Wildlife removal in Cocoa, FL
Critter Guys does wildlife removal in Cocoa for older homes, historic Cocoa Village storefronts and the newer neighborhoods out toward I-95. We work quietly and humanely, then close up the building so the problem doesn’t come back.
- Residential and commercial work
- Over 25 years of experience
- FWC rules on every job
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Quick answer. For wildlife removal in Cocoa, FL, Critter Guys handles rats, mice, bats, raccoons, squirrels, opossums, armadillos and snakes in homes and businesses. An inspection finds the entry points, we remove animals humanely with live traps or one-way doors under FWC rules, and then we seal and repair the building. We’re licensed and insured in Florida with more than 25 years of experience. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Old buildings have more ways in
Cocoa has some of the oldest buildings on the Space Coast, and age means settled rooflines, gaps in old brick and wood trim that has softened over decades. Animals find those spots first. Our crew has handled wildlife removal from Orlando to the coast for over 25 years, and an inspection shows which gaps matter.
From Cocoa Village to the I-95 corridor
Cocoa sits on the mainland side of the Indian River, with the Merritt Island Causeway (SR 520) carrying traffic across to the island and the beaches. The historic downtown, Cocoa Village, runs from the river and Riverfront Park back through blocks of shops, restaurants and older buildings along Brevard Avenue. Beyond downtown, the city stretches west along SR 520 and Clearlake Road to I-95, with older streets near US 1 and newer housing closer to the interstate.
Close to the water, the big trees and older construction make for a lot of rooftop traffic: roof rats, squirrels and the occasional raccoon. Out west, where neighborhoods back up to wooded lots and open land, we see more armadillos, opossums and snakes. We cover all of Cocoa and the towns around it, including Rockledge just south and Merritt Island across the river.
What we see in Cocoa
- Historic Cocoa Village downtown
- Riverfront Park on the Indian River
- SR 520 causeway to Merritt Island
- Three I-95 interchanges in town
Wildlife removal for Cocoa Village businesses and historic homes
A storefront in Cocoa Village is a very different job from a block house in a subdivision. Many of the downtown buildings share walls, have flat or low-slope roofs with parapets, and have been remodeled several times, which leaves hidden voids above drop ceilings and behind old signage. Rats move between buildings through those gaps. Bats like the cracks behind trim and under roof flashing.
We schedule commercial work around business hours whenever we can, keep the work clean and discreet, and focus on closing the building so one storefront doesn’t keep reinfesting the next.
Older homes near downtown
The houses around the Village include wood frame homes, some raised on piers with a crawl space underneath. Opossums and Norway rats love those crawl spaces, and squirrels go after the old gable vents and fascia. We handle the removal, the crawl space and attic cleanup, and the wood and screen repair.
Restaurants and food businesses
Kitchens, dumpster areas and storage rooms draw rodents fast. We trap inside, set bait station boxes outside and seal the gaps around doors, pipes and roof vents.
Services for Cocoa homes and businesses
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons climbing into older Cocoa attics or dumpster areas downtown, trapped humanely and blocked from returning.
Squirrel Removal
Squirrels chewing gable vents and old fascia near the Village, moved out with one-way doors and patched.
Bat Removal
Bats behind trim or flashing on older storefronts, excluded with one-way devices outside maternity season.
Rat Removal
Rats in shared walls and restaurant storage, trapped inside with bait station boxes placed outside.
Wildlife Exclusion
Sealing parapets, pipe runs, roof vents and crawl space openings on homes and commercial buildings.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation
Safe guano and droppings removal, plus sanitizing ceiling voids, attics and crawl spaces.
What a job looks like with us
Most Cocoa jobs follow four stages.
Inspect
We check the roof, walls, attic or ceiling space, crawl space and grounds, and tell you what animal you have and where it’s getting in.
Remove
Bats and squirrels leave through one-way doors. Raccoons and opossums go into humane traps. Rodents are trapped inside the building and controlled outside with bait boxes.
Seal
We close every opening with chew-resistant materials and reinforce weak spots like vents, soffits and parapet flashing.
Restore
Droppings and nesting debris are removed, the area is sanitized and disinfected, and damaged materials are repaired.
Homeowners and business owners on our work
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We had a raccoon who preferred to use our pool and back yard as a personal toilet. After trying the usual internet suggestions we called Kevin the Critter Guy. The first night the trap was set the raccoon was caught. The bad news? It was so big that the trap was forced open in 15″. Over the next several weeks we added traps, tried different baits and different locations to no avail. Kevin never gave up and ultimately used red fox urine. It hasn’t been back since. When a service goes as planned it’s an easy job. The true test? What is the response when it’s not easy. Kevin never backed off and ultimately the raccoon is gone. Highly recommended.
Paul MurgoGoogle review
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Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and kind. I 100% recommend him and the company.
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Nelson was professional and knowledgeable. We will call Critter Guys again.
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Early clues in Cocoa homes and shops
Homes and storefronts here tend to show the same early signs.
Stains on a ceiling tile
In a commercial space, a brown stain or sagging drop ceiling tile can mean rodents or bats nesting above it.
Dark smudges along a wall
Rats leave greasy rub marks where they run the same path every night, often near pipes and corners.
Small dark droppings under a gap
Bat guano piles up below a roost entrance, often on a window ledge or sidewalk. It crumbles when pressed, unlike rodent droppings.
Scratching inside the walls
Noise in a wall void, especially between two shared walls, usually means rodents traveling between spaces.
Torn screen on a crawl space vent
An opened vent screen on an older raised house is a common opossum or rat entry.
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Homes vs businesses in Cocoa
The goal is the same, but the work looks different.
| Cocoa homes | Cocoa Village businesses |
|---|---|
| Attic, soffit and crawl space entries | Shared walls, parapets, drop ceilings |
| Squirrels, raccoons, roof rats | Rats, mice and bats |
| Work during the day at your convenience | Scheduled around business hours |
| Sealing the roof line and foundation | Sealing doors, pipes and roof penetrations |
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Cocoa wildlife removal FAQ
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
Do you do wildlife removal for businesses in Cocoa Village?
Yes, we work with shops, restaurants, offices and property managers as well as homeowners. Older downtown buildings often share walls and have hidden voids, so we inspect the full space before removing anything. We try to schedule around your business hours.
How do bats get into older buildings in Cocoa?
Bats slip through very small cracks behind trim, under roof flashing and around old windows. Brazilian free-tailed bats and evening bats are the common building roosters in Florida. We exclude them with one-way devices, never during the April 15 to August 14 maternity season.
What does wildlife removal in Cocoa cost?
It depends on the animal, the size and type of building, and how much sealing or cleanup is needed. A commercial space with shared walls is priced differently than a single home. We inspect the building first and give you a quote before any work starts.
Is bat guano in a storefront a health concern?
It can be if it builds up. Bat guano can carry the fungus that causes histoplasmosis, so it shouldn’t be swept or vacuumed dry. We remove it safely and disinfect the area after the bats are excluded.
Can rats travel between buildings downtown?
Yes. In connected older buildings, rats use shared wall voids, roof gaps and utility runs to move from one space to the next. That’s why we seal the whole building envelope instead of only the room where they were seen.
Do you remove animals from crawl spaces under older Cocoa homes?
We do. Raised homes near downtown often have crawl spaces that opossums and Norway rats use as dens. We remove the animals, clean out debris and contaminants, and repair the vents and skirting.
Get help with wildlife in Cocoa today
Call or text (321) 203-6963, or send the form with a few details.