Critter Control of Eastern Texas

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from your neighborhood bats... they might be closer than you think! Bats can sneak into your home through tiny openings in vents, soffits, fascia boards, roof returns, eaves, or siding.

Watch as these bats make their spooky exit and let us know how many you can spot flying out of this homeowner’s house below!

10/30/2025

🦇 Did you know? Depending on the species, bats either hibernate or migrate during the winter! Cold weather limits the supply of insects for them to eat.

If you find bats in your attic, don’t disturb them! Waking hibernating bats can be harmful to them. Instead, contact a professional to safely check if bats are hibernating in your home.

10/28/2025

Bats often enter attics through gaps the size of a dime! If left unchecked, their droppings, known as guano, can pose health risks by spreading airborne diseases.

Watch for these signs of bats in your attic:
✅ Piles of guano in the attic, insulation, roof, or gutters
✅ Stains on ceilings or walls from urine
✅ Strong ammonia-like odors
✅ Smudge marks or oily streaks on walls
✅ High-pitched squeaking noises

Want to learn more about bats and how to spot their activity in your attic? Visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/.../bats/bats-in-the-attic/

10/28/2025

Bats often enter attics through gaps the size of a dime! If left unchecked, their droppings, known as guano, can pose health risks by spreading airborne diseases.

Watch for these signs of bats in your attic:
✅ Piles of guano in the attic, insulation, roof, or gutters
✅ Stains on ceilings or walls from urine
✅ Strong ammonia-like odors
✅ Smudge marks or oily streaks on walls
✅ High-pitched squeaking noises

Want to learn more about bats and how to spot their activity in your attic? Visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/.../bats/bats-in-the-attic/

10/27/2025

It’s bat awareness week! 🦇

Do you know the top four places bats like to roost in homes? These quiet, sheltered spots often include attics, walls, chimneys, and vents, where warmth and protection create ideal conditions for them to roost.

10/27/2025

It’s Bat Awareness Week! 🦇

Do you know the top four places bats like to roost in homes? These quiet, sheltered spots often include attics, walls, chimneys, and vents, where warmth and protection create ideal conditions for them to roost.

10/25/2025

🎃 Carving pumpkins is one of the most popular October traditions, but be mindful that your jack-o’-lantern can quickly turn into a snack for local critters!

Squirrels, mice, and other wildlife love pumpkins, especially once they’re carved. To help keep your spooky creations and home protected this fall:
✅ Keep your lawn mowed and leaves raked to reduce hiding spots
✅ Place pumpkins on an elevated surface that’s harder to reach
✅ Seal any cracks or gaps around your foundation

🍂 Learn more ways to keep wildlife away from your pumpkins in our blog!

Learn how to stop squirrels and critters from eating your pumpkin. Protect your jack o'lantern from pests with these expert tips.

10/24/2025

🚨 Caught in the act!

Mice are masters of hiding. They can squeeze through small openings to get inside attics, crawl spaces, kitchens, and even behind walls. Their agility makes them quick to disappear into your home, just like this one did.

10/24/2025

🚨 Caught in the act!

Mice are masters of hiding. They can squeeze through small openings to get inside attics, crawl spaces, kitchens, and even behind walls. Their agility makes them quick to disappear into your home, just like this one did.

10/22/2025

Spot the signs! Noticing tracks in the dust, gnaw marks on furniture, strange noises in the walls, or droppings around your home? These are all signs rodents may have moved in. 🏠

To stay alert to the clues and help reduce their activity, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/rodents/

10/22/2025

Spot the signs! Noticing tracks in the dust, gnaw marks on furniture, strange noises in the walls, or droppings around your home? These are all signs rodents may have moved in. 🏠

To stay alert to the clues and help reduce their activity, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/rodents/

10/20/2025

🎶 Now streaming: Rodent Awareness Week!

Our top three chart-climbing hits just dropped:
🐿️ Rooftop Ruckus
🐀 Cupboard Confidential
🐭 House Party (Remouse-tered)

They might sound catchy, but these “artists” are known for more chaos than charm. This week, we’re raising awareness about the signs of rodent activity and how to keep these unwanted performers from making your home their stage.

10/20/2025

🎶 Now streaming: Rodent Awareness Week!

Our top three chart-climbing hits just dropped:
🐿️ Rooftop Ruckus
🐀 Cupboard Confidential
🐭 House Party (Remouse-tered)

They might sound catchy, but these “artists” are known for more chaos than charm. This week, we’re raising awareness about the signs of rodent activity and how to keep these unwanted performers from making your home their stage.

10/17/2025

Did you know? Opossums can carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, coccidiosis, spotted fever, and tularemia. They can also host fleas, ticks, lice, and mites that may put your pets at risk.

Learn more about the health concerns these critters can bring in our blog below! ⬇️

Are opossums dangerous? Find out about the problems and threats opossums can cause. Contact Critter Control for opossum removal services.

10/16/2025

🔊 Opossums are usually quiet, but when they do make noise, it’s for a reason! From clicking to attract mates to hissing when threatened, these nocturnal critters have their own way of communicating.

To learn more about opossum sounds, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/opossums/opossum-noises/

10/16/2025

🔊 Opossums are usually quiet, but when they do make noise, it’s for a reason! From clicking to attract mates to hissing when threatened, these nocturnal critters have their own way of communicating.

To learn more about opossum sounds, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/opossums/opossum-noises/

10/14/2025

Opossums may seem harmless, but they can cause serious damage around your home! From digging up lawns to entering crawl spaces and even getting into wall voids, these unwanted visitors can lead to costly problems if left unchecked.

👉 To learn more, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/opossums/are-opossums-dangerous/

10/14/2025

Opossums may seem harmless, but they can cause serious damage around your home! From digging up lawns to entering crawl spaces and even getting into wall voids, these unwanted visitors can lead to costly problems if left unchecked.

👉 To learn more, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/opossums/are-opossums-dangerous/

10/10/2025

🌊 Giving back to the coast! Our Virginia Beach teammates partnered with Keep America Beautiful and Keep Virginia Beautiful for a beach cleanup at Beach Garden Park.

Together, we collected 42 bags of trash, totaling more than 1,000 pounds of litter!

We’re proud to help keep our beaches clean and support a safer environment for our community and local wildlife.

10/08/2025

👻 What’s going bump in the night? Raccoons in the ceiling might be the reason!

10/08/2025

👻 What’s going bump in the night? Raccoons in the ceiling might be the reason!

10/07/2025

🦝 Hearing strange noises in your attic or noticing damage around your home? Raccoons might be the culprits! These critters can cause more trouble than you’d expect.

Here are a few signs to watch for:
✅ Tracks around your property
✅ Damage to shingles, soffits, or roof vents
✅ Purring, chittering, or growling

Raccoons are persistent when searching for food and shelter, often leaving damage behind. Stay alert to these signs to help protect your home!