Animal removal in Winter Springs, FL
Need animal removal in Winter Springs, FL? Critter Guys is based a few miles west in Fern Park, and we get raccoons, squirrels, rats, snakes and the rest out of homes here humanely, then close up the way they came in.
- Minutes away in Fern Park
- Firm quote before work starts
- Humane removal, FWC rules
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Tell us what you are hearing or seeing. We will get back to you, set up a visit and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
- Firm quote before any work starts
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides animal removal in Winter Springs, FL for raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats, opossums, armadillos and snakes. We check the house from roof line to slab, remove the animals humanely with live traps or one-way doors, and seal every opening we find. Our Fern Park shop is a short drive from Tuscawilla and the Lake Jesup side of town. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to set up a Winter Springs inspection.
Lake Jesup, Gee Creek and the Winter Springs woods
Winter Springs runs along the south shore of Lake Jesup, a big, shallow lake with a wild, marshy edge. Gee Creek and smaller drainages wind north through town toward it, and the wooded strips along them work like hallways for raccoons, opossums and snakes. Homes on the lake side, or backing onto a creek buffer, tend to get more nighttime traffic than houses deep inside a subdivision.
Tuscawilla is its own story. The neighborhoods off Tuskawilla Road kept a lot of big oaks, and many lots back up to golf course edges and wooded buffers, so squirrels ride that canopy straight to the roof. Around Town Center, newer townhomes share long roof lines, and a gap over one unit can become the whole building’s rat problem.
The Cross Seminole Trail cuts through town on an old rail bed, and Spring Hammock Preserve sits just west toward Longwood. Corridors like those let animals travel between the lake, the preserve and your backyard under cover.
Local snapshot
- Seminole County
- South shore of Lake Jesup
- Cross Seminole Trail runs through
- A short drive from Fern Park
Clues an animal has moved into your Winter Springs home
Most calls start with a noise or a smell. Here’s what people around Winter Springs notice first, and what it usually points to.
Heavy thumping around midnight
Slow, heavy movement overhead late at night usually means a raccoon. In spring it’s often a mother who picked your attic or soffit to raise kits.
Scurrying at sunrise and dusk
Quick little runs across the ceiling early and late in the day fit gray squirrels. They’re busy in daylight and quiet once it’s dark.
Droppings by the garage or pool pump
Small dark pellets along a garage wall or near the pool equipment pad mean rodents are working your perimeter, often roof rats hunting for a way up.
Holes in the lawn by morning
Cone-shaped holes and flipped sod overnight are armadillo work, especially on lots near the creek woods where the soil stays soft.
A snake in the garage
Snakes follow rodents and water, and both are easy to find this close to the lake. Most are harmless, but keep your distance and let us identify it.
Wildlife services for Winter Springs homes
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons denning in Winter Springs attics and soffits, trapped humanely with mothers and kits kept together when possible.
Squirrel Removal
Gray squirrels jumping from Tuscawilla oaks to your roof line, moved out with one-way doors and their chewed holes sealed.
Bat Removal
Bat exclusion for homes near Lake Jesup, scheduled outside the April 15 to August 14 maternity season, never harming the colony.
Rat Removal
Roof rats in the attic and mice in the garage, handled with traps, outdoor bait station boxes and sealed gaps.
Wildlife Exclusion
Sealing roof returns, vents, AC chases and slab gaps so Winter Springs critters can’t find their way back inside.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation
Removing droppings, nesting and soiled insulation, then sanitizing scent trails so new animals aren’t drawn to the same spot.
Entry points we find on Winter Springs houses
Most homes here are concrete block with stucco, a shingle or tile roof and vented soffits. The block walls hold up fine. The trouble shows up at the seams, where one material meets another and a gap opens over the years. Our raccoon removal and squirrel removal jobs start by mapping those seams, the same way we approach wildlife work across the Orlando area.
Roof returns and soffit corners
Where a lower roof section meets a second-story wall, there’s often a small void behind the fascia. Squirrels and roof rats find it fast, and raccoons tear it wider. We check it first on two-story homes in Tuscawilla.
AC line chases and plumbing holes
The hole where AC lines enter the house is often cut too big, then stuffed with foam that rats chew right through. Old dryer vents with broken flaps are just as inviting.
Garage door corners and slab edges
Worn bottom seals and gaps at the corners of a garage door let rats, mice and snakes walk in. Along the slab, armadillo burrows can open a path under a patio or walkway.
Lake-side lots vs Town Center townhomes
Two Winter Springs addresses a few miles apart can have very different critter problems, and the fix changes with them.
| Near Lake Jesup and the creeks | Townhomes around Town Center |
|---|---|
| Raccoons and opossums crossing the yard | Roof rats running along shared roof lines |
| Armadillos digging up beds and sod | Squirrels moving from one unit’s attic to the next |
| Snakes near ponds, docks and woodpiles | Mice in garages and utility closets |
| Fix starts at sheds, decks and the slab | Fix covers the whole building, end to end |
Reviews from homeowners around Lake Jesup
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141 reviews on Google
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Called Critter Guys through a recommendation from my sister in Lakeland after we saw a squirrel peaking out from a hole above the garage at my mother’s home in Riverview. My sister had the same issue at her Lakeland home. We got an appointment for the Riverview house right away and Craig came out to do an assessment and estimate. The price was reasonable and Craig was very professional and friendly. He quickly assessed the issue and found 4 holes in the roof. He set up traps and came back a few days later. During that waiting time one of the traps in the attic caught a mouse. So, when he came back, he sealed off 3 of the holes and set up a one-way trap in the 4th hole to draw out any remaining critters. He’ll come back in 2 weeks to close off the remaining hole. He also gave us a 30 day warranty if anything else happens. So far we haven’t seen or heard anything else. I’m very happy with the service received and would highly recommend this company.
Pramela IttoopGoogle review
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RELIABLE! AFFORDABLE! KNOWLEDGEABLE! HONEST! From the first call to Annie to meeting Mike literally an hour later was remarkable. What started as a nightmare with a family of raccoons in my attic turned into a smooth successful experience. No need to shop around. I reached out to 4 other companies with higher prices and the inability to come asap. I will definitely recommend them to my friends and neighbors!
Gini AnthonyGoogle review
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Definitely recommend Craig with Critter Guys! Professional and courteous ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Animal removal in Winter Springs, step by step
Here’s the order we work in.
Roof-to-slab inspection
We walk the roof, look through the attic and circle the foundation, noting droppings, tracks, rub marks and every opening.
A plan and a price
You hear what’s in there, how it’s getting in and what the fix will take before any work starts.
Humane removal
Depending on the animal, we set live traps or install one-way doors. We check for babies first and keep mothers with their young whenever we can, all under FWC rules.
Seal and repair
With the animals out, we close the openings using materials built to stand up to chewing. That’s the heart of our wildlife exclusion service.
Clean up if needed
If droppings or nesting are left behind, our attic cleanup and sanitizing clears the mess and the scent trails that draw new animals in.
Recent work around Central Florida
Heard something overhead? Get it checked early
The cheapest wildlife job is the one caught early. An inspection at the first scratch overhead can save you from replacing chewed wiring or soiled insulation down the road.
Neighboring cities we also cover
Our crews also work the cities that border Winter Springs, from Longwood and Lake Mary to Casselberry and Altamonte Springs.
Questions we hear in Winter Springs
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
How much does animal removal cost in Winter Springs?
It depends on the animal, how many entry points we find and how much sealing or cleanup the house needs, so we price it after the inspection. You get a clear quote before any work starts.
Do you trap and relocate animals from Winter Springs yards?
Yes, we humanely trap animals and handle them according to FWC rules. Where a one-way door will work, we use that instead so the animal leaves on its own. Either way, the goal is getting it out without needless harm.
Are the raccoons near Lake Jesup a rabies risk?
Raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, so keep pets and kids back from any raccoon. Most attic raccoons are simply mothers looking for a safe den. Their latrines can carry roundworm, which is why we sanitize after removal.
Why do armadillos keep tearing up my Winter Springs lawn?
They’re digging for grubs and insects, and the soft, damp soil near the creeks makes it easy. Armadillos also burrow beside slabs, pool decks and sheds. We trap them humanely and reinforce the spots they keep returning to.
Can I get a squirrel out of my attic myself?
You can try, but most DIY attempts go wrong at one step: sealing the hole while babies are still inside. Squirrels have litters in spring and late summer, and a mother shut out will chew a new hole to reach them. We check for young first, then use one-way doors and seal behind them.
Do you cover Tuscawilla and the Highlands?
Yes, we cover all of Winter Springs, including Tuscawilla, the Highlands, the Town Center area and the neighborhoods near Lake Jesup. Our Fern Park shop is a short drive from any of them, so getting a crew out to you is easy to arrange.
Get your Winter Springs home critter-free
Reach us by call or text at (321) 203-6963 and we’ll come take a look, then show you what’s living there and how we’ll keep it out.