Dead Animal Removal Services in Austin TX

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Professional Dead Animal Removal & Odor Control Serving Austin, TX

Cen-Tex Wildlife Control specializes in dead animal removal for residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout Austin, TX and the Greater Travis County area — no matter the location, structure type, or how difficult the access. When a wild animal dies inside your home or business, the first sign is almost always the odor — a persistent, worsening smell that spreads through walls, ductwork, and living spaces as the carcass begins to decay. Left unaddressed, a dead animal hidden in an attic, crawl space, or wall void will attract flies, maggots, and secondary pests that compound the problem quickly. Our technicians don't just locate and remove the animal — we identify exactly how it gained access in the first place, provide a full structural inspection, and deliver a written estimate for permanent repairs to make sure it never happens again. Professional dead animal removal is not a DIY job — without the proper training, equipment, and knowledge of animal behavior, locating a carcass in a concealed space can take days and expose you to serious health risks. Call Cen-Tex Wildlife Control at 512-800-4483 for fast, same-day dead animal removal across Austin and surrounding areas.

Found, Removed & Deodorized

Cen-Tex Wildlife Control provides complete dead animal removal services for homes and businesses throughout Austin, TX and Greater Travis County — from attics, walls, crawl spaces, vents, duct lines, chimneys, vapor barriers, insulation, and under decks, to animals found in yards, on fences, and along public roads. In most cases, our trained technicians can smell the air inside your home and diagnose exactly what kind of animal is present and whether it is dead or alive — a level of expertise that comes from years of experience with Austin's most common nuisance wildlife species. Once located, the animal is safely removed and properly disposed of in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. From there, we provide complete odor control, disinfecting, and sanitizing services to eliminate the smell and destroy the bacteria left behind, along with full restoration services — including insulation replacement and structural repairs — to return your home or business to its original condition. Dead animal removal is not a simple process — it almost always involves crawling into tight, potentially hazardous spaces, and without proper protective equipment and training, it exposes you to serious health risks. Following removal, we perform a full structural inspection and animal exclusion to permanently seal the entry point and prevent future intrusions.

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Hours

Open today 12:00 am – 11:45 pm
Sunday-SaturdayEmergency Services 24/7

Service Locations

We proudly serve homeowners across Austin and the greater Central Texas area, including Leander, West Lake Hills, Spicewood, Manor, Bee Cave, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Hutto, Dripping Springs, Taylor, Tarrytown, Rollingwood, Horseshoe Bay, Driftwood, Lakeway, Liberty Hill, and nearby communities. Local experience means we understand Texas wildlife behavior and seasonal activity patterns.

Frequently Asked Raccoon Removal Questions

How to get rid of a dead animal in Austin, TX.

Yes. Raccoons in Pflugerville pose serious health and safety risks to both people and pets. They are known carriers of rabies, raccoon distemper, and Baylisascaris procyonis, a dangerous roundworm parasite found in raccoon feces that is transmittable to humans and animals. Raccoons can also become aggressive when cornered, putting children and pets at risk. If raccoons are active on or inside your property, professional removal is strongly recommended.

How do I know if there is a dead animal in my house?

The most obvious sign is a strong, persistent odor that worsens over several days — often described as a sweet, sickly, or rotting smell that no amount of air freshener will mask. Other signs include an unusual concentration of flies or maggots near a wall, vent, or ceiling, unexplained staining on walls or ceilings, and in some cases audible buzzing of flies in a confined area. If you notice any of these signs, call Cen-Tex Wildlife Control at 512-800-4483 — in most cases our technicians can smell the air inside your home and diagnose the species and whether the animal is dead or alive before any inspection begins.

Can you tell what kind of animal died in my home from the smell?

Yes — in most cases our trained technicians can identify the species from the odor profile alone. Different animals produce distinctly different decay odors based on their size, diet, and the environment they died in. Rats and mice produce a sharp, concentrated smell. Raccoons, opossums, and squirrels produce a heavier, more pervasive odor. Skunks produce a compound odor that combines decay with their sulfur-based spray. This diagnostic ability allows us to locate the animal faster and get your home back to normal sooner.

Where do dead animals most commonly hide in Austin homes?

The most common locations we find dead animals in Austin homes and businesses include attics, wall voids, crawl spaces, under vapor barriers, inside duct lines and vents, in chimney flues, under insulation, beneath decks and porches, and inside HVAC systems. Wild animals instinctively seek out dark, enclosed spaces when they are sick or injured — which is why carcasses are almost never found in an easily accessible location and almost always require professional equipment and training to locate and safely remove.

Is a dead animal in my home a health hazard?

Yes — a dead animal in your home is a serious health concern that should be addressed immediately. Decomposing carcasses release bacteria including salmonella and E. coli into the surrounding area. The carcass attracts flies that lay eggs and produce maggots, which spread bacteria further through your home. Fleas, mites, and ticks abandon the dead host and migrate into your living space, creating a secondary infestation. In enclosed spaces like wall voids and crawl spaces, accumulated droppings near the carcass can also harbor Histoplasma fungus, the cause of the serious respiratory illness histoplasmosis.

Can a dead animal in my walls make me sick?

Yes. As a carcass decomposes inside a wall void, bacteria and airborne pathogens circulate through your HVAC system and into the air you breathe. Prolonged exposure to decomposition gases can cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory irritation. Individuals with compromised immune systems, allergies, or respiratory conditions are at heightened risk. This is why professional removal, followed by proper disinfection and decontamination of the affected area, is strongly recommended over DIY handling.

Why are there suddenly a lot of flies in my house?

A sudden surge of flies — particularly blow flies or bottle flies — inside your home is one of the strongest indicators of a dead animal in a concealed space. Flies are attracted to decomposing organic matter and can locate a carcass within hours, laying eggs that hatch into maggots within 24–48 hours. If you are seeing large numbers of flies concentrated near a specific wall, ceiling, vent, or floor area, call Cen-Tex Wildlife Control immediately at 512-800-4483 — the faster the carcass is removed, the less secondary infestation and structural damage you will face.

How do you find and remove a dead animal inside a wall or attic?

Our technicians use a combination of odor detection, thermal imaging, and physical inspection to pinpoint the exact location of a carcass — even inside sealed wall cavities. Once located, we access the area using the least invasive method possible, safely remove and bag the carcass, and properly dispose of it in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. We then disinfect and deodorize the affected area, replace any contaminated insulation, and perform a full structural inspection to identify and seal the entry point that allowed the animal in.

Can I remove a dead animal myself?

For animals found in an easily accessible outdoor location — a yard, fence line, or road edge — basic removal with gloves and a bag is possible. However, for any dead animal inside your home, professional removal is strongly recommended. Locating a carcass in a wall void, attic, or crawl space almost always requires crawling into tight, potentially hazardous spaces with proper PPE. Improper handling exposes you to serious bacterial and disease risk, and without professional decontamination, the odor and fly infestation will continue even after the animal is removed.