Wildlife Removal in Houston
Licensed, Background-Checked Technicians for Wildlife Control
At our Houston pest control company, we handle insects as well as wildlife intruders such as raccoons, opossums, rabbits, squirrels, and more when they enter homes, gardens, crawlspaces, attics, garages, and other property areas. Our licensed, background-checked technicians provide humane wildlife removal with attention to the safety of your family, pets, and the animals involved.
Our Houston wildlife control services include:
- Comprehensive inspections to identify animal entry points
- Humane trapping and handling recommendations that follow applicable Texas Parks & Wildlife requirements
- Exclusion work to help prevent future invasions
- Customized recommendations based on your property, wildlife activity, and affected areas
Local greenbelts, bayous, and changing weather can bring armadillos, skunks, squirrels, snakes, and other wildlife close to residential and commercial properties. Animals may enter through roofline gaps, vents, soffits, foundation openings, crawlspace access points, or damaged exterior materials. Our team assesses the situation before recommending the next steps.
Need wildlife removed from your property? Call BUGCO® Pest Control at (281) 801-6774 or contact us online today.
How Our Removal Process Works
Our process begins with a thorough, on-site inspection to assess the animal involved, how it may have gained entry, and the extent of the activity. Our technicians identify signs such as droppings, tracks, nesting material, damaged vents, gnaw marks, and property damage while evaluating possible animal entry points.
After the assessment, we develop a customized removal strategy that minimizes disruption and supports safety for your household, pets, and the surrounding community. We explain the recommended steps before beginning work and use appropriate trapping and exclusion methods based on the property and wildlife activity found there. During and after animal removal, we also discuss prevention tips and, when needed, may provide exclusion repairs to address the openings involved.
Common Wildlife Species & Signs
The area’s warm, humid climate and abundant green spaces support a range of wildlife. Common concerns include raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, armadillos, snakes, bats, and rabbits. Raccoons and squirrels can exploit attic or roofline openings, while opossums and skunks may use sheltered areas near foundations, porches, or crawlspaces. Armadillo activity can appear as digging or disturbed soil near landscaping and foundations.
Wildlife signs can include scratching or thumping sounds, droppings, odors, nesting material, damaged vents, and repeated sightings. For your safety, don’t attempt to handle an animal yourself, especially when you don’t know the species, whether young are present, or where the animal is sheltered. Our technicians provide clear guidance and animal removal strategies adapted to urban and suburban properties.
Safe, Thorough, & Humane Animal Removal
If your home or business is experiencing issues with raccoons, opossums, or similar wildlife, BUGCO® Pest Control can provide an initial inspection for a nominal fee to assess the situation. We’ll then recommend an appropriate solution for effective animal removal. If we’re already providing another service, such as termite treatment or general pest control, we’ll waive the inspection fee.
Our technicians use approved traps and techniques intended to reduce stress and injury to animals. Handling, release, or relocation options depend on the species and applicable Texas Parks & Wildlife requirements, which can include authorization for relocation of nuisance fur-bearing animals. We explain the recommended approach before work begins and avoid poisons or inhumane practices in favor of appropriate physical trapping methods.
Larger animals such as coyotes, alligators, and foxes may require referral to local animal-control services or Texas Parks and Wildlife resources. Alligators in particular fall under Texas Parks and Wildlife jurisdiction, which is the authority responsible for addressing nuisance alligator situations. Injured or orphaned wildlife may also need a licensed wildlife rehabilitator rather than a pest-control removal service. Keep people and pets away from the animal, and don’t touch, feed, corner, or attempt to capture it.
Why DIY Wildlife Control Can Put People & Animals at Risk
DIY methods can create avoidable risks:
- Exposure to animal bites, parasites, droppings, urine, or nesting material
- Injured animals trapped inside walls or attics
- Legal concerns when relocating certain species
- Separated mothers and dependent young
Working with BUGCO® Pest Control includes:
- Humane, effective methods
- Upfront pricing and no hidden fees
- Clear technician explanations and customized recommendations
- Special discounts for military members, first responders, and teachers
Wildlife Exclusion Helps Prevent Repeat Entry
Your BUGCO® Pest Control technician may propose an exclusion plan, which involves identifying and sealing the animals’ entry points after confirming the animals are out. You’ll receive a complete Houston wildlife removal proposal outlining recommended exclusion work and the specifics of any wildlife trapping services.
Our exclusion techniques are adapted for varied property types, from older homes with crawlspaces to newer buildings in growing suburbs. These solutions may include installing wildlife-proof chimney caps, sealing foundation vents, repairing gaps under eaves, and screening or reinforcing other accessible openings. We also educate our clients about landscaping practices, such as trimming back tree branches or elevating firewood piles, that can make properties less attractive to wildlife.