Raccoon removal in St. Cloud, FL
Raccoon removal in St. Cloud splits two ways: dens under raised porches on the old streets by the lake, and mothers in the attics of newer homes on the east side. We handle both, humanely.
- Humane removal under FWC rules
- Mother and kits removed together
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Raccoon trouble in St. Cloud
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. For attics, soffits, porches, crawl spaces and sheds, Critter Guys handles raccoon removal in St. Cloud, FL. We find the den and the way in, check for kits, remove the raccoons humanely with live traps or by hand under FWC rules, and seal and repair the entry. Call or text (321) 203-6963 when you hear one.
How raccoon removal works on a St. Cloud property
Every raccoon job we do in St. Cloud follows the same order, whether the den is in the attic or under the floor.
Find the den
We check the attic, the roof line, the crawl space and any porch or deck. On older homes, the space under the floor gets as much attention as the attic.
Look for kits
In spring, a mother is often raising young. They come out by hand first, because a mother sealed away from her kits will tear the house apart trying to get back.
Remove the adults
Live traps or direct removal, depending on where she’s denning. We follow FWC rules and don’t harm animals needlessly.
Close it up for good
The entry gets sealed with heavy material and the damage repaired, whether that’s a soffit corner, a roof return or a torn foundation screen.
St. Cloud raccoons, from the lakefront to the pastures
East Lake Tohopekaliga runs along the whole north side of St. Cloud, and its marshy shoreline is good raccoon country: crayfish, frogs, turtle eggs and cover. Raccoons work the edge of the lake at night and move into the neighborhoods behind Lakefront Park looking for trash cans, pet food and somewhere dry to sleep.
East of US 192, Lake Lizzie Conservation Area and the swamp, pine and scrub around it give raccoons more room to roam, and the new subdivisions built next to that kind of land tend to see them early. Our St. Cloud animal removal page covers the rest of what lives along those edges.
What we see in St. Cloud
- East Lake Toho marsh shoreline
- Lake Lizzie Conservation Area east of 192
- Raised 1920s homes downtown
From recent jobs
Old house or new house, raccoons find a way
On the older homes near downtown, many built in the 1920s boom, raccoons usually go low. Lattice and skirting around a raised floor are easy to pull aside, and the dry space underneath makes a good den. Porch roofs give them a second option, since a raccoon can climb a post and work at the seam where the porch meets the main roof.
On newer block homes off Narcoossee Road and the east side, they go high. The weak spots are usually the roof return at a corner, a soffit panel that was never fastened well or a plumbing vent boot. If the whole roof line has gaps, St. Cloud wildlife exclusion closes all of them at once.
- Torn lattice or skirting under a porch
- Porch roof seams on older homes
- Roof returns and soffit corners on new builds
- Uncapped chimneys on older houses
- Gaps behind gutters at the fascia
St. Cloud raccoon customers on Google
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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!
Michelle FabrizioGoogle review
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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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Raccoon signs St. Cloud homeowners mention
Raccoons leave a clear trail. These are the clues people around St. Cloud tell us about.
Bumping under the floor
Heavy movement under the living room at night on a raised house usually means a raccoon or opossum has moved underneath.
Crying from the ceiling in spring
Kits chatter and whine, almost like birds. Hearing it from the attic between late winter and early summer means a mother has given birth up there.
Lattice pulled out at one corner
Raccoons pry rather than chew. A corner of lattice bent outward is a common sign of a den underneath.
Muddy smears on a porch post
They climb the same way every night, and their wet paws leave dark prints on white trim and columns.
One spot of droppings, used repeatedly
Raccoons pick a latrine and keep using it, on a flat roof, at the base of a tree or in the attic insulation.
Health, kits and why we don’t rush it
Raccoons are among the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, so nobody should try to grab one, corner one in a garage or pick up a kit. Most raccoons are healthy, but a mother defending her young is not an animal to handle without experience.
Their latrines are the longer-term concern. Raccoon droppings can carry raccoon roundworm, and the eggs settle into insulation and dust. That’s why we take out the soiled material and sanitize the area after removal, through our attic cleanup in St. Cloud. For more on how we handle raccoons around Central Florida, see our main Orlando raccoon removal page.
Raccoon removal near St. Cloud
More help for St. Cloud homes
What St. Cloud homeowners ask about raccoon removal
Don’t see your question? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask a real person.
How much does raccoon removal cost in St. Cloud?
We quote it after an inspection, since every den is different. Whether there are kits, how the raccoon got in, how much repair it needs and whether there’s a latrine to clean all play into it. We walk you through the number on site, so there are no surprises once the traps go out.
Is there a raccoon living under my older St. Cloud house?
If you hear heavy thumping under the floor at night and see torn skirting or lattice, there’s a good chance. Raccoons and opossums both like the dry space under raised homes. We’ll confirm what it is, remove it and screen the openings.
Why do raccoons keep showing up in my new St. Cloud neighborhood?
Many east-side subdivisions back up to wetland, conservation land or open pasture where raccoons already lived. New homes bring trash, pet food and roof lines with gaps. Sealing the house and securing the bins usually solves it.
Can I trap a raccoon myself and let it go by the lake?
We don’t recommend it. Wildlife trapping and relocation in Florida falls under FWC rules, and a trapped mother usually means orphaned kits left in your attic or under your floor. We handle it the right way and keep the family together.
How long will it take to get the raccoon out?
Most St. Cloud raccoon jobs wrap up in a few days. Trapping depends on the animal’s routine, and kits add a little time because they’re removed by hand. Sealing happens as soon as we’re sure the den is empty.
Get your St. Cloud raccoon problem handled
Use the form or reach us at (321) 203-6963 by call or text. We’ll set up the inspection.