Houston, TX, with its warm climate and abundant green spaces, is an ideal environment for many wildlife species, including bats. While bats are beneficial for the ecosystem by controlling insect populations, they can become a nuisance and pose health risks when they roost in homes or businesses. Elite Wildlife Services
Symptoms of HistoplasmosisBats like to live in Houston attics, and unfortunately, not every homeowner catches them before they become a severe problem. One of the biggest dangers of having bats living right on top of humans is the diseases they carry. Bats carry a fungus called Histoplasma. Histoplasma is transmitted through
Bat Wildlife Removal in Houston: What to ExpectMany homeowners are unsure of what to expect from wildlife removal services. Some even picture exterminators running wildly through their homes, charging after panicking animals.The reality is a lot quieter and completely non-destructive. Here are the steps we’ll take when we visit your
Bats are an important part of the ecosystem here in Texas. They even contribute to local tourism. When they stay outside of your home, bats are a boon. They eat insects, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that bats eat enough pests to save
A bat box or bat house provides housing for bats. Conservation organizations promote them as a way to help and sustain bat populations, as well as a way to control insect populations. Texas Heritage for Living even went so far as to claim every backyard should have a bat box. They
If there’s anything Texas has plenty of, it’s bats. They’ve even become a local tourist attraction. We love to see them in the night sky, but nobody loves to have them in their home. Here are a few ways to keep bats in nature where they belong. #1) Enlist Help from
