Raccoon removal in Brandon, FL
Raccoon removal in Brandon, FL usually starts at the retention pond behind the house and ends in the soffit over the lanai. Critter Guys gets the raccoons out humanely and closes the route they used to climb in.
- Humane removal under FWC rules
- Kits stay with their mother
- Entry repaired and sealed
Raccoon in your Brandon roof?
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 handles raccoon removal in Brandon, FL from attics, soffits, sheds, chimneys and the space under decks. We inspect the property, find how the raccoon is getting up and in, remove it humanely within FWC rules while keeping mothers and kits together, then repair and seal the opening. We also clean the latrine. To get on the schedule, text or call (321) 203-6963.
Is it a raccoon in your Brandon attic?
A few clues separate a raccoon from a rat or squirrel pretty quickly.
It sounds like someone walking
Raccoons are heavy. The noise is a thud and shuffle, not a skitter, and it tends to come at dusk and again a few hours before sunrise.
The screen on the pool cage roof is torn
Raccoons climb the cage frame, walk across the top, and tear panels on the way. A rip near the house wall is a strong hint.
A soffit corner is bent down
Look along the eave over the lanai and garage. Raccoons pull aluminum soffit out of its track to get in.
You hear chattering in spring
High-pitched chirping and whining in the ceiling from about February into May usually means kits.
Muddy prints on the lanai
Raccoon tracks look like small handprints. Fresh ones on the pool deck or a patio table mean one comes through regularly.
Retention ponds and pool cages, the Brandon raccoon route
Most Brandon subdivisions were built around stormwater ponds, and many back up to strips of wooded wetland. Raccoons use those banks as travel lanes at night, eating frogs, crayfish and anything else near the water. The houses facing the pond are the first ones they pass.
From there, the pool cage is the easy way up. It’s a ladder to the lanai roof, and the lanai roof meets the main roof right where the soffit is weakest. We see this pattern over and over in Brandon.
- Pond bank to backyard fence
- Fence to pool cage frame
- Cage roof to lanai roof
- Lanai roof to the soffit
Out in the field
Our raccoon removal steps in Brandon
Here is what happens from the first call to the final seal.
Walk the property
The inspection follows the raccoon’s route from the yard to the roof. We find the entry, check for kits and locate the latrine.
Get the raccoons out
Humane traps or a one-way door, depending on the setup and the season, all under FWC rules. With a spring litter, we find the kits and keep them with their mother.
Repair the entry
Bent soffit gets rebuilt and backed so it can’t be pried again, and torn vents get covered with heavy screen. Then we check the rest of the roofline for the next weak spot. Our page on wildlife exclusion in Brandon covers that work in full.
Remove the latrine
Droppings and soiled insulation come out and the area is disinfected. Our attic cleanup for Brandon homes page has the details.
Brandon raccoon removal near water and woods
Brandon is a large unincorporated community in eastern Hillsborough County, about 11 miles east of downtown Tampa. Between the lakes and ponds scattered through town, the drainage ditches behind subdivisions, and the Alafia River corridor a few miles south past Bloomingdale, raccoons have water and cover nearly everywhere.
Homes from Brandon Hills and Kensington Estates to Providence Lakes and the streets off Bell Shoals Road all see raccoon activity. Older neighborhoods with big oaks give them more climbing options, and the newer ones near conservation edges give them more cover. If you’re hearing other animals too, our Brandon wildlife removal page covers the rest.
Brandon field notes
- Eastern Hillsborough County
- Stormwater ponds in most subdivisions
- Alafia River corridor to the south
- Big oaks in older neighborhoods
Brandon raccoon removal reviews
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141 reviews on Google
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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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What draws raccoons into a Brandon yard
You can’t move away from the pond, but you can make your yard a less useful stop.
- Pet food left on the lanai overnight
- Trash cans without locking lids
- Fallen citrus under backyard trees
- Bird feeders that drop seed on the ground
- Koi ponds and fountains with easy fish
- Compost piles that aren’t enclosed
Staying safe around raccoons
Along with bats and foxes, raccoons top the list of Florida animals that test positive for rabies. Most raccoons in Brandon yards are healthy, but if one is out in the middle of the day, acting confused or showing no fear of people, keep your distance and keep pets inside.
Their droppings are the bigger everyday concern. Raccoons use one spot as a latrine, and that waste can carry raccoon roundworm eggs. Leave it for us to remove with protective gear and disinfect.
If the noise in your attic is light and fast instead of heavy, it could be squirrels. See squirrel removal in Brandon for that. Our raccoon removal hub page explains how we handle raccoons across Central Florida.
Other Brandon wildlife services
Raccoon removal in nearby towns
Raccoon Removal in Brandon: quick answers
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What does raccoon removal cost in Brandon?
We give you a quote once we’ve seen the house. Price depends on the number of raccoons, whether kits are involved, how much repair the entry needs, and whether the attic needs cleanup. Everything is explained before work starts.
Why do raccoons keep tearing my pool cage screen in Brandon?
The cage is their ladder. Raccoons climb the frame to reach the lanai roof and the main roof beyond it, and the screen tears as they go. Fixing the screen helps, but sealing the soffit and roof edge they’re heading for is what ends it.
Can I trap the raccoon myself and let it go at a park?
We don’t recommend it. Trapping and relocating wildlife in Florida falls under FWC rules, and catching an adult in spring can leave kits stranded in your attic. We handle the removal within those rules and keep families together.
Is there a season when raccoons are more likely to get into Brandon homes?
Spring is the busiest time, because females look for a safe spot to have kits. But Florida raccoons are active all year, and we get calls in every month. The best time to call is when you first hear something.
Do you remove raccoons from under sheds and decks in Brandon?
Yes. Raccoons and opossums both den under sheds, low decks and porches. We remove the animal humanely and then close off the space with heavy screen or barrier so it can’t be reused.
Will another raccoon move in after this one is removed?
If the entry stays open, it’s likely, especially near a pond. That’s why every raccoon job ends with repairing the entry and checking the rest of the roofline for weak spots.
Have a raccoon problem in Brandon? We can help
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll come out, show you how it’s getting in, and give you a plan.