Wildlife removal in Plant City, FL
Plant City sits where Tampa Bay’s suburbs run out and the farm fields, creeks and swamp land begin. We handle humane wildlife removal across town, from historic bungalows near downtown to homes on acreage out toward Dover and Durant.
- Entry points sealed and repaired
- Town lots and farm acreage
- Humane removal, FWC rules
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Quick answer. Critter Guys handles wildlife removal in Plant City, FL, including raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats, opossums, armadillos and snakes. We inspect the property, identify the animal and how it’s getting in, remove it humanely following FWC rules, and seal and repair the entry points. We also work on barns, sheds and outbuildings on rural property. To schedule, call or text (321) 203-6963 or email critterguyswildlife@gmail.com.
Farm country, creeks and the Green Swamp edge
Plant City is in eastern Hillsborough County, halfway between Brandon and Lakeland along I-4 and US 92. It’s still farm country at heart, best known for winter strawberries and the Florida Strawberry Festival every late winter. Fields, pastures and tree lines run right up to the edge of town on almost every side.
The wild land is close. The Lower Green Swamp Preserve covers about 12,800 acres in the northeast corner of the county, a short drive from town. To the south, Edward Medard Conservation Park wraps around a reservoir built on old phosphate land, and the upper Alafia River winds through Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park farther southwest. Animals don’t stay put in those areas. They move along creeks, field edges and drainage ditches, and a house, barn or shed is often the first shelter they reach.
What we see in Plant City
- Eastern Hillsborough County on I-4
- Lower Green Swamp Preserve to the northeast
- Edward Medard reservoir south of town
- Strawberry farms around the city
How wildlife gets into Plant City homes
Plant City housing covers a wide range, and each type has its own weak spots. The Craftsman bungalows in the historic district near downtown have wood siding, open eaves and older vents, and some sit up on crawl spaces. Block-and-stucco homes in subdivisions like Walden Lake tend to have gaps at the soffit corners and roof returns. Homes on acreage come with barns, pole sheds and workshops that give animals plenty of places to hide.
- Open crawl space vents under older homes
- Loose fascia and soffit on wood-frame houses
- Gaps in barn and shed walls
- Torn gable vent screens
- Burrows under slabs and porches
What our wildlife removal looks like in Plant City
Town lot or ten acres, the job follows the same basic order.
Walk the property
We check the house, attic and crawl space, plus outbuildings if you have them. You’ll know what animal it is and how it’s getting in before we leave.
Remove the animal humanely
Live traps, one-way doors or hand removal, depending on the animal. If there’s a litter, we work to get the young out with their mother instead of splitting them up. For raccoon jobs, see raccoon removal in Plant City.
Seal and repair
We close the entry points and fix what got damaged, from chewed fascia to torn crawl space screens. Our Plant City exclusion work covers the details.
Clean up
Droppings, nesting debris and scent trails get removed and sanitized so other animals aren’t drawn back to the same spot.
Wildlife services we offer in Plant City
Raccoon Removal in Plant City
Getting raccoons out of attics, barns and crawl spaces near town, with kits kept alongside their mother.
Squirrel Removal in Plant City
Clearing gray squirrels from the oak-shaded roofs downtown and sealing the fascia they chewed through.
Bat Removal in Plant City
Bats moved out of bungalow eaves and barn rafters with one-way devices, outside the April to August pup season.
Rat Removal in Plant City
Roof rats and Norway rats removed from homes and outbuildings, with bait station boxes outside and gaps sealed.
Wildlife Exclusion in Plant City
Closing crawl space vents, old soffits and shed gaps so wildlife moving off the farmland can’t get in.
Attic Cleanup & Remediation in Plant City
Sanitizing attics and crawl spaces after animals leave, removing droppings, nesting debris and odors.
Animals we remove around Plant City
Living this close to farmland and preserves means a wider cast of characters than in the city. We handle all of these.
- Raccoons in attics, barns and feed rooms
- Opossums under porches, sheds and mobile homes
- Armadillos rooting up lawns and digging under slabs
- Snakes in garages, sheds and wood piles, venomous or not
- Roof rats, Norway rats and mice
- Squirrels and bats in roof lines
- Wasp nests, yellow jackets and bee colonies in siding or soffits
Wildlife control for rural and commercial property
A lot of our Plant City work goes beyond the house itself. Raccoons and rats love a barn with feed in it. Opossums settle under equipment sheds. Snakes follow the rodents. We look at the whole property and focus on the buildings and areas that are drawing animals in.
We also work with businesses, HOAs and property managers. If you manage storefronts downtown, a warehouse along the I-4 corridor or a townhome community, we can inspect and handle animal control for the whole property, not one unit at a time. Homeowners on the west side of town, out toward Valrico, get the same treatment.
A word on snakes
Most snakes around Plant City homes are harmless, but Florida has six venomous species, including the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Field edges and wood piles are where people tend to run into them. If you can’t tell what it is, keep your distance and call us.
Plant City folks who’ve called us
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141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
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.
Paul MurgoGoogle review
★★★★★
I’d choose 10 stars if it were an option. Mike at Critter Guys did such a great job for us. We made only 1 phone call to get rid of the mice (and a few rats). Mike took over from there. He stayed on top of the problem, kept checking in with us by phone and even came out almost every other day to double check that the problem was solved. He climbed into every nook and cranny in our attic space multiple times, in the worst heat, ever making sure that everything was sealed up tight. I happily say that we are now critter free. Mike’s fantastic and he won’t let you down. Thank you again Mike.
Russell SmalleyGoogle review
★★★★★
Craig is great! Always ready to go above and beyond!!
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Check it out while it’s small
Prevention is always our first recommendation. A loose crawl space screen or a gap at the soffit is a quick fix now. Wait until a family of raccoons moves in and it becomes a removal, a repair and a cleanup.
On the job
More towns near Plant City
We also cover the communities along the I-4 corridor and south toward the Alafia, including Valrico, Brandon and Riverview.
Animal removal in Plant City: common questions
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
Do you handle wildlife removal on farms and acreage around Plant City?
Yes. We work on homes, barns, sheds, workshops and other outbuildings. Rural properties often have more than one problem area, so we inspect the whole place and focus on what’s drawing animals in.
What does wildlife removal cost in Plant City?
The price depends on the animal, the number of animals, how they’re getting in, the size of the property and how much sealing and cleanup are needed. We give you the quote before any work begins.
There’s an armadillo tearing up my yard. Can you help?
Yes. Armadillos dig for grubs and can burrow under slabs, porches and walkways. We remove them humanely and can help block off the areas they’ve been digging under. Sandy Plant City lawns are a favorite target.
Can I relocate a raccoon I trapped on my property?
We’d advise against it. Trapping and relocating wildlife in Florida is governed by FWC rules, and catching a mother often leaves young behind. We handle the removal and then seal the entry so it doesn’t happen again.
Do you come all the way out to Plant City from Fern Park?
We do. Critter Guys serves Central Florida from coast to coast, including Plant City and the rest of eastern Hillsborough County. Our main Orlando-area wildlife removal page has more on who we are.
Is something living in my old house’s crawl space?
If you’re hearing noise under the floor, smelling something musky or seeing a torn crawl space screen, it’s likely. Opossums, rats and armadillos are the usual suspects. We inspect crawl spaces as part of the visit and clean them out once the animal is gone.
Something moved in? Let’s take a look
Text or call (321) 203-6963 to set up a wildlife inspection anywhere in Plant City.