Wildlife Carcass Removal: Keeping Your Property Safe and Sanitary
Finding a dead animal on your property is an unpleasant but not uncommon occurrence in Central Texas. At MB Wildlife Control, we provide prompt and professional wildlife carcass removal services to address these situations safely and discreetly. Whether it’s a deceased deer, raccoon, opossum, squirrel, rat, or mouse, our team is equipped to manage the situation and prevent secondary issues like odor, pest attraction, and health hazards.
Seasonality and Wildlife Mortality: Why Spring and Fall See More Carcasses
Wildlife deaths on residential and commercial properties tend to spike during the spring and fall. In the spring, young animals venture out for the first time, often lacking the survival skills to avoid hazards like roads, predators, and human structures. It is also the season when many territorial disputes occur, leading to increased injury and mortality.
Fall brings about another wave of activity. Animals prepare for winter by seeking food and shelter, which often leads them closer to human environments. Shorter daylight hours and increased movement during hunting and mating seasons can also contribute to higher mortality rates. These seasonal patterns are important to consider when planning routine property maintenance and wildlife monitoring.
Feeding Wildlife: A Risk to Animals and Your Property
Feeding wildlife may seem like a kind gesture, but it often leads to unintended consequences. Animals that become accustomed to human-provided food lose their natural foraging instincts and begin to frequent roads, neighborhoods, and other dangerous environments more often.
This behavior increases the risk of vehicle strikes, particularly for species like deer, raccoons, and opossums. It can also attract predators, such as coyotes or birds of prey, who learn to pattern the movements of smaller animals congregating at feeding sites. The result is a higher likelihood of seeing carcasses on or near your property and an increased risk of conflict between humans and wildlife.
By resisting the urge to feed wild animals, you help keep local ecosystems balanced and reduce the chances of wildlife fatalities near your home or business.
Why Carcass Removal Matters
Decomposing animals can pose serious risks, especially when located near homes, in attics, under decks, or around common areas in communities. They can carry parasites and diseases, contaminate air quality, and attract scavengers or other pests. Fast, thorough removal is essential. Not only for peace of mind but also for protecting the health and hygiene of your property.
Common Scenarios We Handle
- Deer hit by vehicles and dragged onto private property
- Raccoons or opossums that have died inside attics, chimneys, or under decks.
- Squirrels electrocuted on power lines or trapped in wall voids
- Rats and mice perishing after DIY pest control attempts
Each case requires proper gear, knowledge of decomposition stages, and safe disposal methods. We treat every job with professionalism and respect for your home or business.
More Than Just Removal
Our wildlife removal experts don’t just take the carcass away; we investigate the site to identify points of entry or causes of death. This allows us to recommend exclusion or sanitation services that prevent future issues. For example, if we find a dead squirrel in the attic, we’ll inspect gable vents, rooflines, and soffits for signs of intrusion and help secure the area.
We also go the extra mile to deodorize and sanitize as much as possible after the removal so that you, your family, and your community can go back to using and enjoying the affected area as soon as possible.
Service Areas and Response Time
We provide carcass removal throughout Austin and the surrounding Hill Country. Our response time is typically same-day or next-day, depending on your location and the severity of the situation. We also offer monthly service plans for neighborhoods and commercial properties that experience repeat problems.
Contact MB Wildlife Control
If you’ve discovered a dead animal on your property, don’t wait. Contact MB Wildlife Control today at (512) 522-1780 or [email protected]. Our discreet and professional team will handle the problem so you don’t have to.
