6 Tips and Tricks to Keep Raccoons Out of Your Yard and Home
Raccoons can be incredibly frustrating for residents with yards. Some tips to follow that will keep raccoons out of your…
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rosalie clause
Southlake
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They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
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Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
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From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
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I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
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Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
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Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip is the best�friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this company� for all of your � critter needs�.
greg bowdish
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
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Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
Brian Earle
Southlake
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Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
rosalie clause
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip is the best�friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this company� for all of your � critter needs�.
greg bowdish
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
Brian Earle
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
rosalie clause
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip is the best�friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this company� for all of your � critter needs�.
greg bowdish
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
Brian Earle
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
rosalie clause
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip is the best�friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this company� for all of your � critter needs�.
greg bowdish
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
Brian Earle
Southlake
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
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Raccoons are smart, strong, and not subtle. Most raccoon removal College Station begins with roof-level entry points. Common signs include loud thumping or scratching at night, roof vents that appear torn or pushed open, and droppings with a strong musky odor. You might also notice insulation pulled apart or hand-like paw prints near garbage bins or entryways.
One local resident called us believing she had a squirrel in her attic. We discovered a mother raccoon with three babies living in a low-pitched roof space above a rental near Texas A&M. The family had burrowed tunnels through the insulation and used a corner near the HVAC platform as a bathroom. It wasn’t until a foul smell started spreading through the vents that the problem was taken seriously. This is why early detection and professional removal are so important.
Raccoons can cause both health and safety issues. Their droppings carry bacteria, roundworms, and parasites, which can contaminate insulation and circulate through the air system. They often chew through electrical wiring, increasing the risk of fire. On top of that, raccoons damage insulation, ducts, and soffits, and repeated entry attempts can weaken roof structures over time.
At one Southwood Valley home, our technician found that raccoons had chewed through a flexible air duct above a bedroom. The homeowner had been dealing with unusually high energy bills without knowing why. Once the duct was replaced and the entry sealed, their utility usage returned to normal.
The city’s dense tree cover and rapidly growing residential areas make it a natural habitat for wildlife. Neighborhoods like South Knoll and Emerald Forest are filled with mature oaks that offer raccoons easy access to rooftops. Student areas often leave trash unsecured, creating an open buffet for nightly scavengers. These conditions invite not only raccoons but also squirrels, opossums, skunks, rats, mice, and bats.
Many homeowners dismiss late-night noises, assuming they’re nothing serious. But in this region, such sounds often signal an active infestation. A prompt inspection can help catch issues early and avoid long-term damage.
Raccoon removal College Station isn’t just about catching the animal—it’s about doing it safely, humanely, and completely. Trapping a raccoon without the proper training can result in injury or an incomplete eviction, with more animals still hiding out.
Our removal process begins with a thorough inspection to locate entry points, damage, and contamination. If necessary, we install one-way doors that allow raccoons to exit but prevent them from returning. Trapping is used only when required by law. Once the animals are gone, we sanitize the area, remove contaminated insulation, and repair any damage to block future entry. Our methods are fully compliant with Texas wildlife regulations, ensuring safe and legal removal.
You can lower your chances of attracting raccoons by calling Critter Stop and also taking a few proactive steps. Keep garbage bins sealed, avoid leaving pet food outdoors, and trim tree branches that hang near the roof. It's also smart to inspect your attic vents once or twice a year. You can call (214) 234-2616 to set up a free inspection and after storms, check the exterior of your home for loose shingles or soffits that may have shifted—small vulnerabilities can lead to big problems if not addressed.
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