Wildlife Control in Austin

Greater Austin’s Wildlife Control Authority Since 1959

Wild animals don’t stay in the wild. In Greater Austin, raccoons nest in attics, armadillos burrow under foundations, squirrels chew through wiring, and skunks take up residence under porches. These intrusions rarely announce themselves until the damage is already done. Roberts Termite & Pest Control has been helping Greater Austin homeowners and businesses resolve wildlife problems since 1959, and we’ve been family-owned and operated since 1995. We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and offer free estimates on all wildlife control services.

Austin Animal Services doesn’t remove or relocate healthy native wildlife. When an animal has entered your structure or is damaging your property, you need a licensed professional. Central Texas is home to five species considered high risk for carrying rabies, and the area’s wildlife also includes raccoons, opossums, foxes, bats, skunks, armadillos, and snakes. The structural and health risks that come with an active intrusion make a fast, informed response essential.

An Associate Certified Entomologist Leading Wildlife Control in Austin

Most wildlife removal companies remove the animal and stop there. We approach the problem differently. Rock Thweatt, owner of Roberts Termite & Pest Control, is an Associate Certified Entomologist with nearly four decades of experience in the pest control industry. That credential requires demonstrated knowledge of pest biology, behavior, and ecology. That knowledge applies directly to understanding why wildlife enters a structure and what environmental conditions sustain their presence.

When a raccoon or armadillo targets your property, there’s usually a reason grounded in biology. Foraging animals follow food. Nesting animals seek access points. Rock applies habitat modification strategies informed by entomological analysis: identifying what’s attracting wildlife to your specific property, whether that’s a grub population in your lawn, an unsecured food source, or a structural gap that invites entry. The goal is a long-term solution, not a repeated removal cycle. We use scientific data to locate structural vulnerabilities and recommend closures that help prevent wildlife from returning.

Are you dealing with unwelcome wildlife in Austin, TX? Let us help! Reach out to Roberts Termite & Pest Control at (737) 348-0893 or send us a message online now. Your peace of mind is just a call away!

Wildlife Services for Residential & Commercial Properties

We handle the full range of nuisance wildlife common to Central Texas: raccoons, opossums, skunks, squirrels, armadillos, groundhogs, and burrowing pests, as well as bats, birds, and gophers. Each species brings distinct damage patterns and requires a different removal approach. Every engagement starts with a property inspection to identify entry points and establish the right plan.

We serve both residential and commercial properties throughout Greater Austin. The same technician who performs your estimate also performs your treatment, so no information gets lost between assessment and work. Depending on your situation, we offer one-time wildlife control services or ongoing treatment programs.

Baiting & Trapping Wildlife Services

For active wildlife intrusions, we use live trapping to humanely capture and relocate animals from your property. Live trapping is the standard method for raccoons, opossums, and squirrels; trap placement and timing are adjusted based on species behavior and where the animal is active on the property. All relocation is handled using state-approved methods that comply with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department requirements. In Texas, transporting nuisance wildlife without proper authorization is a Class C misdemeanor, which is one reason DIY removal carries real legal risk beyond the safety concerns.

Lawn Treatments for Burrowing Pests

Armadillos and skunks are among the most common burrowing wildlife in Greater Austin, and both are driven primarily by insect food sources beneath your lawn. For these animals, we apply a lawn pest treatment that eliminates the grubs and ground insects they feed on. Removing that food source can encourage burrowing wildlife to leave the property without direct trapping. Reducing the grub population also improves turf health and limits lawn damage from the insects themselves.

Austin Wildlife Regulations You Should Know

Wildlife removal in Greater Austin operates under overlapping federal, state, and local rules. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sets handling requirements for many species, with an emphasis on non-lethal methods. Roberts Termite & Pest Control is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA), which requires adherence to professional and regulatory standards for wildlife removal. Every method we use is designed to align with current Austin and Texas regulations.

Several species common to Greater Austin carry specific legal protections that affect how and when removal can occur. These rules matter whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner facing an active intrusion.

Key regulations affecting wildlife removal in Austin:

• Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world. Bats are protected under both federal and state law, and bat removal must respect maternity season, typically May through mid-August, when young bats can’t yet fly and excluding a colony can trap them inside.
• Most bird species are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Only pigeons, European starlings, and house sparrows can be removed in Texas without a permit. All other bird species require proper permits before any removal work begins.
• In Texas, transporting nuisance wildlife or any animal at high risk of carrying disease without proper authorization is a Class C misdemeanor, making DIY removal and transport legally risky.
• Austin Animal Services doesn’t remove or relocate healthy native wildlife. Property owners with an active intrusion must contact a licensed professional.

Contact Roberts Termite & Pest Control for a free wildlife control estimate in Greater Austin. Same-day service is available when possible. Call (737) 348-0893 or reach us online to get started.