Raccoon removal in Palm Bay, FL
Raccoon removal in Palm Bay for the ones that work their way up from the canal bank, across the yard and into your soffit. We get them out humanely and close the gap they pried open.
- Kits stay with their mother
- Humane removal under FWC rules
- Openings sealed once they’re out
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Quick answer. Critter Guys does raccoon removal in Palm Bay, FL, for attics, soffits, crawl spaces, sheds and yards. After an inspection, we remove the raccoon with humane live traps or one-way methods under FWC rules, keep any kits with their mother, then seal and repair the opening so another raccoon can’t use it. To book, call or text (321) 203-6963 and tell us what you’ve heard.
How to tell a raccoon is in your Palm Bay attic
Raccoons are big, strong and not subtle. These are the clues that usually come first.
Footsteps that sound human
A raccoon walking across ceiling joists has real weight to it. People often think someone is on the roof.
Noise at dusk and before dawn
They leave to feed after dark and come back in the early morning hours, so the noise clusters at those times.
A soffit panel hanging loose
Check the corners of the roof. A bowed or dropped vinyl panel near a roof return is a raccoon’s favorite door.
Muddy prints on the stucco
Smudges up a downspout, a corner or the pool cage frame show you their route onto the roof.
Chirping in March, April or May
High-pitched chittering from one spot in the ceiling is almost always kits calling for their mother.
Canals, creeks and wooded lots make Palm Bay raccoon country
Raccoons like water close by and cover to travel through, and Palm Bay has both in long, continuous strips. The drainage canals that cross the city give them a protected path for miles, and Turkey Creek does the same in the northeast. A house that backs onto a canal or sits beside an empty wooded lot is often on a raccoon’s nightly loop.
What they’re short on is a dry den. Wooded lots have brush but few hollow trees big enough for a mother and her litter. That’s why so many Palm Bay calls trace back to an attic or a soffit right next to that kind of lot.
Around Palm Bay
- Canal banks double as travel routes
- Turkey Creek in the northeast
- Port Malabar’s half-built blocks
- Brevard County
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Our raccoon removal process
This is how we handle a raccoon in a Palm Bay house, from first look to final repair.
Find the entry and the den
We check the roof line, soffits, roof returns and vents, then the attic itself to see where the raccoon is bedding down and whether there are kits.
Remove it the humane way
Adult raccoons are live-trapped or moved out with one-way methods, under FWC rules. If there are kits, we get them out by hand so the mother and babies leave together.
Seal and repair
The opening gets closed and reinforced, and nearby weak spots get the same treatment. We repair torn soffits, vents and screens the raccoon damaged.
Deal with the mess
Raccoons use one corner of the attic as a toilet. If that’s happened, we bring in our attic cleanup crew for Palm Bay to remove the latrine and disinfect.
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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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Why raccoon removal timing matters in spring
Raccoon mothers often pick attics and soffits to raise kits in spring. If someone traps the mother and leaves, the kits are stuck in the ceiling, crying, and the mother may tear up more roof trying to get back in. Done right, the family comes out together.
What we do with a litter
We locate the kits first, usually in insulation near the entry. They’re removed by hand and placed where the mother can find them, or with her in the trap, depending on their age. The goal is a family that moves on, not orphans.
What happens to the raccoon
We handle every raccoon under FWC rules for trapping and relocation. Our approach comes from one idea: the wildlife was here first, so we remove it without needless harm.
Spots raccoons use to get into Palm Bay homes
Most of the houses here are concrete block with stucco on a slab, so raccoons go high instead of low.
- Roof returns where a lower roof meets a wall
- Vinyl or aluminum soffit panels that pop out of their track
- Roof vents and gable vents with thin screens
- Pool cage screens they climb to reach the roof
- Sheds and the gaps under them
- Storm-loosened shingles or fascia after a hurricane season
Close the house before the next one shows up
Palm Bay’s wooded lots aren’t going anywhere, so another raccoon will check your roof eventually. We always recommend sealing the rest of the house, and our wildlife exclusion work in Palm Bay is built for that.
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Palm Bay raccoon removal questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does raccoon removal cost in Palm Bay?
We quote after inspecting, because the price depends on your Palm Bay house. The main factors are where the raccoon is, whether there are kits, how many entry points need sealing and whether the attic needs cleaning. We’ll walk you through it before any work starts.
How long does it take to get a raccoon out?
Most raccoons are out within a few days of setting up, though it depends on the animal and whether there’s a litter. Sealing and repairs follow once we’ve confirmed the attic is empty. We’ll give you a realistic plan at the inspection.
Are raccoons in the attic a health concern?
They can be. Along with bats and foxes, raccoons top Florida’s list of rabies carriers, and the droppings in a raccoon latrine can hold roundworm eggs. That’s no reason to panic, but it’s a good reason not to handle one or clean up after it yourself.
Can I just scare the raccoon out with lights or noise?
Sometimes it moves, but it rarely leaves for good, and a mother won’t abandon kits because of a radio. Even if it does leave, the hole stays open. Removal plus sealing is what actually ends it.
I live near a canal in Palm Bay. Will raccoons keep coming back?
They’ll keep passing through, since canals are their highways, but they don’t have to get in. Once the entry points are sealed and reinforced, the house stops being an option. Keeping trash and pet food secured helps too.
Do you remove raccoons in nearby cities too?
Yes. We do the same work in Melbourne and across Brevard, and our main raccoon removal page covers how we work across Central Florida. For anything else in the house, see our Palm Bay wildlife removal overview.
Hearing heavy steps overhead tonight?
Call or text (321) 203-6963 to book a raccoon inspection in Palm Bay. We’ll find the opening and tell you exactly what we’d do.