Wildlife Removal & Exclusion in Central Texas
Something in the attic, under the deck or inside the walls? We find out what it is and how it’s getting in, remove it humanely, and seal the house so the next one can’t follow. We’re locally owned in Pflugerville and work across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown and Hutto.
Every job starts with a $70 inspection. We go over the roofline, vents, foundation, attic and crawl space, using a drone on roofs that are hard to walk, and you get an itemized price before any work begins.
- Humane removal under Texas Parks & Wildlife rules
- Every entry point sealed and repaired
- Warranty on every exclusion job
EXCLUSION
Where Animals Get Into Your House
Removing an animal only fixes today. Sealing the way it got in is what keeps the next one out. These are the spots we check and seal on every Central Texas home.
Chimney
Raccoons treat an open chimney like a hollow tree, and squirrels and birds drop in too. We make sure it’s empty, then install a chimney cap. Chimney swifts are protected, so if they’re nesting we cap it after they leave for the season.
Roof Vents
Roof rats and squirrels chew through plastic roof vents and turbine screens to reach the attic. We guard or replace them with heavy-gauge metal screen.
Gable Vents
Squirrels, raccoons and bats push through the thin screen behind gable vents. We back them with heavy-gauge screen that still lets the attic breathe.
Soffits, Eaves & Roof Returns
The most common way in. Squirrels chew soffit corners and roof returns, and raccoons pull loose soffit panels down. We repair the damage with metal flashing and matched trim so it can’t be chewed open again.
Doors & Windows
Mice slip under worn door sweeps and through gaps around frames. We replace the sweeps and seal the gaps, which also helps keep scorpions out.
Dryer Vents & Kitchen Hoods
Birds nest in warm exhaust vents, and a blocked dryer vent is a fire risk. We clear the nest and install a bird-proof vent cover that still lets the air out.
Weep Holes in Brick
Weep holes let moisture out of brick and stone walls, and they let mice, scorpions and other bugs into the wall. We screen them with stainless mesh so they keep draining.
Siding, Trim & Columns
Squirrels and rats widen small gaps in siding and trim, and woodpeckers drill hollow porch columns and fascia. We patch the holes, wrap hollow columns in cement board and paint everything to match.
Pipes & AC Lines
Gaps where AC lines, plumbing and cables pass through the wall are open doors for rats and mice. We seal them with materials rodents can’t chew through.
Garage Door Corners
Rats and mice squeeze through the gap at the bottom corners of a garage door. We add rodent guards and seal the corners.
Decks, Porches & Slabs
Armadillos, skunks and opossums dig under decks, porches, sheds and slabs to den. Once they’re out, we bury an L-shaped hardware-cloth barrier so the next one can’t dig in.
Perimeter Pest Control
The last line of defense is the foundation. Our pest control plan treats the perimeter, doors and eaves six times a year for scorpions, ants, roaches and spiders, and it keeps your exclusion warranty going past the first year for as long as you’re on the plan.
Animals We Remove Most
Rodents, and the animals that den in attics and under houses, are most of what we do.
Rats & Mice
Roof rats climb trees and fence lines to the roof, Norway rats come in low, and a mouse needs a gap the size of a dime. We trap the rodents inside, seal every gap and clean up what they left.
Raccoons
Raccoons tear open soffits and roof returns and den in attics and chimneys. In spring we check for babies so the mother and young stay together.
Squirrels
Squirrels chew soffit corners, roof returns and gable vents. One-way doors let them leave, and we seal the whole roofline because they test every gap.
Birds
Sparrows, starlings and pigeons nest in dryer vents, soffit returns and under solar panels. We clear the nest, clean up and install vent covers and guards. Native songbirds are protected, so we wait for the young to leave.
Bats
Bats are protected in Texas, so we never kill them. One-way doors let the colony fly out at dusk but not back in, then we seal every gap. We schedule around pup season so no young are trapped inside, and clean up the guano.
Skunks
Skunks den under decks, porches and slabs. We check for a litter, remove them without a spray incident and bury a barrier. Skunks can carry rabies, so don’t approach one.
Ringtails
Ringtails are small, nocturnal climbers from the rocky, wooded country west of I-35, and they get into attics through damaged soffits and vents. We confirm with cameras, let them out through a one-way door and seal up.
Armadillos
Armadillos dig up lawns and burrow under slabs, sheds and sidewalks. We confirm the burrow with a camera, trap along their paths, fill the burrow and bury a barrier.
Got an animal where it shouldn’t be?
You don’t need to know what it is or how it got in. That’s our job. Call us for the fastest answer, or send us a message and we’ll get back to you the same business day.
HOW IT WORKS
Inspect. Evict. Seal. Restore. Protect.
Inspect
Roofline, soffits, vents, foundation, attic and crawl space, by drone when the roof is hard to walk. We identify the animal, find every way in and give you an itemized price. Inspections are $70.
Evict
One-way doors for animals in the attic, live traps for animals on the ground, and traps inside for rats and mice. Wildlife is handled humanely under Texas Parks & Wildlife rules.
Seal
Every entry point closed with metal flashing, heavy-gauge screen, hardware cloth or sealant chosen for the spot, then finished to match the house.
Restore & repair
Droppings, nesting and contaminated insulation removed, the area disinfected, and chewed soffits, vents and trim repaired. Photos are available for insurance claims.
Protect
Wildlife leaves fleas, ticks and mites behind, and the same gaps let in scorpions and roaches. We can treat for pests when we quote the job, and a Prickly Pear pest control plan keeps them out year-round and keeps your exclusion warranty active.
Your warranty
If an animal gets back in where we sealed, we come back and fix it at no charge.
1 year: included with every exclusion job.
After that: covered for as long as you stay on a Prickly Pear pest control plan.
AFTER THE ANIMAL IS OUT
Repairs & Restoration
Animals leave damage behind. Our crew repairs it, so you don’t need a second contractor.
Attic Restoration
For attics where rats, raccoons, squirrels or bats have lived.
- Clean and disinfect
- Contaminated insulation removal
- Air sealing
- Radiant barrier
- Duct and plenum repair or replacement
- New insulation installed
Exterior Repairs
The damage animals make getting in, repaired and matched to the house.
- Siding repair, including woodpecker damage
- Soffit and fascia repair
- Shingle repair
- Wall and roof vent replacement
- Caulking and sealing
Bird Control
For homes and commercial properties.
- Residential and commercial bird control
- Nests removed and droppings cleaned up
- Vent covers, chimney caps and solar panel guards
- Mitigation designed for the building and how birds use it
PESTS COME IN THE SAME WAY
Sealing the house keeps scorpions out too
Scorpions and tarantulas use the same weep holes, door gaps and pipe penetrations that mice do, especially on the west side of Austin and around Georgetown. Our exclusion work closes those gaps, and a pest control plan from $49 a month handles what’s already inside.
Wildlife Removal Near You
Every city we serve has its own page with local jobs, neighborhoods and the animals we see most there.
Wildlife Removal FAQ
How much does wildlife removal cost?
The inspection is $70. The rest depends on the animal and the house: one screened vent costs far less than sealing a whole roofline, removing the animals and cleaning the attic. You get an itemized price for removal, sealing and repairs before any work starts.
Why do I need an inspection if I already know what animal it is?
Because the animal is only half the job. Most homes have more than one opening, and if we remove the animal without finding and sealing every one, the next animal moves right back in. The inspection is how we find them all.
Do you kill the animals?
Not wildlife. Animals in the attic leave through one-way doors, ground animals are caught in live traps, and everything is handled under Texas Parks & Wildlife rules. Bats and many birds are protected, so we time the work around their young. Rats and mice inside the house are trapped.
What does the warranty cover?
If an animal gets back in through a spot we sealed, we come back and fix it at no charge. Every exclusion job is covered for 1 year, and the coverage continues for as long as you stay on a Prickly Pear pest control plan.
Will homeowners insurance pay for the damage?
Sometimes. It depends on your policy and the animal. We document the damage with photos and a scope of the repairs so you have what you need to file a claim.
Do you remove snakes?
Yes. If you see a snake, keep kids and pets back, don’t try to kill it, and call us.
What areas do you serve?
Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto and the communities around them. If you’re close by and not sure, call and ask.
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