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How big of a space does a bat need to enter a home?

Bats can fit inside of an opening the height of a match book. If a matchbook can fit inside of an opening, a bat can enter and gain access. Did you know? Most bats have only one baby bat per year, making them extremely vulnerable to extinction. A bat mother can find her baby among thousands or millions of other bats by their unique voices and scents.

Local The Heights, TX Bat Removal Company

The Critter Team
(281) 667-0171

Are you looking for a local The Heights, TX bat removal company to handle bats in your attic? If you have been hearing strange squeaking or scratching sounds at night, there is a good chance that bats have moved into your home or business. The Critter Team is a leading residential and commercial animal removal company that specializes in bat removal, control, and exclusion throughout The Heights and surrounding Houston areas.

Bats are an important part of our Texas ecosystem, but you do not want them forming a colony in your home or business. There are serious health concerns associated with bat infestations. Whether there is one flying around your bedroom at night or you suspect that a colony is living in your attic, call The Critter Team today at (281) 667-0171 to receive a consultation and pricing. The Critter Team has the knowledge and experience to locate and remove all bat species found in Texas from any location.

Expert and Humane Bat Control Services in The Heights, TX

Many wild animal species, including several bat species in Texas, are protected under state and federal law. The Critter Team uses safe and humane methods to solve bat infestations. One of our wild animal control specialists will conduct an inspection to learn how the bats are entering the building. Once they are humanely excluded and prevented from returning, we can also provide bat cleanup, guano removal, and insulation replacement services.

Serving homeowners and businesses throughout The Heights Historic District, Near Northside, and the surrounding Houston neighborhoods, our technicians understand the unique challenges of bat control in older Houston homes. The historic architecture and mature trees along Yale Street, Heights Boulevard, and 19th Street can provide ideal conditions for bats to find entry points into buildings.

Identifying Bat Infestations in Your The Heights Property

Sometimes bats make their presence known by flying through a home, business, or industrial facility after dusk, but bat infestations are not always so obvious. The Critter Team knows where to look and what to look for. Bats are creatures of habit. They like to return to a convenient roosting location night after night. Bat droppings tend to pile up along walkways, window sills, and in attics.

Common Signs of Bats in The Heights Homes

Scratching or squeaking sounds from walls, ceilings, or chimneys at night
Visible bat droppings (guano) near entry points or on window sills
Dark staining on siding or near roof edges
Strong ammonia-like odors in attics or wall voids
Bats seen flying around your property at dusk

Many historic homes in The Heights feature original construction details that can develop gaps over time, making them vulnerable to bat entry. Properties near Buffalo Bayou or White Oak Bayou are especially attractive to bats due to the nearby water sources and insect populations.

The Dangers of Bats in Your Attic

As mentioned previously, scratching sounds and squeaking noises coming from a wall, ceiling, or chimney are signs that bats have taken up residence in your home or building. Bats are nocturnal creatures, so a bat colony can definitely prevent you from getting a good night of sleep.

Bats are beneficial for the environment. They eat their weight in mosquitoes and other insects every night. However, this means that feces, also known as guano, can really pile up fast. Mold-producing guano often contaminates insulation and other building materials. Mold spores can cause histoplasmosis, a serious lung infection and other respiratory diseases.

Bat urine and guano often lead to stains and unpleasant odors on siding, window sills, and walkways. Additionally, bats can carry rabies, a deadly virus that can be transmitted to humans and pets. Removing bat guano should be left to a local The Heights, TX bat removal company professional.

Once a colony of bats has located a suitable roosting site, it is hard to convince them to leave. It is even more difficult to figure out how they gained entry in the first place. Bat repellent is ineffective, and it will not permanently solve the problem. Once the damage to your home or commercial establishment is repaired, and every health hazard has been addressed, bat control and exclusion is the only way to permanently solve a bat infestation problem.

How Bats Enter The Heights Properties

The Critter Team can recommend a comprehensive plan to prevent the reentry of bats and other pests and wild animals. Our experience working throughout Harris County has shown us that both historic homes near downtown and newer properties along Interstate 10 can have vulnerable entry points. The distinctive architectural features of Heights bungalows and Victorian homes often create multiple access points for bats.

Common Bat Entry Points

Open doors and windows
Damaged window screens
Unprotected attic vents
Ridge vents along the peak of the roof
Gaps, holes, and cracks along roof edges, trim boards, eaves, and soffits
Missing mortar or bricks, uncapped chimney flues, and damaged crowns
Gaps along the edges of shutters
Damaged siding
Edges of dormer soffits, roof edges, and eaves

Comprehensive Bat Control Solutions for The Heights, TX

The Critter Team is a full-service wild animal control company. We offer expert residential, commercial, and industrial wildlife removal and restoration services. We handle bat infestations of any size or severity. Our local The Heights, TX bat removal company professionals are trained to humanely eliminate bat problems and repair any related damage.

Our Bat Removal Services Include:

Bat Inspection and Assessment: Thorough property evaluation to identify entry points and colony size
Humane Bat Exclusion: Safe removal methods that comply with Texas wildlife regulations
Entry Point Sealing: Professional repairs to prevent future bat access
Guano Cleanup and Sanitization: Complete removal of contaminated materials
Insulation Replacement: Restoration of damaged attic insulation
Odor Elimination: Treatment to remove unpleasant smells
Dead Bat Removal: Safe disposal following proper protocols

The Critter Team has the professional knowledge and experience to safely perform bat removal, control, exclusion, dead bat removal, bat guano cleanup, contaminated insulation removal, and other related services. We serve The Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and communities throughout Harris County.

Professional Bat Exclusion and Cleanup in The Heights, Texas

The Critter Team bat management professionals can repair and restore homes and businesses that have been damaged by bat infestations. They can also prevent the reentry of all bat species. It is important that The Heights bat exclusion, cleanup, control, and contaminated insulation removal services be performed by a licensed and insured wildlife removal company with an official wildlife removal permit.

The Critter Team understands bat behavior and biology. We follow all Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulations regarding protected bat species. Our technicians know how to resolve bat infestation problems while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws.

Whether you live in a historic craftsman bungalow near Heights Boulevard or a newer home near the Washington Avenue corridor, our team has the expertise to handle your bat problem. We understand the special considerations required when working on older homes in The Heights, where preserving architectural integrity is just as important as solving the bat problem.

Call The Critter Team at (281) 667-0171 to schedule an appointment. You do not have to live or work with bats anymore. The Critter Team is a veteran-owned business that offers consultations, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service to The Heights and all of Harris County.

Clinton Turner

10:02 18 Sep 18

Had a Bat Problem in garage and attic.The Critter Team came and did an inspection with photos and went over details with me of what they found and what they would do to take care of it. They were done within 3 weeks or so including the cleanup. Even did a little touch-up painting for me. Can't say enough about Mike, Jeff and Julio. Great guys, great company and great and complete warrantyread more

Owen Monte

10:23 03 Sep 18

I highly recommend The Critter Team’s service. they provide amazing service as well as always being on time for every appointment. For a very reasonable price The Critter Team will come out whenever needed help get rid of any bats or other nuisance animals. They called before every appointment to insure that everything was going as planned.read more

Elmer Black

12:10 06 Aug 18

We had some kind of animal living in our attic so we called The Critter Team. Mike was very responsive and although I was calling on the weekend, he explained to me what the situation was and what he could do to help. He came out a couple of days later to fit my schedule and he quickly found that it was a raccoon and he found where it was getting into the attic from. He placed a trap and within 24 hours, he caught the culprit. Even though it was storming the following day, he came out and took the animal and cage as well as sealed up the hole for us. I highly recommend the Critter Team for raccoon trapping and all means of wildlife control. Critter Team has gained a customer for life.read more

Carol Anderson

02:09 02 May 18

Awesome experience with Critter Team! I called at 7 in the evening because I had a snake in my house. Wonderful customer service from the person I spoke to on the phone. Mike was there by 7:30. Snake was captured by 9:30. Great experience with Mike. He was honest, did his job and didn’t over charge me just because he could. I have Critter Team on speed dial now!read more

Hosea Dillon

14:39 10 Aug 18

Mike was super helpful, knowledgeable, and great to work with. Came in and took two raccoons that were living in our yard out in 1 day. Now I don't have to worry about seeing raccoons dig through my garbage bins. Huge thanks to The Critter Team!

Darren Rogers

11:42 15 Oct 18

Very good company and professional. Well knowledge in there company. Highly recommend if you ever need help getting rid of critters.

Mark Carver

15:07 19 Oct 18

I had a dead animal somewhere. I called and The Critter Team came out first thing the next day, found the thing in my chimney, removed it, and sealed up the flue with grating material. Excellent service. (Tad was my guy - good man.)

jrharvil

14:03 06 May 19

Paid up front in full $1100.00. Critter Team set traps but never returned. Their contract states daily maintenance, but after a week and 2 voice messages unanswered, nothing. At 8 days, I spoke with a woman who answered Mike's number and asked her to send someone out because the raccoons had ripped out another soffit vent cover and were bypassing the traps. I never received a callback, never received a visit. I called another raccoon removal company who covered all soffit vents with 16 gauge wire, and overlaid with a brand new vent cover and removed Critter Team traps. New company placed live trap in attic and the raccoon was caught that night. I do not recommend The Critter Team, they abandoned the job.read more

Amanda Garcia

23:20 06 May 19

I am very impressed with the Critter Teams services. They are professional, affordable, dependable, and reliable. They are knowledgable about what they do and make sure to do the best job possible so that you do not have further problems and are satisfied with the work done. If you are having critter problems give them a call you wont be disappointed. Top notch service!read more

John Moffett

12:42 12 May 19

It took them 3 hours to respond to my phone calls. Then had a attitude about me asking questions

Megan Kretschmer

02:20 15 May 19

They are a great company and very professional. They get the job done promptly and it is quality work.

Kenny Reynolds

19:16 08 Nov 19

I wouldn’t leave any stars, someone mentioned great customer service. Well that’s were I don’t think so, they came out and charged their inspection fee and then asked for 50% down to order material. Well here it is almost 3 months now and they won’t respond to texts or voicemails. He mentions veteran owned and that meant a lot. Just wondering if it’s all a scheme to make money and never do the work expected.read more

20:30 12 Nov 19

We had a little issue getting him out to do the work but after a few communication issues the work is complete. Veteran owned and that means a lot.

sheryl duran

16:46 13 Jan 20

We called the Critter Team to remove a raccoon that we had already trapped. They did come out promptly so for that I would have given a high rating. The raccoon and the trap were in our attic so they had to walk up our attic stairs located inside the house lift the trap and leave with the critter. He promised to return the trap(we had borrowed it from a friend) on Monday 1/6/2020. It is now 1/13/2020 and it still has not been returned. My husband and myself have made phone calls and sent texts (the texts were ignored) asking that the trap be returned as promised and the response to phone calls is always we'll get it to you today or tomorrow. We paid well over 200 dollars for someone to walk up our attic stairs and take the trap and raccoon away and we certainly did not complain about the costs BUT now we get to pay an additional 60 to replace a trap we borrowed from our friend because they will not return the trap as promised. They pride themselves on being/hiring veterans well my husband is also a veteran, a former marine that served in desert storm. Nice way to treat your veteran customers.read more