Raccoon removal in Palm Harbor, FL
Raccoon removal in Palm Harbor often begins with a torn pool cage panel or a thump on the roof around 1 a.m. We find out where the raccoon is living, move it out humanely, and rebuild the way in.
- Humane, under FWC rules
- Kits stay with their mother
- Heavy-duty entry repairs
Raccoon trouble? Tell us where
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.
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides raccoon removal in Palm Harbor, FL, taking raccoons out of attics, soffits, chimneys, pool cages and the space under decks and sheds in north Pinellas. We locate the den, remove the raccoon and any kits together under FWC rules, then repair the entry with heavy material so it can’t be reopened. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and tell us what you’re seeing.
Palm Harbor’s raccoon highways
Raccoons in Palm Harbor travel the green strips between neighborhoods. The Pinellas Trail runs through downtown on the old rail line, and at night it works like a raccoon sidewalk from the Dunedin line up toward Tarpon Springs. On the east side, the Lake Tarpon shoreline, John Chesnut Sr. Park and the wetlands that drain toward Brooker Creek give them food, water and cover right behind the subdivisions along East Lake Road.
The west side has its own draw. Mangroves at Wall Springs Park and along St. Joseph Sound feed raccoons on crabs and shellfish, and the older homes in Ozona and Crystal Beach have big oaks, deep shade and roof lines with decades of wear. A raccoon living near the water doesn’t have far to go to find a soffit it can pull loose.
Local snapshot
- Pinellas Trail through downtown
- Lake Tarpon and Chesnut Park east
- Mangroves along St. Joseph Sound
- North Pinellas County
Where Palm Harbor raccoons usually den
Raccoons look for somewhere dry, dark and close to food. Around here that tends to mean one of four places.
The attic and soffits
This is the big one, especially for a mother getting ready to have kits in late winter or spring. Raccoons pry up soffit panels where two roof lines meet or tear through a gable vent screen.
The pool cage
Screen enclosures are everywhere in Palm Harbor, and raccoons use them as ladders. They climb the frame, rip a top panel, and use the cage roof to reach a soffit or the main roof.
Under decks, sheds and chimneys
Raccoons also settle under raised decks and sheds and, on some older homes, inside an uncapped chimney. We handle all of these the same humane way.
From recent jobs
Don’t seal the hole while a raccoon is inside
If you block the opening with a mother raccoon out and her kits in, she’ll tear a new hole to reach them, and that one is usually bigger. Call us first.
Palm Harbor homeowners after a raccoon job
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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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Josh is excellent, very humane, takes all the time to explain, is never upset in the middle of a situation, and always has a reassuring answer. I recommend him 100%.
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Our raccoon removal process in Palm Harbor
Most raccoon jobs follow these four steps.
Inspect
We check the roof, attic, soffits, chimney, pool cage and foundation to find the den, the entry and any other weak spots.
Remove the family together
We use live traps, one-way doors or hand removal of kits, depending on the setup and season, so mom and babies leave together. All of it follows FWC rules.
Rebuild the entry
Raccoons are strong, so the entry gets reinforced with heavy-gauge material. Other weak spots get sealed through our Palm Harbor wildlife exclusion service.
Clean the latrine
Raccoon droppings can carry roundworm. We remove the latrine area and the soiled insulation, then disinfect, as part of our attic cleanup in Palm Harbor.
Things that draw raccoons to a Palm Harbor yard
Cutting these back won’t solve a raccoon in the attic, but it makes your house less interesting.
- Garbage cans left out overnight without locking lids
- Pet food or bird seed on the lanai
- Fallen fruit from citrus and other backyard trees
- Koi or fish ponds, which raccoons will fish in
- Overhanging oak limbs that touch the roof
- Open gaps under sheds and decks
Telling a raccoon from a smaller animal
People sometimes think they have rats when it’s a raccoon, or the other way around. A few clues help.
Weight of the steps
Raccoons sound heavy, almost like a person walking. Rats and squirrels sound like quick, light scurrying.
The time of night
Raccoon noise usually starts after dusk and stops before dawn.
Chattering in spring
A chorus of high chirps from inside a wall or soffit is a litter of raccoon kits.
Damage size
Raccoons tear open big holes and bend metal. Rats and squirrels chew small, round ones.
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Palm Harbor raccoon removal questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does it cost to get a raccoon removed in Palm Harbor?
It depends on where the raccoon is, whether there are kits, and how much repair is needed. We start with an inspection and give you a price before any work begins.
Are raccoons near Lake Tarpon more likely to get in my attic?
Homes near the lake, the Pinellas Trail or other green areas tend to see more raccoon traffic, since the animals travel those corridors. That doesn’t mean they’ll get in. A sealed roof line is what keeps them out.
Is a raccoon in my Palm Harbor attic a health risk?
It can be. Raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, and their droppings can carry roundworm. Don’t try to handle one yourself, and keep pets away.
Can you get a raccoon out of the chimney on my older Palm Harbor home?
Yes. Raccoons sometimes den in uncapped chimneys on older Palm Harbor homes. We remove them humanely, then recommend a cap so it doesn’t happen again.
Do you remove raccoons from Palm Harbor condos and HOA common areas?
Yes. We work with condo associations, HOAs and property managers as well as homeowners, including raccoons in shared attics, under buildings and around dumpster areas.
What happens to a Palm Harbor raccoon after you catch it?
We follow FWC rules for handling and relocating wildlife, and we keep mothers with their young whenever possible. Our approach starts from the idea that the wildlife was here first.
Get your Palm Harbor raccoon problem handled
Text us a photo of the damage or call (321) 203-6963, and we’ll book an inspection. You can also read how our Orlando raccoon removal team works or check our Palm Harbor animal removal page for other animals.