Wildlife control in Oviedo, FL
Wildlife control in Oviedo, FL means living next door to some of the wildest land in Seminole County. We humanely remove the animals that wander in from Lake Jesup, the Econ and the state forest, and we seal the house so they stay outside.
- Humane removal, no needless harm
- Burrows and roof lines sealed
- Homes and HOA communities
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Quick answer. Critter Guys handles wildlife control and animal removal across Oviedo, FL, from older homes near downtown to newer subdivisions that back onto conservation land. We inspect the property, humanely remove armadillos, raccoons, opossums, snakes, squirrels, rats and bats under FWC rules, and seal the entry points so animals can’t return. To book, call or text (321) 203-6963 and mention you’re in Oviedo.
Oviedo sits on the edge of real wilderness
Look at a map and the pattern jumps out. Lake Jesup forms the city’s northern edge. The Econlockhatchee River runs down the east side, with the Little Econ cutting through the south. Little Big Econ State Forest, more than 5,000 acres of river swamp and pine flatwoods, starts a few miles east of downtown, and the Black Hammock Wilderness Area guards the Lake Jesup shoreline to the north. That much habitat means a steady flow of raccoons, opossums, armadillos and snakes moving between the woods and your backyard.
Oviedo also grew fast once UCF arrived next door. Neighborhoods like Alafaya Woods went up mostly from the mid 1980s into the mid 1990s, and places like Live Oak Reserve followed in the 2000s, many with lots that back onto greenbelts and conservation strips. Those wooded edges are where we see the most animal traffic, and the same holds just west along the lake in Winter Springs.
Around Oviedo
- Lake Jesup on the north side
- Econlockhatchee River runs through town
- Little Big Econ State Forest nearby
- Seminole County, near UCF
Conservation lot or town lot, what to expect
Where your house sits in Oviedo changes which animals show up first.
| Backs onto woods, wetland or the Econ | Closer to downtown and SR 434 |
|---|---|
| Armadillos rooting up sod and beds | Roof rats in attics and garages |
| Raccoons and opossums under decks | Squirrels chewing older fascia |
| Snakes near retention ponds and lanais | Opossums under sheds and porches |
| Bats roosting along tree lines and eaves | Raccoons raiding trash at night |
Animals we remove from Oviedo properties
These are the calls we get most often from Oviedo, roughly in the order people notice them.
- Nine-banded armadillos digging under slabs, walkways and pool decks
- Raccoons in attics, soffits and crawl spaces, often with kits in spring, which we handle through raccoon removal in Oviedo
- Snakes in garages, pool cages and landscaping, including the occasional venomous one
- Gray squirrels and roof rats chewing into roof lines from oak and pine limbs
- Opossums denning beneath decks, sheds and porch steps
- Bats behind shutters, in barrel tile and under loose fascia
Our Oviedo wildlife services
Raccoon Removal in Oviedo
Raccoon families out of attics and crawl spaces near the Econ and Lake Jesup, removed humanely.
Squirrel Removal in Oviedo
Squirrels chewing in from oak and pine limbs, moved out with one-way doors, then locked out.
Bat Removal in Oviedo
Bats excluded from eaves, tile and shutters outside maternity season, then the gaps sealed.
Rat Removal in Oviedo
Roof rats and Norway rats trapped, bait station boxes set outside, and entry gaps closed.
Wildlife Exclusion in Oviedo
Sealing roof lines, vents and slab edges on homes that back onto preserves and greenbelts.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation in Oviedo
Clearing nesting debris, droppings and soiled insulation, then disinfecting so scents don’t draw animals back.
Our approach to animal removal in Oviedo
We don’t trap an armadillo and leave. If the house still has a gap under the porch slab or a loose soffit panel, another animal will find it, and around here there’s always another animal. So every job starts with a full walk of the property: the roof line, gable and ridge vents, AC line penetrations, the foundation, the lanai and the yard. Then we remove what’s there humanely, following FWC rules, and close the openings with materials that hold up.
Our founding idea is simple. The wildlife was here first, and in Oviedo that’s literally true, since plenty of today’s subdivisions were pasture and woods not long ago. We remove animals without needless harm, keep mothers with their young whenever we can, and put most of our effort into prevention, the same way we work all over Orlando and Seminole County. Sealing the house through wildlife exclusion is what keeps the problem from coming back.
Armadillo damage is a repair problem too
An armadillo burrow under a slab edge or pool deck can wash out soil and leave a void. After the animal is gone, we close the burrow and can block that edge so a new one doesn’t move in.
Steps for Oviedo wildlife control jobs
Most jobs follow the same four stages, even when the animal is different.
Inspect the whole property
We look at the house, the yard and the tree line behind it, because in Oviedo the woods are part of the story.
Explain and quote
You get a straight answer about what’s there and how it’s getting in. The quote depends on the species, the number of openings, roof access and any cleanup.
Remove humanely
Live traps, one-way doors or hand removal, depending on the animal and the season. Bats are never excluded between April 15 and August 14.
Seal, repair, clean
We close entry points, repair animal damage, and if the attic is soiled we handle attic cleanup and sanitizing so the scent doesn’t pull new animals in.
Reviews from Oviedo homeowners
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Why prevention pays off near the forest
When you live next to thousands of acres of woods and wetland, you can’t remove your way out of wildlife. You can make the house a dead end for it. That’s always our first recommendation, and it’s cheaper than repairing chewed wiring and soaked insulation later.
Out in the field
Neighboring towns we serve near Oviedo
From Oviedo we regularly head over to Winter Springs, Casselberry, Longwood and Lake Mary.
Oviedo wildlife removal FAQ
Don’t see your question? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask a real person.
How do I get rid of armadillos digging up my Oviedo yard?
Humane trapping at the burrow, followed by closing and blocking the burrow, is what works. Repellents and noise devices rarely move an armadillo for long. We find the active burrows during the inspection and set traps where the animal is actually traveling.
What does wildlife control cost in Oviedo?
It varies with the animal, how many entry points the house has, how hard the roof is to reach and whether there’s damage or cleanup. We give you a firm quote after the inspection, so you know the number before we start.
Are the snakes near Lake Jesup and the Econ dangerous?
Most snakes around Oviedo homes are harmless and helpful. Florida does have six venomous species, though, and the woods and wetlands here suit several of them. Don’t try to identify or move a snake yourself. Call or text us and keep people and pets back.
Can you remove a raccoon with babies from my Oviedo attic?
Yes, and we do it so the mother and kits stay together whenever possible. Spring is when most raccoon mothers move into attics and soffits here. We remove the family humanely and then seal the entry so the attic isn’t reused next season.
My house backs onto a conservation area. Will animals keep coming back?
Animals will keep living in the woods behind you, but they don’t have to get into your house. Sealing the roof line, vents, foundation gaps and the underside of decks makes the house a poor target. Check the exclusion work every so often, especially after a storm.
Do you work with HOAs and property managers in Oviedo?
Yes. We handle residential and commercial properties, including HOAs, townhome communities and property managers. Common areas near retention ponds and preserve edges often need a plan for armadillos, snakes and raccoons.
Schedule your Oviedo wildlife inspection
Reach us at (321) 203-6963 by call or text, or write to critterguyswildlife@gmail.com, and we’ll walk the house and the tree line with you.