Raccoon removal in Ocoee, FL
Raccoon removal in Ocoee often starts with a torn pool cage panel or a soffit that’s been peeled open overnight. We remove the raccoon humanely and rebuild what it broke so it can’t come back the same way.
- Humane live trapping
- Torn soffits and screens rebuilt
- Mothers and kits stay together
Raccoon in your Ocoee 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.
- Firm quote before any work starts
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- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys provides raccoon removal in Ocoee, FL, from attics, soffits, garages, crawl spaces and lanais. We start with an inspection, trap the raccoon humanely under FWC rules, remove kits by hand so families stay together, then rebuild the torn entry with heavy materials and clean the latrine. Phone or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll set up a visit.
Lakes, ponds and raccoons in Ocoee
Raccoons stay close to water, and Ocoee has a lot of it. Starke Lake sits in the middle of the old town by Bill Breeze Park. Lake Olympia, Spring Lake, Lake Meadow and Prairie Lake are all close by, and nearly every subdivision built since the 1990s has a retention pond with a tree line around it. Those edges give raccoons a place to hunt crayfish and frogs at night and a short walk to the trash cans and pet bowls on your side of the fence.
The oak canopy along the West Orange Trail and the wooded buffers along SR 429 and the Turnpike also work as travel lanes. Homes that back up to a pond, a trail or a buffer strip tend to see raccoons first. We handle every animal those corridors bring in through our Ocoee wildlife removal work, but raccoons do the most damage per visit.
Ocoee field notes
- Starke Lake in the old town
- Retention ponds in most subdivisions
- West Orange Trail oak canopy
- SR 429 and Turnpike tree buffers
Pool cages are raccoon ladders
Raccoons climb the aluminum frame of a screened enclosure to reach the roof, or tear a bottom panel to get to the lanai. If you see a ripped screen and muddy prints on the frame, check the soffit right above it.
On the job
Ocoee raccoon removal, the way we do it
Raccoons are strong and smart, so removal has to be thorough or it doesn’t last.
Walk-around inspection
We check the roof, soffits, attic, garage and lanai, find the entry, and look for signs of a mother with kits.
Trap where it travels
Live traps are set on the raccoon’s actual path, not wherever is convenient. Kits are removed by hand and kept with their mother.
Rebuild the damage
Raccoons rip soffits and vents apart, so we rebuild the entry with heavy-gauge material and check the rest of the roofline. That’s where Ocoee wildlife exclusion comes in.
Clean the latrine
Raccoon latrines can carry roundworm, so droppings and soiled insulation are removed and the area disinfected.
Ocoee customers on their raccoon jobs
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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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Definitely recommend Craig with Critter Guys! Professional and courteous ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Is it a raccoon or something smaller?
Raccoon damage looks different from squirrel or rat damage. These are the tells.
Big, slow footsteps at night
A raccoon crossing the attic sounds heavy, almost like a person walking softly.
Soffit pulled down, not chewed
Raccoons pry and tear. Bent vent covers and dangling soffit panels point to them, while neat chewed holes point to squirrels.
Muddy prints on the frame or wall
Five-toed prints that look like small hands on a pool cage, stucco wall or garage door.
Kits chattering in spring
A twittering, crying noise from one spot means a mother has young in the attic or soffit.
Making your Ocoee yard less inviting
Sealing the house is the main fix, but a few habits make raccoons far less interested in your property.
- Bring pet food and water bowls inside at night
- Use trash cans with locking lids or keep them in the garage until pickup
- Pick up fallen citrus and other fruit from the yard
- Clean the grill drip tray after cooking
- Keep bird seed off the ground near the lanai
What happens to the raccoon
People ask this a lot, and it’s a fair question. Our whole approach starts from the idea that wildlife was here first. Raccoons are removed humanely and handled according to FWC rules, with no needless harm, and mothers stay with their young whenever possible.
The goal is a raccoon-free house that stays that way, which means the animal is out and the opening is gone. It’s the same standard behind our raccoon removal across Orlando. And if the raccoon left behind a mess in your insulation, our attic cleanup in Ocoee takes care of it.
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Ocoee raccoon removal questions, answered
Don’t see your question? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask a real person.
What does raccoon removal cost in Ocoee?
The price depends on whether there are kits, how the raccoon got in, how much rebuilding the soffit or vent needs and whether the attic needs cleanup. You’ll get a real quote once we’ve seen the house and the entry.
Why is a raccoon tearing my lanai screen in Ocoee?
It’s usually after food on the lanai or using the pool cage frame to reach the roof. Homes near ponds and lakes see this more often. We remove the raccoon and look at the roofline above the cage for an entry point.
Can a raccoon in my attic give my pets rabies?
It’s possible, since raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida. Keep pets current on vaccines, keep them away from the raccoon and let us handle removal rather than trying to chase it out.
Is it okay to scare a raccoon out with lights or a radio?
Sometimes it works for a night or two, but a mother with kits won’t leave them, and an adult often comes right back. Without sealing the entry, the attic stays open to the next raccoon too.
How fast can you get a raccoon out of my Ocoee home?
Many single raccoons are caught within a few nights. A mother with kits takes a bit longer because we find and remove the kits first. Once we’ve seen your attic, you’ll know what to expect.
Do raccoons get into townhomes and commercial buildings?
Yes. We handle raccoons in townhome communities, HOA buildings, warehouses and other commercial properties around Ocoee, including loading areas and dumpster enclosures.
Get your Ocoee attic raccoon-free
Phone or text (321) 203-6963 to book an Ocoee inspection. We’ll find the entry, remove the raccoon and rebuild the damage.