Wildlife control in Clermont, FL
Clermont’s hills, sandy lots and chain of lakes make good country for raccoons, armadillos and squirrels. We get them out humanely, from the attic down to the lawn.
- Serving south Lake County
- Licensed and insured in Florida
- Humane trapping and exclusion
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- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys provides humane wildlife control in Clermont, FL and the rest of south Lake County. We remove raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats, armadillos, opossums and snakes from homes and businesses, then seal the entry points so new animals can’t move in behind them. Every job starts with an inspection of the roof line, attic and yard. Clermont homeowners can call or text (321) 203-6963 to get on the schedule.
Hills, sand and a chain of lakes
Clermont doesn’t look like the rest of Central Florida. The city sits on the north end of the Lake Wales Ridge, so you get rolling sandhills, steep driveways and long views over Lake Minneola that flatter towns never see. The Clermont Chain of Lakes runs from Lake Louisa up through Lake Minnehaha to Lake Minneola, and every one of those shorelines is a travel lane for raccoons and opossums moving between the water and the neighborhoods.
South of town, Lake Louisa State Park and the edge of the Green Swamp keep big blocks of woods and wetland right beside the newer subdivisions along US 27. A lot of those homes went up on old citrus grove land and still back onto conservation tracts, so the animals living there have a short walk to your fence. The soil matters too. Ridge sand is easy digging, which is why armadillo holes show up in Clermont lawns and flower beds far more often than new residents expect.
Clermont at a glance
- Lake County
- North end of the Lake Wales Ridge
- Clermont Chain of Lakes
- Borders Lake Louisa State Park
What Clermont homeowners usually notice first
Around Clermont, these are the early hints people mention on the phone, and what each one usually means.
Cone-shaped holes in the lawn
Fresh, shallow holes in sod or mulch, often the morning after a rain, are classic armadillo rooting. A larger burrow beside the slab, shed or pool deck is the bigger worry.
Scratching above the ceiling at dawn
Squirrels keep daytime hours, so noise right after sunrise and again late in the afternoon usually means squirrels have found a way into the attic.
Heavy thumps after dark
Something that sounds too big to be a rodent, moving at night, is often a raccoon. In spring it may be a mother looking for a dry place to raise kits.
A torn panel low on the pool cage
Ripped lanai screen near the ground is a common raccoon or opossum calling card on lakefront and wooded lots.
Dark pellets stuck to the stucco
Small droppings under a gable vent or along a tile edge can mean bats, and the season decides when that fix can happen.
Wildlife control versus a rental trap
Plenty of people try a trap from the hardware store first. Here’s how that usually stacks up against a full job.
| Trap on your own | Critter Guys |
|---|---|
| Catches whatever wanders in, including the neighbor’s cat | We read the signs and set for the animal that’s actually there |
| A mother gets caught and her young stay in the attic | Mothers and young kept together whenever possible |
| The hole stays open for the next animal | Entry points sealed and reinforced |
| Relocation rules are easy to get wrong | Trapping and relocation done under FWC rules |
Wildlife services for Clermont properties
Raccoon Removal in Clermont
Lakefront raccoons climb pool cages onto Clermont roofs and pull soffits loose. We trap them humanely and close the opening.
Squirrel Removal in Clermont
Gray squirrels jump from oak buffers onto tile roofs and chew vents. One-way doors move them out, then we seal.
Bat Removal in Clermont
Bats tuck under tile and into stucco gaps near the lakes. We exclude them outside the April 15 to August 14 season.
Rat Removal in Clermont
Roof rats ride palms and leftover citrus trees up to the roof. We trap inside and set bait station boxes outside.
Wildlife Exclusion in Clermont
We seal roof returns and vents, plus the sandy gaps under sheds, decks and slabs that armadillos dig into.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation in Clermont
Droppings, soiled insulation and scent trails get removed, and the attic or crawl space is sanitized and disinfected.
Read what customers say before you call
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Nelson from CritterGuys provided great service today! He was professional, and explained everything very well and helped us and the neighbor with a rat problem on the patio. He also inspected the attic, roof and exterior of the house, sealed a space on the roof, and added bait station boxes. Great service! Highly recommended!
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I can’t recommend this company enough! Josh was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond from start to finish. As a property manager, I work with a lot of vendors, and it’s not often that someone stands out the way he did. …
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Kevin was amazing quick and accurate, really appreciate great local ppl who help out had a non active nest over my garage made a big hole in my soffit …
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How a Clermont wildlife job runs
The order of the work stays the same from house to house.
Yard-to-attic inspection
We walk the yard, the foundation and the roof line, then check the attic. On a two-story house on a slope, that means a tall ladder.
A plan in plain language
You hear what animal is there, how it gets in and what we recommend. Prevention always comes first in that conversation.
Humane removal
Depending on the animal, we use one-way doors, live traps or exclusion devices. Nothing gets sealed inside.
Seal and repair
Chewed vents, torn soffit screen and roof line gaps get closed with materials animals can’t chew or pull loose. That’s the heart of sealing a Clermont home against wildlife, and it’s what stops repeat visits.
Cleanup when needed
If droppings or nesting were left behind, our attic cleanup service removes it and sanitizes the space.
From recent jobs
Leave the half-moon holes alone
Gopher tortoises live in Clermont’s sandhills too, and their burrows are protected. If a hole in your yard has a flat floor and an arched top, call or text us before you fill it in, and we’ll tell you whether it belongs to an armadillo or a tortoise.
Animal removal for lakefront, hilltop and grove-lot homes
Each kind of Clermont house invites a different animal, so we adjust the inspection to the building in front of us. If you’re closer to Orlando, our Orlando wildlife removal team works the same way across the metro.
Lakefront homes
Older houses near downtown and along the chain of lakes see the most raccoon and opossum traffic, plus the occasional snake in the landscaping. Docks, boathouses and lanais give them cover right at the water’s edge. For the raccoon side of things, see raccoon removal in Clermont.
Newer subdivisions on the ridge
Block and stucco homes with tile roofs keep animals off the walls, so the weak spots are higher up: roof returns, bird stop gaps under tile and soffit corners. Squirrels from the oak buffers love those spots, which is why squirrel work is one of our most common Clermont jobs.
Businesses and communities
Shops and restaurants along SR 50 and US 27, plus HOAs and townhome communities, deal with roof rats and dumpster raccoons. We handle commercial wildlife control too, and we cover the towns east of here, including Winter Garden.
Other towns we cover near Clermont
Our crews work across south Lake and west Orange, so the towns below get the same humane approach.
Clermont wildlife removal FAQ
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
Do you handle armadillos digging up yards in Clermont?
Yes, and it’s one of our most common calls here because ridge sand is so easy for them to dig. We trap armadillos humanely, and if one has burrowed under a slab, shed or pool deck, we look at how to keep the next one out.
How much does wildlife control cost in Clermont?
The quote comes after the inspection. Price depends on the animal, how many entry points need sealing, how tall and steep the roof is and whether cleanup is part of the job.
Can I trap and move a raccoon myself in Clermont?
Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sets the rules for trapping and relocating wildlife. A trap also does nothing about the hole the animal used, so another one often moves right in. We follow FWC rules and seal the entry once the animal is out.
Do snakes come into homes near Lake Louisa State Park?
They do turn up in garages, pool cages and landscaping on lots that border the park and other wooded land. Most snakes around Clermont homes are harmless, but Florida has six venomous species, including the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, so nobody should try to identify one up close. Keep your distance, bring pets inside and call or text us.
Why do animals keep getting into my fairly new Clermont house?
Newer homes still have weak spots. Roof returns, soffit vents, plumbing vent boots and the seam where a lower roof meets a second-story wall are the usual entry points on local builds. Sealing those before the next animal finds them is cheaper than another removal.
Do you work with HOAs and businesses in Clermont?
Yes. Along with single homes, we work with businesses, property managers, HOAs and townhome communities. The plan covers the whole site rather than one unit.
Get a set of eyes on your Clermont property
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll get a Clermont inspection on the calendar. Catching a problem early is almost always cheaper than fixing it later.