Wildlife exclusion in Apopka, FL
Wildlife exclusion in Apopka means closing up your house so the raccoons, squirrels, rats and bats living all around it have no way in. It’s the step that makes every other fix last.
- Prevention comes first
- Every opening on the house
- Damaged trim and vents repaired
Seal up your Apopka home
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Quick answer. Critter Guys does wildlife exclusion in Apopka, FL, sealing and reinforcing homes and commercial buildings so animals can’t get in. We inspect the roofline, soffits, vents, AC chases and foundation, remove any animals already inside humanely, then close every opening with chew-resistant materials. Prevention is always our first recommendation. Set it up by phone or text at (321) 203-6963.
Why Apopka houses need sealing more than most
Apopka is surrounded by habitat. The Lake Apopka north shore wetlands sit to the west, the Wekiva River basin and Wekiwa Springs State Park run along the northeast side, and old nursery land, oak hammock and retention ponds fill the gaps between subdivisions. That means more animals pass your house every night than they would in a denser part of Orlando.
More traffic means any weak spot gets found. A loose soffit corner that might go unnoticed for years in some neighborhoods can have a squirrel in it within weeks here. That’s why we push exclusion with nearly every Apopka animal removal job.
Apopka field notes
- Wetlands on the west side
- Wekiva basin to the northeast
- Oak hammock between subdivisions
- Orange County’s northwest corner
Where animals get into Apopka homes
A full exclusion closes all of these, not only the one an animal happens to be using right now.
- Roof returns, where a lower roof meets a wall or second story
- Soffit corners and panels pulled away from the fascia
- Gable and ridge vents with weak or torn screen
- The open curve under the first row of barrel tile
- AC line sets, dryer vents and plumbing penetrations
- Crawl space and foundation vents on older frame homes
- Gaps under sheds, decks, porches and mobile home skirting
On the job
What wildlife exclusion actually means
Exclusion is the work of making a building animal-proof from the outside. We seal entry points with materials animals can’t chew or pull apart, like heavy-gauge galvanized mesh, metal flashing and sealants rated for exterior use. We reinforce the spots animals tend to attack, like soffit corners and vent covers. And where an animal is still inside, we use one-way doors so it can leave but not return before we close the last gap.
It’s the same work we do for wildlife exclusion in Orlando, adjusted for whatever your house is made of. A 1970s block ranch near downtown Apopka and a new two-story off SR 429 have very different weak spots.
Storm season opens new gaps
After a hurricane or a hard summer storm, it’s worth a look. Lifted shingles, torn soffit screens and bent vents are exactly what animals search for, and they find them fast.
Apopka homes we’ve closed up
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Craig from critter guys was absolutely wonderful!!! He was so kind and most important very honest about what he found and DIDN’T FIND in our attic. He took pictures to show trouble areas that should be addressed to prevent any future problems and didn’t try to sell us on a bunch of stuff that didn’t need to be done by his company. THANK YOU CRAIG FOR BEING A HONEST and REPUTABLE COMPANY!!! ❤️
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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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Dion is doing a great job responding to our needs and flexible to our schedule since there is not always access to the house. He explains what we need, points out trouble spots and fixes some of them when possible. Thanks Dion! …
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Apopka wildlife exclusion from start to finish
Sealing a house in the wrong order can trap an animal inside, so the sequence matters.
Inspect the whole structure
We go over the roof, attic, soffits, vents and foundation during the inspection and mark every current and potential entry.
Get current animals out
If anything is living inside, we remove it first. Raccoons get trapped, squirrels and bats leave through one-way devices, and young stay with their mothers.
Seal and reinforce
Once the house is empty, every opening gets closed and reinforced with chew-resistant materials, and damaged trim or vents are repaired.
Clean the inside
If droppings or nesting are left behind, we clean and sanitize so the smell doesn’t invite the next animal to try.
A quick patch vs. a real exclusion
We see a lot of Apopka homes that were patched once and broken into again.
| Quick patch | Full exclusion |
|---|---|
| Expanding foam or window screen | Galvanized mesh, flashing and exterior sealant |
| Closes the one hole you found | Closes every opening on the house |
| Animals may still be inside | House confirmed empty before sealing |
| Chewed through within weeks | Built to stand up to chewing and pulling |
Seal it before you hear it
You don’t need an animal in the attic to schedule exclusion. An inspection when you first notice a gap usually saves you a removal and a cleanup later.
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Apopka wildlife exclusion questions, answered
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost in Apopka?
It depends on the size and style of the house, the roof type, how many openings it has and whether repairs are needed. The inspection lets us count the openings and quote the real job.
Can you do exclusion if animals are still in my attic?
Yes, but they have to come out first. We remove the animals humanely, using one-way doors or traps, and only seal the last openings once the house is empty so nothing gets trapped inside.
Does exclusion work for bats in Apopka?
It’s the only legal way to remove them. Bat exclusion uses one-way devices and is never done during maternity season, April 15 through August 14. We can inspect and plan any time of year.
Will my HOA neighborhood or townhome building need exclusion on every unit?
Often it helps to look at the whole building, since animals move along shared rooflines. We work with HOAs, townhome communities and property managers to inspect and seal buildings as a whole.
Is exclusion worth it if I’ve only seen one squirrel?
Usually, yes. One squirrel means there’s a way in, and in Apopka there are plenty more nearby to use it. Sealing now is almost always cheaper than removal, repair and cleanup later.
Does exclusion keep armadillos out from under my shed or slab?
It can. We block the open sides of sheds, decks and porches and close gaps along slabs so armadillos and opossums can’t den underneath.
Shut the doors Apopka wildlife is looking for
Call or text (321) 203-6963 to set up an inspection of your Apopka home or building.