Real Local Story: The Attic That Looked Fine, Until It Was Not

Wildlife has been observed more in the area of College Station as the development of the area expands deeper into the natural habitats. Home and business owners are reporting a greater presence of raccoons, squirrels, skunks, armadillos, opossums, and bats in their crawl spaces and attics as well as back yards. The demand for effective College Station Wildlife Removal services has never been greater.

In the previous winter, a resident living close to Southwood Valley started hearing some scratching sounds. They dismissed the sounds as the effect of the winds. Two months passed before the resident contacted us. This happened when light bulbs in a bedroom began to flicker and the room had some smells. When we investigated the attic space, we found raccoons that had damaged the ducts and insulation. They were also destroying wires close to the junction box. Repairs cost thousands. All College Station residents should note that damages can happen very quickly.

Why Wildlife Shows Up in College Station Homes

During College Station Wildlife Removal we provide the best living environment available for wildlife. Attics offer the equivalent of hollow tree environments. Crawls offer shade and refuge. Landscaping and other available food sources in the backyard lure wild animals. When wildlife gets access to a house, they remain because:

• Attics imitate natural nesting sites
• Insulation has the ability to function as bedding material
• Roof gaps: Re-entry made easy
• Trash cans and pet food are sources of food

Wildlife looks for warm locations during winter, shade during the hot months of summer, as well as secure locations where their offspring can develop. This causes wildlife activities to remain high at all times.

Typical Pests Found during College Station Wildlife Removal

Raccoons: Highly intelligent and very strong animals. They can tear off the tops of roof vents and soffits. They can roll insulation.

Squirrels: Chew electrical wires. Can create fires. Hide food in the insulation.

Bats: Contain dangerous guano and need specialized exclusion procedures because of Texas regulations.

Skunks: Burrows under decks and AC units; carry rabies; spray when cornered.

Armadillos: They can destroy landscaping and even foundation structures when looking for grubs.

Opossums: They can invade the attic and crawl space areas. They will leave their droppings

 College Station Wildlife Removal “Expertise” Through Real Work

In the hot Texas summers, we got a call from a homeowner in the area of Castlegate due to chirping sounds in the attic. They thought it was birds, but we determined it to be bats. They were addressed with correct one-way valves installed and all possible entry points sealed. Upon follow-up verification, the bats were utilizing the exit pattern as expected. The attic has been cleaned, insulation put back in, and the house has been free of wildlife.

Health and Safety Risks of College Station Wildlife Removal

Wildlife brings diseases and poses structural hazards. These dangers include:

• Exposure to rabies in rabid raccoons
  
• Roundworms, Hantavirus, Leptospirosis
  
• Fleas, mites, and ticks brought in
  
• Fire hazards due to chewed wiring
  
• Odors and molds associated with urine saturation
  
• Energy loss due to defective insulation
  

Never hand-capture or poison wildlife. Do-it-yourself solutions can trap animals or divide mother and babies. Professional, humane removal keeps the family together and ends the invasion.

Protected: Professional College Station Wildlife Removal 

Wildlife won’t resolve itself. A safe living and working environment demands swift and effective measures. Contact the local professionals at (817) 775-5785 today for their humane techniques of removal, exclusion, and attic cleanup. For trustworthy College Station Wildlife Removal services from the certified technicians at Critter Stop, peace of mind and so much more are guaranteed.