Wildlife & Exclusion Management Remove It. Seal It. Keep It Out.

A raccoon in the attic, squirrels in the eaves, skunk under the porch, they are more than a nuisance.

These aren’t just nuisances — they’re animals are actively damaging your structure, contaminating your insulation, and finding ways back in as fast as you can chase them out. We remove the animal, clean up what it left behind, and seal every entry point so it — and the next one — can’t get back in.
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Humane Removal & Relocation

NWCOA-Aligned Exclusion Practices

Entry Point Inspection

Residential & Commercial

Exclusion & Sealing

Damage Assessment

Humane Removal & Relocation

NWCOA-Aligned Exclusion Practices

Entry Point Inspection

Residential & Commercial

Exclusion & Sealing

Damage Assessment

Humane Removal & Relocation

NWCOA-Aligned Exclusion Practices

Entry Point Inspection

Residential & Commercial

Exclusion & Sealing

Damage Assessment

Humane Removal & Relocation

NWCOA-Aligned Exclusion Practices

Entry Point Inspection

Residential & Commercial

Exclusion & Sealing

Damage Assessment


Getting the animal out is only the first step.

Wildlife removal calls usually start the same way — sounds in the attic at night, a smell under the deck, a hole in the soffit or foundation that wasn’t there last month. Once you know an animal has gotten in, the temptation is to remove it and call it done.

It’s not done.

Animals that get into a structure found a way in. Other animals will find the same way in — or the animal you removed will find its way back. Without identifying and sealing every entry point, removal is temporary.

Beyond re-entry, the damage and contamination left behind matters. Raccoons and squirrels damage insulation, chew wiring, and tear through ductwork. Bats and birds leave waste that accumulates and creates genuine health hazards. Rodent infestations can saturate attic insulation with urine and droppings to the point where the insulation needs to be professionally removed rather than just cleaned.

We handle all of it — removal, exclusion, cleanup, and coordination with our insulation removal and biohazard cleanup teams for situations where the damage goes beyond what a standard wildlife call covers.

What We Handle

Raccoons

Among the most destructive attic intruders that can rapidly cause structural damage. They aggressively tear apart insulation for nesting and easily reopen weak repair points.

Squirrels

Common intruders in eaves, attics, and walls that chew constantly on structures. Their nesting habits damage insulation, and gnawed electrical wiring creates a severe fire risk.

Opossums

Frequently found nesting under decks, porches, and inside dark crawl spaces. They are generally less destructive than raccoons but introduce fleas and leave heavy waste.

Skunks

Known to burrow under porches, decks, sheds, and low crawl spaces. Safe removal requires highly specialized techniques to avoid defensive spraying during the process.

Bats

Severe health hazards created by accumulating bat guano require specialized cleanup and PPE. Colony removal must be carefully handled according to strict local wildlife regulations.

Snakes

Common throughout West Texas, including both venomous and non-venomous native species. They frequently follow rodent activity directly into structural entry points around homes.

Birds

Nesting inside eaves and vents creates messy blockages that damage property. Complete nest removal combined with professional exclusion stops them from returning to vents.

Armadillos

Chronic diggers that damage foundations, HVAC lines, and various outdoor structures. Effective management requires targeted removal and sealing access points around the home.

Rodents

Mice and rats rapidly contaminate attic insulation and require specialized cleanup services. Active rodent management and ongoing trapping are handled through our Pest Control page.

Exclusion — The Part That Makes Removal Last

Removal without exclusion is just pest control on a delay.

Exclusion is the process of identifying and sealing every entry point an animal used — or could use — to access your structure. It's the step that makes removal permanent rather than temporary.

A thorough exclusion inspection covers the full exterior of the structure: roofline, soffits, fascia, eaves, foundation, utility penetrations, vents, gaps around pipes and conduit, and any other opening large enough for the target animal. What seems like a small gap to a homeowner is a door for a squirrel.

Exclusion materials are matched to the entry point and the animal — hardware cloth, metal flashing, foam sealant, vent covers, chimney caps, and other materials that animals can't chew, push through, or pry open. The goal is a structure that's genuinely sealed — not patched in a way that the next animal works around in a week.

We assess the full scope of exclusions required during the initial inspection and include them in the quote before any work starts. .


Our process

From the assessment to the follow-up — here's exactly what expect.

We inspect the structure — interior and exterior — to identify the animal, locate entry points, assess the extent of damage, and determine what removal, exclusion, and cleanup is needed. You get a clear picture of the situation and the scope of work before anything starts.

Depending on the species and situation, removal may involve live trapping and relocation, one-way exclusion devices that allow the animal to exit but not re-enter, or direct removal. We use appropriate methods for each situation and comply with applicable regulations for protected species.

Every identified entry point is sealed with materials appropriate to the location and the animal. High-traffic entry points used by larger animals get reinforced treatment — raccoons and squirrels will test repairs.

We assess what the animal left behind — damaged insulation, contaminated materials, chewed wiring, structural damage — and advise on what needs to be addressed. Situations involving significant insulation contamination are coordinated with our insulation removal team. Bat guano and large accumulations of animal waste are coordinated with our biohazard cleanup team.

We follow up to confirm the animal hasn't found a new entry point and that the exclusion is being held.


Connected Services

Wildlife calls often lead here.

A wildlife intrusion is sometimes just a removal and sealing job. Other times it's the beginning of a larger project. We connect directly to the Carpet Tech family of services for situations that go beyond standard wildlife removal:

Insulation Removal

Wildlife in attics often contaminates insulation, necessitating professional removal and replacement once it’s beyond remediation.See Insulation Removal →

Biohazard Cleanup

Large accumulations of bat guano, bird droppings, or other animal waste require professional handling, containment, and disposal.See Biohazard Cleanup →

CT Construction

Structural damage from wildlife — chewed framing, damaged soffits, compromised roofline — may need repair before or alongside exclusion work. See CT Construction →

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Why Bug Tech


We find every entry point — not just the obvious one.

A thorough exclusion inspection covers the full structure. Sealing one gap while three others remain open doesn’t solve the problem.

Exclusion materials that hold.

We use appropriate materials for the animal and the location — not foam that a raccoon chews through by morning.

Connected to cleanup and repair.

Wildlife damage often requires more than removal. We connect directly to Carpet Tech’s insulation removal, biohazard cleanup, and CT Construction services for full-scope resolution.

Wildlife exclusion done to industry standards.

Wildlife removal is only part of the job. Proper exclusion requires understanding animal behavior, structural entry points, and long-term prevention methods. Our team follows industry-standard exclusion practices aligned with NWCOA guidelines and applicable wildlife regulations.

West Texas wildlife experience.

We know the species active in this market — including the ones that don’t appear in pest control guides written for other regions.

Real customers.

Real results.

Real stories.

We don’t hide behind a brand. Our technicians put their names on every job.

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Quick answers to
common questions.

What wildlife is most common in West Texas homes?
Raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, and bats are the most frequent attic and structure intruders in the Lubbock area. Snakes — including rattlesnakes — are common throughout West Texas. Armadillos are common throughout the region and frequently damage foundation perimeters and landscaping.
Do I need a permit to remove wildlife?
For most nuisance wildlife in Texas, removal by a licensed pest control operator doesn’t require a separate permit. Certain species — bats, migratory birds — are subject to additional regulations that affect how and when removal can occur. We’ll advise on any regulatory considerations specific to your situation.
Can the animal find a new entry point after I seal the old one?
Yes — if you only seal one entry point and there are others available, or if the sealing material isn’t appropriate for the species, the animal will find or create another way in. This is why a thorough exclusion inspection of the full structure matters, not just patching the entry point you found.
What do I do if I find a bat in my living space?
Don’t handle it with bare hands. Contain it to one room if possible and call us. Bat exposure has specific health implications that are worth understanding — we’ll advise when we arrive.
Is the animal removal humane?
Yes. We use live trapping and relocation, one-way exclusion devices, and other humane methods appropriate to the species and situation. Lethal control is used only when required and is not our default approach.
My attic smells bad after animal removal — what's that and what do I do?
Accumulated animal waste — droppings, urine, nesting material — leaves persistent odor that doesn’t resolve on its own. In many cases the insulation has been contaminated to a degree that requires professional removal rather than cleaning. We assess the attic after removal and advise on what cleanup is needed.

Something got in. Let’s get it out — and make sure it can’t get back.

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