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Prickly Pear Wildlife

Wildlife Removal & Pest Control in Austin and Central Texas

Keep The Peace, Not the Pests.
With Us, Everyone
Leaves Happy!

Call (512) 764-5804 to schedule an appointment

Wildlife Removal & Pest Control in Austin and Central Texas

Keep The Peace, Not the Pests.
With Us, Everyone Leaves Happy!

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About Us

At Prickly Pear, we specialize in the safe and humane removal of wild animals that have unapologetically made your home their sanctuary. Given the rapid growth of Texas, it’s quite common for wild animals to seek shelter and food in our homes as we move into their neighborhoods. Prickly Pear is Pflugerville’s full-service humane wildlife exclusion company. We have the skills and experience to evict these guests and completely restore your home. No unsightly patches or holes left behind, our technicians keep our exclusion work invisible to you and your HOA.

Prickly Pear is your friendly, neighborhood pest solution! Our technicians are experts on local pests and prioritize using targeted products and methods whenever possible to remove critters and prevent future infestations. We offer complete peace of mind with a comprehensive service covering everything from ants to mosquitoes while also solving wildlife problems with rats, raccoons, birds, squirrels, opossum, mice and bats.

Why Choose Us?

Locally Owned

Based in Pflugerville and serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown and Hutto.

Highly Trained & Licensed

Highly trained and licensed technicians who use thermal imaging, cameras and drones to find every way in.

Backed by a Warranty

Exclusion work is covered for 1 year, and for as long as you stay on a Prickly Pear pest control plan.

Beyond Pest Control

We repair any damage, clean the site, and harden your home against future infestations, all while maintaining its appearance without using unsightly materials.

Common Entry Points

Rollover the areas below to learn about the common entry points where wildlife may gain access to your home and discover our expert solutions for securing each vulnerable area.

Wildlife Entry Points
Roof Rats use these vents to access attics and plumbing as they seek shelter and food.
Roof Vents
Bats and other animals find these vents ideal to access the attic for their own attic bathroom and apartment.
Gable Vents
Raccoons and squirrels see chimneys as hollow trees and caves, ideal for building their den.
Chimney
Opossums and other animals use gaps in soffits to squeeze into the shelter of your home.
Soffits, Eaves, Dormer Gaps
Squirrels and rodents chew tiny openings wider to gain access to food stored in your home.
Holes in Shingles/Siding
Birds and squirrels love to build nests in the warm dry air of the vent, creating a fire hazard.
Dryer Vents & Kitchen Hoods
Armadillos and other critters love digging these holes out to make a safe den for their family.
Holes Around Your Home
Mice and rodents use worn-out seals and gaps around the frames to access your living space.
Doors & Windows
Snakes, rats, and mice gain easy access into the garage.
Garage Door Corners
Skunks and others find these spaces to be ideal den sites.
Crawlspaces
Mice and large insects use weep holes to access the space between your brick or stone and the interior wall.
Weep Holes in Brick

Common Entry Points

House showing where wildlife gets in
  • Soffits and roof returns: squirrels and raccoons chew or pull them open.
  • Roof and gable vents: rats, squirrels and bats push through thin screens.
  • Weep holes, pipes and AC lines: mice, rats and scorpions get into the walls.
  • Decks, porches and slabs: armadillos, skunks and opossums dig in underneath.
See all 12 places animals get in →

Every one of these is a way in.We find and seal them all, and the work is covered by our warranty.

See how we seal each one →

Humane Wildlife Removal

We specialize in humane wildlife removal, ensuring the safe and ethical handling of animals that have intruded on your property. Our goal is to provide effective and compassionate solutions to prevent future wildlife issues while maintaining the balance of the ecosystem.

Humanely Removing Your Unwanted Guests

Service Plan Options

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Rodent Bait Service

Bait station service provides broad rodent population control around your home and property using tamper-resistant, high quality bait stations located along the rodents’ path.  

Prickly Pear’s licensed technicians inspect, clean, and refill these bait stations at every visit to ensure that bait remains fresh and responsibly managed.

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Prickly Pear Pest Plan

Our pest plan offers total peace of mind and security for customers. With 6 preventative treatments scheduled each year, our team proactively treats the exterior of your home for common pests and insects. 

Our team sweeps your home for cobwebs and wasp nests at every visit to ensure your home stays looking great. Interior treatment and additional treatments are available for free upon request. 

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Mosquito Shield

Don’t let mosquitoes trap you in your home. Our mosquito shield service treats the shaded areas where mosquitoes rest to make your outdoor oasis less desirable to mosquitoes.

Our mosquito shield also reduces the mosquito population and disrupts their breeding cycle to offer ongoing improvements over time.

Pest Control Service

At Prickly Pear Wildlife, we are committed to providing high-quality pest control services that keep your home comfortable year-round. Our goal is to offer effective, long-lasting solutions to keep your property pest-free. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and take the first step towards a pest-free environment.