Symptoms of Histoplasmosis

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 Expect

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 […]

How to Live With Bats in Texas

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 […]

Do Bat Boxes Work?

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 […]

3 Bat Prevention Tips

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 […]

How to Make Your Home Less Attractive to Bats

While the team at Elite Wildlife Services is happy to provide you with humane bat removal services, it’s always nice when we can keep them out of your house in the first place. In addition, once you’ve paid for creature removal the last thing you want to do is see […]