Wildlife Removal and Exclusion in West Fort Worth

An animal in the attic, chimney or crawl space will not leave because you bang on the ceiling, and sealing the hole at the wrong moment can trap it inside. Wildlife exclusion means getting the animal out and then closing the openings so nothing moves back in. Spyder Pest Solutions inspects first, because the species, the entry point and the time of year decide what can be done.

What wildlife exclusion covers #

• Raccoons, opossums, squirrels and skunks
• Nuisance birds such as pigeons, house sparrows and starlings
• Finding the entry point, removing the animal, and sealing the opening

Spyder does not handle bats, armadillos, snakes, coyotes, foxes, feral hogs or moles. Mice and rats come under rodent control. The wildlife guide explains the Texas rules for each animal.

Signs of an animal in the house #

• Thumping or heavy movement in the attic after dark, which often points to a raccoon
• Scampering in the early morning and late afternoon, which often points to a squirrel
• Torn shingles, a bent vent cover or a hole along the roofline
• Droppings, smudges or scratches on surfaces the animal climbs
• A strong smell or digging under a porch, deck or shed, which can mean a skunk
• Birds going in and out of an eave, vent or chimney

Not sure whether it is an animal or rats? The mice and rat guide lists the rodent signs.

How a visit goes #

1. Call the office or put in a request on the booking page. You will hear back to confirm when the technician can come.
2. The technician looks for the animal, its signs, the entry point and any young, checking the attic, roofline, vents, chimney and crawl space.
3. You are told what was found and what state and federal rules allow for that species. Relocation is tightly restricted in Texas, so it is not promised.
4. The price is given after the inspection and before any removal or sealing begins.

What to do before the visit #

• Do not seal holes or block the entry. An animal shut inside can do more damage trying to get out.
• Do not handle the animal, its droppings or its young.
• Keep children and pets away from the attic, crawl space or nest.
• Leave a bird nest alone until the species is identified, because many birds are protected by law.
• Write down when you hear noise, by day or by night, and where.
• Make sure the attic hatch and crawl space door can be reached.

What to do afterwards #

• Keep trash in closed cans and bring pet food indoors at night.
• Trim branches that reach the roof.
• Have a chimney cap and vent covers put on if the technician recommends them.
• Check the sealed spots after storms, and call if something has been pulled loose.

Frequently asked questions #

Book wildlife exclusion #

Spyder Pest Solutions LLC works under Texas license TPCL #0954843 in Benbrook, Lake Worth, west Fort Worth and the towns around them. Book online or call (817) 715-2595, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.