Wildlife control in Longwood, FL
Wildlife control in Longwood, FL starts in the yard as often as the attic. With Spring Hammock Preserve on one side of town and old historic homes in the middle, Critter Guys sees snakes, armadillos, opossums and raccoons here all year, and our Fern Park shop is just a few minutes south.
- Yard and attic both covered
- Snakes handled safely
- Based next door in Fern Park
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Quick answer. Critter Guys handles wildlife control in Longwood, FL, from snakes and armadillos in the yard to raccoons, squirrels, roof rats and bats in the house. We inspect the property, remove animals humanely under FWC rules, and seal or reinforce the spots they use, from soffits to slab edges. We’re a few minutes south in Fern Park. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Yard signs of wildlife around Longwood homes
In Longwood, the first clue is often outside. Here’s what to watch for on the ground.
Fresh dirt by the slab or patio
A burrow opening along a slab, walkway or pool deck usually belongs to an armadillo. Left alone, the digging can undermine concrete.
Lawn rooted up overnight
Shallow holes and turned sod in the morning are armadillos feeding on grubs. Yards near the preserve and creek woods tend to see the most.
Shed skin in the garage or bushes
A snake is using the area, often because rodents are. Don’t guess at the species; most are harmless, but some aren’t.
Tipped cans and tracks by the shed
Raccoons and opossums leave muddy prints on lids, fences and shed floors. Opossums often den right under the shed itself.
Droppings along the fence line
Rodent droppings along fences and near bird feeders mean rats are traveling the yard, and they’ll look for a way up to the roof next.
Spring Hammock, Soldiers Creek and the Little Wekiva
Longwood sits between two big pieces of Central Florida’s wild side. To the northeast, Spring Hammock Preserve stretches across about 1,100 acres of floodplain forest, hydric hammock and pine flatwoods down to the edge of Lake Jesup. Big Tree Park is part of it, home to Lady Liberty, an ancient cypress, and the spot where the famous Senator stood. Soldiers Creek runs through the preserve to the lake. To the west, the Little Wekiva River runs north toward its meeting with the Wekiva River.
Woods and wet ground like that hold a lot of wildlife, and homes along the preserve, the creek or the Wekiva side of town get frequent visits. The Cross Seminole Trail crosses 17-92 on an overpass here and has a trailhead at Big Tree Park, adding one more green corridor that connects town to the preserve.
In the middle of it all is the Longwood Historic District, with homes and buildings dating back to the 1870s and 1880s near Reiter Park. Older frame houses like those have their own set of weak spots.
Longwood field notes
- Seminole County
- Spring Hammock Preserve and Big Tree Park
- Little Wekiva River to the west
- Minutes north of Fern Park
Longwood wildlife services
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons in Longwood chimneys, crawl spaces and attics, trapped humanely and kept out with real repairs.
Squirrel Removal
Squirrels chewing through rusted soffit screens on Longwood block homes, moved out with one-way doors and sealed.
Bat Removal
Bat exclusion for older Longwood homes with open gables or loose trim, never during the protected summer season.
Rat Removal
Roof rats and Norway rats around Longwood sheds, crawl spaces and attics, with traps, bait stations and sealing.
Wildlife Exclusion
Reinforcing slab edges, sheds and decks against armadillos and sealing roof lines on homes near the preserve.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation
Crawl space and attic cleanup after opossums, rats or raccoons, including dead animal removal and disinfecting.
Old Longwood houses vs newer subdivisions
We do wildlife control on everything from 1880s frame homes to houses built in the last few years, and the work changes with the age of the house.
Historic and older frame homes
Wood siding, raised floors, open gable vents and old chimneys give animals plenty of options. Opossums and rats like the crawl space, and raccoons go for the chimney or a soft spot in the eaves. These homes often need careful wood repair, because a screen tacked over the hole won’t last.
Block homes from the 1970s and 1980s
Many Longwood neighborhoods are concrete block with stucco and vented soffits. Here the problems tend to be rusted soffit screens, aging roof vents and gaps where AC lines and plumbing go through the wall. Our raccoon trapping and squirrel removal jobs on these homes almost always end at the soffit.
Newer builds near the preserve
Newer homes are tighter, but backing onto woods means more animals testing them. Armadillos dig at slab edges, snakes slip under garage doors, and roof rats look for gaps under tile or at roof returns.
Longwood reviews from real jobs
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141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
Josh from the Critter Guys did an excellent job explaining the process for removal of bats. He emphasized the humane aspect by coming back several times to ensure that all the bats were no longer on our property. He then sealed all opening to our soffit and removed the bat trap. Josh went beyond what we expected. When we called to provide updates he always answered and listened to us. I highly recommend this company and a huge shout-out to Josh. Thank you Critter Guys Humane wildlife services for a job well done.
Joe RaspantiGoogle review
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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!
Aura NicolaeGoogle review
★★★★★
These guys are absolute professionals 10 out of 10 service. We would definitely recommend.
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Our Longwood wildlife control visit
Whether it’s a snake in the garage or a raccoon in the attic, the visit goes in this order.
Walk the whole property
We start in the yard, then cover the foundation, roof line and attic. Outdoor signs often explain what’s happening inside.
Remove the animal
Snakes are captured and removed safely. Armadillos, raccoons and opossums are live trapped. Squirrels and bats leave through one-way doors, with bats only excluded outside the April 15 to August 14 maternity season.
Close it up
We seal attic openings and can reinforce sheds, decks and slab edges against digging. That’s the core of our exclusion and prevention service.
Handle the leftovers
Droppings, nesting or a dead animal under the house get removed, and the area is sanitized so it won’t draw the next animal in.
Out in the field
If you see a snake in Longwood, do this
Snakes are common near the preserve and the creeks. A few simple rules keep everyone safe.
- Keep kids and pets back and inside if you can
- Don’t try to catch, kill or identify it up close
- Watch where it goes from a safe distance
- Close the garage or lanai door if it’s outside
- Call or text us with a photo if you can take one safely
Get ahead of the next visit
Prevention always comes first with us. If you’re near the preserve or the creek, an inspection now can stop the digging, the denning and the attic trouble before they start. Read more on our Greater Orlando wildlife control page, or see how we handle things in nearby Lake Mary.
Other towns near Longwood
Longwood borders several cities we serve, including Winter Springs, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs and Lake Mary.
Questions we hear in Longwood
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Do you remove snakes from Longwood yards and garages?
Yes, we remove snakes safely, including venomous ones like the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Most snakes near Longwood homes are harmless, but Florida has six venomous species, so please don’t guess. Keep your distance and call or text us.
How do I stop armadillos from digging under my Longwood house?
The first step is trapping the armadillo humanely, then reinforcing the spots it’s digging. Armadillos like soft soil along slabs, sheds and pool decks, especially near wooded areas. Leaving the burrow alone can undermine concrete over time.
Is there an opossum under my shed?
If you see tracks, a hole under the floor or smell something musky, there’s a good chance. Opossums commonly den under sheds, decks and raised floors. We trap them humanely, then close off the space so nothing else moves in.
Does living near Spring Hammock Preserve mean more wildlife?
Homes next to large wooded areas generally see more wildlife activity, and Spring Hammock is a big one. That doesn’t mean you’ll have a problem, but it does mean sealing your house well matters more. An inspection will show where your Longwood house is exposed.
What does wildlife control in Longwood cost?
It depends on the animal, the number of entry points and whether repairs or cleanup are needed. We quote it after an inspection, so you know the full price before we start. Catching problems early keeps the job smaller.
Can you work on a historic home in Longwood without damaging it?
Yes, we work carefully on older homes and focus on repairs that fit the house. Older wood, gable vents and chimneys need a different approach than block and stucco. We’ll explain exactly what we plan to do during the inspection.
Call the crew just south of Longwood
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll come look over your Longwood property, covering the yard, the house and everything in between.