Critter Control of West Texas

Raccoons can be found everywhere, from the rock bluffs of West Texas to your attic. Raccoons adapt well to any environment that offers access to food, water and shelter. Raccoons have permanent masks, nimble hands, excellent night vision and a curiosity that leads to destructive behavior. Primarily nocturnal, raccoons will roam the area opening garbage cans, digging holes in lawns, climbing trees and chimneys, feeling stream bottoms and dumpster diving for a good meal. They eat insects, bird eggs, frogs, rodents, fish, pet feed, garden crops and table scraps.

Raccoons mate in late summer and, about two months later, give birth to three or four cubs. Raccoons desire a cozy nest during this time. They may choose your attic if they can find a way into your home. They are not afraid to make small holes bigger by busting them open. They will break through vents and screens and even enter open pet doors.

Raccoons can destroy your attic, chewing wires and shredding insulation. Blocking vents and chimneys create fire hazards. Calling an expert to remove the raccoon is the best way to avoid being bitten or further destroying your home.

There are up to 50 species of rats and mice in West Texas. The house mouse is the one you find in your home, creating small damages that cost a lot of money. They chew wires, carpet, wood and even aluminum. They will chew holes in drywall to make a nest inside your walls, and they will chew holes in cabinets to get to your food. Outside, the Norway and roof rats are also causing damages, chewing holes in siding, electrical wiring, shingles and screens. They also burrow underground, sometimes under trees, sheds or your home.

Because rats and mice can carry several transmittable diseases, don’t risk getting bitten by removing them yourself. We can help get rid of your rat and mouse problem. The sooner you call, the better. Rats and mice multiply several times a year. Prevention can help you avoid an infestation.

Fox, gray, and flying squirrels cover most of West Texas. The population continues to grow, and right now, we have one squirrel for every two to three acres. However, because squirrels can travel great distances, this number can be higher throughout the year. Squirrels are even known to share winter food supplies. They enjoy fruits, nuts, grains, seeds, bird eggs, garden crops and, when times are hard, bark.

Females can give birth two times a year. Searching for the perfect nest may mean entering your attic, chimney or crawlspace. Squirrels damage wires by chewing them and running on them. They store their foods and nest items in ducts and vents, creating a fire hazard. They tear insulation for their nests, causing a rise in your electric bill. They even leave their feces and urine behind.

Outside they damage siding, fascia, shingles and your yard. They love to dig holes in your yard to store food. While squirrels are cute and fun to watch, you mustn’t let them become tenants. Call us for help.

With 32 species of bats in Texas, there are plenty of places you can go to watch them. Sometimes you can walk outside at night, and there they are, flying around pole lights, consuming insects. They eat thousands of insects every night, which is why they are an essential factor in our ecosystem.

You might not notice bats living in your attic, barn or outbuildings if it weren’t for two major flaws: their loud noises and their guano. One bat is not that noisy, but it will become a nuisance if you have a colony on your property. Bat guano, or feces, is heavy and smells awful. Bats allow guano to run down their bodies as they roost upside down. Because guano can grow mold spores, it can be harmful to humans if inhaled.

Touching a bat puts you in direct contact with guano since their fur is covered in it. Instead of trying to remove a bat yourself and putting yourself at risk, call our experts.

With over 100 species of snakes throughout Texas, you are likely to encounter one on your property. Most snakes are nonvenomous, but 16 are poisonous. All snakes will bite when they feel threatened. While you may not be poisoned, you can still be infected with bacteria. It is much wiser to leave a snake alone until we can get there to help.

Snakes found on your property are likely seeking food or water. They are attracted to rodents, frogs, spiders, insects and eggs. Snakes cause fear in many people until they know it is gone. That’s where we can help.