Birds Behaving Badly: An Overview of North Texas Pest Bird Species
Unless you happen to own a pet bird, hearing tweeting, flapping, or even pecking sounds coming from inside your walls,…
What Do I Do If I Have Bats in My House?
In a recent post, we discussed how to respond when a wild bird gets inside your house. And in another…
Caring for your Chimney when You Rent Your Home
When we dispense advice on this blog for dealing with chimney and wildlife issues, we usually do so while assuming…
What to Do if a Bird Enters the House Through Your Chimney
Picture this: you’re sitting on your living room couch, reading a book or dozing off, when you suddenly hear the…
Six Bats Over Texas – An Overview of Texas Bat Species
When you work in the wildlife removal industry, you tend to run into bats with fair frequency. These winged critters—who,…
Is it Safe to Mount your TV Above the Fireplace?
At Chimney and Wildlife Specialists, we’re not really experts on home decor. We’re always happy to help our clients pick…
Springtime Brings Bird Infestations
Springtime is officially here! Though we probably haven’t yet seen the last of winter weather, we can all start to…
All about Fireplace Repair
When it comes to discussions about chimney and fireplace maintenance, fireplaces often get the short end of the stick. Sure,…
Be Proactive, Not Reactive: Why Preventing Infestations is Preferable to Responding to Them
When a homeowner calls us to deal with an animal infestation, our technicians don’t just drive over, trap the offending…
Protective Fireplace Coverings: Glass vs Wire Mesh Firescreen
What kind of cover do you have on your fireplace? If you didn’t immediately know the answer to that question,…