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The Critter Team Podcast

The Critter Team Podcast

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The Critter Team is a 100% military veteran owned and operated wildlife removal company serving over 60 communities across Harris County, Montgomery County, and Liberty County in the greater Houston, Texas area. The company was founded in June 2015 by Mike Garrett, a 20-year US Army veteran who brought the discipline, precision, and follow-through of his military career directly into the wildlife control industry. Mike runs the business alongside his wife Victoria, who serves as Office Manager and handles scheduling, customer communication, and operations. With two offices in Humble and Spring, The Critter Team operates 24/7 with emergency service available and serves homeowners and businesses from Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Kingwood, Atascocita, Cypress, Tomball, Katy, Crosby, Porter, Huffman, Magnolia, Cleveland, and dozens of neighborhoods in between. The company carries $1 million per occurrence general liability coverage, $2 million aggregate, and full workers' compensation, and holds all proper state of Texas licenses and permits for commercial nuisance wildlife control. Mike Garrett's technical credentials set The Critter Team apart in a field full of general trappers. He holds a National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) Bat Standards Certification, which is a specialized credential for bat removal and exclusion work, along with a certificate of completion for the NWCOA Wildlife Control Operators course. The company is also a Ridge Guard Certified Installer and authorized distributor for the north Houston metro area, a Bird Barrier Certified Installer, and Mike carries additional certifications in Advanced Metal Fabrication and Precision Shooting in Critical Environments. In 2018, The Critter Team received the Animals Happen Excellence Award for outstanding wildlife control services in the Montgomery County, Liberty County, and Harris County areas. The company's services span bat removal and exclusion, raccoon removal, squirrel removal, snake removal for both venomous and non-venomous species, bird control, skunk trapping, armadillo trapping, beaver removal, roof rat extermination, opossum removal, dead animal removal, and coyote trapping. Beyond removal, the team performs full attic restoration and decontamination, wildlife exclusion and animal proofing, structural damage repair to soffits, fascia, roofing, electrical wiring, drywall, and HVAC ductwork, insulation replacement, and sanitization. One key differentiator is that The Critter Team does not subcontract any of its services. Every job is performed in-house by trained staff who understand how to make repairs that actually stop wildlife from getting back in, not just patch a roof. Customers across Google, Yelp, and Nextdoor consistently call out Mike by name for his responsiveness, honesty, and depth of knowledge. One Google reviewer described calling another company that quoted $4,000 without even inspecting the problem; The Critter Team came out, did a proper inspection, determined it was not a bat issue at all, and saved the homeowner from an unnecessary and expensive treatment. Team members Jeff, Julio, Tad, and Chris have also been praised by name in verified reviews for their professionalism and quality of work. The company follows a documented 4-step process on every job: full home inspection with positive animal identification and photo documentation, humane removal with traps that are safe around children and pets, professional cleanup and decontamination, and guaranteed exclusion work using animal-proof materials that comes backed by a written warranty. After a decade of serving the Houston metro, the Garrett family continues to operate by the same principle Mike brought home from 20 years in the Army: do it right the first time. The Critter Team Humble Office 6942 FM 1960 Rd E, Suite 211Humble, TX 77346(281) 667-0171 The Critter Team Spring Office 17627 Shadow Valley DrSpring, TX 77379 (281) 800-4992The Critter Team Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. 経済学
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  • Kingwood, TX Bird Control

    Kingwood, TX Bird Control
    2026/06/03
    Are you looking for help with Kingwood, TX bird control services? In this podcast we discuss the most common bird problems affecting Kingwood homes and businesses, how professional exclusion and deterrent systems work, and how to identify which species has taken up residence in your vents, eaves, roofline, or commercial property. House sparrows, European starlings, barn swallows, woodpeckers, and grackles are the species most commonly causing structural damage and sanitation problems in Kingwood, TX. Kingwood was developed as "The Livable Forest," and its deliberate preservation of mature tree canopy throughout the community is the reason bird pressure here is so consistent and varied. The forest canopy that makes Kingwood distinctive also sustains a large woodpecker population, and homes with cedar trim, wood fascia boards, or wood-framed dormers see more woodpecker activity than properties in areas with less mature timber. Barn swallows use the eave overhangs common on Kingwood's established homes and return to the same nesting sites every spring. House sparrows and starlings nest in HVAC vents and exhaust openings throughout the neighborhoods along Kingwood Drive and the Lake Houston waterfront. Grackle roosts build through the fall along commercial corridors near the freeway. Each species requires a different control approach, and several are protected under federal law regardless of the damage they cause. Parallel rows of holes in wood siding or fascia are woodpecker damage. Mud cup nests on eave faces are barn swallows. Droppings at vent openings indicate sparrows or starlings nesting inside. Large communal roosts on commercial rooftops or in parking lot trees after dark are grackles. Getting the identification right before any work starts determines both the method and whether it can be done legally. How Bird Control Works in Kingwood Every Kingwood bird control job starts with an inspection to identify the species, locate nesting and roosting sites, and assess the structural access points involved. Our technicians determine what you are dealing with before recommending a control plan. Visit our Kingwood bird control contact page to schedule an inspection or ask questions by phone. Bird control services provided across Kingwood include: Bird exclusion netting: Physical barrier systems blocking access to eaves, overhangs, and structural cavitiesBird spike installation: Stainless steel spike systems for ledges, rooflines, and landing surfacesVent and soffit sealing: Permanent closure of dryer vents, HVAC openings, and roof penetrations used for nestingWoodpecker deterrents: Visual and physical deterrent systems installed to stop active pecking and prevent birds from returning to the same siteNest removal and sanitation: Safe removal of active and inactive nests with cleanup of droppings and nesting debrisChimney cap installation: Capping open chimneys used by sparrows or starlingsCommercial roost management: Deterrent programs for grackle and starling pressure on retail and commercial properties Every technician is a Bird Barrier Certified Installer, Ridge Guard Certified Installer, and holds NWCOA Bat Standards Certification along with Advanced Metal Fabrication Certification for exclusion and proofing work. A Veteran-Owned Bird Control Company Serving Kingwood The Critter Team was founded in June 2015 by Mike Garrett, a 20-year US Army veteran who built the company around a military standard of precision and accountability. Every bird control job is performed in-house by trained, certified technicians - no subcontracting. In a community like Kingwood where homes are well-established and appearance matters, deterrent systems are selected and installed to be as unobtrusive as possible on the structure. Credentials and licensing: Licensed nuisance wildlife removal operator in TexasBird Barrier Certified InstallerRidge Guard Certified Installer and Authorized Distributor, North Houston MetroNWCOA Bat Standards Certified (member since 2016)Advanced Metal Fabrication Certified$1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate general liability insurance, plus workers' compensation Most woodpecker species in Texas are protected under federal law, which affects what control methods can legally be used and when. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's guide to stopping woodpecker damage on homes covers the legal deterrent options that actually hold. A licensed operator uses those methods from the start rather than approaches that fail quickly or create liability. Full-Service Bird Control Across Kingwood, TX Every Kingwood bird control job is backed by a written warranty on all exclusion work. The Critter Team performs all work in-house with no subcontracting, and phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays. The company holds a 4.6-star Google rating across both Houston-area locations. No matter which bird species is causing problems at your home or business, Kingwood...
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    23 分
  • Tomball, TX Bird Control

    Tomball, TX Bird Control
    2026/06/03
    Are you looking for help with Tomball, TX bird control services? In this podcast we discuss the most common bird problems affecting Tomball homes and businesses, how professional exclusion and deterrent systems work, and how to identify which species has taken up residence in your vents, eaves, roofline, or commercial property. House sparrows, European starlings, barn swallows, chimney swifts, and grackles are the species most commonly causing structural damage and sanitation problems in Tomball, TX. Tomball straddles the Harris and Montgomery county line along the Highway 249 corridor, and the city's older downtown core sits alongside rapidly expanding residential and commercial development. The historic downtown area around Tomball Depot Plaza has older brick and frame buildings that have hosted house sparrows and chimney swifts for generations - sparrows in every available crevice and vent opening, swifts in chimneys that go unnoticed until homeowners hear the descending calls of a colony at dusk. Barn swallows take advantage of wide eave overhangs on both older homes and newer construction near the edges of development, returning to the same nesting sites each spring as reliably as the season changes. Grackles roost in commercial areas along 249 as flocks build through fall. Each of these species requires a different control approach, and several of them are federally protected. Droppings at vent openings or on window sills below eaves indicate sparrows or starlings nesting above. Mud cup nests on eave faces or porch ceilings are barn swallows. The churring calls of chimney swifts coming from inside a flue means a colony is present. Grackles are hard to miss when a large roost establishes on a commercial property. Getting the species right before any work begins is what determines both the correct method and whether it is legal to proceed. How Bird Control Works in Tomball Every Tomball bird control job starts with an inspection to identify the species, locate nesting and roosting sites, and assess the structural access points involved. Our technicians determine what you are dealing with before recommending a control plan. Visit our Tomball bird control contact page to schedule an inspection or ask questions by phone. Bird control services provided across Tomball include: Bird exclusion netting: Physical barrier systems blocking access to eaves, overhangs, loading docks, and structural cavitiesBird spike installation: Stainless steel spike systems for ledges, rooflines, signs, and landing surfacesVent and soffit sealing: Permanent closure of dryer vents, HVAC openings, and roof penetrations used for nestingChimney cap installation: Capping open chimneys outside of the chimney swift nesting windowNest removal and sanitation: Safe removal of active and inactive nests with cleanup of droppings and nesting debrisCommercial roost management: Deterrent programs for grackle pressure on retail and commercial properties along the 249 corridorHistoric structure proofing: Exclusion work on older downtown buildings requiring careful material selection to match existing construction Every technician is a Bird Barrier Certified Installer, Ridge Guard Certified Installer, and holds NWCOA Bat Standards Certification along with Advanced Metal Fabrication Certification for exclusion and proofing work. A Veteran-Owned Bird Control Company Serving Tomball The Critter Team was founded in June 2015 by Mike Garrett, a 20-year US Army veteran who built the company around a military standard of precision and accountability. Every bird control job is performed in-house by trained, certified technicians - no subcontracting. Exclusion work on historic and older structures in Tomball's downtown core requires the same attention to aesthetics as any high-value residential property - the goal is always for the work to be invisible on the building. Credentials and licensing: Licensed nuisance wildlife removal operator in TexasBird Barrier Certified InstallerRidge Guard Certified Installer and Authorized Distributor, North Houston MetroNWCOA Bat Standards Certified (member since 2016)Advanced Metal Fabrication Certified$1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate general liability insurance, plus workers' compensation House sparrows and European starlings are not protected under federal law and can be managed year-round, but most other species that nest or roost in Tomball structures are covered by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. That includes chimney swifts and barn swallows, both of which are common in this area. Active nests of protected species cannot legally be removed during nesting season, which is why timing and identification are the first steps on every job rather than afterthoughts. Full-Service Bird Control Across Tomball, TX Every Tomball bird control job is backed by a written warranty on all exclusion work. The Critter Team performs all work in-house with no subcontracting, and phones are answered ...
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    20 分
  • Conroe, TX Bird Control

    Conroe, TX Bird Control
    2026/06/03
    Are you looking for help with Conroe, TX bird control services? In this podcast we discuss the most common bird problems affecting Conroe homes and businesses, how professional exclusion and deterrent systems work, and how to identify which species has taken up residence in your vents, eaves, roofline, or commercial property. House sparrows, European starlings, chimney swifts, barn swallows, and grackles are the species most commonly causing structural damage and sanitation problems in Conroe, TX. Conroe is the Montgomery County seat and one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, and that combination of a historic downtown core and rapid new development on the fringes creates a range of bird control situations. Older downtown structures near the courthouse square have hosted chimney swift colonies for decades, using chimneys and building voids the same way the birds used hollow trees before urban development. Grackle roosts are a persistent problem for restaurants and retailers along I-45, where large winter flocks move from Lake Conroe shoreline areas into commercial corridors at dusk. Barn swallows target eave overhangs on the newer residential construction spreading south and west of the city. House sparrows and starlings nest in HVAC vents and building penetrations throughout the area. Each species requires a different control approach, and timing matters on several of them. The descending trill of chimney swifts inside a flue is unmistakable and usually signals a colony rather than a single bird. Mud cup nests on eave faces are barn swallows. Droppings accumulating at vent openings indicate sparrows or starlings nesting inside. Large communal roosts making noise in commercial trees or on rooftops after dark are grackles. Knowing which species you are dealing with determines everything about how the job gets done. How Bird Control Works in Conroe Every Conroe bird control job starts with an inspection to identify the species, locate nesting and roosting sites, and assess the structural access points involved. Our technicians determine what you are dealing with before recommending a control plan. Visit our Conroe bird control contact page to schedule an inspection or ask questions by phone. Bird control services provided across Conroe include: Bird exclusion netting: Physical barrier systems blocking access to eaves, overhangs, loading docks, and structural cavitiesBird spike installation: Stainless steel spike systems for ledges, rooflines, signs, and commercial landing surfacesShock track systems: Low-profile electrified track deterrents for commercial ledges and parapet wallsVent and soffit sealing: Permanent closure of dryer vents, HVAC openings, and roof penetrations used for nestingChimney cap installation: Capping open chimneys outside of the chimney swift nesting seasonNest removal and sanitation: Safe removal of active and inactive nests with cleanup of droppings and nesting debrisCommercial roost management: Deterrent programs for grackle pressure on retail, restaurant, and hospitality properties Every technician is a Bird Barrier Certified Installer, Ridge Guard Certified Installer, and holds NWCOA Bat Standards Certification along with Advanced Metal Fabrication Certification for exclusion and proofing work. A Veteran-Owned Bird Control Company Serving Conroe The Critter Team was founded in June 2015 by Mike Garrett, a 20-year US Army veteran who built the company around a military standard of precision and accountability. Every bird control job is performed in-house by trained, certified technicians - no subcontracting. Commercial properties along the I-45 corridor and residential homes alike receive the same level of attention to quality and aesthetics. Credentials and licensing: Licensed nuisance wildlife removal operator in TexasBird Barrier Certified InstallerRidge Guard Certified Installer and Authorized Distributor, North Houston MetroNWCOA Bat Standards Certified (member since 2016)Advanced Metal Fabrication Certified$1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate general liability insurance, plus workers' compensation Chimney swifts are one of the most frequently mishandled bird situations in older Texas communities. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology documents that chimney swift populations have declined significantly across North America, and the birds are fully protected under federal law. Active colonies inside chimneys cannot be disturbed, removed, or evicted during nesting season. A licensed operator knows when chimney capping is legal and how to prevent reoccupation the following season. Full-Service Bird Control Across Conroe, TX Every Conroe bird control job is backed by a written warranty on all exclusion work. The Critter Team performs all work in-house with no subcontracting, and phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays. The company holds a 4.6-star Google rating across both Houston-area locations. No matter which bird ...
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    22 分
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