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MERRIMACK VALLEY WILDLIFE

108 AMHERST RD.
4.89(
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MERRIMACK VALLEY WILDLIFE

108 AMHERST RD.
4.89(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
36 years of experience

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.

"Paul is a true professional. I own a few rental properties and he continues to be my first call for pest issues. He actually cares about solving your issue in the most cost effective, efficient, timely, and humane manner. After dealing with the major corporate chains for years, I'm glad I found Merrimack Valley Wildlife."

Matt B on September 2025

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED.

"Paul is a true professional. I own a few rental properties and he continues to be my first call for pest issues. He actually cares about solving your issue in the most cost effective, efficient, timely, and humane manner. After dealing with the major corporate chains for years, I'm glad I found Merrimack Valley Wildlife."

Matt B on September 2025

Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Early spring or late fall removals are ideal when bees are less active, and hive removal is safer.

DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself. 

Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away. 

Whereas a honeybee can only sting you once, a yellow jacket can sting you multiple times because they don’t leave stingers in the skin. In the unfortunate case that you get stung by a yellow jacket, it’s important to react calmly and quickly. Immediately ice the affected area until the swelling subsides. You may also take an antihistamine if necessary. If you experience an allergic reaction to a yellow jacket sting or have been stung several times, seek medical care right away. 

Look for consistent buzzing sounds, visible hives, or increased bee activity around your property.

You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.

Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.

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