Eco-Safe Pest Control, based in Dallas, handles raccoons, squirrels and other wildlife through its Wildlife Division. For raccoon removal in Dallas, the company says it uses humane trapping and exclusion methods and does not use leg hold traps.

What raccoon removal in Dallas involves

Wildlife removal is more than catching an animal. It starts with finding out what is living on the property and how it got in. Then the animal is removed, and the way it got in is dealt with so the problem does not repeat.

Eco-Safe describes its approach on its wildlife page in three parts: removal, exclusion and monitoring. Removal covers animals that are a nuisance or a danger on your property, both outdoors and indoors. Exclusion means full or partial work to keep wildlife from entering and living in a home or business. Monitoring means a customized service plan so wildlife does not become an issue again.

Eco-Safe says it uses humane trapping and excluding methods. It does not use leg hold traps or other cruel devices.

Which animals does Eco-Safe handle?

For mammals, the company lists humane trapping methods for most urban mesopredators. That includes skunks, raccoons, voles, moles, opossums and squirrels, along with other general wildlife you may meet in an urban setting.

It also handles birds, from exclusion and relocation to birdhouse installation. Bats in the attic, snakes and armadillos are on the list too. Rats and mice are handled by the rodent team, so see the Dallas rodent control page if that is what you are hearing.

Signs of raccoons, squirrels and other animals at home

Wildlife often shows itself indoors before you ever see the animal. Common signs include:

• Scratching, thumping or running sounds in the attic or walls, especially at dusk or overnight.
• Noise from the chimney, or an animal you can see or hear in the flue.
• Damaged vents, soffits, shingles or fascia boards where an animal may have pushed its way in.
• Droppings, torn insulation or a strong smell in a garage, crawl space or attic.
• Overturned trash cans, dug-up lawn areas or animals visiting the yard at night.

Noises in the attic can come from rodents too. Our guide to signs of rats and mice in Dallas homes helps you tell the difference.

Squirrel removal in Dallas

Raccoons and squirrels are two of the animals Dallas homeowners ask about most. Both are on Eco-Safe’s list of mammals it traps humanely. Both can get into an attic or chimney through gaps and damaged areas around the roofline.

Exclusion work, which the company offers in full and partial forms, is how a home is protected from animals entering again. Tell the team what you are hearing or seeing when you call, and they can talk through next steps for raccoon removal in Dallas.

When to call a pro for raccoon removal in Dallas

Call a professional when an animal is inside your home, in the attic or in the chimney. Call too if an animal seems injured or unwell, or if you cannot tell what is making the noise. Wild animals can bite and scratch, and attic work is hard to do safely without the right equipment.

Please do not try to grab, corner or poke at an animal yourself. Do not seal an entry hole before you know the animal has left, because a trapped animal can do more damage. A young animal may also be inside.

Not every sighting needs a removal. Eco-Safe’s wildlife page says that if an animal is outside your property, not causing a disturbance and not posing a danger, it is usually best to let it be. It also notes that opossums almost never carry rabies and significantly reduce tick populations. If you are unsure, the team will assess your situation first.

For general background on living with urban wildlife in Texas, Texas Parks and Wildlife has a page on species involved in wildlife damage.

Frequently asked questions

Who does wildlife removal in Dallas, like raccoons or squirrels?

Eco-Safe Pest Control does wildlife removal in Dallas, including raccoons and squirrels, through its Wildlife Division. The company is based at 10132 Monroe Drive in Dallas and uses humane trapping and exclusion methods.

Who handles raccoon removal in Dallas for a home?

Eco-Safe lists raccoons among the mammals its Wildlife Division traps humanely. Call (214) 358-5201 and describe what you are seeing.

Does Eco-Safe use leg hold traps?

No. Eco-Safe says it does not use leg hold traps or other cruel devices, and that it uses only humane trapping and excluding methods.

Can animals be kept from coming back?

Eco-Safe offers full and partial exclusion services to keep wildlife from entering and living in a home or business. It also offers customized service plans for ongoing monitoring.

Should I call about an animal that is only in my yard?

Not always. Eco-Safe says that wildlife outside your property that is not causing a disturbance or posing a danger is usually best left alone. If you are not sure, call and describe what you see.

Eco-Safe Pest Control is at 10132 Monroe Drive, Dallas, TX 75229. To talk through what you are seeing, call (214) 358-5201.