Raccoon removal in Apopka, FL
Raccoon removal in Apopka usually means a mother who picked your soffit or attic as a nursery. We get her and the kits out together, humanely, and then close the hole she tore open.
- Mothers and kits kept together
- Call or text, your pick
- FWC rules followed
Raccoon trouble in Apopka?
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
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys does raccoon removal in Apopka, FL, from attics, soffits, crawl spaces, sheds and yards. We inspect first, confirm how the raccoon is getting in, then remove it humanely with live traps or by hand for kits, keeping families together whenever possible. Afterward we seal the entry and clean the latrine area. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to schedule an inspection.
How Apopka homeowners know it’s a raccoon
Raccoons aren’t subtle. They’re big, they’re strong and they leave evidence. These are the clues that usually point to one.
Heavy walking around midnight
Squirrels are up at dawn. A raccoon moves at night and sounds like a small dog crossing the ceiling.
Chirring or crying in the soffit
High, chattering sounds from one corner of the roof in spring almost always mean kits in a nest.
A ripped soffit or roof vent
Raccoons pull and tear rather than chew. Look for bent vent covers, peeled-back soffit panels or shingles pushed up at the edge.
A latrine on the roof or patio
Raccoons use the same spot over and over. A pile of droppings on a flat roof, a deck corner or in the attic is a strong sign.
Trash cans tipped every night
If bins, bird seed or pet bowls get raided on a schedule, the raccoon is living close, often in or under your house.
Apopka’s marsh and woods keep raccoons close
Few towns in Orange County have as much raccoon habitat at the city edge as Apopka. The restored wetlands on the north shore of Lake Apopka, the Wekiva River corridor through Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rock Springs Run, and the creek bottoms between subdivisions all hold food, water and den trees. Raccoons travel out of that cover every night and work the neighborhoods along it.
The homes that see the most raccoon removal calls here tend to have woods or water behind them, big oaks reaching the roof, and something easy to eat outside. That covers a lot of Apopka, from acre lots up toward Kelly Park to newer subdivisions built right against a conservation strip off SR 429. It’s the same pressure we see across Apopka wildlife work generally, just with the biggest animal on the list.
Apopka field notes
- Lake Apopka north shore wetlands
- Wekiva River corridor to the northeast
- Acre lots near Kelly Park
- Subdivisions backing onto conservation strips
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Spring is kit season in Apopka attics
Female raccoons often move into attics and soffits in late winter and spring to have their young. A soffit box over a garage or the space above a lanai is warm, dry and out of reach. Once kits are born, the mother is very protective and won’t leave without them.
This is where a lot of DIY attempts go wrong. Trap the mother and leave the kits, and you have hungry babies crying in your ceiling and a smell later. Seal the hole while kits are inside, and the mother will tear a new hole to get back to them. Our approach is to locate the nest, remove the kits by hand, and use them to bring the mother into a trap so the family leaves together. It follows the same humane approach as our Orlando raccoon removal work.
Outside kit season
The rest of the year it’s usually a single adult using your attic as a day bed. That’s a simpler job, but the entry point still has to be found and closed.
Raccoon removal in order, from inspection to sealed roof
Every Apopka raccoon job follows the same order, so nothing gets sealed in and nothing gets missed.
Inspection first
We check the roofline, attic, soffits, crawl space and yard, find the main entry and any secondary openings, and look for kits.
Remove humanely
Live traps go where the raccoon travels, and kits are removed by hand when present. Everything follows FWC rules.
Confirm it’s empty
We make sure the activity has stopped before any final sealing, so no animal gets trapped inside.
Repair and seal
Torn soffits and vents are rebuilt with heavy materials a raccoon can’t rip through, and the rest of the roofline gets sealed against wildlife.
Clean the latrine
Raccoon droppings can carry roundworm, so latrine sites and soiled insulation are removed and the area is disinfected.
Apopka neighbors on how it went
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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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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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CritterGuys are the best! From my first positive interaction with Annie to my continued excellent service through Mike, CritterGuys have been superb! So far, they have quickly and professionally removed two raccoons and have set more traps in case more may follow. CritterGuys have been prompt, courteous, and professional. I will recommend them and call again if needed! Thank you, CritterGuys!
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Trapping it yourself vs. calling us
A trap from the hardware store catches raccoons. It doesn’t finish the job.
| DIY trap | Critter Guys |
|---|---|
| Often catches a neighbor’s cat or an opossum | Placed where tracks show the raccoon travels |
| Can leave kits behind in the attic | Finds and removes the whole family |
| Leaves the torn soffit open | Repairs and seals the entry |
| Droppings stay in the insulation | Latrine cleaned and sanitized |
Don’t block the hole yet
If you’ve found the opening, leave it alone until we’ve checked for kits. Closing it now can trap young inside or send the mother through your roof somewhere else.
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Questions about raccoon removal in Apopka
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much is raccoon removal in Apopka?
The cost depends on whether there are kits, how many entry points the house has, how much repair the soffit or roof needs and whether the attic needs cleanup. We give you an exact quote after the inspection rather than a guess over the phone.
Are raccoons in Apopka dangerous?
They’re usually not aggressive, but raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, and their droppings can carry raccoon roundworm. Don’t handle one, keep pets away and let us remove it.
Will a raccoon leave my attic on its own?
Rarely, especially if it’s a mother with kits. A dry attic close to food is a good setup, so it tends to stay until it’s removed and the entry is sealed.
How long does Apopka raccoon removal take?
A single adult can often be caught within a few nights of setting traps. A mother and kits takes a little more care because we locate and remove the kits first. Repairs and cleanup follow once the attic is empty.
What attracts raccoons to houses near Lake Apopka and the Wekiva area?
Food, water and shelter close together. Pet food left outside, unsecured trash, bird seed and fallen fruit draw them in, and an open soffit or vent gives them a den. Removing the food and sealing the house changes that.
Do you remove raccoons from under mobile homes and sheds?
Yes. Raccoons and opossums both den under mobile homes, sheds and decks. We remove the animal and close off the space so it can’t move back under.
Get the raccoon out the right way
Call or text (321) 203-6963 to set up an inspection in Apopka. We’ll find the nest, the entry and the fix.