Wildlife removal in Palm Bay, FL
Wildlife removal in Palm Bay for the animals that wander in off the wooded lots, canals and creek banks. We find how they got in, remove them humanely and close the door behind them.
- House and lot line checked
- 25+ years with Florida wildlife
- Humane removal under FWC rules
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides wildlife removal across Palm Bay, FL, from the older streets near US 1 to the newer builds west of I-95. We inspect the house and yard, humanely trap or exclude the animal under FWC rules, then seal the entry points so it can’t come back. Raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats, opossums, snakes and armadillos are all routine for us. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What a wildlife removal call in Palm Bay usually involves
Most Palm Bay calls fall into two groups. Some are about the house: scratching above the bedroom ceiling at dawn, a sour smell in the garage, something living under the lanai. The rest are about the yard: sod flipped over in strips overnight, fresh holes along the driveway, a snake coiled behind the pool pump. Plenty of homes have both going at once.
The reason is the land itself. Palm Bay has an unusual amount of wooded, never-built ground sitting between finished houses. A lot next door full of palmetto and pine is cover, food and a travel route for raccoons, opossums, armadillos and snakes. When an animal wants a dry den, your soffit or attic is the closest one around.
We handle the whole job, from finding the animal to sealing the holes it used. Taking an animal out without fixing the opening just leaves a vacancy for the next one.
Palm Bay’s lots, canals and marsh edge
Palm Bay grew out of Port Malabar, the huge street grid General Development Corporation platted starting in 1959. Homes went up one at a time over decades, so many blocks are still a patchwork of finished houses and wooded lots. Your address quadrant tells you a lot. The northeast has older homes close to US 1 and the Indian River, while the southwest is where new construction keeps pushing into woods that animals have used for years.
Water matters here too. Turkey Creek winds through the northeast on its way to the river, and drainage canals cut across the city in long straight lines. Raccoons and opossums travel those canal banks at night. Out toward St. Johns Heritage Parkway, the city runs into marsh country along the St. Johns, and homes on that western side tend to see more snakes and armadillos than the older neighborhoods to the east.
Around Palm Bay
- Brevard County’s most populous city
- Port Malabar grid platted in 1959
- Turkey Creek flows to the Indian River
- West side runs toward St. Johns marshes
Animals we remove from Palm Bay homes and yards
Here’s what we’re usually called out for in Palm Bay, and where each one tends to turn up.
- Raccoons in soffits and attics, often coming up off a canal bank. Our Palm Bay raccoon removal page covers how we handle a mother with kits.
- Gray squirrels chewing in from the pines and oaks on the lot next door
- Roof rats running power lines and palm fronds onto the roof, and Norway rats burrowing under sheds
- Armadillos rooting up St. Augustine lawns and digging under walkways and slab edges
- Opossums denning under decks, sheds and the gap beneath a pool equipment pad
- Snakes in garages and pool cages, including the occasional venomous one nobody should try to identify up close
- Bats under barrel tile and in gable vents, handled outside the April 15 to August 14 maternity season
Wildlife services for Palm Bay homes
Raccoon Removal in Palm Bay
Humane trapping for raccoons that climb in off the canals, with mothers and kits kept together.
Squirrel Removal in Palm Bay
One-way doors for squirrels jumping from wooded lots onto your roof, then the chewed holes get sealed.
Bat Removal in Palm Bay
Bat exclusion with one-way devices, scheduled outside the April 15 to August 14 maternity window.
Rat Removal in Palm Bay
Roof rat and Norway rat trapping, exterior bait station boxes and sealing the gaps they squeeze through.
Wildlife Exclusion in Palm Bay
Sealing soffits, vents, AC chases and slab edges so the next animal off the lot can’t get in.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation in Palm Bay
Removing droppings and soiled insulation, sanitizing the attic and treating scent trails once the animals are out.
How a Palm Bay job runs, start to finish
Four stages, in this order. Seal a house before the animal is out and you trap it inside; remove it and never seal, and a cousin moves in by fall.
Roof line and yard inspection
We walk the roof line, soffits, vents, AC chase and foundation, then check the yard and the lot edges. You get a plain explanation of what’s there and how it’s getting in.
Humane removal
Depending on the animal, that means live traps, one-way doors or hand removal, all done under FWC rules. If there’s a litter, we plan the removal so the mother and her babies leave as a family.
Seal and reinforce
Entry points get closed with materials the animal can’t chew or pry loose, and weak spots nearby get reinforced before they turn into the next hole.
Clean and repair
If there were droppings, nesting or a dead animal, we sanitize the space and treat the scent trail. Our attic cleanup service in Palm Bay handles the soiled insulation and damaged areas.
Yard trouble or house trouble
Not sure which one you’ve got? Here’s how each usually shows up in Palm Bay.
| Out in the yard | Inside the house |
|---|---|
| Sod rolled back in strips overnight | Scratching or thumping overhead around dawn and dusk |
| Burrows under the slab, walkway or pool deck | A chewed soffit corner or a pushed-in roof vent |
| Snakes near the lot line or pool cage | Droppings on garage shelves or attic insulation |
| Tipped trash cans and torn bags | A sharp ammonia or dead-animal smell indoors |
What Brevard homeowners tell us
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We had a raccoon who preferred to use our pool and back yard as a personal toilet. After trying the usual internet suggestions we called Kevin the Critter Guy. The first night the trap was set the raccoon was caught. The bad news? It was so big that the trap was forced open in 15″. Over the next several weeks we added traps, tried different baits and different locations to no avail. Kevin never gave up and ultimately used red fox urine. It hasn’t been back since. When a service goes as planned it’s an easy job. The true test? What is the response when it’s not easy. Kevin never backed off and ultimately the raccoon is gone. Highly recommended.
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Kevin did a great job. He arrived promptly and kept me informed through the process.
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Prevention costs less than repair
Our first recommendation is always to seal the house before something moves in. With this much open land next door, the animals aren’t leaving, so the house has to be the part that changes. Palm Bay is covered by the same Central Florida wildlife removal crew that works out of Fern Park.
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We also work in the cities just north of Palm Bay and across the river on the barrier island.
Palm Bay wildlife removal FAQ
Don’t see your question? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask a real person.
How much does wildlife removal cost in Palm Bay?
We can’t give a fair number until we’ve looked, so we start with an inspection. Price depends on the animal, how many entry points the house has, how high and hard to reach they are, and whether cleanup is needed. We’d rather quote from what we actually see than guess over the phone.
Will you remove an armadillo that’s tearing up my yard?
Yes. Armadillos are a regular yard call for us in Palm Bay, especially on homes next to wooded lots. We trap them humanely under FWC rules and show you where they’re getting under slabs, walkways and fences.
Is the empty lot next door the reason I keep getting animals?
Often, yes. A wooded lot gives raccoons, opossums, rats and snakes cover and food right beside your house. You can’t control the lot, but you can make the house hard to get into, which is why we push exclusion after every removal.
Do you handle snakes in Palm Bay, including venomous ones?
Yes, including venomous species like the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Most snakes around Palm Bay homes are harmless, but Florida has six venomous kinds and a quick glance isn’t enough to tell them apart. Keep kids and pets back, watch where it goes, and call or text us.
Do you work on rentals and HOA properties in Palm Bay?
We do. Property managers, HOAs and townhome communities call us for the same problems homeowners have, sometimes across several units at once. We inspect, remove and seal, and we can coordinate with whoever manages the property.
Do you really come out to Palm Bay from the Orlando side?
Yes. We’re based in Fern Park, north of Orlando, and Brevard County is part of our regular service area, along with neighbors like Melbourne and West Melbourne. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and tell us which Palm Bay quadrant you’re in, NE, SE, NW or SW.
Something living in your Palm Bay attic?
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll walk the house and the lot line with you. The sooner we see it, the smaller the fix.