Nuisance Animal Removal
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San Gabriel Valley — Licensed by CDFW
Southern California’s urban wildlife pressure is year-round. Raccoons, skunks, opossums, and feral cats exploit structural vulnerabilities, establish dens, and introduce serious health risks — fleas, ticks, mites, roundworm, and leptospirosis among them.
At Janus, we go beyond simple trapping. Our approach combines:
- Humane live trapping with shielded, CDFW-approved equipment
- Game camera monitoring to verify den vacancy before sealing
- One-way exclusion doors for active dens — no capture required
- Structural repairs closing every entry point
- Behavioral deterrents — motion-activated water jets and predator scent repellents for raccoons and persistent wildlife
- Attic & sub-area cleaning to remove biological hazards and pest harborage left behind by wildlife
- Flea & parasite remediation — opossums, raccoons, and feral cats carry heavy flea loads. As a licensed pest control operator, Janus treats the infestation the animal leaves behind — something most wildlife operators aren’t equipped to do
Licensed. Thorough. Results.
Humane Animal Trapping
Why We Use Shielded Traps & Professional Covers
We cover traps when staged, following CDFW-recommended best practices. Shielding creates a dark, den-like environment that keeps animals calm during capture and transport.
Benefits of Shielded Traps:
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Stress Reduction: A dark, enclosed environment mimics a natural den, muffling noise and visual triggers to keep the animal calm.
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Injury Prevention: By eliminating the “panic response,” our shields prevent animals from thrashing or “fighting the cage,” avoiding self-injury.
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Weather Protection: Covers provide critical shelter from harsh Southern California sun, wind, and rain during the relocation process.
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Enhanced Safety: Calm animals are safer to transport. Shielding also prevents “reach-through” damage to turf and structural materials.
Janus Service Guarantee
Effective pest suppression—Guaranteed results: Sighting target pests between your scheduled visits? Janus will return and re-treat the area at no additional cost to you.
Professional Animal Trapping & Structural Exclusion
Access Denied: Structural Exclusion for Historical Landmarks & Your Home
Non-Invasive Approach to Wildlife Mitigation
Case Study #1: La Casa Nueva Historic Building
A family of skunks denned inside La Casa Nueva’s structural walls. Traditional trapping would disrupt this landmark’s public access and aesthetic.
The Janus Approach:
– One-Way Excluder: Specialized door permitted exit, prevented re-entry
– Camera Verification: 24/7 monitoring confirmed complete den vacancy before sealing
– Structural Exclusion: Entry points sealed with professional-grade materials
Result: Natural relocation without building damage or public disruption.
Behavioral Modification: Beyond Trapping
Tracking animal habits to implement effective, non-invasive deterrents
Case Study #2: Coyote Behavioral Modification in Pasadena
Nightly coyote activity in a residential backyard threatened family and pet safety. We mapped patterns with game cameras, then deployed a motion-activated water deterrent to modify behavior without trapping.
The Janus Approach:
– Pattern Mapping: Game cameras identified entry points and timing
– Motion-Activated Deterrent: Water-jet disrupted the animals’ sense of security
– Success Verification: Coyotes abandoned the site within days.
The homeowners reclaimed their backyard safely—no trapping required.
Motion-Activated Coyote Deterrent
Raccoon Removal
Raccoon Removal
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Persistent animals that carry roundworm, rabies, and parasites. Professional handling protects your family, pets, and property.
Skunk Removal
Skunk Removal🦨
Den under structures and spray defensively up to 15 feet. Carry rabies, leptospirosis, and parasites. Spray odor can permeate your home for months. Professional removal protects your property and family.
Possum Removal
Opossum Removal🦡
Opossums carry the heaviest flea loads of any common wildlife—often hundreds to thousands per animal. They also harbor ticks, mites, and diseases like leptospirosis and toxoplasmosis. Professional removal prevents infestations in
Feral Cat Removal
Feral Cat Removal🐈
Feral cats carry fleas that transmit tapeworms to pets and children. They also spread rabies, toxoplasmosis, feline leukemia, and reproduce rapidly—one female can produce 12-18 kittens annually. CDFW-licensed humane trapping available.
ProTip: Animal Proofing
Keep Wildlife Where It Belongs—Outside!
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Urban Wildlife: Conflict Mitigation & Exclusion
The Opportunistic Incursion Nuisance animals are highly adaptive, viewing your home or business as a source of “easy” resources: food, water, and shelter. Our seasoned, honed mastery focuses on hardening your property against these incursions by removing attractants and closing the entry points that wildlife exploit.
Strategic Defense Protocols
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The Vertical Buffer: Trim tree limbs back 6–8 feet from the roofline. This distance is critical to prevent agile climbers, like raccoons and opossums, from leaping onto your structure.
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Securing the Perimeter: Repair damaged sub-area and attic vents. These are the most common points of entry for animals seeking to establish dens within your “envelope.”
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Odor Management: Secure non-locking trash lids with bungee cords. We recommend using heavy-duty bags and double-bagging meat waste—or utilizing specialized repellent bags like Mint-X—to disrupt the scent trails that draw wildlife from the neighborhood.
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Denial of Resources: Store pet food and water dishes indoors and temporarily pause the use of bird feeders. Clear “garden-fall” from the yard immediately; a single fallen fruit can serve as a biological beacon for foraging animals.
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The Midnight Lock: Secure pet entry doors at night. Raccoons are remarkably dexterous and can easily navigate traditional “flap” doors to enter your living space.
Precision Over Performance: At Janus Pest Management, we don’t just “trap and haul.” We provide site-specific exclusion repairs and professional insights that address the root cause of the conflict. Our goal is to restore the integrity of your property through technical mastery and proactive environmental management.
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⚠️Raccoon Roundworm Health Risks
Raccoons shed millions of roundworm eggs daily through their feces. These eggs contaminate soil and latrine sites, becoming infective in 2-4 weeks and surviving for years.
Humans and pets accidentally ingest eggs from contaminated soil or surfaces. Larvae then migrate through the body to the brain, eyes, and organs—causing severe neurological damage with no effective treatment.
Small mammals like rabbits can harbor encysted larvae. When raccoons eat these hosts, the cycle continues—spreading contamination across your property.
Professional removal and site decontamination eliminate parasite sources before they threaten your family.
