Wildlife exclusion in Palm Bay, FL
Wildlife exclusion in Palm Bay is how you stop playing catch and release with the woods next door. We find every way in and close them before something new moves into the attic.
- Prevention comes first
- Every entry point checked
- Durable materials on every gap
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Quick answer. Critter Guys does wildlife exclusion in Palm Bay, FL, sealing and reinforcing the entry points animals use to get into homes and businesses. We start with an inspection of the roof line, soffits, vents, AC chases and foundation, remove any animals already inside, then close every opening with durable materials. It’s the step we recommend for every property. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Why exclusion matters more in Palm Bay
Most cities have a wildlife problem in a few neighborhoods. Palm Bay has wooded lots, canals and brush scattered through nearly every part of town, because the Port Malabar grid was platted long before most of it was built. That means raccoons, rats, squirrels, opossums and snakes live right beside a lot of houses, and they’ll keep living there.
You can’t remove every animal from the woods next door, and you shouldn’t try. What you can do is make your house hard to get into. That’s the whole idea behind exclusion, and it’s why we push prevention before anything else.
Palm Bay field notes
- Port Malabar grid, mostly built later
- Canals and wooded lots citywide
- Concrete block homes on slabs
- Brevard County
Entry points we seal on Palm Bay homes
These are the openings we find most often on block homes here, from the roof down.
- Roof returns where a lower roof line meets a wall
- Soffit panels that have sagged or slipped out of their channel
- Gable vents and roof vents with thin or torn screening
- Gaps around AC line chases, dryer vents and plumbing
- Tile roof edges where bats and rats tuck underneath
- Slab edges, walkways and pool decks where armadillos dig
- Spaces under sheds, decks and pool equipment pads
On the job
How a wildlife exclusion job works
Exclusion is careful work. Seal the house with something still inside and you’ve made the problem worse.
Inspect the whole house
We go from the roof line to the foundation and note every gap, weak spot and sign of animal use. You get a clear list of what needs sealing and why.
Clear out current animals
If anything is living inside, we remove it first with humane trapping or one-way doors. For a raccoon family, our Palm Bay raccoon removal work keeps the mother with her kits.
Seal and reinforce
Openings get closed with hardware cloth, metal flashing, sealant and other materials animals can’t chew or pull apart. We also reinforce weak areas next to the active holes.
Repair the damage
Chewed fascia, torn soffits and bent vents get repaired so they don’t become the next entry point.
Exclusion versus trapping alone
Trapping takes out the animal you have. Exclusion handles the ones still out in the woods.
| Trapping only | Removal plus exclusion |
|---|---|
| Removes the current animal | Removes it and closes the way in |
| Hole stays open, scent stays behind | Openings sealed, scent treated |
| Next animal often moves in within months | House becomes much harder to enter |
| Repeat calls and repeat damage | One fix that lasts |
Palm Bay homeowners on our exclusion work
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141 reviews on Google
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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!!! ❤️
Linda WilliamsGoogle review
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Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and kind. I 100% recommend him and the company.
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Awesome customer service patient and kind job well done thanks
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Storm season and new openings
Hurricanes and strong summer storms are hard on Palm Bay roofs. Lifted shingles, cracked tile, torn soffit screens and bent vents all give animals a fresh way in. After a big storm, it’s worth having the roof line checked even if the attic is still quiet.
We also see a lot of exclusion calls after a homeowner finishes one wildlife job and doesn’t want another. If you just had squirrels or rats, our squirrel removal service and exclusion go hand in hand, since squirrels will test any spot they can reach.
Inspect early, save on repairs
The cheapest time to seal a house is before an animal chews its way in. Having a Palm Bay house inspected when you first notice something can save a lot of damage.
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Questions about wildlife exclusion in Palm Bay
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost in Palm Bay?
It depends on the size of the house, the number of openings and the materials needed. A single-story block home with a few gaps is a smaller job than a two-story with a tile roof. We give you a quote after inspecting your Palm Bay home.
Can I do wildlife exclusion myself?
You can patch an obvious hole, but most DIY exclusion misses the smaller gaps or seals an animal inside. Squirrels and rats will test a patch until it fails. We know where animals get in on Florida homes and what materials hold up.
Do I need exclusion if I don’t have animals right now?
It’s a good idea in Palm Bay, especially if you’re next to a wooded lot or canal. Prevention is always our first recommendation, because it’s cheaper to seal a gap than to repair what an animal does after it gets in.
How long does a wildlife exclusion job take?
Most homes take a day or two of sealing work, though larger houses or heavy damage take longer. If animals need to be removed first, that adds time. We’ll lay out the schedule at the inspection.
Will exclusion stop armadillos from digging under my slab?
It can help. We can block access under sheds, decks and pool equipment pads and point out where armadillos are getting under walkways. If one is already living under there, we remove it first.
Do you offer exclusion in other parts of Brevard?
Yes. We seal homes in Melbourne, Titusville and across Central Florida. Our wildlife exclusion page for Orlando goes deeper into the materials we use, and our Palm Bay wildlife removal page covers the rest of our local work.
Close the gaps before the next animal finds them
Call or text (321) 203-6963 to book an exclusion inspection in Palm Bay. We’ll show you every opening on the house.