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Alana Sharp
2026 Recipient, Dallas-Fort Worth
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Wildlife in Haltom City is more than a hassle. Raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and bats often get into attics, crawl spaces, and walls, especially where older trees stand close to homes. Acting early makes a real difference, especially near Buffalo Ridge Park and NE Loop 820. Professional wildlife removal can prevent serious structural and health problems in your home, office, or commercial space.
Wild animals can bring disease, create fire hazards, and weaken structures. Raccoons can tear up insulation and chew wires, which can lead to electrical fires. Bat droppings can harbor the fungus that causes histoplasmosis. Opossums can bring fleas and ticks into crawl spaces, and squirrels chew on wood and wires. Even the smallest opening near a vent can give animals a way in.
The longer wildlife stays in a home or business, the worse the infestation gets. Animals nesting in a wall void can chew through electrical wires and create a fire hazard, which means expensive electrical checks and wall repairs that early action could have avoided.
In Haltom City, common calls dealing with removing wildlife include:
Each of these animals poses its own risks to health, safety, and property. Wildlife work requires a careful approach that follows all Texas wildlife regulations.
Wildlife control is more than trapping an animal and setting it free. Our team starts with a thorough assessment of your attic, roof, foundation, and crawl spaces. We find where the animal got in, built nests, or caused damage. One-way devices let animals leave but not return. In some cases, such as when there are young animals, we use specialized traps. Sanitizing, repairs, and sealing follow as the final steps.
Our approach focuses on long-term prevention. Closing off the roofline and removing whatever attracts animals to the surrounding property is what keeps them from coming back.
Homeowners can take steps to avoid wildlife problems. Keep trash in enclosed containers away from the house. Trim tree branches at least six feet from the roof. Check attic vents and chimneys and cover them with chew-resistant screens. Never feed pets outdoors, and never feed wild animals. After a big storm, check areas near the roof. Wildlife is opportunistic, and it is much easier to prevent entry than to remove an animal from inside.
If you suspect wildlife in your home or business, don't wait. The damage grows the longer animals stay inside. Call Critter Stop at (817) 775-5785 to schedule your free inspection. Our trained team will inspect, remove, and protect your property with humane solutions backed by local experience.
Stop wildlife before it does lasting damage. Trust Critter Stop to get the job done right.