🦇 Spring TX Wildlife Removal 🐀

The Critter Team
17627 Shadow Valley Dr, Spring, TX 77379
(281) 800-4992

Why Choose The Critter Team in Spring, TX for Animal Removal & Prevention?

 

The Critter Team is a 100% military veteran-owned wildlife removal company serving Spring, TX and surrounding communities throughout Montgomery County and Harris County. Founded in 2015 by Mike Garrett, the company has spent nearly a decade building a reputation for thorough, humane wildlife control backed by professional credentials and hands-on field experience.

Mike Garrett holds the NWCOA Bat Standards Certification from the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, a credential that requires documented training in bat biology, exclusion methodology, and guano remediation. He also completed the Wildlife Control Operators Course and maintains Ridge-Guard Certified Installer status for professional animal exclusion work. In 2018, The Critter Team received the Animals Happen Excellence Award recognizing the company among the top wildlife control operators in the nation for bat exclusion, squirrel removal, and rodent control.

The company operates on a simple principle: do the job right the first time. That means humane trapping methods, no poison or kill traps that could harm pets, complete entry point sealing, and warranty-backed exclusion work. Every job is handled by trained company technicians, not subcontractors.

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Wildlife Removal Services in Spring, TX

Spring’s mix of wooded neighborhoods, creeks, and suburban development creates ideal habitat for wildlife species that frequently conflict with homeowners. Squirrels, raccoons, bats, rats, snakes, skunks, opossums, armadillos, and nuisance birds all thrive in the area.

Professional wildlife removal requires more than setting a trap. Proper species identification, understanding animal behavior, locating all entry points, and preventing re-infestation are what separate trained wildlife control operators from general pest control or DIY attempts. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, many Texas wildlife species have specific handling requirements, and some are protected under state or federal law.

The Critter Team provides on-site inspections to identify the animal species, assess damage, locate entry points, and develop a removal and exclusion plan. Services cover the complete process from trapping through cleanup, repair, and prevention.

Squirrel Removal and Control in Spring, TX

Eastern gray squirrels and fox squirrels are active year-round in Spring, with peak activity during spring and fall breeding seasons. These animals commonly enter attics through gaps at roof returns, soffit intersections, and gable vents. Once inside, they build nests, cache food, and gnaw constantly to wear down their continuously growing teeth.

The gnawing causes serious problems. Squirrels chew on electrical wiring, creating fire hazards that homeowners often discover only during electrical inspections or after damage occurs. They also destroy insulation, tear up HVAC ductwork, and contaminate attic spaces with urine and droppings.

The Critter Team’s squirrel removal process includes trapping and removing adult squirrels, locating and removing juveniles during nesting season, repairing chewed entry points, and installing exclusion materials to prevent return. Attic restoration services address contaminated insulation and accumulated waste.

Raccoon Removal and Damage Repair in Spring

Raccoons rank among the most destructive wildlife species encountered in residential settings. Adults weigh 15 to 40 pounds and possess the strength and dexterity to tear through roofing materials, rip off soffit panels, and destroy attic vents to access denning sites.

Female raccoons seek secure denning locations in late winter to give birth, often choosing attics, chimneys, and spaces under decks or sheds. A single raccoon can cause thousands of dollars in structural damage while contaminating the area with feces that may harbor raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis), a parasite the CDC identifies as a potential cause of serious illness in humans.

The Critter Team provides humane raccoon trapping, baby raccoon removal from attic dens, chimney cap installation, feces cleanup and sanitization, and structural repairs. Exclusion work seals current and potential entry points to prevent future denning.

Bat Removal and Exclusion in Spring, TX

Texas is home to 32 bat species, several of which commonly roost in residential and commercial structures. Mexican free-tailed bats and evening bats frequently establish colonies in attics, entering through gaps as small as 3/8 inch at ridge caps, fascia boards, and construction joints.

Bat colonies grow over time, and accumulated guano creates serious health concerns. Histoplasmosis, a respiratory illness caused by fungal spores in bat droppings, can affect anyone who disturbs contaminated material without proper respiratory protection. The Texas Department of State Health Services also notes that bats are the leading cause of rabies transmission to humans in Texas.

Mike Garrett’s NWCOA Bat Standards Certification ensures proper technique for bat removal. The Critter Team performs live exclusion, a method that allows bats to exit naturally through one-way devices while sealing all other entry points. This approach complies with Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations protecting bat populations while permanently solving the infestation. Full attic remediation services address guano removal, sanitization, and insulation replacement.

Skunk Removal and Odor Control in Spring

Skunks dig burrows under foundations, porches, decks, sheds, and concrete slabs throughout Spring neighborhoods. They are most active at dawn and dusk while foraging for insects, grubs, and food waste. Skunks carry rabies and will spray when threatened, creating odor problems that persist for weeks without proper treatment.

The Critter Team provides skunk trapping and removal, den excavation and filling, exclusion barriers to prevent burrowing under structures, and odor neutralization treatment when spraying has occurred. Prompt removal protects pets and family members from encounters with these animals.

Opossum Removal in Spring, TX

Virginia opossums commonly den under homes, in attics, and inside sheds and outbuildings. While generally non-aggressive, opossums carry fleas, ticks, and other parasites, and their droppings create sanitation concerns in enclosed spaces. They also dig in yards and gardens while foraging.

The Critter Team handles opossum trapping and removal, entry point identification and sealing, and cleanup of affected areas. Exclusion work prevents opossums from returning to established denning sites.

Armadillo Trapping in Spring, TX

Nine-banded armadillos cause extensive damage to lawns, landscaping, and gardens while digging for earthworms, grubs, and insects. Their burrows, which can extend 15 feet or more, undermine foundations, sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls.

Armadillos present unique trapping challenges due to their poor eyesight and specific movement patterns. The Critter Team uses targeted trapping strategies based on observed armadillo activity and burrow locations. Services include trapping and removal, burrow assessment, and recommendations for reducing attractants on the property.

Bird Control and Nest Removal in Spring

Pigeons, starlings, house sparrows, and other nuisance bird species roost on buildings, nest in vents and soffits, and accumulate droppings that damage surfaces and create slip hazards. Birds nesting inside dryer vents, bathroom exhaust vents, and range hood vents create fire hazards and block airflow.

The Critter Team provides nest removal, vent cover installation, bird spikes, netting, and other deterrent systems to resolve nuisance bird problems. Protected species such as migratory birds are handled in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Snake Removal in Spring, TX

Montgomery County is home to multiple venomous snake species including copperheads, cottonmouths (water moccasins), timber rattlesnakes, and coral snakes, along with numerous non-venomous species such as rat snakes, coachwhips, and garter snakes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department provides identification resources for Texas snake species.

Snakes enter homes and garages through gaps under doors, cracks in foundations, and openings around utility penetrations. The Critter Team responds to snake removal calls throughout the Spring area, providing safe capture and relocation of both venomous and non-venomous species. Entry point sealing and habitat modification recommendations help reduce future snake activity around the property.

Why Spring Residents Choose The Critter Team

Certified Expertise: NWCOA Bat Standards Certification, Wildlife Control Operators Course completion, and Ridge-Guard Certified Installer credentials demonstrate professional training beyond basic pest control.

Award-Winning Service: The 2018 Animals Happen Excellence Award recognized The Critter Team among the top wildlife control operators in the region.

Humane Methods: No poison or kill traps. All wildlife is handled according to species-appropriate methods that prioritize animal welfare while solving the problem permanently.

Complete Service: Inspection, trapping, removal, cleanup, repair, and exclusion handled by one company. Customers do not need to coordinate multiple contractors.

Warranty Protection: Exclusion work is backed by a written warranty against animal re-entry.

Veteran Owned: Military discipline and accountability in every job.

24/7 Availability: Wildlife emergencies happen at all hours. The Critter Team answers calls day and night.

Contact The Critter Team for Spring, TX Wildlife Removal

For wildlife removal services in Spring, TX, call The Critter Team at (281) 667-0171. The company serves Spring, The Woodlands, Shenandoah, Conroe, Tomball, Magnolia, Cypress, Champions Forest, Auburn Lakes, Imperial Oaks, and surrounding Montgomery County communities.

Phone consultations are available to discuss your wildlife situation and schedule an on-site inspection.