Frequently Asked Questions

We serve Wausau, Marshfield, Mosinee, Merrill, Tomahawk, Minocqua, Wittenberg, Stevens Point, and the surrounding central Wisconsin area. Contact us if you're unsure whether we cover your location.

Yes. We use environmentally friendly, targeted treatments and never over-apply products where they aren't needed. We'll let you know of any precautions to take before or after a treatment.

Yes, we offer free quotes. You can request one by calling us at (715) 551-5499 or filling out our free instant quote calculator

Yes. Depending on the service, we back our work with guarantees ranging from 6 months to a full year. If pest activity returns between scheduled visits, we provide interior treatments at no additional charge.

Yes. We provide wildlife and pest control services for both residential and commercial properties throughout central Wisconsin.

Yes. Bros Wildlife & Pest Control is fully licensed and insured to operate in Wisconsin.

Pest control typically addresses insects and rodents such as ants, wasps, spiders, and mice using treatments and preventive barriers. Wildlife removal involves the humane trapping and relocation of larger animals such as raccoons, skunks, squirrels, bats, and foxes that have entered or are damaging your property.

Common signs include droppings, gnaw marks, strange odors, scratching sounds in walls or ceilings, visible damage to insulation or wood, and seeing insects or animals inside or around your home more frequently than usual.

Animals commonly enter through gaps near soffits, roof vents, utility penetrations, foundation cracks, and crawlspace openings. Even small gaps can allow mice, bats, and squirrels to get inside.

It is not recommended. Many wildlife species can carry diseases such as rabies or leptospirosis and may become aggressive when cornered. Professional removal ensures the animal is handled safely and legally, and that the entry point is sealed to prevent re-entry.

Exclusion is the process of identifying and sealing entry points that pests and wildlife use to get into your home. Without exclusion, animals and insects will continue to return even after treatment. It is one of the most effective long-term solutions available.

Do not attempt to handle a skunk yourself. A professional will set humane traps and relocate the animal safely. After removal, entry points should be sealed with hardware cloth or other materials to prevent return.

Activity varies by species. In Wisconsin, spring and fall are particularly active as animals seek shelter or emerge from winter. Insects like wasps and mosquitoes peak in summer. Rodents tend to move indoors as temperatures drop in fall and winter.

Crawlspace encapsulation is the process of sealing your crawlspace with a vapor barrier to control moisture. Damp crawlspaces attract insects, rodents, and mold. If your home has a vented crawlspace, encapsulation can significantly reduce pest pressure and improve air quality.

Yes. Evidence of infestations, structural damage from rodents or wildlife, and moisture problems caused by pests can all negatively impact a home inspection and resale value. Proactive pest management protects your investment.

For most homes in Wisconsin, a quarterly service plan provides consistent protection through seasonal pest cycles. High-risk properties near wooded areas or open fields may benefit from more frequent visits.

Raccoons in the attic require professional removal. A technician will identify how they got in, set humane traps, remove the animals, and seal the entry point. Attempting to remove raccoons yourself is dangerous — mother raccoons are aggressive when protecting young, and babies are often hidden in insulation. After removal, any contaminated insulation should be replaced.

Wisconsin law regulates the trapping and relocation of wildlife. Improper trapping or relocation can result in fines. A licensed professional ensures the animal is handled legally and relocated appropriately.

Don't wait. Squirrels chew through electrical wiring, insulation, and wood, creating fire hazards and structural damage. A professional will remove the animal and seal entry points to prevent re-entry. The longer they're in there the more damage they cause.

Squirrels commonly enter through gaps in rooflines, damaged soffits, roof vents, and areas where utilities enter the home. They can squeeze through a hole as small as a golf ball.

The only permanent solution is exclusion — sealing every possible entry point with materials squirrels can't chew through. Deterrents and repellents provide temporary results at best. A professional inspection will identify all potential entry points you might miss.

Skunks are drawn to food sources including grubs in your lawn, garbage, pet food left outside, and bird feeders. Eliminating these attractants combined with professional exclusion is the most effective approach.

Commercial skunk odor neutralizers work better than home remedies like tomato juice. If a skunk has sprayed inside a crawlspace or under your home, professional cleanup and deodorization may be needed to fully eliminate the odor.

Stay calm and isolate the bat to one room if possible. Do not handle it with bare hands. Call a professional immediately. If anyone in the home may have been in contact with the bat while sleeping, contact your local health department — bat bites can be very small and go unnoticed, and bats are the primary carrier of rabies in Wisconsin.

Bat removal pricing depends on the size of the colony, the complexity of the entry points, and the time of year. Bat exclusion cannot be done during maternity season (typically June through mid-August in Wisconsin) when young bats cannot yet fly. Contact us for a free assessment.

Bats themselves are beneficial — they eat thousands of insects per night. However they are the leading carrier of rabies in Wisconsin and their droppings (guano) can cause a respiratory illness called histoplasmosis. A colony in your attic or walls should be addressed by a professional.

Killing bats is illegal in Wisconsin — they are a protected species. Removal must be done through exclusion, which involves sealing entry points while allowing bats to exit but not re-enter. This process requires knowledge of bat behavior and must be done at the right time of year.

Listen for scratching or scurrying sounds, especially at night. Other signs include droppings along baseboards and in cabinets, gnaw marks on food packaging or wood, grease marks along walls, and a musky odor. Finding one mouse almost always means there are more.

Mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. Common entry points include gaps around pipes, cracks in the foundation, gaps under doors, and openings where utilities enter the home. Sealing these is the only permanent solution.

Yes. Mice reproduce rapidly — a single pair can produce dozens of offspring in a matter of months. What looks like a small problem can become a significant infestation quickly. Early professional intervention is always easier and less expensive than dealing with a large infestation.

A professional will inspect your home to find entry points and nesting areas, place traps or bait stations strategically, and recommend exclusion work to seal entry points. Follow-up visits ensure the population is eliminated and new mice aren't getting in.

The fastest approach is professional treatment combined with exclusion. DIY traps can catch individual mice but rarely address the source of the problem. Without sealing entry points, new mice will continue to enter.

Do not attempt to remove a large wasp nest yourself, especially if it's in a wall void or in the ground. Wasps become aggressive when disturbed and can sting multiple times. A professional will treat the nest safely and remove it once the colony is eliminated.

Wasp colonies die off naturally in late fall when temperatures drop. However the nest can harbor thousands of wasps through summer and into September. Treating the nest professionally in late spring or early summer prevents the colony from reaching peak size.

Spiders move indoors in fall seeking warmth as temperatures drop. An increase in spiders often also indicates an underlying insect problem since spiders follow their food source. A general pest treatment that reduces the insect population will also reduce spiders.

Ants enter homes searching for food and water. Even small crumbs or moisture attract them. A professional treatment addresses both the visible ants and the colony outside. Sealing entry points and eliminating moisture sources helps prevent return.

Box elder bugs are black and red insects that congregate on the sunny sides of buildings in fall seeking warmth. They're harmless but become a nuisance in large numbers. Sealing cracks and gaps around windows and doors and treating with a perimeter application keeps them out.

Yes, especially in Wisconsin where seasonal pest pressure is significant. Professional pest control prevents damage to your home, protects your family's health, and is far less expensive than repairing structural damage caused by unchecked infestations.

For most Wisconsin homes, quarterly treatments provide the best year-round protection by addressing each season's specific pest pressures. Some properties near wooded areas benefit from bi-monthly service.

If pests keep returning after treatment it usually means entry points haven't been sealed, the treatment didn't address the source of the infestation, or new pests are coming in from outside. A professional inspection to identify and seal entry points combined with a recurring service plan solves this.

Yes. Mice carry hantavirus and salmonella. Bats carry rabies. Cockroaches trigger asthma and allergies. Mosquitoes carry West Nile virus. Ticks carry Lyme disease, which is particularly prevalent in Wisconsin. Professional pest management is a legitimate health protection measure, not just a comfort issue.

Integrated pest management (IPM) is an approach that combines inspection, targeted treatment, exclusion, and monitoring to address pest problems with minimum environmental impact. Rather than simply spraying on a schedule, IPM focuses on identifying why pests are present and addressing the root cause.

Central Wisconsin properties commonly deal with raccoons, skunks, squirrels, bats, mice, moles, muskrats, woodchucks, foxes, and various birds. Properties near wooded areas or wetlands tend to see higher wildlife pressure.

In most cases, leave it alone. Baby animals that appear abandoned often have a mother nearby who will return. If the animal is clearly injured, in immediate danger, or inside your home, call a wildlife professional rather than handling it yourself.

Wisconsin law regulates which animals can be trapped, how they must be handled, and where they can be relocated. Improper trapping and relocation can result in fines and often just moves the problem to someone else's property. Always use a licensed professional.

Humane removal uses live traps and exclusion methods that allow animals to be captured and relocated without injury. It avoids lethal methods wherever possible and ensures animals are released in appropriate habitat. This is the approach Bros Wildlife & Pest Control uses on every job.