Wildlife control in Cocoa Beach, FL
Critter Guys provides wildlife control in Cocoa Beach for canal homes, older beach cottages, condo buildings and vacation rentals between the ocean and the Banana River.
- Openings sealed against salt air
- Condos, rentals and homes
- Humane and FWC compliant
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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
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- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys handles wildlife control in Cocoa Beach, FL, removing raccoons, roof rats, squirrels, opossums, bats and snakes from homes, condos and rental properties. After an inspection, we remove animals humanely using one-way doors or live traps under FWC rules, then seal the roof line, vents and other openings against salt air and storms. We’re licensed and insured in Florida. To schedule, call or text (321) 203-6963.
Cocoa Beach wildlife signs owners report
On the barrier island, these are the things that usually prompt a call.
Rattling in the ceiling of a rental
Guests hear it before you do. If a vacation unit gets a complaint about noises overhead at night, roof rats are a likely cause.
Palm fronds brushing the roof
Roof rats nest in untrimmed palms and use the fronds as a bridge to the roof and soffit.
Trash cans tipped over by morning
Raccoons along the canals and the Thousand Islands raid cans at night, and a well-fed raccoon starts looking for a den nearby.
Rust stains or gaps at a vent cap
Salt air corrodes metal vent covers and screens. Once they fail, the hole is open to anything that climbs.
Droppings on a balcony or lanai
Bat guano under an eave or droppings on a screened lanai floor tell us an animal is using the roof edge above.
Barrier island life between the ocean and the Banana River
Cocoa Beach is a narrow barrier island city with the Atlantic on the east and the Banana River on the west. SR 520 brings you over from Merritt Island, and A1A runs the length of town past the Cocoa Beach Pier and the surf shops. Much of the land on the river side was built up from dredged sand, and the city is laced with dozens of residential canals. Out in the river sit the Thousand Islands, a cluster of mangrove islands protected as a conservation area.
That geography puts a lot of wildlife within a short swim or climb of homes. Raccoons move between the mangroves and canal yards. Roof rats live in the palms and sea grapes that line so many streets. Housing ranges from 1950s and 1960s beach cottages to mid-rise condo buildings and newer canal homes, and each type has its own weak spots. We also work just north in Cape Canaveral and across the river on Merritt Island.
Local snapshot
- Atlantic Ocean and Banana River
- Thousand Islands Conservation Area
- Dozens of residential canals
- SR 520 and A1A
Wildlife services on the barrier island
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons coming off the mangroves and canals into attics and lanai roofs, live-trapped and the roof line closed.
Squirrel Removal
Squirrels in older beach neighborhoods with big trees, released through one-way doors before chewed spots are fixed.
Bat Removal
Bats under barrel tile and behind fascia on condos and cottages, excluded only outside maternity season.
Rat Removal
Roof rats living in palms and sea grapes, trapped indoors with outdoor bait stations to cut the population.
Wildlife Exclusion
Replacing corroded vent screens and sealing storm-damaged soffits and tiles with salt-tough materials.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation
Cleaning up droppings and nest debris left in empty rentals and second homes, then disinfecting.
Rentals and second homes that sit empty
A lot of Cocoa Beach property sits empty part of the year: seasonal homes, condos owned by people who live up north, and short-term rentals between bookings. Animals notice quiet houses. A raccoon or a family of roof rats can move in, raise young and do real damage before anyone is there to hear it.
If you own from out of town, we can inspect while you’re away and send you what we find. Prevention is always our first recommendation, the same advice our Orlando wildlife removal team gives inland, and it matters most on a property nobody watches every day.
- Inspections arranged with owners or managers
- Roof line and vent checks after storms
- Sealing before the next rental season
- Cleanup if animals got in while empty
Why salt air and storms matter for wildlife control in Cocoa Beach
Ocean air is hard on a house. Screens on soffit and gable vents corrode, fasteners rust out, and stucco cracks around penetrations. After a hurricane or tropical storm, we regularly find tiles shifted, drip edge peeled back and soffit panels blown out of their channels. Each of those is an opening, and on the island there’s always something ready to use it.
That’s why our exclusion work here leans on materials that stand up to salt and wind, and why we recommend a check after any big storm. A small repair done early saves a much bigger attic cleanup later.
Condo buildings
In multi-unit buildings, rats and bats can travel through shared roof spaces, chases and mechanical rooms. We work with associations and property managers to inspect the whole building, since treating one unit rarely solves it.
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From the first call to a sealed roof line
This is the order we follow on every Cocoa Beach property.
Roof-to-yard inspection
We check the roof, soffits, vents, attic, lanai and grounds, plus shared spaces in condo buildings, and identify the animal and its entry.
Humane removal
One-way doors let squirrels and bats leave on their own. Raccoons and opossums are live-trapped. Rats are trapped inside with bait stations outside.
Salt-resistant sealing
We close each opening with durable materials and replace corroded vent screens, so the next animal has nowhere to start.
Cleanup and repair
Droppings, nesting debris and soiled insulation come out, the area gets disinfected, and damaged trim or screens are repaired.
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Neighboring cities near Cocoa Beach
Our crews cross the Banana River to these nearby towns too.
Wildlife questions from Cocoa Beach homeowners
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Can you inspect my Cocoa Beach rental while I’m out of town?
Yes. Many of our island customers are seasonal owners or landlords. We can coordinate access with you or your property manager, inspect the property and explain what we found and what it will take to fix.
Do you work with condo associations in Cocoa Beach?
We do. Condo buildings often have shared roof spaces and utility chases that let rats and bats move between units. We inspect the building as a whole and recommend sealing work that protects every owner.
Why are there roof rats in my Cocoa Beach house?
Roof rats are the most common rat in Florida attics, and the palms and sea grapes on the island give them food and cover. They climb fronds to the roof and slip in through gaps in soffits or corroded vents. We trap them inside, place bait boxes outside and seal the entry points.
Should I get an inspection after a hurricane?
It’s a good idea. Storms lift shingles and tiles, tear vent screens and knock soffit panels loose, and animals find those gaps quickly. A post-storm inspection on the island catches new openings before anything moves in.
How much does wildlife control cost in Cocoa Beach?
There’s no set price, because every property is different. The quote depends on the animal, the number of entry points, the building type and any cleanup. We inspect your Cocoa Beach property first and give you a clear number before work begins.
Are raccoons near the canals dangerous?
Usually they avoid people, but they shouldn’t be handled or fed. Raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida, and their latrines can carry roundworm. Keep pets inside at night and let us handle any raccoon living on the property.
Protect your Cocoa Beach property
Call or text (321) 203-6963 or fill out the form, even if you’re out of town. We’ll set up a Cocoa Beach inspection and keep you posted.