Wildlife Removal on the Nassau South Shore: Raccoons, Squirrels, and More
Raccoons, squirrels, and wildlife are entering Nassau South Shore homes. Here's how Liberty Pest Pros removes them humanely and keeps them out for good.
# Wildlife Removal on the Nassau South Shore: Raccoons, Squirrels, and More
The Nassau South Shore's mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and proximity to the Great South Bay creates ideal urban wildlife habitat. Raccoons raise young in attics in Merrick and Baldwin. Squirrels chew into roof lines in Rockville Centre and Lynbrook. Opossums den under decks in Freeport and Valley Stream. When wildlife enters your home, you need a professional — and Liberty Pest Pros has been handling South Shore wildlife conflicts since 1982.
Raccoons
The most common wildlife nuisance across our service area. Intelligent, strong, and adaptable, raccoons thrive near water sources throughout the South Shore. Signs: attic thumping at night (especially January–April during birthing season), torn soffit panels and roof vents, overturned trash cans.
Important health note: Raccoon feces can carry Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm), a potentially fatal parasite. Attic contamination requires professional decontamination.
Squirrels
Eastern gray squirrels enter attics through gaps in roof lines, fascia boards, and roof vents. Once inside, they chew electrical wiring (fire hazard) and nest in insulation. Older Colonial and Cape Cod homes throughout Hewlett, Woodmere, and Lawrence are especially vulnerable. Removal without exclusion means new squirrels move in within weeks.
Opossums
Non-aggressive and actually beneficial (they eat ticks), opossums den under decks, in crawl spaces, and in dense shrubbery. While they rarely damage structures, their presence can attract fleas and other parasites.
Skunks
Skunks burrow under stoops, decks, and foundations. Beyond spray risk, skunks are a primary rabies vector in New York. Professional removal is essential.
Our Approach
Liberty Pest Pros provides humane wildlife removal: we assess the situation, remove animals safely and legally, seal all entry points with durable materials (steel mesh, hardware cloth, foam sealant), and conduct follow-up inspections to confirm re-entry hasn't occurred.
Call (516) 763-4600 for a wildlife removal consultation. We serve Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, Lido Beach, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Lynbrook, Hewlett, Woodmere, Lawrence, Valley Stream, Baldwin, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Massapequa, East Rockaway, and Malverne. For pest control near me for wildlife removal on the Nassau South Shore, Liberty Pest Pros is your trusted local expert.