Author: Alpha Wildlife
Credentials: NWCOA Certified Wildlife Control Operators
Description: Veteran-owned wildlife removal specialists serving TN, SC, & KY since 2018
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
Whether you’re in town to hit up a concert at the Icehouse Amphitheater, meet up with friends at Lake Murray, or move into one of their beautiful neighborhoods, Lexington, SC, offers something for everyone.
And every… thing.
Yeah, Lexington isn’t just the perfect place for friends to gather or families to grow. It’s also home to some amazing wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds, snakes, and more.
The problem is that these critters love your home just as much as you do, and they are hoping to be your next roommate!
And that’s just where it starts.
First, they move in. Next, they redecorate.
Squirrels will chew through the electrical wires in your attic, raccoons will rip through the shingles on your roof, bats will roost in your gable vents, and rats will chew through your whole home.
And it’s not just damage they can cause. These critters can spread numerous diseases, like histoplasmosis, salmonella, and hantavirus.
So, the next time you hear scratching in your attic or find small black pellets outside your home, it might be some of nature’s finest sneaking into your house.
How do I know so much about this?
Well, Alpha Wildlife Columbia is a veteran-owned & A+ BBB Accredited wildlife removal company that serves the Lexington community with professional wildlife removal & exclusion services.
From Saluda River Club to Governors Grant, our nationally certified team is proud to assist Lexington residents with their wildlife issues. Not only do we resolve your wildlife problem now, but we have permanent solutions to keep them out for good.
So, instead of hoping your problem goes away on its own, let me walk you through the types of critters that invade homes in this area, what infestation signs to look for, and the best way to resolve it.
Why is Wildlife a Problem in Lexington SC?
From Kingston Harbour to Spence Plantation, homeowners are drawn to Lexington for their quiet neighborhoods and beautiful homes.
This is also what draws in wildlife as well.
Wild animals love neighborhoods with tall trees (overhanging branches), homes with easy access (crawlspaces, gaps, vents, etc.), unsecured trash cans (quick food), and lakefront properties (water sources). In other words, Lexington is the jackpot for wild animals.
Whether you’re dealing with bats in your attic, mice in your kitchen, or snakes under your deck, our team has seen it all in Lexington and they are ready to help.
From Springhill Lake to Kenwood, wildlife problems can happen and quickly become an infestation. The only true way to kick these pests out for good is through professional removal & exclusion. DIY might work temporarily, but they almost always come back.
The fact is, if you don’t truly seal all entry points into your home, that “door” will remain open for critters to sneak back inside.
With our services, we keep it simple. We remove the animal, seal all openings, and repair all damaged areas to prevent them from returning.
If you need help with wild animals in your home or property, give us a call. Alpha Wildlife offers humane wildlife removal, trapping, & exclusion services throughout Lexington and the surrounding Midlands area.
Squirrel Removal Lexington SC
If you take a walk around Timberland Place or Gibson Forest, chances are that you’ll spot an eastern gray squirrel sprint across the road or leap onto a tree.
These little critters are everywhere. And while it’s not a bad thing to see them out and about, it is bad to get them inside your home.
You see squirrels might appear innocent and kind, but deep down they are attic-destroying maniacs, and they are itching for some action.
Maybe that’s a stretch, but squirrels do cause quite a bit of damage in homes. In fact, did you know that squirrels create thousands of house fires a year by chewing on electrical wiring.
That’s right, house… fires!
So, next time you see one of these fluffy tail little monsters, just hope they didn’t just take a morning stroll out of your attic.
If you want to know if there are squirrels invading your home, the best thing you can do is look for the signs of squirrel activity.
Below are typical signs of squirrels in Lexington homes:
- Damaged soffits or vents as well as new holes near your roofline or gutters
- Loud scurrying or running sounds coming from your attic
- Finding small droppings in your insulation
- Noticing electrical wires have chew marks on them
So, you’ve heard noises coming from your ceiling and found chewed wires in your attic, don’t wait until it gets worse. Contact us today and we’ll get them out asap.
Here is our proven squirrel removal process:
Free squirrel inspection: This inspection is completely free. It allows our team to determine what types of animals are inside your home, how many of them there are, and find all of the entry points as well. We’ll check the attic, roofline, vents, and any other area squirrels might be hiding.
Humane squirrel trapping & removal: We use humane trapping devices to safely catch the squirrels inside your home.
Squirrel exclusion & damage repair: This is the most important part. Once all of the squirrels are removed, we seal and repair all entry points, gaps, and damaged areas into your residence. This process protects your home from a secondary infestation.
Squirrel damage can escalate quickly. Don’t let your beautiful home get wrecked by these little guys. Learn more about our Columbia squirrel removal services.
Raccoon Removal Lexington SC
We’ve all heard the joke that raccoons look like little burglars with their black eye “masks,” and it’s cute until one of them actually breaks into your home.
From Oak Grove to Seven Oaks, we’ve received calls all across the Lexington regarding raccoons ripping through shingles, damaging vents, and tearing through soffits.
And that’s not all.
Once inside, raccoons will treat your insulation like a public bathroom at a rock concert and turn your attic into their personal jungle gym.
Again, the only way to know if there are raccoons or other animals in your home is to look for the signs.
Below are common signs of raccoons in Lexington homes:
- Stomping, thumping, or jumping sounds in your attic
- Unexplained damage to your shingles, soffits, vents, etc.
- Strong odors coming from your attic (usually from urine and droppings in your insulation)
- Knocked over trash cans
This isn’t a problem that will go away on its own either. Raccoons can nest in your attic and even bring baby raccoons along as well. This can result in significant damage to ductwork and your overall attic space, not to mention contaminated insulation as well.
If you really want to get these furry pests out, we have a proven process.
Below is our raccoon removal process:
Raccoon inspection: Upon our arrival, our team will inspect the outside of your home for signs of raccoon damage or potential entry points. We’ll then evaluate your attic and other areas to find the nesting critters.
Humane raccoon trapping and removal: Once we know how many raccoons are hiding inside your home, we’ll use humane trapping methods to catch them.
Exclusion, damage repair, & cleanup: The damaged areas, open gaps, and holes into your home are professionally sealed to keep raccoons out for good. If your insulation is heavily contaminated, we can remove & replace that as well.
If you hear loud stomping sounds from your ceiling at night, don’t ignore it. A raccoon family might be unpacking their bags for the long haul. Kick those animals out for good with our professional Columbia raccoon removal services.
Bat Removal Lexington SC
I have a nightmare scenario for you. You hear a noise coming from your attic, so you investigate it and find a colony of bats roosting in your gable vents or crawling up the walls.
I have some bad news for you. That’s not a nightmare and it’s actually more common than you think.
You see it’s good to have bats in Lexington because they eat a ton of insects (I’m talking up to 1000 mosquitoes a night for one bat). However, these clever critters can literally squeeze through small gaps into your attic and that’s when it’s a problem.
When you have several bats in your attic, they usually don’t have access to your bathroom, so they use the next best thing… your insulation.
And bat droppings (guano) contain fungal spores that can cause a lung infection in humans called histoplasmosis.
This means that bats can not only damage your attic space but also spread diseases to your loved ones.
Whether you live near Lake Murray or Downtown Lexington, our technicians have assisted homeowners throughout the community with bats in their attic, gable vents, and even bedrooms.
Here are the most common signs of bat activity in Lexington homes:
- Fluttering or squeaking noises coming from your vents or ceiling
- Finding small black droppings near gable vents, driveways, or roofline
- Ammonia-like odor coming from attic space
- Seeing bats flying near your home at dusk or dawn
Now, you can’t just swing a broom at these critters and hope they fly away. Bats are a protected species in South Carolina. That means that they cannot be harmed or killed and can only be removed by certified professionals.
Below is our safe & legal bat removal process:
Bat inspection: Our team will inspect your attic, gable vents, roofline, and other areas for signs of bat activity and to identify potential entry points.
Humane bat removal, exclusion, & damage repair: We use humane exclusion methods (like one-way doors), which allows bats to leave but prevents them from returning. Our technicians will also seal up entry points and repair all damaged areas to make your home bat-proof.
Contaminated insulation replacement: If your insulation has been contaminated with guano, our team will safely remove it and replace it.
Don’t waste your time with DIY hacks you find on TikTok. Not only do most deterrents not work, but the bats usually come back anyway. Trust this one to the professionals.
Contact Alpha Wildlife today for our Columbia bat removal services.
Snake Removal
We recently received a call from a Lexington homeowner who found a rat snake slithering up the side of his home. Needless to say, this was a pretty frightening sight, but we took care of it no problem.
Both venomous and non-venomous snakes are common throughout South Carolina. However, we do not recommend you trying to identify them yourself. One bite from a venomous snake and you’re looking at a bad situation on your hands.
From Springhill Lake to Gibson Forest, we’ve found snakes hiding in crawlspaces, garages, sheds, decks, leaf piles, and even inside homes. While snakes are good for pest control, I don’t think you’d want one of these little fellas under the couch in your living room.
If you’re wondering if there’s a snake sneaking around your property, below are common signs of snake activity:
- Shed snakeskins
- An increase in rodent activity (snakes follow food)
- Slither marks in dirt or dusty areas around your home
- Seeing a snake in your backyard, garage, or other area (if there’s one, there might be more)
Now, if you do find a snake in your home, don’t grab a golf club and swing at it like your Happy Gilmore. That’s only going to make things worse. We offer emergency snake removal services to quickly respond and remove the slithering beast.
Below is our snake removal process in Lexington:
Snake inspection and identification: Upon our arrival, our NWCOA-certified technicians will locate the snake den and identify the snake for you. Again, we do not want you to risk getting bitten especially since there are venomous snakes in this area.
Humane snake removal: Whether it’s one snake under your deck or a den of snakes in your crawlspace, our team will humanely remove them and get them off your property.
Exclusion & prevention: If the snake was inside your home, crawlspace, or garage, we will look for open entry points and seal them for you. If the snake was found in an outside area that can’t be excluded, we can offer you prevention tips & suggestions to make your home less desirable for snakes.
Whether you spot a snake in your yard or inside your home, call the professionals to get it taken care of. Call Alpha Wildlife today for our Columbia snake removal services.
Possum Removal
We get this question all the time: “is a possum the same as an opossum?”
I’ll keep this short and sweet, but technically no. The correct term is opossum, but we know what you mean.
Opossums are those short, pale critters with pink noses that like to creep onto your lawn and play dead if found.
Did you know that, when playing dead, opossums give off an odor similar to that of a dead animal. Now, that’s method acting at its best!
These marsupials are typically found hiding in crawlspaces and garages as well as under decks and sheds throughout Lexington County. Since opossums are nocturnal, a lot of homeowners don’t even realize they have one living nearby until they notice something out of the ordinary.
Here are the most common signs of an opossum near your home:
- Strange noises at night from under your home
- Disturbed flower bed or paw prints in dirt
- Strong odors from crawlspaces or under decks (usually caused by their droppings)
These critters might not be as destructive as other animals we’ve discussed, but they can still contaminate your crawlspace and spread diseases like leptospirosis, tularemia, & spotted fever.
No worries, our team will get rid of them for you!
Here is our possum removal process:
Free possum inspection: Our certified team will inspect your property as well as crawlspaces, decks, and more to locate the possum den.
Humane trapping and removal: We use humane trapping methods and devices to safely catch possums and remove them from your property.
Exclusion & damage repair: If possums entered through damaged crawlspace vents or openings, we repair those areas or install exclusionary barriers to permanently keep possums out.
If you believe there is an opossum in your crawlspace or hiding under your deck, our Columbia possum removal services will get your life back to normal.
Bird Removal & Control Lexington SC
As you stroll around Dreher Shoals Dam or take in the sights at Lake Murray, you might hear birds singing in the distance. That’s a beautiful sound and usually one that people love.
It’s when you hear birds chirping in your attic or through the vents in your home is when you should be concerned.
Not only can bird droppings spread diseases like cryptococcosis and salmonellosis, but they can damage vehicle paint, maintenance equipment, and roofing materials. Birds also like to use dryer and exhaust vents for nesting and that is a major fire hazard.
From family-style homes in Saluda River Club to upscale restaurants and apartments in Downtown Lexington, our team has assisted both homeowners and business owners throughout this community with bird issues.
Here are the most common signs of a bird infestation in Lexington:
- Twigs, branches, and other nesting materials blocking vents
- Bird droppings in your driveway, parking lot, or roofline
- Birds roosting on the ledge of your building or on signage
- Hearing chirping sounds from your ceiling, attic, or through vents
Alpha Wildlife offers both residential & commercial bird control services that will quickly get your home and/or business back to normal.
Below is our bird control process in Lexington SC:
Free bird inspection: If you’ve heard bird chirping sounds or think there’s a nest in your dryer vent, we can investigate it for you at no charge. Our technicians will evaluate the exterior and interior of your home or business to determine the location of the birds and create a custom plan to get rid of them.
Bird removal: If birds are inside your walls or nesting in vents, we humanely remove them. As nationally certified professionals, we follow all laws and guidelines during our removal process.
Bird deterrent & exclusion installation: If birds keep invading your home, we close all gaps and open spaces to prevent reentry. We also install exclusionary barriers like new vent covers to keep them out long term. If birds are roosting at your business, we install BirdBarrier deterrents like bird slides, bird shock tracks, optical gels, and more.
We do not recommend DIY removal or cheap bird deterrents to fix your issue. Not only can you injure yourself trying to get rid of the birds, but cheap deterrents do not work long term. They will be back.
If you have a bird problem in Lexington, contact Alpha Wildlife for Columbia bird removal and bird control services.
Skunk Removal
If you’re cruising through Timberland Place and you catch a whiff of a funky skunk odor, that is a tell-tale sign that a skunk is nearby.
The Lexington community is a hotspot for skunk activity. These nocturnal mammals love digging for grubs in lawns and are known for hiding in crawlspaces and under decks.
If you notice any of these signs below, there is a skunk hiding somewhere on your property:
- Strange noises at night under your home, inside your crawlspace, or under your deck
- Pungent skunk odor around your home
- Cone-shaped holes in your lawn or flower bed
- Seeing a skunk near your crawlspace, porch, AC unit, decks, etc.
Not only can skunks spray your family or pets, but these critters are also carriers of rabies.
Don’t risk getting sprayed by one of these little guys or put yourself at risk of rabies. Call the professionals so they can be removed quickly.
Here is our skunk removal process:
Skunk inspection, humane trapping, & exclusion: Our team will evaluate your yard and property for signs of skunk activity and locate the skunk den. We will use humane trapping methods to secure these critters and remove them from your property. If the skunk entered your crawlspace through an open vent or damaged area, we could repair those for you to prevent them from returning.
Skunk prevention tips: If a skunk was simply on your property and there is no true way to exclude them. We can offer prevention advice like securing trash can lids, removing outdoor pet food (bird feeders), etc. to keep them away.
I know what you’re thinking. You can probably just chase the skunks away, right?
Well, maybe. The skunks might flee your property, but they’ll most likely come back. They could also spray you, which would cause nausea and a burning sensation in your eyes.
Play it safe. Call Alpha Wildlife for professional skunk removal in the Lexington area.
Rat, Mouse, and Rodent Removal Lexington SC
You might not believe me, but rats and mice are some of the most invasive critters in the Lexington community.
That’s right, whether you live in Pleasant Hill or Gibson Forest, all it takes is a small gap in your home or garage and rodents will see that as you rolling out the red carpet for them.
And once these pests make their way inside, they’ll reproduce and gnaw their way into almost anything.
Below are the most notable signs of rats, mice, and other rodents in your home:
- Scurrying, running, or chewing sounds at night (coming from the ceiling, garage, kitchen, etc.)
- Chewed electrical wires and PVC lines in your attic
- Small black droppings in insulation or found around your home
- Grease stains and rub marks along baseboards
- An ammonia-like smell inside your home
One of the most important rules regarding rodents is this: if there’s one, there are most likely more.
That’s right. If you see one mouse in your kitchen, there’s probably even more of them hiding in your attic or crawlspace.
Not only can rodents spread diseases like hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonellosis, but they can also create fire hazards by gnawing on electrical wiring.
We do not recommend trying to get rid of the rodents on your own. Chances are you’ll catch one or two with sticky traps or typical rat traps. However, if you don’t find the hole or gap they are coming from, they’ll just come back with more “friends.”
Here is Alpha Wildlife’s rodent removal process:
Rodent inspection: We don’t just walk around your home. We provide a thorough inspection of your home (crawlspace, attic, garage, etc.) to identify the types of rodents you have and where they are coming from.
Rat and mouse trapping & exclusion: Our team utilizes proven trapping techniques to catch all of the invading critters in your home. We will then install rodent exclusionary barriers and seal all entry points to prevent a secondary infestation from occurring.
If you truly want to solve your rodent problem, call Alpha Wildlife Columbia today for our professional rat, mouse, and rodent removal services.
Professional Wildlife Removal and Exclusion in Lexington SC
Alpha Wildlife is proud to offer professional wildlife removal & exclusion services throughout Lexington, Lexington County, and the surrounding Midlands area.
With our services, we don’t just fix the problem…we solve it permanently.
Below are reasons why we are the most trusted wildlife removal company in Lexington, SC:
- Veteran-owned company
- A+ BBB accredited
- NWCOA certified technicians
- Free inspections & estimates
- Same-day scheduling
- Humane removal, trapping, & exclusion services
Call Alpha Wildlife today to book your free inspection!
Wildlife Removal Lexington SC – FAQs
What wildlife removal services do you provide in Lexington SC?
Alpha Wildlife provides humane wildlife removal, exclusion, prevention, cleanup, and damage repair services throughout Lexington SC and surrounding areas in Lexington County.
What animals do you remove in Lexington SC?
We remove squirrels, raccoons, bats, snakes, possums, birds, skunks, rats, mice, and other rodents from homes and businesses in the Lexington area.
Do you offer same-day scheduling for wildlife removal in Lexington, SC?
Same-day scheduling is often available depending on technician availability and the type of wildlife issue.
What should I do if I hear scratching in my attic?
If you hear scratching, running, thumping, or chewing noises in your attic, schedule a wildlife inspection. Squirrels, raccoons, bats, rats, and mice are common attic invaders in Lexington homes.
Do you offer free wildlife inspections in Lexington SC?
Yes. Alpha Wildlife offers free home inspections as well as free estimates and quotes for customers in the Lexington community.