North Georgia Homes Face a Spring Wildlife Surge and Residents Are Being Warned to Act Fast
Cumming, United States - May 31, 2026 / Catch A Critter LLC /
CUMMING, Ga., May 2026 — North Georgia wildlife removal specialists at Catch A Critter are issuing a spring advisory for homeowners across Forsyth, Gwinnett, and Fulton counties, warning that wildlife intrusion activity is escalating as temperatures rise.
Each spring, Catch A Critter field teams respond to a sharp increase in service calls tied to the same three animals: snakes, raccoons, and bats. Snake sightings near foundations and inside garages rise. Raccoons push into attics through loose fascia boards and uncapped vents. Bat colonies, which are protected under Georgia law during maternity season, become especially difficult to remove if an infestation is discovered late. Homeowners who delay action risk both structural damage and exposure to animal waste and parasites, including airborne contaminants associated with accumulated bat guano in enclosed spaces.
"What I see every spring is the same thing — homeowners find a snake near the door or hear something in the attic, and they wait, hoping it goes away on its own," said Richard Neumayer, owner of Catch A Critter in Forsyth County. "It rarely does. By the time they call us, the animal has usually already found a way deeper into the structure. The sooner we get in, the simpler the job is and the less damage the homeowner ends up with."
North Georgia wildlife intrusion cases tend to follow predictable seasonal patterns, but the consequences for an unprepared household can be significant. According to Catch A Critter service data, snake, raccoon, and bat intrusions account for the majority of spring service volume across North Georgia. Raccoon intrusions in attic spaces cause substantial damage, with soiled insulation and waste contamination commonly requiring full remediation in addition to animal removal — costs that multiply the longer an animal remains inside a structure. Bat colonies, if not identified before Georgia's legal exclusion window closes, may require homeowners to wait months before removal is permitted.
Property owners who act early avoid both the peak infestation period and the legal restrictions that limit options once bat maternity season is underway. A licensed wildlife removal professional can inspect a property, identify active entry points, and document the situation before exclusion deadlines pass. Early detection and a call to trained wildlife removal professionals remain the most cost-effective response.
About Catch A Critter
Catch A Critter is a professional wildlife removal company founded in 2022 by Richard Neumayer and headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. The company brings more than 10 years of hands-on field experience to nuisance wildlife situations across Forsyth, Gwinnett, Dawson, and Fulton counties, serving more than 10 cities throughout the North Georgia region. Catch A Critter specializes in the humane removal of snakes, raccoons, bats, and other wildlife from residential and commercial properties, with a commitment to protecting both people and animals.
Contact Information:
Catch A Critter LLC
125 Dog Path Trail
Cumming, Georgia 30040
United States
Richard Neumayer
770-637-4942
https://catchacritterga.com