Raccoon removal in Kissimmee, FL
Raccoon removal in Kissimmee often starts at the lanai: a torn screen panel, muddy prints on the pool deck and then heavy steps over the ceiling. We get the raccoon out humanely and shut the route it used.
- Kits stay with their mother
- Humane removal under FWC rules
- Pool cage and roof repairs
Raccoon in your Kissimmee attic
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.
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides raccoon removal in Kissimmee, FL for homes, vacation rentals and businesses. We locate the den, check for kits, remove the raccoons humanely with live traps or by hand under FWC rules, then seal the entry and repair torn screen, soffit or vents. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to book an inspection.
Why Kissimmee raccoons go for the lanai first
So many Kissimmee homes have a screened pool enclosure that raccoons have learned to treat it like a ladder. They push or tear through a low screen panel, climb the aluminum frame and step right onto the roof where the cage ties into the fascia. From there, a soffit corner or a loose roof return is a short pull away.
The other draw is food. Rental homes along US 192 turn over guests every few days, and trash bags left by the garage, grill drippings and pet bowls on the patio all get noticed. A raccoon that eats well at your house has every reason to look for a place to sleep there too.
Spring is kit season
Raccoon mothers often pick an attic or a soffit cavity to raise their young in spring. If you hear chattering or soft crying from the ceiling, there are likely kits up there, and they have to come out by hand before any hole gets closed.
Raccoon traffic around Lake Toho and Shingle Creek
Raccoons do best near water, and Kissimmee has plenty of it. The northwest shore of Lake Tohopekaliga, the marsh and oak hammock at Twin Oaks Conservation Area and the wooded banks of Shingle Creek all give them crayfish, frogs and cover. Homes that back up to the creek, a canal or a retention pond usually see more raccoon activity than houses in the middle of a subdivision.
Our raccoon work here runs from the older streets near downtown and Lakefront Park to newer pool homes out toward the tourist corridor, plus shops and restaurants where dumpsters bring them in. For other animals around town, see our Kissimmee wildlife removal page.
Kissimmee field notes
- Lake Tohopekaliga shoreline
- Shingle Creek’s wooded banks
- Twin Oaks Conservation Area
- Pool homes off US 192
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Raccoon clues Kissimmee homeowners report
Raccoons are heavy and messy, so they leave more evidence than most animals. These are the ones that come up on our calls here.
A bottom screen panel pushed in
Raccoons go for the lowest screen panel on the pool cage. If it’s torn or bowed inward, check the roof above it.
Wet prints on the deck or frame
Raccoon tracks look like small handprints. You’ll often see them on a pool deck, a white frame post or the edge of the spa.
Heavy walking after dark
Unlike the light scratching of a squirrel, a raccoon overhead sounds like a person crawling, with thumps and dragging.
Bent soffit or a lifted vent
They pull and pry rather than chew. A soffit panel hanging down or a roof vent lifted at one edge is typical.
Trash spread across the driveway
If bins get tipped and bags opened every night, a raccoon is feeding close by and may be denning nearby too.
Kissimmee raccoon jobs, in customers’ words
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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!
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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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Omygoodness I never thought I would have to meet Craig but I did! And he was amazing! He immediately answered the phone, told me what he could do / when he would arrive and followed through with what he said. He was prompt, courteous and put me at ease! God willing I will never need him again but if I do I will not hesitate to call him!
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Matching the raccoon removal method to the situation
There isn’t one way to get every raccoon out. What we do depends on where it is and who’s with it.
| What we find | How we usually handle it |
|---|---|
| Mother with kits in the attic | Kits removed by hand, mother caught, family kept together |
| One adult using a single hole | Live trap or one-way door, then the hole is sealed |
| Raccoon under a deck or shed | Trap near the den, then block the opening at ground level |
| Raccoon only raiding trash | Fix the food source first, trap only if it’s denning close |
What happens on a Kissimmee raccoon job
From the first look to the final patch, this is the order we work in.
Inspect roof, attic and lanai
We find the den, the main entry and any secondary openings. On pool homes, the cage frame and the roof right above it get a close look.
Check for young
Before anything else, we search for kits. Sealing a mother out while her babies are inside is the most common mistake we see from DIY attempts.
Humane removal
Adults go into live traps or are removed directly, and kits go with their mother. Everything follows FWC rules, and nothing gets harmed needlessly.
Seal and repair
We close the entry with material a raccoon can’t rip loose and fix torn screen, soffit or vents. For the rest of the roof line, our Kissimmee exclusion service handles every other gap.
Clean up the latrine
Raccoons pick one spot as a toilet, often in the insulation. That material comes out and the area gets sanitized through our attic cleanup in Kissimmee.
Lock the trash before checkout day
If you own or manage a rental, give guests a bin with a latching lid and ask them not to leave bags outside. Cutting off the food is the cheapest raccoon prevention there is, and it’s the same advice we give on our main Orlando raccoon removal page.
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Kissimmee raccoon removal questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What does raccoon removal cost in Kissimmee?
It depends on the job, so we start with an inspection. Kits, the number of entry points, the amount of repair and whether the attic needs cleaning all change the quote. You’ll see the full plan before we do anything.
Can a raccoon really get through my pool cage screen?
Yes, easily. Standard screen tears with very little effort, and the lower panels are the usual target. Once inside, the frame gives them a climbing route to the roof, so we check both the cage and the roof line above it.
When do Kissimmee raccoons have babies?
Mostly in spring, and mothers often choose attics and soffits to raise them. If you hear heavy movement in late winter, it’s a good time to call, because removing a single raccoon is simpler than removing a mother and her litter.
Will a bright light or a radio in the attic make a raccoon leave?
Sometimes for a night, rarely for good, and never if she has kits up there. Even when it works, the hole is still open for the next animal. Removing the raccoon and sealing the entry is what actually ends it.
Are raccoons in the attic dangerous to my family?
They can be if handled wrong. Raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, and their droppings can carry raccoon roundworm. Don’t try to corner one, and leave the latrine to a crew that removes and sanitizes it properly.
Can you remove a raccoon from my rental while I live out of state?
Yes. Many of our Kissimmee customers own vacation homes they rarely visit. We coordinate access with you or your property manager, share what we find and schedule the work around bookings when we can.
Book a raccoon check for your Kissimmee home
Call or text (321) 203-6963 or use the form to set up your raccoon inspection in Kissimmee.