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Why do I have rats if my house is clean?
Because rats are not coming for a dirty kitchen. Around Houston, the rats in an attic are usually...
What should a wildlife inspection include?
A real wildlife inspection covers the whole house, outside and in, not just the spot where you...
Why do I have rats if my house is clean?
Because rats are not coming for a dirty kitchen. Around Houston, the rats in an attic are usually...
What is animal exclusion and how long does it last?
Animal exclusion means keeping animals out of a house for good instead of catching one and waiting...
What should a wildlife inspection include?
A real wildlife inspection covers the whole house, outside and in, not just the spot where you...
Skunk under the house: how do I get it out without the spray?
Do not corner it, flood it or try to smoke it out. A skunk sprays when it feels trapped or...
Can I get rabies from a raccoon in my yard?
A raccoon walking across your yard has not bitten anyone, and that is the line the state draws....
What decides the cost of animal removal?
The house and the animal decide it, not a menu. What moves a quote is what kind of animal it is...
Why does trapping alone not solve an animal problem?
Because the animal was never the whole problem. The opening it used is. Trap a raccoon, a squirrel...
Opossum under the deck: harmless or a problem?
Mostly harmless, but not always a guest you want to keep. An opossum is a slow, shy animal that...
Do mothballs, ammonia or ultrasonic repellents work on raccoons and squirrels?
Not as a fix. Mothballs, ammonia rags, predator scent and plug-in sound boxes can make an attic...
Bats in my attic in Texas: what can I do and what does the law say?
Get them out with one-way exits, seal the building, and do it at the right time of year. Texas...
What do I do about a dead animal smell in the wall?
A heavy, sweet, rotten smell that shows up in one room and gets stronger over a few days almost...
Squirrels are chewing my soffit. What does that mean?
It means a squirrel is either making a way into your attic or already living there. Squirrels chew...
There is a snake in my garage. What do I do?
Back away, keep children and pets out of the garage, and leave the big door open so the snake has...
Roof rats or mice: how do I tell which one I have?
Look at the droppings, where you hear the noise and what is getting chewed. Roof rat droppings are...
Baby animals in the attic in spring: why timing matters
Spring is when raccoon and squirrel mothers raise their young in attics around Houston, and the...
What is making noise in my attic at night?
Noise in the attic at night is most often roof rats or mice. The next most likely answer is a...
Scratching in the walls during the day or at night: which animal is it?
The time of day is your strongest clue. Scratching inside the walls in the morning and late...
There is a raccoon in my chimney. How do I get it out?
Do not light a fire, do not try to smoke it out, and keep the damper and the fireplace doors shut...
Is it legal to trap and move wildlife in Texas?
It depends on the animal, and for the animals people trap most, the answer is mostly no. The Texas...
How do raccoons get into a house?
Raccoons get into a house from the roof. They climb a tree, a downspout or a fence to reach the...
Comprehensive Critter Control Solutions: Protecting Your Home and Garden
At Cypress Critters and Pests, we understand the importance of keeping your home and garden free...
Animal Exclusion
In the realm of pest control, there's more to safeguarding your home than just eliminating the...
How To Stop Sugar Ants Safely
Can Sugar Ants Die from Too Much Sugar? Yes, sugar ants can die from too much sugar. Sugar ants...
The best ways to exclude animals from your home.
Keeping Unwelcome Visitors at Bay: Strategies to Keep Critters Out of Your Home If you'd like to...
Spring Time Pest Control Checkup
There are several animals and bugs that are common pests in Houston, Texas, during the spring and...
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