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Field-tested guidance on identifying, removing, and excluding Central Florida wildlife — from a licensed nuisance wildlife operator.

Armadillo Removal in Central Florida: Trapping, Laws, and Yard Damage
May 26, 2026Animal Removal
Armadillo Removal in Central Florida: Trapping, Laws, and Yard Damage

If you've stepped onto your lawn and found it looking like a backhoe rolled through overnight, you almost certainly have an armadillo. The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is a uniquely…

Is Raccoon Poop Dangerous? Health Risks in Florida Attics
May 26, 2026Animal Removal
Is Raccoon Poop Dangerous? Health Risks in Florida Attics

You opened the attic hatch to look for a leak, the holiday decorations, or that scratching sound you've been hearing. Instead you found a pile of dark, lumpy droppings stacked in one corner — and…

Wildlife Control vs. Pest Control: Which One Do You Actually Need in Central Florida?
May 26, 2026Animal Removal
Wildlife Control vs. Pest Control: Which One Do You Actually Need in Central Florida?

You hear scratching in the attic at 3 a.m. You find droppings in the garage that aren't from mice. You glimpse something larger than a rat slipping under the deck. Your first instinct is to grab the…

Florida Bat Removal Laws: What Homeowners Must Know Before Calling Anyone
May 19, 2026Animal Removal
Florida Bat Removal Laws: What Homeowners Must Know Before Calling Anyone

Reviewed by Steve DeMoor (“Dr. Critter”), Florida wildlife control professional since 1996. If you’ve found bats in your attic and started searching for help, the first thing to know is that…

Dr. Critter - Wildlife Experts
October 27, 2025Animal Removal
Dr. Critter - Wildlife Experts

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