Raccoon removal in Winter Garden, FL
Raccoon removal in Winter Garden, FL usually starts with a noise over the garage ceiling. We get the animal out humanely, keep mothers with their kits and fix the spot she tore open.
- Kits stay with mom
- Call or text, your pick
- Soffits repaired after removal
Raccoon trouble? Start here
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 does humane raccoon removal in Winter Garden, FL, for homes near Lake Apopka, downtown and the newer neighborhoods to the south. We find how the raccoon got in, remove it with live traps or exclusion, keep mothers and kits together whenever we can, then repair and seal the opening. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to book a Winter Garden raccoon inspection.
Telling a raccoon from a squirrel by sound
Squirrels, rats and raccoons can all end up over your ceiling. A few clues point to the bigger animal.
Heavy, slow footsteps after 10 p.m.
Raccoons are night animals and they’re heavy. It sounds like someone walking, not skittering.
Chirps and chatter in spring
Kits make a high, bird-like trill. If you hear it from a soffit or the attic between roughly March and June, a mother has likely given birth up there.
A soffit panel hanging down
Raccoons pull vinyl and aluminum soffit loose at the corners. Over a garage or porch roof is the most common spot.
Muddy prints on the stucco or downspout
Look near the gutters and along the pool cage frame. They climb both easily.
A pile of droppings in one place
Raccoons use the same latrine spot over and over, on a flat roof section, in the attic or on a deck.
Why raccoons do well around Winter Garden
Lake Apopka sits right on the city’s northern edge, and the marshes and restored land along its shore support a big raccoon population. From there it’s a short walk into the older neighborhoods near Newton Park and downtown, where big oaks hang over roofs and give a raccoon an easy way up. The West Orange Trail cuts through the middle of town, and its tree cover works as a raccoon highway.
South of SR 50, the newer subdivisions toward Horizon West and Johns Lake are full of retention ponds and wooded buffers. Raccoons forage at the water at night and look for a dry den nearby during the day. A garage soffit 15 feet from the pond is about as convenient as it gets.
What we see in Winter Garden
- Orange County
- Lake Apopka marsh to the north
- Pond-side lots south of SR 50
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How our raccoon removal works in Winter Garden
We don’t just set a trap in the yard and wait. The order matters, especially when babies are involved.
Find the den and the doorway
We inspect the attic and roof line to locate where the raccoon is sleeping and how it’s getting in and out. Often there’s one main hole and a second weak spot it’s been working on.
Check for kits
In spring we assume there may be young until we’ve confirmed otherwise. Separating a mother from her kits is how people end up with a desperate raccoon tearing a second hole in the roof.
Remove humanely
Depending on the situation we use live traps, one-way exclusion or hand removal of the kits so they can be reunited with the mother. Trapping and relocation follow FWC rules.
Repair and seal
Torn soffit, bent vents and loose fascia get fixed with heavy-gauge materials. For homes with several weak spots, full exclusion work in Winter Garden closes the rest before another raccoon finds them.
Winter Garden neighbors on how it went
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We had a raccoon who preferred to use our pool and back yard as a personal toilet. After trying the usual internet suggestions we called Kevin the Critter Guy. The first night the trap was set the raccoon was caught. The bad news? It was so big that the trap was forced open in 15″. Over the next several weeks we added traps, tried different baits and different locations to no avail. Kevin never gave up and ultimately used red fox urine. It hasn’t been back since. When a service goes as planned it’s an easy job. The true test? What is the response when it’s not easy. Kevin never backed off and ultimately the raccoon is gone. Highly recommended.
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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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We had a huge yellow jacket nest in a palm and Craig was able to get it taken care of immediately. A+++
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Garage soffit versus crawl space raccoons
The two most common raccoon den sites in Winter Garden call for different fixes.
| Up in the soffit or attic | Down in the crawl space |
|---|---|
| Common on two-story homes south of SR 50 | Common on older frame homes near downtown |
| Gets in through soffit corners and roof returns | Gets in through torn skirting or open foundation vents |
| Damages insulation and ductwork | Damages ducts, wiring and vapor barrier |
| Fixed with soffit repair and roof line sealing | Fixed with skirting repair and screened vents |
Never corner a raccoon in your attic
A mother protecting kits will defend them, and raccoons are one of the main rabies carriers in Florida. Keep the attic hatch closed, keep pets away and let us handle the removal.
Repairs once the Winter Garden raccoon is out
Raccoons are hard on a house. They flatten insulation into trails, pull ductwork apart, chew wiring and leave a latrine that can carry raccoon roundworm. Once the animal is out, we look at the damage with you and explain what needs to happen next. If the attic is soiled, our attic cleanup and sanitizing removes the droppings and contaminated material and treats the area.
For a wider look at how we handle raccoons across the metro, see our Orlando raccoon removal page. And if you’re dealing with more than one kind of animal on the property, our Winter Garden animal removal overview covers everything else we do here.
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Winter Garden raccoon removal questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How do I know if a raccoon in my Winter Garden attic has babies?
Listen for high, chirping or chattering sounds, usually from one spot, especially in spring. Many raccoon births happen between late winter and early summer, and attics and soffits are favorite nest sites. We check for kits during the inspection so the mother and young can be removed together.
What does raccoon removal cost in Winter Garden?
We inspect first and quote afterward. The big factors are how many raccoons there are, whether there are kits, how high and how hard to reach the entry point is and how much repair and cleanup the attic needs.
How many days until the raccoon is out of my Winter Garden attic?
Most removals take a few days from setup to the last animal out, though a mother with kits can take longer because we want the family to leave together. Sealing and repair happen once we’re sure the attic is empty.
Why do raccoons keep coming back to my house near Lake Apopka?
Usually because the entry point is still there, or because a second weak spot was never sealed. Homes close to the lake see a lot of raccoon traffic, so any opening gets found fast. Proper sealing of the roof line is what ends the cycle.
Can a raccoon get through my pool cage screen?
Yes, they tear through screen panels easily, especially low ones near the ground. Raccoons also climb the cage frame and use it to reach the roof. If a panel keeps getting torn, have us check the roof line above it too.
Is raccoon poop in the attic dangerous?
It can be. Raccoon latrines can carry raccoon roundworm eggs, which can make people sick if they’re disturbed and inhaled or swallowed. Don’t sweep or vacuum it yourself. Our crew bags it, removes the soiled material and disinfects what’s left.
Get the raccoon out and the hole closed
Call or text (321) 203-6963 to set up an inspection in Winter Garden. We’ll find the den, check for kits and give you a clear plan.