Raccoon removal in Oviedo, FL
Raccoon removal in Oviedo, FL often starts at the back fence, where the yard meets the woods. We humanely remove raccoons from attics, crawl spaces and the gap under the deck, then close the opening for good.
- Kits kept with their mother
- Under decks, attics, crawl spaces
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Book your Oviedo raccoon inspection
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides humane raccoon removal in Oviedo, FL, for homes that back onto the Econ, Lake Jesup, retention ponds and conservation land. We locate the den, remove adults with live traps and kits by hand under FWC rules, keep families together, then repair and seal the entry. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and tell us where you’re hearing or seeing the raccoon.
Raccoon country on the east side of Seminole County
Oviedo is wrapped in raccoon habitat. Lake Jesup runs along the north edge, the Econlockhatchee River cuts down the east side, the Little Econ crosses the south, and Little Big Econ State Forest adds more than 5,000 acres of swamp and flatwoods a few miles out. Inside the neighborhoods, retention ponds and greenbelt strips connect it all. Raccoons use those wet edges as hallways, and a backyard with a pond behind it sits right on the route.
That’s a different picture from the denser cities closer to I-4. Here, a raccoon is just as likely to settle under a deck or in a crawl space as in the attic, because there’s so much ground cover close by. For the bigger view of animals we handle in town, see our Oviedo wildlife control page, and for how we work raccoon jobs across the metro, our Orlando raccoon removal page.
Around Oviedo
- Lake Jesup shoreline to the north
- Econ and Little Econ rivers
- Retention ponds in most subdivisions
- About 14 miles from Orlando
Where Oviedo raccoons den
In the subdivisions built from the mid 1980s on, like Alafaya Woods, the attic is the usual target. Raccoons climb a downspout, a pool cage frame or an overhanging pine, then pry at the soffit where it meets the fascia. On a 30-year-old house, that corner may already be soft. On newer homes in communities like Live Oak Reserve, they look for a loose ridge vent or a gap at a roof return.
Closer to downtown and around Lake Charm, a few older frame houses sit up off the ground. The open space underneath is a raccoon’s favorite kind of real estate: dark, dry and close to food. Decks, sheds and porch steps all over town get used the same way. Raccoons and opossums often trade off the same den spots, so a sealed crawl space protects you from both.
What draws them to the house
Usually food. Pet bowls on the lanai, unsecured trash, bird seed, fallen fruit and koi ponds all keep a raccoon coming back. Take those away and the house becomes less interesting. If you’re also hearing lighter scurrying at sunrise, that’s more likely squirrels in the roof line, and we can deal with both in one plan.
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Raccoon removal in Oviedo, what we handle
These are the raccoon situations we see most around Oviedo.
- A mother and kits in the attic in late winter and spring
- A raccoon living under the deck or a raised porch
- Crawl space dens under older homes near downtown
- Raccoons tearing pool cage screens to reach the roof
- Latrines on flat roofs, deck corners or attic insulation
- Raccoons using a shed or detached garage as a den
From first call to sealed opening
A raccoon job in Oviedo usually runs over several days.
Walk the house and the back line
We inspect the roof, attic, crawl space and deck, and we look at the woods or pond behind you, since that’s where the raccoon travels from.
Trap on the travel path
Live traps go where the raccoon actually moves, not in the middle of the yard. We check them regularly and follow FWC rules for handling and release.
Keep the family together
If there are kits, we remove them by hand and pair them with the mother so she can relocate them. Nobody gets left behind in the attic.
Repair and lock it down
The entry gets rebuilt with heavy materials, and decks and crawl spaces get screened or blocked. Our wildlife exclusion for Oviedo homes covers the rest of the house.
Oviedo homeowners on raccoon removal
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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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Clues a raccoon has moved in
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth having us check for a raccoon.
Loud, heavy movement at night
Raccoons sound bigger than people expect. Slow, heavy walking over the ceiling around 1 or 2 a.m. is typical.
Disturbed sod by the deck
Raccoons roll back fresh sod looking for grubs. Armadillos dig too, but raccoon damage looks more like flipped patches.
Muddy prints on the lanai or pool deck
Small hand-like prints near a pond or pool tell you a raccoon has been visiting at night.
A bent or torn soffit corner
Look at the corners of the roof line. A raccoon entry is large, often fist-sized or bigger, with the panel pushed in or pulled down.
Chattering sounds in spring
High, chirping calls overhead from late winter into spring usually mean kits.
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Questions about raccoon removal in Oviedo
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does raccoon removal cost in Oviedo?
The quote depends on how many raccoons are involved, whether there are kits, where the den is (attic, crawl space or under a deck) and how much repair the entry needs. We inspect first, and you see the price before anything starts.
My Oviedo house backs onto a pond. Will raccoons keep showing up?
Raccoons will keep using the pond edge, because that’s their territory. What you can control is whether they get into the house, under the deck or into the crawl space. Sealing those spots and removing food sources is what stops the repeat problem.
Can you get a raccoon out from under my deck?
Yes. We trap the raccoon at the den entrance, confirm nothing is left underneath, then block or screen the deck perimeter so it can’t be reused. Opossums use the same spots, so the screening helps with them too.
Are raccoons in Oviedo dangerous to my pets?
A cornered raccoon will fight, and raccoons are among the animals most often found with rabies in Florida. Keep pets indoors at night if you know a raccoon is around, keep their vaccinations current and don’t try to chase it off yourself.
When are raccoon babies born in Central Florida?
Most kits arrive in late winter and spring, and that’s when attic calls in Oviedo climb. If you hear chirping overhead, don’t seal the hole. Call us so we can remove the family together.
Do you relocate the raccoons you catch?
We handle every raccoon under FWC rules, which govern how wildlife is trapped and released in Florida. Our goal is always to remove the animal humanely and without needless harm.
Get the raccoon out of your Oviedo home
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll check the attic, the deck and the back line, then show you how we’ll close it up.