Cottom’s Critter Corner
Hi, I’m Mike Cottom Jr.
Finding critters in your home isn’t just a nuisance. It can be unsettling, confusing, and frustrating. As a wildlife removal professional, I know how troubling it can be to feel that your home has been invaded by animals, especially if You’re not sure how they got there or what it means for your family.
Bringing peace-of-mind is an important part of my work, so I always want to leave customers feeling confident and informed. It puts people at ease when I take the time to separate from fiction, explaining the problem and my plan.
I am excited to share this information with homeowners and animal removal professionals alike in a new way through Cottom’s Critter Corner. This series will be a forum for me to share the knowledge I’ve developed in my years of on-the-ground experience in wildlife removal and home restoration. You can expect posts on the biggest topics on property owners’ minds in the world of human-wildlife conflicts.
Cottom’s Critter Corner
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Is Animal Removal Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
IS ANIMAL REMOVAL COVERED BY HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE? I hear a lot of questions from customers about insurance coverage. Homeowners with wildlife problems are often unsure if our services are covered. The short answer is: often yes, sometimes no. Here are the biggest...
Why Bat Infestations in Ohio Continue, Even As Bats Die Off
WHY BAT INFESTATIONS CONTINUE IN OHIO, EVEN AS POPULATIONS DIE OFF Over the past decade, the bat population in the United States has faced severe threats from disease In the Ohio area, the number of bats has dropped quickly. You might expect that these changes mean...
Can I Remove Bats from My Home During the Summer?
CAN BATS BE REMOVED IN THE SUMMER? The summer months bring legal restrictions on bat removal. What can be done about a bat infestation in summertime? Over the last few years, federal and state rules have been added to protect vulnerable bat species. One new...
Choosing the Right Ohio Wildlife Removal Contractor
HOW TO CHOOSE A WILDLIFE REMOVAL CONTRACTOR Make sure you ask your animal removal company this one question If you've discovered animals wreaking havoc in your home, you want the problem solved fast and solved right. But when you ask neighbors for recommendations or...
Introducing Cottom’s Critter Corner
Finding critters in your home isn't just a nuisance. It can be unsettling, confusing, and frustrating. As a wildlife removal professional, I know how troubling it can be to feel that your home has been invaded by animals, especially if you’re not sure how they got...
Preventative Home Inspections for Animal Removal
THE INSPECTION I RECOMMEND FOR EVERY HOMEOWNER What Is a Preventative Inspection? Why Do You Need One? If you're lucky enough to never have had a run-in with nuisance wildlife in your home, you might never have called an animal removal company. Many people don't even...