Critter Control of Eastern Texas

06/30/2025

🦇 Bats have some surprising vocalizations! These critters use a variety of sounds to communicate. Some of the most common include:
🔹 Soft squeaks
🔹 High-pitched chirps
🔹 Fluttering noises
🔹 Scratching sounds

During the summer, bat pups can even sound like birds because their calls are so similar. Hearing these noises around your home? You might have bats nearby!

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

06/27/2025

Not all nests are the same, especially when it comes to stinging insects like bees and wasps. Bees build waxy hives in trees, walls, or attics, while wasps create papery nests under eaves, porches, or in the ground.

Identifying the type of nest is the first step to understanding which stinging insect you’re dealing with! 🏡

To learn more, visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/stinging-insects/beehive-vs-wasp-nest/

06/26/2025

Wasps hanging around your home? It could be more than just a few passing by! Wasps can be a serious problem, especially for anyone with allergies, and their stings can be painful.

If you’ve spotted wasps near your porch, fence, or eaves, there might be a nest nearby. Here are a few signs to watch for:

✅ Painful stings
✅ Nests in trees, eaves, or corners
✅ Small, white, rice-shaped eggs in nests
✅ Swarming activity around your home

Our team provides safe and professional wasp removal so you can enjoy your space with confidence. Schedule a free inspection!

06/24/2025

Bees and wasps are often mistaken for one another, but there are key differences!

From appearance to nesting behavior, understanding what sets these stinging insects apart can help you identify potential risks around your home. Bees are typically less aggressive and build waxy honeycombs, while wasps are more defensive and create papery nests.

Check out our blog to learn more about their behaviors, appearances, and nesting habits.

If you just got stung, you might not care if its a bee or a wasp. But you need to know what stinging insect it is for proper pest control.

06/20/2025

Happy first day of summer! While you’re out soaking up the sunshine, some critters are floating into a little mischief of their own.

From opossums and rodents to snakes and stinging insects, wildlife activity heats up this time of year... and some might be getting a little too comfortable around your home.

Stay protected all season long! 😎

06/19/2025

Hearing strange sounds in the attic or seeing damage around your home? Our Wildlife Library can help!

Learn how to identify common nuisance wildlife, recognize the signs of their activity, and get professional prevention tips—all in one place.

🔎 Click here to visit the Wildlife Library: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/

06/17/2025

Think that tiny gap in your home is too small for bats? Think again! 🦇
Bats can squeeze through holes smaller than an inch. If it’s the size of a dime, they can use it.

Common bat entry points include:
✅ Attic vents
✅ Soffits
✅ Fascia boards
✅ Ridge vents
✅ Gable vents
✅ Roof returns or eaves
✅ Gaps in siding

If bats see a way in, they’ll take it. Stay one step ahead—schedule an inspection!

Find out from the experts how to identify and remove bats in your home to enjoy a safe, bat-free living space and prevent them from returning.

06/15/2025

Fur real, we’re wild about dad jokes! Celebrating Father’s Day with pun-filled laughs and our favorite wildlife.

👇 Comment your favorite dad joke below!

06/15/2025

Fur real, we’re wild about dad jokes! Celebrating Father’s Day with pun-filled laughs and our favorite wildlife.

👇 Comment your favorite dad joke below!

06/13/2025

Snakes often go unnoticed until the signs start to show. Our homeowner’s guide walks you through what to look for, like shed skins and droppings, along with where to check for entry points.

They can enter through holes in piping, gaps around windows, garages, crawl spaces, and attics. Spotting one may also point to other pest activity, especially rodents!

🔍 Watch our video to learn how to spot early warning signs and protect your space with confidence.

06/13/2025

Snakes often go unnoticed until the signs start to show. Our homeowner’s guide walks you through what to look for, like shed skins and droppings, along with where to check for entry points.

They can enter through holes in piping, gaps around windows, garages, crawl spaces, and attics. Spotting one may also point to other pest activity, especially rodents!

🔍 Watch our video to learn how to spot early warning signs and protect your space with confidence.

06/11/2025

Notice any snake skins around your home? 🏡

Shed snake skins are a common sign of snake activity. They’re often found in quiet, hidden spots like attics, crawlspaces, soffits, and wall voids where snakes seek out warmth, shelter, and food.

If you’re spotting these around your property, you might have some slithering visitors nearby!

06/09/2025

🐍 Snakes can't chew or dig, but they’re surprisingly skilled at finding ways indoors! Cracks in foundations, gaps under doors, open vents, and holes around pipes can all become entry points—especially when snakes are searching for food or shelter.

Once inside, they can travel through walls, pipes, and attics!

Your home can provide shelter for snakes looking for food or escaping the weather. Learn how snakes enter your home and contact Critter Control to safely remove them.

06/06/2025

In honor of World Pest Day, we’re recognizing the vital role that professional wildlife services play in protecting your health, home, and environment.

From rodents in the attic to moles in the yard, we’re proud to deliver safe, effective solutions that make a difference in our communities every day! 🏡

06/06/2025

In honor of World Pest Day, we’re recognizing the vital role that professional wildlife services play in protecting your health, home, and environment.

From rodents in the attic to moles in the yard, we’re proud to deliver safe, effective solutions that make a difference in our communities every day! 🏡

06/05/2025

Giving back to our communities—one tree at a time! 🌳

Our Critter Control Miami teammates partnered with Miami Zero Waste and Keep Miami Beautiful for a special beautification project at Juan Pablo Duarte Park in Miami, FL.

Together, we planted four evergreen magnolia trees and spread 96 bags of mulch throughout the park! These trees can grow up to 8 meters tall and will fill the area with beautiful white blooms and a sweet, lemony fragrance.

We’re proud to support projects that enhance the environment and strengthen the communities we serve. 🌱

City of Miami Government

06/03/2025

Today and every day, we honor identity, embrace diversity, and support inclusive communities.

05/30/2025

Bats in the attic? Here’s one way they’re getting in. 🦇
Critter Control of New Hampshire recently performed a bat exclusion where lifted ridge vents were giving bats easy access into a homeowner's attic.

Proper sealing is key—especially when it comes to keeping wildlife out. Damaged or lifted ridge vents can create the perfect entry point for bats and other critters.

Think you may have bats? Reach out to us today!

05/28/2025

🐿️ Squirrels only need a gap of 1.5 inches to gain entry into your attic—about the size of a golf ball!

The most common places where squirrels find entry into your attic include:
✅ Soffits
✅ Fascia boards
✅ Roof returns
✅ Gable vents
✅ Roof ridge vents
✅ Chimneys

Being aware of these access points can help you recognize squirrel activity near your home.

Hear strange noises in your house? It might be a squirrel. Find a Critter Control near you and get rid of that squirrel in your house.

05/26/2025

Today and every day, we honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember their dedication, their bravery, and the freedoms they helped protect.

05/23/2025

🦇 Bats don’t need much space to make themselves at home. Just a small opening is enough for these critters to move in! From attics and chimneys to walls and rooftops, they find quiet, sheltered spots to roost.

If you've noticed squeaking sounds, guano stains, or a strong ammonia smell, it may be time to take a closer look.

🔍 Check out our blog to learn the most common places bats roost indoors and how to identify the signs.

Find out from the experts how to identify and remove bats in your home to enjoy a safe, bat-free living space and prevent them from returning.

05/22/2025

Bees and wasps may look similar at first glance, but they’re very different when it comes to behavior, appearance, and nesting habits!

Bees are oval shaped, hairy, and typically less aggressive. They build waxy honeycombs and are often black with yellow, orange, or brown stripes.

Wasps are more aggressive, with smooth bodies, long legs, and bold colors like red, yellow, or even blue. Their nests are smaller, papery, and shaped like upside-down umbrellas.

If stinging insects are too close for comfort, we're here to safely handle them around your home! 🏡

Want to learn more? Visit: https://www.crittercontrol.com/wildlife/stinging-insects/bee-vs-wasp/