If you have a problem with wildlife in your Decatur home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Texas wildlife removal only. This is a specialty business, and regular pest control companies do not use the proper techniques to solve animal problems. I have spent many years reviewing Texas and Decatur, and I recommend the following:

Wildlife X Team
Cell Phone: 940-220-6204

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Wise County Animal Services: (940) 627-7577

Wildlife X Team specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Texas also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Wildlife X Team is specially trained in bat removal. They also perform general wildlife trapping services, such as the capture and removal of skunks or opossums on the property. Call 940-220-6204 to discuss your critter problem and schedule a same-day or next-day appointment. Click here to learn more about what prices we charge in 2020.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Texas and Wise County licensed and insured
• Works 7 days per week (critters don't take weekends off)
• Performs full building inspections: enters and inspects attic
• Performs exclusion repairs, with guarantee against animal re-entry
• Offers cleanup of biohazardous wildlife waste



Wildlife X Team is a full-service Decatur wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Decatur pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Wildlife X Team performs a full inspection of the home or property, and determines why the animal(s) are there, and if inside a building, how the animals got inside. All animals (including rodents) are trapped and removed, or if possible, removed from the building using special exclusion devices. Once the animals are gone, preventative repairs are essential, and cleanup is sometimes recommended.

Decatur wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Texas to trap without a license. Trap type is very important and there are many different types, bait is somewhat relevant, trap placement is vital, and there are dozens of small things that are very important to know. Safety is a concern. Then once the animal is trapped, it must be removed and dealt with in the proper manner according to Texas law. We offer Decatur raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Wildlife X Team. Many types of animals like to live in attics. This includes squirrels, raccoons, rats, mice, bats, birds, and even possums. Critters like to go into attics for a safe place to live and raise their young. Removing animals from attics is very complex work, partly because of the presence of baby animals. If you need Decatur squirrel removal, we can remove all the squirrels from your attic, and seal out any future ones. Read more about how to get rid of squirrels.

Rodent control must be done in a very specific way. First off, the most important thing is that all the openings that rats and mice can use to enter a house be sealed. Then all the rodents must be physically trapped and removed. Never, ever use poison! Most Decatur exterminators will just use this lazy poison technique to kill rodents, and it causes more harm than good - dead stinky rats, and it doesn't solve the problem. Call us for correct Decatur rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Texas is known to have colonizing bats who often live in buildings. Bats love attics. If not removed, the colony can grow to a very large size over the years. The bat droppings are often corrosive and cause health risks. The same goes for bird droppings on or in buildings. We perform Decatur pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Decatur bat removal. We remove 100% of the bat colony and seal the building so that it's totally bat-proof. Read more about how to get rid of bats.

If you have animals inside a house, no job is complete without proper exclusion repairs. If you simply hire a Decatur trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Decatur wildlife control company that identifies 100% of the animal entry points into your building, and seals them shut with professional repairs. In addition, in many cases animals have left waste or contamination behind, and you'll want a company that can provide professional cleaning services. Wildlife X Team does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Wildlife X Team. We also trap and remove animals that destroy lawns, such as moles, or digging animals. Sometimes animals like opossums will live under buildings, steal pet food, raid garbage cans, etc. Read about how to get rid of opossums. Skunks commonly live under sheds or decks, and set up a den. We can trap and remove them without them spraying. Read about how to get rid of skunks. Wildlife X Team also provides dead animal removal in Decatur. If you need help with any other wildlife conflict, from a fox, beaver, groundhog, or any other critter, we can solve it. We also do Decatur snake removal - most of the snakes in Texas are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Decatur. And remember, we are a private business, not Wise County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (940) 627-7577. Wise County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Wildlife X Team: 940-220-6204

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Decatur Pricing Info For Year 2020

Every wildlife removal situation is different, from the species of animals involved, the location of the animal inside a house or outside, the extent of repairs or cleanup, etc. It's impossible to give one-size-fits-all prices. Examples MIGHT include:

Small Job: For example, a one-stop job to remove an animal in the yard: $100 on up
Medium Job: For example, getting critters out of your house with minor repairs: $300 on up
Large Job: For example, a project involving many service trips and complex work: $500 on up

Give us a phone call now and tell us about your wildlife issue and we will be able to give you a price estimate over the phone. If you're cool with it, we can schedule a same-day or next-day appointment if you like. Our prices are fair, and a good value because we do the job right, the first time.

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Decatur Wildlife Tip #1:
Are Squirrels A Health Risk To Humans?

There is a widespread belief that squirrels pose a big health risk to humans. The biggest myth about squirrels is that they transmit rabies to humans. There were only several confirmed cases in the world when a squirrel infected a human with rabies.

One of the main ways a squirrel may be a health risk is because of its droppings. A squirrel's waste poses the risk of salmonella infection to anyone who gets into direct touch with it. To spare yourself from salmonella infection, you should clean up the whole area where squirrel infestation at your home took place.

Primary Squirrel Health Risk

The main health risk squirrels pose to humans is linked to fleas and ticks which squirrels are often infested with. Ticks squirrels have carry the risk of tick fever and once they are carried into your home, they may also infest your pets.

Fleas associated with squirrels may also find their residence in your family pet. Once a flea infestation takes place, it is hard to get rid of it.

What Diseases do Squirrels Carry?

Squirrels can carry a lot of different diseases that are communicable to humans. However, not all squirrels carry diseases. Although different species of squirrels are capable of transmitting different illnesses, some of the most common medical conditions caused by squirrels include Colorado tick fever, Plague, Louse-borne typhus, Tularemia, and Encephalitis. Also, following the fact that squirrels sometimes carry ticks and fleas, we can say that these animals also pose a risk for the infection with Lyme disease. Since all the diseases we have featured can be fatal if they are left untreated, an individual who got in a direct contact with a squirrel either by bite or by touching squirrel waste, should monitor for symptoms.

Preventing Diseases

The ideal way to prevent the spread of diseases squirrels carry is to avoid any contact with squirrels and their droppings. Wearing gloves and protective masks will help you reduce the possibility of contracting diseases that squirrels spread.

If infected squirrels show up in residential areas, you should contact professional wildlife removal services. Since a squirrel may transmit diseases via bites, scratches, urine, and feces, it is recommended that untrained individuals should never approach them. Professional wildlife removers will remove problematic squirrels and they will also sanitize the area.

Decatur Wildlife Tip #2:


Texas Wildlife Information:

Texas State bird: Northern mockingbird
State mammal: Nine-banded armadillo, Texas longhorn, Mexican free-tailed bat
State reptile: Texas horned lizard
State amphibian: Texas Toad
State fish: Guadalupe bass
State insect: Monarch butterfly

Texas, the second largest state in the United States, has multiple climate regions, and thus very unpredictable weather patterns. Not only can Texas have tornados, it can be hit with devastating hurricanes or extended periods of drought. West Texas often sees snow, whereas East Texas is almost always hot and dry. Some areas receive ample rain; some areas receive none. All of this variability means any animals living in Texas need to be ready for just about anything.

The regions in Texas where vegetation is scarce and the sun beats down are the prime locations for the many different lizard species living in the state. Of those, the Texas horned lizard spends its days eating the ample supply of ants which also thrive in the dry environment. The desert tortoise also likes to spend time out in the sun, eating prickly pear fruit. Unfortunately, these critters who love to be out in the open are often prey to one of Texas's largest nuisance animals, the coyote. More a bane to farmers, coyotes are opportunistic creatures, smart enough to evade capture and devious enough to break through inadequate fencing. Other large Texas predators, like the cougar and the bobcat, tend to be leery of people, spending most of their time in the scrub forests surrounding rivers like the Rio Grande.

A lack of large predators does not give the state any break from nuisance animals, however. Just like other, smaller states, Texas has significant issues with rodent infestations, including that of rats, mice, and squirrels. Another small animal pest, though not a rodent, is the Mexican free-tail bat, a common creature in the Texas skies at dusk. Bats love to take up residence in attics around the region, and because most areas in Texas are mild during the winter months, the bats will remain all year.

Armadillos also make their presence known in yards around the state. Texas is naturally dry, and a lush yard, which is likely irrigated, will hold a much more enticing amount of bugs for the armored critter. An armadillo can do serious damage to a yard in just one night. If that's not enough, Texas has a good number of both venomous and non-venomous snakes, all of which will be drawn to places with water supplies; aka: pools and ponds.

You can always call Wildlife X Team, any time of day, at 940-220-6204, for a price quote for Decatur wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Decatur, TX.