Bay Area Animal Control

Your resource for animal and wildlife control services

(408) 498-PEST (7378)

Responsible Wildlife Control

Licensed trapping services for nuisance animals in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Artec Pest Control is your solution for animal trapping and wildlife control. Artec is licensed by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, bonded, and insured.

We offer animal trapping and wildlife control in the following counties:

  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Alameda County

Our goal is the abide by all rules and regulations with the most humane treatment of animals as possible. We treat all animals with compassion and respect.

Raccoons

Raccoons are very smart and enterprising creatures that can create problems in residences and other structures.

Skunks

Skunks can be a real nuisance when they burrow or spray. Skunks require special handling by experienced trappers.

Opossums

Opossums can be invasive pests and cause property damage and sanitary issues. They carry diseases and must be properly handled.

Feral Cats

Feral cats are on the rise as are the problems associated with them such as fleas and negative impact to the song bird population.

Pigeons

Pigeons can be a nuisance in large numbers with their acidic droppings and also carry a variety of diseases posing a risk to human health.

Sparrows

Sparrows can cause great harm with their destructive habits and transmit disease as well as contributing to noise pollution.

Portfolio

Examples of Nuisance Target Animals

Opossum Trapping
Raccoon Trapping
Skunk Trapping
Nuisance Raccoons
Live Trapping for Opossums

Our Team

We are pet owners and environmentalists with a passion for the ethical treatment of animals.

David Dollarhide

David Dollarhide

CDFW Licensed Trapper
Shanna Dollarhide

Shanna Dollarhide

Certified Avian Specialist

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

Pricing varies greatly depending on the situation so there is no one answer. Sometimes, exclusion is enough to resolve the issue or trapping might be required. Bird abatement can consist of chemical and/or physical methods.

Artec is very economical and competitive within our industry. Please call for an estimate at 408-498-PEST.

What are my responsibilites?

As the landowner or agent you will be required to visually inspect any traps we deploy each day. The law requires this so animals are cared for quickly and do not incure any undue stress.

When exclusion is required, we can perform most repairs but you might need a general contractor depending on the scope of work.

What do you do with the animals?

CDFW regulations require that animals be immediately released or euthanized on-site.

Trappers are not allowed to relocate animals thereby causing a nuisance elsewhere and undue stress to the animal.

How do you euthanize the animals?

We try to exclude any openings and release the animals whenever possible.

When euthenasia is required, we follow AVMA guidlines and carry the proper equipment. We never drown, crush, or shoot them with bb guns like so many elsewhere. It is cruel, inhumane, and illegal.

How do I know if a trapper is licensed?

Trappers are required to have their trapping license in immediate possession so ask them to see it in advance.

Is it ok for me to re-set or re-bait the trap?

Only the trapper which set the trap and has their unique identifying mark may service their traps. You may only do a visual inspection which is required daily.

Contact Us

Artec Pest Control is available 24/7 for all your Animal Trapping and Pest Control needs.

Location:

Artec Pest Control
3050 Little Wood Ln
San Jose, CA 95127

Call us 24/7:

(408) 498-PEST (7378)