Wildlife Control in Houston, TX
Humane Wildlife Removal for Homes and Businesses in Houston
The Most Common Nuisance Wildlife Around Houston
Why Professional Wildlife Removal Helps Prevent Costly Damage
Houston is known for many things — NASA, world-class food, humidity you can practically drink — and also for its thriving population of nuisance wildlife. As the city expands and neighborhoods push into wooded and bayou-adjacent areas, animals are increasingly seeking shelter in attics, crawl spaces, garages, and backyards.
From raccoons having rowdy attic parties to squirrels chewing through wiring like it’s a snack, Houston homeowners deal with a wide range of wildlife intrusions. These animals aren't just annoying; they cause structural damage, fire hazards, and sanitation issues.
Common Nuisance Wildlife Species
Raccoons
Houston’s attic-party professionals.
Identification & Location
Raccoons thrive in Houston’s warm climate and abundant urban food sources, and they commonly enter attics, roof lines, soffits, chimneys, and garages.
The Problem
Tear up insulation and ductwork
Rip open vents and roofing
Damage wiring
Leave droppings that can carry roundworm
Strong enough to pry open weak structures
Fun (or horrifying) stat
A single raccoon latrine can contain millions of roundworm eggs — and those eggs can stay infectious in soil for years.
Squirrels
The classic villain of every urban pest nightmare.
Identification & Location
Common in Houston neighborhoods with mature trees—such as the Heights, Spring Branch, and The Woodlands — these animals often invade attics, soffits, roof decking, and wall cavities.
The Problem
Chew wiring (major fire risk)
Tear insulation for nesting
Leave droppings and strong odors
Create holes along roof edges
Multiply quickly
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Squirrels cause thousands of power outages every year — yes, they can take down the grid.
Opossums
Slow, harmless-looking… until they move in.
Identification & Location
Often found in crawl spaces, garages, and under decks and sheds, they occasionally make their way into attics as well.
The Problem
Carry fleas and ticks
Leave droppings under structures
Cause strong odors
Get into trash and pet food
Can hiss and seem aggressive when cornered
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Opossums rarely carry rabies — their body temperature is too low.
Skunks
You’ll smell the problem before you see it.
Identification & Location
Easy food, shady decks, and soft soil for burrowing make Houston properties ideal skunk territory.
The Problem
Spray can seep into HVAC systems
Digging and burrowing near foundations
Carry fleas and ticks
Can transmit rabies
Fun (or horrifying) stat
A single skunk spray under a house can stink for weeks — sometimes months.
Bats
The classic villain of every urban pest nightmare.
Identification & Location
Common roost sites include attics, chimneys, gable vents, and roof overhangs.
The Problem
Guano can cause histoplasmosis
Can carry rabies
Colonies expand quickly
Seasonal restrictions make removal tricky
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Just a handful of bats can produce pounds of guano in an attic.
Armadillos
Houston’s armored landscapers of destruction.
Identification & Location
They rarely enter homes, but they often wreak havoc in lawns, gardens, along foundation edges, and in mulch beds.
The Problem
Dig up yards searching for grubs
Create burrows along foundations
Can undermine soil around slabs
Fun (or horrifying) stat
Armadillos can dig up to 18 inches deep in a single night.
Where Wildlife Problems Usually Start
Unlike insects, Houston’s nuisance wildlife doesn’t need to hitchhike — they break in, dig in, chew in, or squeeze in.
Once inside, they can cause thousands of dollars in damage, spread diseases, and turn your attic, crawl space, or yard into their personal Airbnb with no checkout date.
Attics & Rooflines
Chimneys & Vents
Crawl Spaces & Under Homes
Decks & Porches
Garages & Sheds
Yards, Gardens & Foundations
What Professional Wildlife Removal Includes
Simply trapping and removing an animal doesn’t solve the root problem. We humane remove the wildlife and seal the entry points so they can't return.
Humane Removal
Live trapping, one-way doors, and baby-safe removal methods.
Entry Point Sealing
Using metal flashing and steel mesh to prevent return. Critical.
Sanitation
Removal of droppings, pheromones, bacteria, and odors.
Damage Repair
Fixing insulation, ducts, vents, and entry holes caused by pests.
Major Risks of Wildlife in Houston Homes
Wildlife infestations aren’t just noisy or annoying — they cause serious structural, health, and safety problems for homeowners.
Structural Damage
Wildlife tear into attics, crawl spaces, and roofing.
Raccoons destroy insulation, ducts, and vents.
Squirrels chew wiring — a major fire hazard.
Armadillos dig burrows that weaken soil around foundations.
Bats leave corrosive guano that damages wood.
Health & Sanitation Risks
Droppings spread bacteria and diseases like leptospirosis, salmonella, and roundworm.
Bats and skunks can carry rabies.
Fleas, ticks, mites, and lice often come with the wildlife.
Odors from urine, nesting materials, and dead animals seep into HVAC systems.
Contaminated insulation dries out and circulates contaminants through the home.
DIY FailDIY Failure & Safety Hazardsure
Wildlife become aggressive when cornered — especially raccoons and opossums.
Babies left behind in walls or attics cause odor disasters and reinfestations.
Improper trapping is illegal for some species and seasons.
Animals often return if entry points aren’t professionally sealed.
“Do-it-yourself wildlife removal” frequently leads to injuries, bites, or animals dying inside walls.
Waiting even a few weeks can turn a minor issue into a full infestation.
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