can also bring skunks, rats, and birds to Waunakee properties. Skunk mothers may use low spaces beneath decks and sheds around the village’s established lots. Rats may travel along exterior utility routes or seek cover near outbuildings. Birds may nest in roof vents, dryer vents, and masonry chimneys from April through August, where chimney swifts protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act require careful timing. Skedaddle addresses these species when the inspection confirms the issue: skunk removal, rat removal, and bird removal. Call (608) 819-9406 or learn more about wildlife removal in Madison.
Not sure which animal you’re hearing?
Our Waunakee technicians can identify the species and confirm the entry points during a single on-site visit.
Neighborhoods in Waunakee we serve
What areas of Waunakee does Skedaddle service? Skedaddle Madison services every residential area of Waunakee, from Kilkenny Farms and Southbridge to Woodland Village and the village’s established additions. If a Waunakee home is inside village limits, Skedaddle services it; Waunakee is known as “the only Waunakee in the world.”
What a Skedaddle inspection in Waunakee looks like
Booking a Skedaddle inspection in Waunakee starts with a phone call and ends with a written plan, not a hard sell. Waunakee homeowners get a scheduled appointment, an on-site assessment, and a clear explanation of what is happening on their property before work begins.
- Book the inspection — call (608) 819-9406 or submit the contact form with your Waunakee address.
- Onsite inspection and removal plan — a technician walks the attic, roofline, foundation, and every accessible entry point, documents the species and impact, and explains the recommended humane plan and pricing before work begins.
- Humane removal and permanent sealing — the animal is removed by the method that fits the species (a one-way door for adults, hand retrieval for young), 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 the attic is 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 Waunakee homeowners see exactly what is included — exclusion hardware, sealing scope, cleanup and decontamination of affected areas inside the home, and attic restoration when animals were in the attic — without pressure to buy add-on services during the inspection. Every recommendation ties back to something the technician physically found at the property. Call (608) 819-9406 or see the full inspection process.
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 moreWaunakee wildlife by season
Wildlife activity in Waunakee follows a seasonal pattern tied to breeding cycles and Wisconsin weather. Mice drive the fall indoor push, bats concentrate in mid-to-late summer on either side of the DNR restriction, while raccoons and squirrels have their own denning and shelter patterns.
| Season | Active species | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) |
Mice (indoor activity), raccoons (attic denning), squirrels (attic denning) | Scratching in walls, insulation damage visible, animals heard moving inside during Wisconsin’s coldest weeks |
| Spring (Mar–May) |
Raccoons (nesting), squirrels (nesting), bats (returning) | Attic scratching, chimney activity, daytime raccoon sightings around Kilkenny Farms and Southbridge |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) |
Bats — colony exclusion paused June 1 to July 31 under the Wisconsin DNR Broad Incidental Take Permit — juvenile squirrels | Bats in living spaces, baby-animal calls, chirping or fluttering heard in the roof at dusk |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) |
Mice (peak entry), squirrels (food storing), raccoons (pre-winter denning) | New scratching sounds at night, droppings in the basement or garage, new entry points appearing in Woodland Village and Prairie Hills |
Quarterly focus: As of late summer 2026, Wisconsin’s bat exclusion pause has lifted. Waunakee homeowners with confirmed colony activity should book early for an inspection, while mouse-season calls can rise as overnight temperatures fall. Call (608) 819-9406 to get on the schedule (Wisconsin DNR bat FAQ).
Inside the Skedaddle exclusion process
Waunakee homeowners hire Skedaddle because the exclusion is engineered to last. Each step below reflects how the Madison team approaches humane wildlife control in Waunakee homes.
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A humane approach to wildlife removal
Skedaddle Madison uses non-lethal methods on every job in Waunakee. One-way doors let adult animals leave under their own power; hand retrieval is used when dependent young are present; and every entry point is sealed with materials chosen to hold up to raccoons, squirrels, and Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles. No poisons, no lethal traps.
02
Reuniting mothers with young whenever possible
When a Waunakee attic or chimney has dependent young, Skedaddle’s standard is to reunite the litter with the mother outside the home rather than separate them. This is how the team handles raccoon and squirrel litters during Wisconsin’s spring birthing window.
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Decontamination and attic restoration
Skedaddle Madison removes contaminated droppings, urine, and nesting material from wherever wildlife has been active inside a Waunakee home, and decontaminates those surfaces to eliminate scent trails that attract new wildlife. When animals denned in the attic, damaged insulation is also removed and the attic is restored per the written scope.
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Why every seal carries a lifetime guarantee
Skedaddle backs sealed entry points with a lifetime guarantee on workmanship and materials. If the same species returns through a Skedaddle-sealed entry point on a Waunakee home, the team comes back and re-seals it at no additional charge.
Ready to see the same method used on your home?
Get a Waunakee-specific inspection and a written scope that spells out exclusion points, decontamination, and our lifetime guarantee before any work begins.
Service area and contact information
Business name
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control — Madison
Phone
Service area
Waunakee and the greater Madison metro, including Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Sun Prairie, and DeForest
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30am–8:00pm
Sat 7:00am–4:00pm
Sun 9:00am–3:00pm
Sat 7:00am–4:00pm
Sun 9:00am–3:00pm
Established
Serving the greater Madison area since 2021 · Skedaddle founded 1989
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Franchise owner
Marcus Mueller, Skedaddle Madison
Regulatory guidance
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR); colony bat exclusion is prohibited June 1 to July 31 under the state’s Broad Incidental Take Permit
Wider service area
Madison, Waunakee, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Sun Prairie, DeForest, Cottage Grove, Stoughton, Cross Plains, McFarland, Monona, Oregon, Windsor
Frequently asked questions about Waunakee wildlife removal
How much does wildlife removal cost?
Wildlife removal cost in Waunakee 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 work begins, so Waunakee 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 Waunakee 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 animal activity at your property.
When can I schedule a bat exclusion?
Bat exclusion in Waunakee can be scheduled 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 an entry point is sealed. Skedaddle Madison can inspect and plan the work year-round, then schedule physical exclusion for the first available date outside the restricted period.
What areas of Waunakee does Skedaddle service?
Skedaddle Madison services every residential area of Waunakee, including Kilkenny Farms, Kilkenny Farms West, Southbridge, Woodland Village, Coopers Addition, O’Malleys Addition, Simons Addition, Village Green, and Prairie Hills. If a Waunakee home is inside village 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 Waunakee work concentrated in four species: mice, bats, raccoons, and squirrels. Homes near Lake Mendota’s north shore and the village’s newer subdivisions can face foundation, roofline, and vent pressure through the year, with a fall mouse push, squirrel entry at roof edges on tree-lined lots, and a late-summer bat surge once the DNR exclusion window reopens August 1.
Does Skedaddle offer a warranty?
Yes. Every full exclusion job in Waunakee 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 wildlife used inside the home — kitchens, wall voids, basements, crawlspaces, or attics — with contaminated droppings, urine, and nesting material removed and affected surfaces decontaminated to eliminate scent trails that attract other wildlife. When animals were denning in the attic, Skedaddle also removes damaged insulation and restores the attic per the written scope, returning it to a clean, sealed condition.
Book your inspection today
If mice, bats, raccoons, or squirrels are already in a Waunakee home, the fastest path to a clean, sealed property is a Skedaddle Madison inspection. Marcus Mueller’s Waunakee crew will inspect the home on-site, provide a written scope, and follow the same humane removal, permanent exclusion, and decontamination process that carries the lifetime guarantee. Call (608) 819-9406 to speak with the Madison office, or request an inspection online and the team will follow up.
