We offer discounts for K-12 teachers, police/fire/EMS, and active/retired military.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Serving the following locations:
By County:Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hamilton, Hill, Limestone and McLennan Counties.
Abbott
Aquilla
Axtell
Belton
Bruceville-Eddy
Chilton
China Spring
Clifton
Copperas Cove
Cranfills Gap
Crawford
Elm Mott
Gatesville
Gholson
Golinda
Hallsburg
Hamilton
Harker Heights
Hewitt
Hico
Hillsboro
Lorena
McGregor
Meridian
Mexia
Morgan’s Point Resort
Nolanville
Robinson
Salado
Temple
Valley Mills
Waco
Whitney
Woodway
Testimonials
Eileen Butler
13 September 2026
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Our overall experience in every aspect with Mark at Critter Control was exceptional. We had an awful rodent (rat) problem in our attic and Mark did a thorough job of eliminating the rodents, including trapping and identifying then sealing many exterior openings where the rodents were entering. Prior to starting on our house, he did a full inspection of our attic and the exterior of our house then provided pictures with the many openings where the rodents were accessing our attic (and it was shocking to see where and how the rodents were gaining access). Mark was diligent in sealing the openings and his workmanship was superb. We had an all-around great experience with Mark at Critter Control and I highly recommend him.
Ann Martin
13 May 2026
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We called Critter Control when we thought we had critters in our attic. Mark responded quickly and arranged to come over the same day. He did a thorough inspection and said we don’t currently have any critters in the attic and the house is sealed well to keep them out. The poop I saw in the attic was lizard poop! 😂 I highly recommend Mark’s business if you have a problem. There was no charge for his inspection. He is friendly, polite, and professional.
JJ Schwitters
1 April 2026
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Thanks for the inspection and recommendations. A handyman came and filled all the noticeable points of entry and I have not noticed any scrambling sounds. Thank you for your time and kindness. I recommend this business.
L B
9 March 2026
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Never hesitate to put your full trust in Mark at Critter Control !! Not only is Mark knowledgeable and experienced, he’s trustworthy, extremely professional and kind. Mark at Critter Control earned FIVE stars for his prompt service and work ethic. He’s your guy!!!!
Elsa Gonzales
26 February 2026
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Mark came out as soon as possible. He checked the whole house. He found two rattlesnakes that were together. One was more difficult to capture, but he got them! I am so grateful for your great help.
Ben Larsen
15 January 2026
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Mark is an absolutely professional guy, and the quality of work he does is better than anyone else I've ever used.
John Carriere
25 September 2025
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Mark was very efficient. He trapped and closed up holes leading to the attic, by squirrels, using metal after removing them. The metal was even painted to match my outside trim. Easy to work with and answered all my questions, so I was always informed of the steps he was taking. Extremely happy with his work and cleaned up after each time. Highly recommend and I would definitely use him again if needed.
Jr Martinez
10 September 2025
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Mr.Foster did some wood work on my house and did an excellent job. I will definitely use him in the future and recommend Mr.Foster if you need wood work done correctly.
Amy Seaman
9 September 2025
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Rodents thought they had a timeshare in my attic.
Critter Control served the eviction notice and cleared them out fast. Professional, friendly and zero squeaks since! 1000% recommend!
Tabitha Corbin
8 September 2025
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Mark was very helpful in getting a raccoon out of our attic. He was quick to respond and did a great job!
Wildlife Removal In Waco
At Critter Control of Waco, we understand the unique challenges posed by nuisance wildlife in the area. Waco’s diverse ecosystem, encompassing urban and rural areas, provides a habitat for various species that can become pests and cause problems for residents.
Critter Control provides professional wildlife control services. Our team of skilled professionals is trained to identify and handle a wide range of critters like raccoons, squirrels, bats, rats, mice, snakes, and birds.
We provide safe and humane removal of all nuisance wildlife from residential and commercial properties. Prioritizing the safety and well-being of our clients, our techniques are humane and environmentally friendly techniques. Our long-term animal control solutions include animal trapping, removal, exclusion, and repairs.
STEP 1
Full Home Inspection
We conduct a thorough inspection of your property, identifying the species involved, entry points, and nesting sites. We pay special attention to common access areas like attics, crawlspaces, and rooflines, which are especially vulnerable in Waco’s humid climate and older homes.
We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.
After removal, we seal all entry points with chew-resistant materials, preventing future infestations. Our repairs are designed to withstand Waco’s weather and wildlife pressures.
We clean and sanitize contaminated areas, removing animal waste and damaged materials to protect your family’s health and restore your property to its original condition.
Raccoon Removal in Waco, TX
Adaptable and clever, raccoons thrive in Waco. Attics and chimneys make ideal den sites for raccoons. Raccoons can wreak havoc trying to gain entry to your home and cause significant damage by creating a den in your attic. They can cause a mess of garbage and destroy home gardens and bird feeders. Because they are nocturnal, you’ll most likely hear a loud thumping at night if you have an attic.
Inspection
During the inspection, we determine the severity of the raccoon infestation. We look for physical evidence like footprints in or around the home, stains from raccoon feces and urine. On the exterior of the house, we look for damage like scratches on boards, broken vents and screens, ripped apart shingles, destroyed soffits, and every possible entry point.
Raccoon Trapping
Live trapping is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of a raccoon. Depending on the situation, a one-way door or excluder valve can be installed. An excluder valve works by allowing the raccoon to leave but blocks its reentry. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.
Raccoon Exclusion
We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.
Rat and Mice Pest Control
Rats and mice are typical pest animals in a home. Proximity to water and buildings with plenty of entry holes allow the pests to travel freely and breed rapidly. In homes, a mouse or rat may contaminate food with waste, spread disease, and destroy property. To effectively get rid of rats you need to control the population. Female rats can have six litters in one year (mice can have up to 35 babies in one year). The wildlife technician will determine the best type of trap, placement of trap, and the best bait to use.
Inspection
During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.
Rodent Removal
A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists may use snap traps and live traps to capture and remove mice and rats. Rodent trapping usually takes between five to fourteen days.
Repairs
The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.
Squirrel Removal
Common in residential areas, squirrels are often found in homes. Squirrels are active during the day so you might hear squealing, running, or gnawing early in the morning. Squirrels’ teeth never stop growing so they constantly gnaw damaging attic insulation, fraying electrical wires, and destroying house structures.
Inspection
Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.
Squirrel Trapping
Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring & Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.
Squirrel Exclusion
We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also cleanup the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation.
Bat Removal
Bats will enter attics to roost in large groups. As a protected species, special consideration must be made for bat control in Texas.
Inspection
We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).
Bat Removal
The most effective and humane way to remove bats is by utilizing a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic.
Bat Exclusion
After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.
Snake Control
Snake season in Waco, TX is from March through October when the reptiles are most active. Snakes are common in Central Texas, but they become a nuisance when they enter residential properties, garages, sheds, crawl spaces, or other areas where people and pets are likely to encounter them.
Most snake problems are actually caused by the conditions attracting them rather than the snakes themselves. Snakes are drawn to your property by food sources notably rodents like rats and mice. If you have a rodent population on your property, it can lead to snakes too.
Inspection
During the inspection, we will look for what lured the snakes into your home. Unfortunately, snakes are often a sign of a rodent infestation. So, we will carefully look for any potential rodents that could act as a food source for the snakes in your home.
As a wildlife removal company, we will not exterminate snakes like some pest control companies might. Snakes present little danger to people and fill an essential role within a local ecosystem.
Trapping and Removal
After the inspection, we will carefully remove the snakes. We do this with humane trapping. Snake traps include a funnel trap or glue board (vegetable oil harmlessly counteracts the glue and releases the snake). If the snake hasn’t moved, we can remove it with snake tongs. No snake removal job is finished until the rodent population is under control. An active rodent population will continue to attract snakes into your house.
Exclusion and Prevention
Snake exclusion may include anything from replacing window screens and filling in cracks to closing off gaps under porches. A wildlife control expert can suggest custom solutions to fit any property.
Skunk Control
Skunks in Waco become a problem when they destroy yards, looking for grubs. They also cause problems when they burrow under sheds, patios and crawlspaces.
Inspection
In addition to noting any pungent odors that signal the presence of a skunk, we will inspect the condition of your landscaping, as skunks are known for tearing-up lawns and shredding grass while hunting for grubs and insects. We will also inspect the perimeter of your building’s foundations and under decks, to locate burrows.
Trapping and Removal
Never try to remove a skunk from your property yourself. Getting sprayed is a very unpleasant experience. Furthermore, these animals may carry diseases that can spread to humans and pets, such as rabies. Our specialists will use live traps to capture and remove skunks for you, or they’ll use a one-way exclusion device to evict skunks from their harborage areas. The most effective ways to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification.
Skunk Control
The most effective way to control a skunk problem is exclusion and habitat modification. Methods like sealing foundation gaps, replacing and screening broken foundation vents and installing hardware cloth (rat walls) around unprotected sheds and decks are the most effective and permanent ways to keep skunks out.
Armadillo Control
Armadillos are a common nuisance in Waco from late spring to early fall. The combination of suburban neighborhoods, wooded creek corridors, parks, pastures, and mild winters provides excellent habitat for armadillos throughout McLennan County.
Armadillos are solitary animals and spend most of their time searching for food. They have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell, which they use to locate prey underground. It’s not uncommon to wake up one morning and find your yard is full of small holes.
Inspection
Armadillo problems are located in the yard. We look for holes, tracks, and burrows to identify the extent of your armadillo problem.
Armadillo Trapping
Armadillos have poor eyesight so trapping relies strategic locations and baiting.
Exclusion and Prevention
After trapping, Critter Control typically recommends exclusion and habitat modifications to help prevent additional armadillos from moving onto the property, such as:
Sealing access beneath decks, porches, and sheds
Filling abandoned burrows
Installing barriers around vulnerable landscaping
Reducing attractants such as insect-rich areas
The Critter Control Difference
Locally Owned and OperatedFounded October 2019, Mark has provided humane wildlife control in Waco for over seven years.
Local Discounts Ask about our discounts for teachers, first responders, and active or retired military.
Trained SpecialistsAnimal removal is a highly sophisticated job. Mark has over 15 years of wildlife management experience.
Residential and CommercialInvading nuisance wildlife can wreak havoc on property. If left unattendedwildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.
Critter Control GuaranteeYour satisfaction is always guaranteed. We provide reliable prevention from future intrusions. Resolving a nuisance wildlife issue calls for more than trapping and removing the critter. Our exclusion services offer immediate and long-term wildlife solutions.
With over 40 years of experience, Critter Control is the nation’s leading wildlife removal company. Critter Control specializes in removing a large variety of bothersome pests such as raccoons, rats, moles and many more. At Critter Control of Waco, we’re skilled at dealing with many of Waco’s most complicated pest control and dead animal removal problems. Whether you need to remove bats from your attic, help setting up squirrel traps, or even mice extermination, you can trust Critter Control to get the job done safely, effectively, and humanely.
Common Wildlife Questions in Waco with Mark Foster:
What are some of the most common wildlife issues that homeowners face near Waco?
How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in Waco?
October through June we encounter mostly raccoons, squirrels and rats/mice. July through September we encounter mostly snakes, skunks, gophers, armadillos and birds.
What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity?
Chewing on exterior of home, noises in attic and walls, urine smells, chewed wires, animal droppings, trails/tunnels through insulation.
Any prevention tips for Texas residents?
Eliminate brush or piles of wood or at least keep them away from the home. Have your house sealed up correctly by a professional and never use poison inside the attic as animals will die in the walls. Spray foam will not keep out most animals. Do not leave food outside (bird feeders, cat food, etc.). Keep trees trimmed away from the home.
When should homeowners call Critter Control?
At the first sign of animal activity, such as noises in the attic, walls, or crawlspace. Abnormal smells such as ammonia or rotten smells. Chewing or holes on the exterior of your home. Before problems arise. We will inspect the outside of your home to locate any potential entry points and seal them before animals ever get the chance to invade your home. If you notice a sudden increase in your energy bills. The efficiency of your insulation is often greatly reduced by animals walking on or displacing the insulation.
This franchise is independently licensed and operated by Foster Wildlife Control, LLC, dba Critter Control of Waco.
