Kingwood Bat Removal Company Expands Services

Humble, Texas -

The Critter Team, a wildlife removal service based in Humble, Texas, is pleased to announce they have expanded their bat removal services to the Kingwood, TX area. The company says they have seen a rise in the number of bats flying into the attics in homes in the area and creating infestations that can cause major health problems.

"We are proud to announce we have expanded our fleet to accommodate the rising need for bat removal from attics in the Kingwood community," says Mike Garrett from The Critter Team. "Both bats and bat guano can be dangerous, so a fast response time is imperative to us." He adds that homeowners should not under any circumstances try and remove bats by themselves, and they should call The Critter Team immediately if they think they have a bat infestation.

Being nocturnal animals that come from the order Chiroptera, bats tend to fly into attics at night to nest and mate. They are the only mammals with wings that are able to sustain flight. Many bats exist on a diet of insects and typically seek refuge in caves. Bats are found in most areas of the world except for extremely cold areas. Bats are incredible at keeping mosquito populations down. They tend to be active during the spring, summer, and winter, and hibernate during the winter, only venturing out during warmer winter nights.

Bats have increasingly been flying into the attics of homes in the Kingwood, TX area, where they can be seen leaving at night to go eat insects. Bat colonies will damage insulation by accumulating bat droppings (guano), because of the darkness, they will treat the attic like a cave and will mate and infest the attic while doing so. Bat guano, inside the attic, can cause many health problems if the guano is not removed properly. "Always remember to stay away from bats flying around a home and bat droppings," Garrett says. "Bats are carriers of rabies and bat droppings carry spores that cause the histoplasmosis infection of the lungs."

Histoplasmosis is a serious respiratory disorder, and its symptoms tend to appear between 3 to 17 days after exposure to bat guano. Respiratory distress is the most common symptom of the disease and appears as flu-like symptoms. If left untreated, histoplasmosis can lead to respiratory failure which can cause death. Treatment for the disease can last from six months to a year.

A humane approach to bat removal in Kingwood is essential, as bats are a protected species. A professional should be called in to remove the bats and relocate them to their natural habitat. The Critter Team says they will come to the infested house, clear out the bats and their guano safely, and ensure the attic is bat-proofed so that the bats will not be able to re-enter the home. The staff at The Critter Team is dedicated to ensuring the bats are removed so they may go back into the wild to help restore ecosystems in Texas. More can be found at https://thecritterteam.com/service-areas/kingwood-tx/.

A 100% veteran-owned and -operated business in the Humble area, The Critter Team brings a military work ethic to their humane wildlife removal. Along with bats, they also remove raccoons, squirrels, skunks, armadillos, snakes, opossums, and birds, ensuring the nuisance animals do not return and cause damage to the home. They are committed to after care such as feces clean up and wildlife exclusion. The staff is fully licensed and certified.

The hard-working military work ethic has impressed many residents in the Kingwood area. On Google Maps, Clinton T. said, "Had a bat problem in garage and attic. The Critter Team came and did an inspection with photos and went over details with me of what they found and what they would do to take care of it. They were done within 3 weeks or so including the cleanup. Even did a little touch-up painting for me. Can't say enough about Mike, Jeff and Julio. Great guys, great company and great and complete warranty."

Don P. also said on Google Maps, "These guys were great. I had a bat problem and The Critter Team came out in no time to resolve my issue. They were very responsive to all calls and emails no matter the day or time. Mike and Jeff stuck with it until the job was completed. Highly recommend them."

Those who are interested in the full list of services The Critter Team provides are invited to visit their website. The Critter Team can also be found on Google Maps at https://goo.gl/maps/EDxmBb9tPd42.