Mission
Felix Wildlife Services is a local, family-owned and operated business that specializes in quick and clean removal of nuisance wildlife species causing conflicts with homeowners and/or businesses. Felix Wildlife Services has served the Centre County Region since 2016. We set ourselves apart from competitors by not only solving our client’s problem, but also educating our clients about wildlife.
If you are experiencing problems with nuisance wildlife, including squirrel squirrel, groundhog, skunk, raccoon, opossum and bats, or in search of animal damage repair for your home or business, call us 24 hours/day: 814-810-7730
Service Area
Felix Wildlife Services serves the Centre Region of Pennsylvania, including, but not limited to: State College, Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Centre Hall, Lemont, Petersburg, Philipsburg, Pleasant Gap, Port Matilda, Spring Mills, Tyrone, and Warrior’s Mark.
Felix Wildlife Services can help with removal of many species of wildlife including: bats, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, raccoons, skunks, groundhogs, opossums, rabbits, porcupines, snakes, snapping turtles, foxes, coyotes, starlings, sparrows, pigeons, and woodpeckers.
We are experts at animal and wildlife removal in State College, Bellefonte, Philipsburg and Centre County, PA.
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Removal Services
Felix Wildlife Services uses different techniques to remove nuisance wildlife from a client’s property. These techniques include but are not limited to live-trapping and removal, one-way exclusion methods, harassment techniques, and sensory deterrent products. We have experience removing squirrel, groundhog, skunk, raccoon, opossum and bat.
Felix Wildlife Services also repairs animal damage and installs exclusion products. This work is important to prevent future wildlife problems for clients. Felix Wildlife Services aims to solve our client’s wildlife problems the first time.
Damage repairs and exclusions may include bat proofing structures, vent cover installations, chimney cap installations, buried fencing solutions, and customized metal work.
Felix Wildlife Services offers wildlife and animal removal in State College, Bellefonte, Philipsburg and all of Centre County, PA.
Habitat Services
Felix Wildlife Services can also provide services for those looking to enhance wildlife habitat on their properties. With degrees in Wildlife Sciences from Penn State University, Felix Wildlife Services owner, Jon Felix, is passionate about wildlife and the conservation of threatened wildlife species.
For example, Felix Wildlife Services can recommend site selection and install bat houses for clients interested in providing roost sites for bats. Bat populations in Pennsylvania and around the country are suffering from the disease White Nose Syndrome. Installed in conjunction with a bat removal project, bat houses can offer a roost site to keep bats nearby a client’s home to maintain the benefits bats provide by eating many different insect pests while removing their refuse from the clients living space. In this manner, clients can help play an important role in conservation while resolving their conflict with nuisance wildlife.
Common Species Removed
BATS
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Pennsylvania has nine different species of bats. The most common bat species in our area is the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). Bats are nocturnal and shy animals that try to avoid human contact in most situations. Unfortunately, they often reside in man-made structures, which results in conflict. During the summer months, colonies of female bats often roost in attics or barns in order to raise their young pups. In order to protect these young, Felix Wildlife Services never removes bats during the summer. Instead, we wait to do bat removals in early spring and fall. Our bat removal process strives to protect both bats and humans by allowing the bats to leave on their own in early spring and fall through one-way valves and preventing their return by bat-proofing the structure.
STRIPED SKUNKS
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Skunks can cause a great deal of havoc with their extremely offensive odor, which can last for weeks if not properly removed. The skunk odor comes from glands. Once sprayed, these odors can reach the skunks intended targets- sometimes the household dog - up to 12 feet away, A skunk's favorite habitat in suburbia is underneath decks, sheds, or barns. This timid animal is mostly nocturnal and tries to avoid human conflict. The late winter months (February and March) are the skunk's mating season. Human “conflicts” may occur when the female skunk sprays the male because she is not receptive to him. Because this usually takes place near a populated dwelling, significant discomfort for clients follows.
GROUNDHOGS
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Groundhogs can be extremely disruptive little bulldozers that will excavate large holes and tunnels underneath decks, sheds, or barns and in open fields. Groundhogs have 3 to 6 pups in the spring. The groundhog’s favorite types of food include flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The groundhog’s herbaceous appetite leads to the destruction of many home gardens. People have tried using bricks, broken glass, mothballs, and bubble gum in attempts to get the groundhog to leave. The only successful method to deter groundhogs is to have them trapped and removed. Buried fencing can also be installed to prevent future conflicts.
SQUIRRELS
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In central Pennsylvania, you will find gray squirrels, red squirrels, flying squirrels, and the occasional fox squirrel. Each species of squirrel brings their own problems to homeowners including: entering and nesting in attics, chewing on wires, or crawling around in walls during the middle of the night. The flying squirrel is nocturnal and rarely seen. It is smaller than a gray squirrel and has skin between its front and hind legs, which allow it to glide between trees. Flying squirrels live in colonies, which can include up to 2 dozen members. Many times, the noises heard in the middle of night are flying squirrels. In most situations, squirrels can be trapped and relocated to wild places. However, exclusion barriers and habitat modification are often needed in and around the affected dwelling to prevent future squirrel invasions.
SNAKES AND SNAPPING TURTLES
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Snakes can be live-trapped, and hand caught. Common species encountered include garter snakes, common water snakes, and black rat snakes. These snakes have been caught both inside and outside client’s homes and garages. Felix Wildlife Services prefers the humane trapping and relocation of snakes whenever possible.
Snapping Turtles live in ponds, streams, and ornamental waterworks. Even though 60% of their diet is vegetation, snapping turtle will prey on ducklings and goslings. Felix Wildlife Services uses specially designed floating turtle traps that can catch several turtles at a time.
BIRDS
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Many bird species are protected by federal law and cannot be handled without specific permits. However, non-native species such as European starlings, English sparrows, and pigeons can be trapped, humanely dispatched, or have nests removed at any time. Many times, starlings and sparrows nest in bathroom or dryer vents of homes creating fire and health hazards. Pigeons and sparrows also commonly roost on building eaves or ledges and create a public health hazard with their droppings. Woodpeckers can cause thousands of dollars of damage to homes. There are specialized bird deterrent products that are effective in keeping unwanted bird species away. Felix Wildlife Services is trained and certified in the use of these products.
RACCOONS
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Often referred to as 'masked bandits', the raccoon is a common nuisance in suburban and urban settings. Raccoons are omnivores, meaning they eat fruits, vegetables, and meats. They also use human refuse and unattended pet dishes for food sources. Raccoons give birth to 3 to 5 kits in March and April, and they often use attics and garages for nesting places.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge for your services?
Yes. Wildlife removal and animal trapping is a full-time business and there is, in general, a base fee for inspection and setup. Any additional fees are presented to the client before any work is completed.
Do you take care of bugs/insects?
No, we do not use pesticides/poisons. Please contact an insect pest control company.
Are you licensed?
Yes, Felix Wildlife Services is licensed by and report to the PA Game Commission. We also carry Accident and General Liability Insurance for our business.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we can provide 24 hour/7 days a week service. If you need help with removal of squirrels, groundhogs, skunks, raccoons, opossums or bats in Centre County, PA, please call us.
Jon Felix
Owner and Operator
When you deal with Felix Wildlife Services, you deal with the company owner. Jon Felix has had a passion for wildlife and all things wild his entire life. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Sciences from Penn State University, 2006. Jon has worked around the country in various wildlife science positions ranging from wildlife control in Florida and Pennsylvania, wildlife research in Ohio, and natural resource conservation in Illinois. Jon is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA). In addition, Jon routinely participates in continuing education and certification programs to remain at the forefront of the wildlife industry.
Is life getting a little too wild for you? Call Felix Wildlife Services today and let us handle the wild animals for you!
Contact Us
Felix Wildlife Services, LLC
617 Laurel Run Road
Port Matilda, PA 16870
814-810-7730