Wildlife exclusion in Wesley Chapel, FL
Wildlife exclusion in Wesley Chapel, FL is the part of the job that keeps the animals from coming back. We find every gap a raccoon, squirrel, rat or bat could use, and close it with materials that hold up to Florida weather and teeth.
- Prevention is our first advice
- Sealed with lasting materials
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Have us check for open gaps
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
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys provides wildlife exclusion in Wesley Chapel, FL: we inspect the roofline, soffits, vents, plumbing and AC penetrations, garage and foundation, then seal and reinforce every opening so raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats and other animals can’t get in. If something is already inside, we get it out humanely first. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to have us check your home.
Sealing the house is the real fix
Trapping an animal solves this week’s problem. Sealing the house solves next year’s. That’s why prevention and exclusion are our first recommendation on every Wesley Chapel call, whether there’s a squirrel in the attic right now or you just want to make sure there never is.
Exclusion means walking the whole house and closing every opening an animal could use, not only the one that’s already been chewed. Animals that get removed but find the house still open simply come back, or their neighbors do. Close the gaps and you stop paying for the same problem over and over.
What if an animal is already inside?
Then we remove it first, humanely, with one-way doors or live traps under FWC rules. Sealing a house with an animal still in it leads to new damage or a dead animal in the attic. Our Wesley Chapel squirrel removal and raccoon work both end with exactly this kind of sealing.
Quick patch vs real wildlife exclusion
There’s a big difference between plugging the hole you noticed and sealing a house.
| Quick patch | Our exclusion work |
|---|---|
| Expanding foam in the hole | Metal mesh, flashing or hardware cloth animals can’t chew |
| Fixes the one hole you found | Covers every opening on the house |
| Done with the animal maybe still inside | Done after the house is confirmed empty |
| Ignores nearby weak spots | Reinforces soft fascia and loose soffit too |
A few recent calls
The building boom left plenty of gaps
Wesley Chapel went from a rural crossroads to the largest community in Pasco County in about twenty years. Most of the homes in Wiregrass Ranch, Epperson, Watergrass and the newer parts of Meadow Pointe were built quickly by production builders, and fast construction tends to leave the same weak spots behind. Roof returns finished with a gap behind the fascia, foam stuffed around the AC line set, and plastic vent covers are some of the most common things we find on houses that are only a few years old.
Older parts of the area, like the original Meadow Pointe neighborhoods and the homes around Saddlebrook, have a different issue. Twenty or thirty years of sun and rain loosen soffit panels, rust vent screens and soften wood fascia. Add storm season, when wind lifts shingles and peels screens, and both kinds of homes give animals new ways in. Our Wesley Chapel wildlife control overview covers which animals take advantage.
Wesley Chapel field notes
- Largest community in Pasco County
- Production-built homes from the 2000s on
- Older Meadow Pointe and Saddlebrook areas
- Storm season opens new gaps
Entry points we seal on Wesley Chapel homes
These are the openings that show up on our inspection reports most often around here.
- Roof returns where two rooflines meet
- Soffit vents and loose soffit panels
- Gable vents and ridge vent ends
- Plumbing vent boots and roof penetrations
- AC line set and dryer vent holes in stucco
- Garage door corners and weatherstripping
- Gaps under lanai slabs, sheds and decks
Homeowners who had us seal up
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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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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
★★★★★
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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How a wildlife exclusion job runs in Wesley Chapel
Here’s the order we follow, from the first visit to the last seal.
Full inspection
We check the roof, soffits, fascia, vents, attic, garage and foundation, and photograph each opening so you can see it.
Get anything inside out
If an animal is living in the house, we remove it humanely before sealing. For bats, that means waiting until after the April 15 to August 14 maternity season. Details are on our bat removal for Wesley Chapel page.
Seal and reinforce
Each opening gets closed with materials chosen for that spot: hardware cloth on vents, metal flashing at roof returns, sealant and mesh around pipes and lines.
Repair and clean up
We repair damage the animals caused and, if needed, clean and sanitize the attic so the scent doesn’t draw new animals.
After a storm, check the roofline
Wind and rain from a hurricane or a strong summer storm can lift shingles, tear soffit screens and knock vent covers loose. Having the house inspected after storm season catches those new openings before an animal does. You can read more about our approach on the main wildlife exclusion page.
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Questions about wildlife exclusion in Wesley Chapel
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What does a wildlife exclusion job on a Wesley Chapel house include?
It includes sealing and reinforcing every spot an animal could use to get in. That covers the roofline, soffits, vents, pipe and AC penetrations, garage and foundation. It’s the step that keeps animals from coming back after removal.
Do I need exclusion if I don’t have animals in my Wesley Chapel house yet?
It’s the best time to do it. Sealing a house before an animal finds the gap saves you the cost of removal, cleanup and repairs later, which is why prevention is always our first recommendation.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost?
It depends on the size and height of the home, the roof type, how many openings need sealing and whether repairs are needed. We give you a quote with the openings we found before any work begins.
Can’t I just use expanding foam on the holes?
Foam is easy for rats and squirrels to chew through and breaks down in Florida sun. We use metal mesh, hardware cloth, flashing and sealants that are much harder for animals to get past.
Will sealing my house trap an animal inside?
Not the way we do it. We confirm the house is empty, often using one-way doors so animals leave on their own, before closing the final openings.
Should I get my home checked after hurricane season?
Yes, it’s a smart habit. Storm winds can lift shingles, loosen soffit panels and tear vent screens, and animals find those new gaps quickly.
Seal up your Wesley Chapel home
Call or text (321) 203-6963, or use the form, and we’ll inspect the house and show you every gap we find.