Animal removal in Haines City, FL
Haines City has grown fast, and a lot of that growth went into old grove land and scrub. We handle animal removal for the homes on that new edge and the older blocks downtown, humanely and with the entry points sealed after.
- Firm quote before work starts
- New construction and older homes
- 25+ years of experience
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- Firm quote before any work starts
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- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys does animal removal in Haines City, FL, covering armadillos, raccoons, roof rats, opossums, squirrels, snakes and bats. We inspect your property, remove the animal humanely under FWC rules, and seal or reinforce the spots it used to get in. New subdivisions, older homes, rentals and businesses are all covered. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to book a Haines City inspection.
New house, same old wildlife
A brand-new home doesn’t keep animals out by itself. The armadillos, snakes and opossums that lived on the land before the subdivision went in are still around, and they’ll use any gap in the slab edge, garage seal or soffit to stay.
Haines City on the Lake Wales Ridge
Haines City sits on the Lake Wales Ridge in northeast Polk County, a stretch of rolling sandy hills that was citrus country for most of the last century. US 27 runs north to I-4, and the town has spread out along it toward Davenport and the Four Corners area, with Lake Hamilton and Dundee just to the south. Downtown has the original street grid and older homes near Lake Eva Park. The outskirts are mostly newer subdivisions, many built on former groves.
About five miles east, Lake Marion Creek Wildlife Management Area covers roughly 8,000 acres of scrub, pine flatwoods and swamp, and lakes and grove remnants are scattered all around town. That mix of sandy soil, water and leftover wild ground is why animal removal in Haines City leans toward digging animals and snakes as much as attic animals. Head west toward Winter Haven or northeast toward Kissimmee and you’ll see the same pattern.
Haines City at a glance
- Northeast Polk County
- Lake Wales Ridge sand hills
- Near Lake Marion Creek WMA
- About 33 miles from Orlando
Our wildlife services for Haines City
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons climbing into Haines City attics through soffit gaps and roof returns, trapped humanely with families kept together.
Squirrel Removal
Squirrels chewing roof vents on homes near oaks and pines, moved out with one-way doors and vents rebuilt.
Bat Removal
Bat exclusion from roof lines and tile, done with one-way devices and only outside maternity season.
Rat Removal
Roof rats drawn by old grove fruit trees, trapped indoors with bait station boxes set outside.
Wildlife Exclusion
Garage door seals, slab edge barriers and soffit repairs that stop digging and climbing animals alike.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation
Clearing rodent and raccoon waste from attics and crawl spaces, then sanitizing and treating scent trails.
Haines City animal removal calls we get most
Here’s what usually brings us out, from the yard up to the roof.
- Armadillos rooting up sod and digging under slabs, walkways and AC pads
- Snakes in garages, pool cages and around the water heater closet
- Opossums under sheds, porches and manufactured homes
- Raccoons getting into attics through soffit gaps and roof returns
- Roof rats in the attic, often following fruit trees left from the groves
- Squirrels chewing roof vents on homes near oaks and pines
Haines City area reviews
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I recently had a problem with a raccoon who decided to chase a rat around my attic space. Nelson Ramos from Critter Guys arrived. He went up in the attic to inspect. No critters, but obvious tracks in the installation. Two small openings …
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Craig from Critter Guys was wonderful! Very responsive with great communication. We had a rat issue he came right out the next day to access the problem. If you have a critter concern look no further Critter Guys is awesome!
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Newer subdivisions vs. older homes in town
Where you live in Haines City changes which problems we find and how we fix them.
| Newer homes on the edges | Older homes near downtown |
|---|---|
| Armadillos and snakes from cleared land nearby | Raccoons, rats and squirrels in the attic |
| Gaps at the garage door seal and slab edge | Worn soffits, open gable vents, loose fascia |
| Fresh sod that draws digging armadillos | Mature trees that give squirrels roof access |
| Fix: barriers at the footing and garage seals | Fix: roof line repair and full exclusion |
On the job
Armadillos, snakes and the ground under your home
Sandy ridge soil is easy digging, and a nine-banded armadillo can tear up a new lawn in a night or two. The bigger worry is when one burrows under a slab, pool deck or walkway. Over time that can leave voids and cracking, so we remove the animal and set a barrier along the edge so the next one can’t reuse the hole.
Snakes are the other ground-level call. Most of what turns up in Haines City garages and pool cages is harmless, but Florida’s venomous species include the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, which favors dry scrub and pine habitat like what’s left around town. Nobody should try to sort one from the other up close. We remove it and find out what drew it in, which is usually rodents.
Manufactured and mobile homes
Skirting that’s cracked or pulled loose turns the space under a manufactured home into a den for opossums, armadillos and rats. We clear it out, repair or reinforce the skirting and close the gaps around utility lines.
Three steps from first call to sealed house
We keep it simple, but we never skip a step.
Roof-to-yard inspection
We check the yard, foundation, garage, roof line and attic, and show you what we find. You get a clear plan and a quote before any work starts.
Humane removal
We use traps or one-way doors depending on the animal, set under FWC rules, and keep mothers and young together whenever we can. Attic work like raccoon trapping and rat removal follows its own timeline.
Exclusion and cleanup
Once the animals are out, we seal every entry point and reinforce weak spots with our prevention and exclusion work. Droppings and nesting get removed and the area sanitized.
Polk and Osceola towns near Haines City
Winter Haven, Kissimmee, Bartow and Lakeland are all within a short drive, and we work in each one.
Questions we hear in Haines City
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
What does animal removal cost in Haines City?
It depends on the job, and we quote you after we’ve seen the property. Cost depends on the animal, how many entry points there are, whether it’s in the attic or under the slab, and how much sealing or cleanup is needed.
Why are there so many armadillos in my new Haines City subdivision?
A lot of new neighborhoods here sit on old grove land and scrub, and the sandy soil is easy digging. Fresh, watered sod also brings up the grubs armadillos eat. We remove them humanely and add barriers so they stop digging under the house.
Is the snake in my pool cage dangerous?
It might not be, but don’t take the chance. Most snakes around Florida homes are harmless, yet six species are venomous, including the eastern diamondback rattlesnake that lives in dry scrub habitat. Keep kids and pets away and call or text us to remove it.
Do you remove animals from under manufactured homes?
Yes. Opossums, armadillos and rats often move in under manufactured homes when the skirting is damaged. We get them out, repair the skirting and seal around plumbing and electrical lines.
Can you help with rentals and vacation homes near Haines City?
We work with property managers and owners of rentals and vacation homes. Empty houses between guests or tenants are easy for animals to move into, so we inspect, remove, seal and clean so the home is ready for the next stay.
Do I have a squirrel or a rat in my attic?
Timing is the best clue. Squirrels are active in the morning and late afternoon, while roof rats move around at night. We confirm it during the inspection by checking droppings, chew marks and entry points.
Schedule an animal removal inspection in Haines City
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll come walk the property. It’s the same team that handles our Orlando wildlife removal calls, and Orlando is only about 33 miles up the road.