Animal removal in Valrico, FL
Big oak lots in Buckhorn, golf course homes in River Hills, pool cage subdivisions off SR 60. We find how the animal is getting in, take it out humanely and close the door behind it.
- Call or text, your pick
- Humane trapping and exclusion
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Schedule a Valrico inspection
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. Critter Guys handles animal removal in Valrico, FL, from raccoons and squirrels in the attic to armadillos under the slab and snakes in the garage. We inspect the whole property, remove the animal humanely under FWC rules, then seal the entry points so it can’t come back. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to set up an inspection anywhere in Valrico or the rest of eastern Hillsborough County.
Why Valrico yards see so much wildlife
Valrico runs along the State Road 60 corridor in eastern Hillsborough County, with Brandon on the west side, FishHawk to the south and Plant City about ten miles northeast. The housing covers a wide range. Buckhorn has older homes on bigger lots under mature oaks, River Hills wraps around a golf course and conservation land, and the newer subdivisions tend to back up to retention ponds and wooded buffers. Head toward Dover and the lots get bigger, some with pasture and outbuildings.
To the south, the Alafia River winds past Lithia Springs and Alafia River State Park. All that green space links up through creeks, drainage easements and tree lines, so raccoons, opossums and armadillos can travel from the river corridor to your back fence under cover. Squirrels use the oak canopy the same way, limb to limb, until one branch hangs close enough to your roof. That’s why our Valrico animal removal calls come from the attic and the yard alike, the same mix we see across Tampa Bay and back home around our Orlando wildlife removal base in Fern Park.
Local snapshot
- Eastern Hillsborough County
- Between Brandon and Plant City
- Alafia River corridor to the south
- About 14 miles east of Tampa
What Valrico homeowners notice first
Two or more of these usually means something has already moved in.
Fresh holes in the lawn at sunrise
Small cone-shaped holes and torn-up mulch beds are the classic armadillo calling card. They root for grubs overnight, so the damage shows up by morning.
Thumps over the garage around dusk
Heavy, deliberate movement overhead usually means a raccoon. Mothers pick attics and soffits to raise kits in spring, and the garage roof is often the easiest climb.
Quick scratching in the walls at 2 a.m.
Light, fast running after dark points to roof rats, the rat most often found in Florida attics. They travel along wiring and the tops of interior walls.
Chewed corners on the soffit or fascia
Gray squirrels gnaw where the roof meets the soffit, especially on two-story homes with oak limbs nearby. Fresh chew marks look pale against the paint.
A shed or deck that smells musky
Opossums and raccoons den under sheds, decks and ramps. A musky odor, flattened soil along one edge or a pile of loose dirt gives them away.
Wildlife services for Valrico properties
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons that climb oak limbs into Valrico attics, removed humanely with mothers and kits kept together.
Squirrel Removal
Gray squirrels chewing soffit corners on two-story Valrico homes, moved out with one-way doors and the holes sealed.
Bat Removal
Bat exclusion with one-way devices, scheduled outside the April 15 to August 14 maternity season.
Rat Removal
Roof rats in the attic and Norway rats under sheds, trapped inside and controlled with bait station boxes outside.
Wildlife Exclusion
Sealing vents, AC chases, soffit gaps and shed bases so animals on bigger Valrico lots stay outside.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation
Removing droppings and soiled insulation, then sanitizing scent trails so the next animal isn’t drawn back in.
Sheds, barns and pool cages on larger Valrico lots
A good share of our Valrico work never touches the house. On properties with detached garages, workshops, chicken coops or horse barns, the outbuildings are where animals settle first. Feed bins draw rats, rats draw snakes, and the dry, quiet space under a shed floor is exactly what an opossum wants.
We treat the whole lot as one job. That means checking skirting and ramps, the gap under barn doors and the screen panels on the pool cage, which raccoons will tear open to reach a lanai with pet food or a grill. Once the animals are out, we close those spots with exclusion and reinforcement so your yard stops working as a highway.
- Gaps under shed floors and ramps
- Torn or loose pool cage screens
- Open feed and pet food bins
- Firewood stacked against the house
- Spilled seed under bird feeders
How our animal removal process works in Valrico
Four steps, in this order. Sealing before the animal is out traps it inside, and removing it without sealing just opens a vacancy.
Walk the whole property
The inspection covers the roof line, soffits, vents, AC chase, foundation, sheds and yard. We show you what we found, which animal we think is involved and why.
Remove the animal humanely
Live traps or one-way doors, depending on the species, set and checked under FWC rules. If there’s a litter, mom and babies leave together. Raccoon trapping and squirrel work each run on their own timing.
Seal every way in
With the animals gone, we close the openings they used plus the ones they were about to use, from chewed fascia to gaps behind the pool equipment.
Clean and repair
If droppings, nesting or a dead animal are left behind, we remove the debris, sanitize the area and treat scent trails. Our attic cleanup and remediation page covers that side in more detail.
Attic animals vs. yard animals around Valrico
The animal usually tells us where to look. Here’s how the two groups tend to split on a typical Valrico property.
| Up in the attic or roof | Down in the yard or under the slab |
|---|---|
| Roof rats, squirrels, raccoons and bats | Armadillos, opossums, snakes and Norway rats |
| You hear them first: scratching, thumping, chewing | You see them first: holes, burrows, wrecked beds |
| In through soffit gaps, roof vents and gable vents | Under sheds, decks, AC pads and slab edges |
| Fix: removal plus sealing the roof line | Fix: removal plus barriers along the footing |
Reviews from our Valrico area customers
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141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
I’d choose 10 stars if it were an option. Mike at Critter Guys did such a great job for us. We made only 1 phone call to get rid of the mice (and a few rats). Mike took over from there. He stayed on top of the problem, kept checking in with us by phone and even came out almost every other day to double check that the problem was solved. He climbed into every nook and cranny in our attic space multiple times, in the worst heat, ever making sure that everything was sealed up tight. I happily say that we are now critter free. Mike’s fantastic and he won’t let you down. Thank you again Mike.
Russell SmalleyGoogle review
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Josh from the Critter Guys did an excellent job explaining the process for removal of bats. He emphasized the humane aspect by coming back several times to ensure that all the bats were no longer on our property. He then sealed all opening to our soffit and removed the bat trap. Josh went beyond what we expected. When we called to provide updates he always answered and listened to us. I highly recommend this company and a huge shout-out to Josh. Thank you Critter Guys Humane wildlife services for a job well done.
Joe RaspantiGoogle 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!
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Small gap now, big repair later
Our advice never changes: inspect when you first hear or notice something. One squirrel hole in a Valrico soffit is a quick fix. Six months of chewed wiring and soiled insulation is not.
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Other towns we cover near Valrico
Brandon, Riverview, Plant City and Tampa are all a short drive away, and we serve each of them the same way we serve Valrico.
Questions we hear in Valrico
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
How much does animal removal cost in Valrico?
We start with an inspection and quote you once we’ve seen the property. Price depends on which animal it is, how many entry points we find, how high the roof line sits and whether cleanup or repair is needed.
Can you get an armadillo out from under my slab or pool deck?
Yes. Armadillos dig under slabs, walkways and pool decks, and the sandy, well-watered lawns around Valrico suit them fine. We remove the animal humanely, then block the burrow with a barrier so another one doesn’t move into the same hole.
Do you take animals out of sheds and barns, or only houses?
We handle outbuildings too. Sheds, detached garages, barns and workshops on larger Valrico lots are common spots for opossums, raccoons and rats. The approach is the same: find the way in, remove the animal, then seal it.
Can I just trap the raccoon myself?
We don’t recommend it. Trapping and relocating wildlife in Florida falls under FWC rules, and Critter Guys follows them on every job. People who try it themselves often catch the wrong animal or split a mother from her kits, which leaves babies stuck in the attic.
What should I do if I find a snake in my Valrico garage?
Keep pets and kids back and leave it alone. Most snakes around Florida homes are harmless, but six species are venomous, including the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, so nobody should guess. Call or text us and we’ll remove it and look for whatever drew it in, usually rodents or clutter.
How soon should I call after I hear something in the attic?
Right away is best. A small gap and one animal costs far less to fix than chewed wiring and soiled insulation. Spring is when raccoon and squirrel mothers move in to have young, so early calls matter most then.
Get an animal removal inspection in Valrico
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and tell us what you’re hearing or seeing. We’ll walk the property, explain what we find and give you a plan before any work starts.