Alligators
Alligator removal should always be left to the experts at Wildernex Wildlife Control. American alligators were once very common in water bodies across East and South Texas. Unregulated hunting and habitat destruction heavily depleted the population in Texas in the 1950’s. The protection of alligators, habitat management, and new water impound projects have aided in rapid population expansion across Texas in recent years. These factors combined with rapid urban sprawl continues to contribute to increased nuisance alligator conflicts. Many Texas residents live in close proximity to these native alligators with no conflicts; however, there are often alligators that can become a nuisance and must be handled by a licensed Nuisance Alligator Control Permit holder such as Wildernex LLC. Many alligators have the ability to be relocated while some alligators may lose their fear of humans and exhibit aggressive behavior and may be required by Texas Parks and Wildlife to be euthanized. Any alligators that have been fed by humans will be deemed inadequate to relocate andAmericanAlligator will be required to be euthanized. It is illegal to ever feed or attempt to feed a wild alligator. There are extensive state and federal laws protecting alligators in [...]
Armadillos
Armadillos are a small mammal with a leathery armored shell for protection. The nine-banded armadillo ranges across the southern United States, Central America, and much of South America. They continue to spread further north across the U.S. Armadillos cause major damage to structures and lawns every year. If you are losing the battle over your lawn to armadillos, Wildernex can provide the armadillo removal and long term armadillo control solutions you need. Armadillos overturn flowerbeds and lawns in search of grubs and worms in the soil. The damage they leave behind can be very costly to repair and replace damaged landscaping. Armadillo digging can also lead to erosion from Armadillo2water runoff. More importantly, armadillos commonly dig extensive burrows under concrete drives, sidewalks, and home foundations. Research has shown that these burrows can often extend 18 feet into the ground which can cause major shifting in foundations which can lead to tens of thousands in foundation repair. Abandoned armadillo burrows are also commonly inhabited by skunks, cotton rats, and rattlesnakes which have all been found utilizing these underground burrows. Armadillo removal and long term armadillo control services can put an end to your battle with armadillos and [...]
Bats
Bat removal in urban settings should always be left to the professionals at Wildernex Wildlife Control. Bats are considered to be one of nature’s most beneficial creatures; however, they can become a serious threat in or near human spaces. Bats are carriers of numerous diseases that can cause respiratory ailments, viral infections, and fungal infections. With every bat colony, you will find the presence of bat droppings, commonly known as guano, which act as a food source for cockroaches and various other insects. Guano accumulation will lead to an unpleasant odor and can cause serious health problems. As bat populations continue to increase within a roosting site, the potential for bat and human encounters also increases. This is a serious threat as bats are common carriers of the rabies virus, which is fatal if contracted. Direct encounters can result in the necessity to receive immediate preventative treatments which typically cost thousands of dollars. According to Texas Health Commission, rabies in Texas is an ongoing state health emergency. Therefore, according to the Rabies Control and Eradication Administrative Code (Chapter 169. Administrative Code) Rules of the Board of Health for the Rabies Control Act (Chapter 826. Texas [...]
Beavers
Wildernex Wildlife Control offers beaver control and beaver trapping solutions to fit your property needs. Beavers are the largest rodent in North America and while their behaviors can be very interesting and beneficial in some ecosystems, they can create significant damage to your property. Beavers use their sharp incisors to take down trees and are capable of taking down large adult trees in a matter of minutes. Beavers use their fallen trees to feed on the new growth that is out of their reach from the ground. Because of this, they often take down a large number of trees that can completely change the appearance of a property. Beavers will also use some of their fallen trees to build their lodges and dams to affect water levels as they see fit. Dams can be built or repaired by beavers in as short as a day. These dams can cause flooding in parks and residential areas. If you observe damage caused by beavers on your property, it is important to have a licensed professional provide beaver removal and long term beaver control services you need to protect your property. Wildernex is experienced in providing fast and [...]
Birds
Bird Control Wildernex Wildlife Control offers all aspects of bird control. Bird control problems are all unique and typically require careful evaluation and planning to determine which solutions are best suited to solve your specific problems on your property. Problems are common in or around residential and commercial properties. Common nuisance birds include pigeons, sparrows, starlings, grackles, blackbirds, and seagulls just to name a few. Property damage from birds can come in many different forms. Birds can directly damage property by pecking or pulling at building materials when collecting resources to add to their nests. That’s why bird control is so important. They also create fire hazards on properties by constructing nests around lights or other electrical equipment. Feces can deface property as its corrosive qualities can create irreversible damage to your property including vehicles, buildings, and signs. Bird fecal matter can also create serious health hazards. We have even seen floors and ceilings that have collapsed under the added weight from massive accumulations of bird feces. Birds are extremely filthy animals and their droppings can render walking surfaces slippery and dangerous. Furthermore, birds can create serious health problems for humans and pets. Birds commonly [...]
Bobcats
Bobcats are medium size cats of North America that are generally solitary and illusive but commonly become very bold when they are hunting and easily become top predators and often a nuisance. Bobcats commonly feed on wildlife ranging in size from wood rats to fully grown deer. However, when bobcats are living in close range to urban areas, they may be deprived of their natural wildlife food sources, which in turn leads to predation of livestock and pets. These opportunistic predators commonly feed on poultry, sheep, goats, house cats, dogs, exotic birds and game animals, and occasionally even calves. Bobcats are commonly found in urban settings as long as they have access to any of these suitablebobcats in urban areas food sources. In March of 2010 a bobcat was seen and later (due to bobcat trapping) captured in a parking garage of downtown Houston. Bobcats are continually sighted throughout the suburbs of the Houston area. If you are experiencing any of these bobcat issues or see a bobcat near an urban area, Wildernex can provide the bobcat removal and bobcat control services that you need. Our professional wildlife biologists are experienced and licensed to implement [...]
Coyotes
Wildernex Wildlife Control offers coyote trapping, removal, and prevention techniques that will keep them under control and protect your property. Coyotes range across almost all of Central and North America. Coyotes are opportunistic and versatile carnivores that feed primarily on other mammals. They commonly eat small mammals such as voles, prairie dogs, rabbits, squirrels, and mice but will also target larger animals like deer, javelin, and livestock. Coyotes are also known to eat birds, snakes, and lizards when given the opportunity. Although they will scavenge for carrion, they typically prefer fresh meat. Packs of coyotes are even capable of taking down and killing adult elk which can weigh over 550 pounds. The coyotes’ adaptability to living environments and food sources is what makes this animal so successful and even allows them to thrive in suburban and some urban settings. Because of this, coyotes are commonly seen eating human trash and domestic pets. Urban coyotes have been known to actively hunt cats and leap fences to take small dogs. Some bold urban packs have been reported to stalk joggers, bicyclists, large dogs, and even attack small dogs that are still on a leash. Coyotes are presently the [...]
Feral Hogs
Feral hog control is a growing problem in urban and rural settings and Wildernex Wildlife Control offers hog trapping and hog control programs that can be tailor-fit to your property needs. Feral hogs are an ever-growing nuisance across North America and much of the world. Feral hogs are opportunistic omnivorous feeders that eat almost anything they come across including grass, nuts, berries, carrion, nests of ground-nesting birds, roots, tubers, refuse, insects, and small reptiles. Feral hogs vigorously root up the soil in search of these food items and are capable of destroying acres and acres of land in a single night destroying grasses, shrubs, trees, landscaping, agricultural fields, and damaging water retention and drainage areas such as levees, dams, and canals. Government statistics in 2008 indicated that feral pigs cause an estimated $800 million of property damage per year in the U.S. alone and that number continues to rise. Most states in the U.S. have declared feral hogs to be a nuisance invasive species and spend large amounts of money in efforts to control them. Feral hogs not only damage property but also kill, consume, and out-compete many native plant and animal species. Texas is [...]
Foxes
Fox Control Wildernex Wildlife Control offers fox control to trap and relocate nuisance foxes. Foxes are small to medium size canines with narrow snouts and long bushy tails. Various species of foxes can be found around the globe and are very common across North America. These wild dogs are omnivorous feeding on small mammals such as rodents, birds, insects such as grasshoppers and beetles, reptiles including snakes, amphibians, eggs, and commonly feed on a variety of fruits and berries. Foxes are one of the few canine species which are actually known to climb trees to remove fruit. They commonly live in family groups and will often hunt for prey alone unlike many other canine species. Foxes harbor and transmit numerous diseases including rabies, fox tapeworm, sarcoptic mange, and many others. These diseases can be transferred to humans or domestic pets by many different means including direct contact with the animal, contact with feces or particles that can become airborne from feces and urine, or contact with ectoparasites that foxes spread near your home or business including fleas, ticks, and mites that cause sarcoptic mange. Fox trapping and fox control measures should be left to licensed professionals to minimize risk [...]
Flying Squirrels
Flying squirrel control can sometimes be a necessity as these unusual rodents can an urban nuisance too that can find their way into our homes and attics. Wildernex Wildlife Control offers flying squirrel trapping, removal, and long term control via full exclusion repairs to prevent future entry. Flying squirrels are nocturnal mammals that actually glide rather than fly. Flying squirrels can glide from tree to tree by leaping and stretching out their patagium which is a flap of excess skin that stretches from forelegs to hind legs. This provides a large flat surface that allows them to glide through the air. Flying squirrels are arboreal and typically live most of their life off the ground in trees and often in attics. Flying Squirrel Control Once flying squirrels inhabit your attic space, they use this area for shelter, breeding, and nesting. Damage to your attic can occur from consistent gnawing on electrical wires which creates serious fire hazards in your home or office. Burrowing in insulation and trampling insulation is common for flying squirrels which in turn can cost you in insulation value and high utility bills. Flying squirrels also flying squirrel 1establish latrenes in your [...]
Gophers
Wildernex Wildlife Control offers gopher control to remove the unwanted gophers from your property and an ongoing gopher control program that will control future populations from returning. Gophers, specifically pocket gophers, are burrowing rodents that spend most of their life underground. They are widespread across much of North America and extend well into Central America. Gophers have small eyes and short hair that typically matches the color of the soil in which they live. They typically range in size from 5 to 12 inches in length. Gophers are natural hoarders and will pack their cheek pockets full of food which is how they get their name pocket gopher. They carry this food back to stash it in their underground burrows. Gopher Control The presence of gophers is easily recognized through the presence of large dirt mounds that will appear on lawns, flowerbeds, and pastures. These burrowing rodents can cause severe damage to landscaping which can be costly for homeowners and business gopher moundsowners. They are also known to feed on plants that can damage decorative landscaping, agricultural crops, and even trees that can be damaged by gopher activity. Gophers will typically flee when threatened but [...]
