Raccoons are one of the most common animals found inside attics in Fort Worth. They are strong, intelligent animals that can tear open roof vents, shingles, and soffits to access attic spaces.
Signs of raccoon activity
• heavy thumping or walking noises in the attic at night
• large droppings or strong odors in attic insulation
• damaged roof vents or soffit openings
• visible paw prints or scattered insulation
Damage raccoons can cause
• torn ductwork and insulation damage
• destroyed roof vents or soffits
• contamination from droppings and urine
• attic nesting that attracts other pests
Removal process
Professional raccoon removal in Fort Worth involves a detailed inspection to locate entry points, humane trapping to safely remove the animals, and sealing the openings that allowed them inside.
Prevention
• install reinforced roof vent covers
• repair damaged soffits and fascia
• trim tree branches away from the roof
• seal attic entry points to prevent re-entry
Squirrels commonly enter Fort Worth homes through small gaps along the roofline and quickly establish nests inside attic insulation. Because squirrels constantly chew to wear down their teeth, they can cause serious damage inside a home.
Signs of squirrel activity
• scratching or running sounds in the attic during the day
• chewed wood around roof edges or vents
• small droppings in attic areas
• nesting materials like leaves or insulation
Damage squirrels can cause
• chewed electrical wiring creating fire hazards
• damaged insulation and attic contamination
• holes in soffits or roofline
• nesting inside attic spaces
Removal process
Squirrel removal typically includes identifying entry points, installing humane traps or exclusion devices, and sealing all roof openings after the animals are removed.
Prevention
• seal small openings along the roofline
• install wildlife-proof vent covers
• trim tree branches away from the home
• repair damaged fascia and soffits
Rats are a serious pest problem in Fort Worth and often invade homes through roof gaps, vents, and utility openings. Roof rats commonly nest in attics where they contaminate insulation and multiply quickly.
Signs of rat activity
• scratching or movement in walls or ceilings at night
• small dark droppings in attic or kitchen areas
• chewing noises or gnawed wires
• greasy rub marks along walls or beams
Damage rats can cause
• electrical wire damage that increases fire risk
• contamination of insulation with droppings and urine
• chewed wood and plastic materials
• rapid infestations due to fast reproduction
Removal process
Professional rat extermination involves identifying nesting areas, placing traps or control devices, and sealing entry points to prevent additional rodents from entering the home.
Prevention
• seal roof and attic openings
• repair damaged vents and roof gaps
• eliminate food sources around the property
• maintain clean attic and storage areas
Skunks often settle under decks, sheds, and foundations around Fort Worth homes. While they rarely enter attics, they can create serious odor issues and dig up lawns while searching for insects.
Signs of skunk activity
• strong skunk odor around the property
• small holes dug in lawns while searching for grubs
• burrows under decks, porches, or sheds
• nighttime activity around trash or pet food
Damage skunks can cause
• lawn damage from digging
• strong odors that can enter the home
• potential disease transmission through droppings
• disturbance to pets and outdoor areas
Removal process
Skunk removal involves identifying burrow locations, safely trapping the animal, and installing exclusion barriers to prevent animals from returning.
Prevention
• close openings under decks and sheds
• remove outdoor food sources
• secure trash containers
• install barriers to block burrowing areas
Opossums are opportunistic animals that often shelter under homes, inside garages, or occasionally in attics. While generally less destructive than raccoons, they can still cause problems around Fort Worth properties.
Signs of opossum activity
• rustling noises in crawl spaces or garages
• droppings near outdoor structures
• tipped trash cans or disturbed pet food
• burrows under decks or porches
Damage opossums can cause
• contamination from droppings and urine
• disturbance to outdoor trash and gardens
• nesting under structures around the home
• potential spread of parasites
Removal process
Professional opossum removal includes inspecting the property, trapping the animal safely, and sealing off areas where the animal entered.
Prevention
• secure trash cans and outdoor food sources
• close gaps under decks or foundations
• repair openings around the home exterior
• keep yards clean and free of attractants
Willie Daniel
Fort Worth
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Highly recommend Critter Stop I can proudly say they took care of my squirrel and armadillo problems. Thank you.
Whitney Morgan
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Dustin went above and beyond in sealing all entry sites and re-painting. Fast and friendly and great communication.
Tracy Wainscott
Fort Worth
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Phillip do a through job of checking for mice and their access coming in to the house.
Tom Brumfield
Fort Worth
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Aaron M. visited today to inspect the traps in the attic. During his visit, I took the opportunity to ask follow-up questions about previous work. Aaron was exceptionally professional and attentive, demonstrating patience as he addressed my concerns in de
Tom Brumfield
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Justin did an excellent job today sealing my entry points around the house. Both gentlemen were very professional and answered all my questions. It was a pleasure having them out.
Tim W
Fort Worth
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I had the pleasure of having Phillip Davis and Dustin working on securing my home against squirrels that chewed their way into my attic. They examined my home for damage areas and reviewed additonal risky entry points with me. After they showed me a plan
Tanner Jones
Fort Worth
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Great experience with one of their techs, Corey. He went above and beyond. After having a few other techs out and sealing out home he found and patched some entry points left from the previous owners tucked behind our water heater, hard to reach spot. He
Tamie Moseley
Fort Worth
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The guys were all very profesional, and the communication about arrival times was great! Our home is critter free now! I absolutely recommend this company!!
Tad Boyd
Fort Worth
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Critter stop was great, they worked with me on the price, showed up on time and did a great job. Nick is a sheet metal artist and David did a great job fogging the attic. Glad to no longer have squirrels in the attic.
T B
Fort Worth
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Philip came out and did a removal of a deceased skunk in my yard. He did a terrific job of reducing much of the skunk odor. I can�t thank him enough for his efforts.
Sydney Blowers
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Dustin came out to my home today to take care of sealing my house after a family of squirrels decided my attic was a nice home. They were so nice, professional, and were very clear with everything that was being done as well as next steps. I�m
steven parsley
Fort Worth
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Very good service from jon and team at critter stop. They were very responsive and got to our house fast. The touchups look great and there has been no concern since the work was completed. Really appreciate the job his team did.
Steven Bartnicki
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Justin were on time and did a great job. Very knowledgeable. Thank you.
stacy sterner
Fort Worth
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Jordan and Drew are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, and I felt comfortable that they would get the job done. Jordan did the initial inspection to find the problem (ugh, rats in attic), and he was great. Drew set the traps and sealed everything up. W
stacy sterner
Fort Worth
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Jordan and Drew are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, and I felt comfortable that they would get the job done. Jordan did the initial inspection to find the problem (ugh, rats in attic), and he was great. Drew set the traps and sealed everything up. W
Sheri Davies
Fort Worth
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Phillip did a great job with our attic squirrels. He was very thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend this company!
Willie Daniel
Fort Worth
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Highly recommend Critter Stop I can proudly say they took care of my squirrel and armadillo problems. Thank you.
Whitney Morgan
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Dustin went above and beyond in sealing all entry sites and re-painting. Fast and friendly and great communication.
Tom Brumfield
Fort Worth
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Aaron M. visited today to inspect the traps in the attic. During his visit, I took the opportunity to ask follow-up questions about previous work. Aaron was exceptionally professional and attentive, demonstrating patience as he addressed my concerns in de
Tom Brumfield
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Justin did an excellent job today sealing my entry points around the house. Both gentlemen were very professional and answered all my questions. It was a pleasure having them out.
Tim W
Fort Worth
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I had the pleasure of having Phillip Davis and Dustin working on securing my home against squirrels that chewed their way into my attic. They examined my home for damage areas and reviewed additonal risky entry points with me. After they showed me a plan
Tanner Jones
Fort Worth
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Great experience with one of their techs, Corey. He went above and beyond. After having a few other techs out and sealing out home he found and patched some entry points left from the previous owners tucked behind our water heater, hard to reach spot. He
Tamie Moseley
Fort Worth
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The guys were all very profesional, and the communication about arrival times was great! Our home is critter free now! I absolutely recommend this company!!
Tad Boyd
Fort Worth
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Critter stop was great, they worked with me on the price, showed up on time and did a great job. Nick is a sheet metal artist and David did a great job fogging the attic. Glad to no longer have squirrels in the attic.
T B
Fort Worth
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Philip came out and did a removal of a deceased skunk in my yard. He did a terrific job of reducing much of the skunk odor. I can�t thank him enough for his efforts.
Sydney Blowers
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Dustin came out to my home today to take care of sealing my house after a family of squirrels decided my attic was a nice home. They were so nice, professional, and were very clear with everything that was being done as well as next steps. I�m
steven parsley
Fort Worth
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Very good service from jon and team at critter stop. They were very responsive and got to our house fast. The touchups look great and there has been no concern since the work was completed. Really appreciate the job his team did.
Steven Bartnicki
Fort Worth
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Phillip and Justin were on time and did a great job. Very knowledgeable. Thank you.
stacy sterner
Fort Worth
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Jordan and Drew are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, and I felt comfortable that they would get the job done. Jordan did the initial inspection to find the problem (ugh, rats in attic), and he was great. Drew set the traps and sealed everything up. W
stacy sterner
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jordan and Drew are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, and I felt comfortable that they would get the job done. Jordan did the initial inspection to find the problem (ugh, rats in attic), and he was great. Drew set the traps and sealed everything up. W
Sheri Davies
Fort Worth
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Phillip did a great job with our attic squirrels. He was very thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend this company!
Willie Daniel
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Highly recommend Critter Stop I can proudly say they took care of my squirrel and armadillo problems. Thank you.
Whitney Morgan
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip and Dustin went above and beyond in sealing all entry sites and re-painting. Fast and friendly and great communication.
Tracy Wainscott
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip do a through job of checking for mice and their access coming in to the house.
Tom Brumfield
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aaron M. visited today to inspect the traps in the attic. During his visit, I took the opportunity to ask follow-up questions about previous work. Aaron was exceptionally professional and attentive, demonstrating patience as he addressed my concerns in de
Tom Brumfield
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip and Justin did an excellent job today sealing my entry points around the house. Both gentlemen were very professional and answered all my questions. It was a pleasure having them out.
Tim W
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had the pleasure of having Phillip Davis and Dustin working on securing my home against squirrels that chewed their way into my attic. They examined my home for damage areas and reviewed additonal risky entry points with me. After they showed me a plan
Tanner Jones
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great experience with one of their techs, Corey. He went above and beyond. After having a few other techs out and sealing out home he found and patched some entry points left from the previous owners tucked behind our water heater, hard to reach spot. He
Tamie Moseley
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The guys were all very profesional, and the communication about arrival times was great! Our home is critter free now! I absolutely recommend this company!!
Tad Boyd
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critter stop was great, they worked with me on the price, showed up on time and did a great job. Nick is a sheet metal artist and David did a great job fogging the attic. Glad to no longer have squirrels in the attic.
T B
Fort Worth
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Philip came out and did a removal of a deceased skunk in my yard. He did a terrific job of reducing much of the skunk odor. I can�t thank him enough for his efforts.
Sydney Blowers
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip and Dustin came out to my home today to take care of sealing my house after a family of squirrels decided my attic was a nice home. They were so nice, professional, and were very clear with everything that was being done as well as next steps. I�m
steven parsley
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very good service from jon and team at critter stop. They were very responsive and got to our house fast. The touchups look great and there has been no concern since the work was completed. Really appreciate the job his team did.
Steven Bartnicki
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip and Justin were on time and did a great job. Very knowledgeable. Thank you.
stacy sterner
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jordan and Drew are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, and I felt comfortable that they would get the job done. Jordan did the initial inspection to find the problem (ugh, rats in attic), and he was great. Drew set the traps and sealed everything up. W
stacy sterner
Fort Worth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jordan and Drew are amazing. They are very knowledgeable, and I felt comfortable that they would get the job done. Jordan did the initial inspection to find the problem (ugh, rats in attic), and he was great. Drew set the traps and sealed everything up. W
Sheri Davies
Fort Worth
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Phillip did a great job with our attic squirrels. He was very thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend this company!
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