Raccoon removal in Largo, FL
Raccoon removal in Largo, FL often happens at ground level: under a manufactured home, behind a shed or in a carport storage closet. Critter Guys removes the raccoon humanely and makes sure it can’t get back to the same spot.
- Under homes and in attics
- Humane, by FWC rules
- Mothers and kits kept together
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Quick answer. Critter Guys handles raccoon removal in Largo, FL from under manufactured homes, sheds, carports, decks and block home attics. We inspect first, check for a mother with kits, remove the raccoons humanely under FWC rules, and secure the skirting, soffit or vent they used. Licensed and insured in Florida, with 25+ years doing this. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and tell us where you’re hearing it.
Raccoons under Largo manufactured homes
A big share of Largo’s homes are manufactured, and the space under them is close to perfect for a raccoon: dry, shaded, out of the wind and close to the trash cans. All it takes is one skirting panel that’s cracked, bowed out or pulled loose at the bottom track.
Once inside, raccoons don’t stay tidy. They tear the underbelly fabric, pull insulation down, crush flex duct and leave a latrine near their bed. You might notice the AC working harder in one room, a musky smell through the floor registers or scratching right under your feet late at night.
- Skirting pushed out at the bottom edge
- Torn underbelly fabric hanging down
- Musky smell from floor registers
- Thumping under the floor after dark
Green corridors that bring raccoons into Largo yards
Largo has more open water and woods than people expect for the middle of Pinellas County. Raccoons forage around the lake at John S. Taylor Park, along McKay Creek and through the hardwood swamp at Largo Central Park Nature Preserve. Walsingham Park’s 100-acre lake sits just southwest, and the Narrows along the Intracoastal mark the west edge of town.
Those spots are joined by drainage ditches, retention ponds and the Pinellas Trail, so a raccoon can cover a lot of ground at night without crossing open pavement. Homes and communities that back up to these corridors tend to see the most raccoon activity, particularly where pet food or unsecured trash is easy to find. Raccoons are only one part of what we handle here, as our Largo wildlife removal page explains.
Local snapshot
- John S. Taylor Park lake
- McKay Creek corridor
- Largo Central Park Nature Preserve
- Pinellas County
On the job
How to tell a raccoon has moved in
Raccoons are messy guests, and they leave a trail. These are the clues we see most around Largo.
Trash cans tipped every night
A raccoon that eats well nearby often decides to sleep nearby too.
Muddy handprints on the skirting
Small, almost human-looking prints on vinyl skirting or a white fascia board point right to the entry.
A chewed or bent shed door
Raccoons pry at shed and carport closet doors, especially if bird seed or pet food is stored inside.
Chattering in spring
Kits make a high chirp or whine. If you hear it under the house or in the soffit, a mother is nearby.
Droppings piled in one place
Raccoons use a latrine. It may be under the home, on a shed roof or in a corner of the attic.
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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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Block homes and attics get raccoons too
Not every Largo raccoon is under the floor. In the concrete block neighborhoods off Belcher Road, Starkey Road and around downtown, raccoons climb downspouts and oak limbs to reach the roof, then pull open a soffit panel or a loose roof vent. Spring is when we see the most attic raccoons, because mothers want a high, quiet spot to raise kits.
A raccoon in the attic sounds heavier than people expect, more like footsteps than scratching. Squirrels are lighter and keep daytime hours. If you’re not sure which you have, our page on squirrel removal in Largo covers the differences, and the inspection will settle it either way. The method is the same one we use on raccoon jobs in Orlando, adjusted for the house in front of us.
Our Largo raccoon removal, start to finish
The work follows a set order, so no kits get left behind and no hole gets left open.
Inspection first
We find the raccoon’s entry, check under the home or up in the attic for kits and look for damage to ducts, insulation and skirting.
Humane removal
Adults are removed with live traps or one-way doors, and kits are taken out by hand so the family stays together. All of it follows FWC rules.
Lock the entry
Skirting gets refastened and reinforced at the ground line. Soffits and vents get rebuilt with heavy materials. This is where wildlife exclusion for Largo homes comes in.
Clean the latrine and damage
We remove droppings and soiled material and sanitize, since raccoon latrines can carry roundworm.
Ways to make your Largo yard less raccoon-friendly
None of these replaces sealing the entry, but they cut down on visits.
- Use trash cans with locking lids, or keep them in the garage
- Feed pets indoors, or bring bowls in before dark
- Store bird seed and pet food in sealed bins, not open bags in the shed
- Check skirting after storms and fix any loose panels
- Pick up fallen fruit from citrus and mango trees
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Largo raccoon removal questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Can you get a raccoon out from under my manufactured home?
Yes, and it’s one of our most common Largo calls. We find how it got behind the skirting, remove it humanely and secure the skirting so it can’t push back in. We also check the ductwork and underbelly while we’re there.
What does raccoon removal in Largo cost?
The price depends on where the raccoon is, whether there are kits, how many openings need sealing and how much cleanup or repair is needed. We inspect under the home or in the attic first and give you the quote before any work begins.
Is there a raccoon season in Largo?
Raccoons are active year-round in Florida, but spring is when mothers look for den sites to raise kits. That’s when attic and under-home calls pick up most. Getting entry points sealed before then is the best prevention.
My 55+ community has raccoons going home to home. Can you help the whole park?
Yes. We work with community managers, HOAs and property managers, and a raccoon visiting several homes is usually best handled as one plan. We can inspect multiple homes and seal the common weak spots.
Should I worry about rabies from a raccoon in my yard?
Raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, so don’t handle one or corner it. Most raccoons you see are healthy and just looking for food. If a raccoon acts sick or aggressive, keep away and keep pets inside.
Is a hardware store trap a good idea for a Largo raccoon?
Usually not. It often catches the wrong animal, can leave kits stranded, and does nothing about the entry point. FWC rules also govern what happens to trapped wildlife in Florida, so we handle the removal, the sealing and the cleanup together.
Raccoon under your Largo home or attic?
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll come out, find the opening and lay out the plan for your Largo home.