How to Protect Your Home From Wildlife In Winter

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Creatures in Texas do their best to stay warm when temperatures drop. It's easy to pity them when you're warm and cozy inside. Still, animals have undergone centuries of adaptations that help them survive harsh weather conditions, from migrating south for the winter to hibernating in a safe place. However, some animals forego these survival techniques and seek shelter from the cold in your warm, inviting home. Unfortunately, wildlife can cause many problems. If you've noticed any telltale signs of a wildlife infestation in your home, such as droppings, paw prints or strange noises at night, you may need to contact a wildlife removal service. If your home is wildlife-free, you can take a proactive approach and prevent future infestations. Why Animals Use Your Home for Shelter During Winter Animals have the same basic survival needs as we do — food, water and shelter. Most animals are more than capable of providing for themselves. Still, harsh conditions, like those we face in wintertime, can...
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Bat Infestations FAQs

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Bats are not as dangerous to humans as their reputation makes people believe. They are incredibly beneficial to the environment because they help control insect populations, and some species are great pollinators. However, despite their benefits, bats can be a nuisance if they roost in your home or business. Bats can cause structural damage to your house and pose health hazards. Bats are federally protected, so both the federal government and states have laws to protect them and ensure they are removed from homes and businesses safely. Removing bats on your own can be dangerous and pose health risks, but a professional can remove bats safely and legally. We created this guide with common bat FAQs to help you understand more about bat infestations. 1. Why Do Bats Appear So Suddenly During an Infestation? Bats may suddenly appear in the late spring and early fall when mothers deliver and raise their pups, as attics and other areas of the home make ideal warm, dry and empty spaces to nest. Bats also...
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Animals Damaging Insulation

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Do you have animal droppings inside or outside of your home or commercial property? This could be a sign critters decided to move in, and wildlife often get cozy in your insulation, resulting in damage. Can Animals Live in Insulation? Yes, animals can live in insulation. They love the warmth and coziness of the material. Rodents like to burrow into insulation to create nests to seek shelter. These and other unwanted creatures can infest insulation, which can pose health risks and compromise the structural integrity of the building. How Do Wild Animals Damage Insulation? When critters create nests out of insulation, they chew, scratch and rip it up to get into it. The resulting holes and gaps in your insulation make it less effective at retaining your home's warmth or cooling. Urban Jungle offers attic insulation replacement services to repair damage caused by wildlife. Insulation Replacement Services➔ What Animals Damage Insulation? It can be easy for animals to find their way into your insulation. A few animals that might...
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