Dr. Critter Blog — Florida Wildlife Removal Insights

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

What do I do if I get a raccoon in my Attic?
January 30, 2023Animal Removal
What do I do if I get a raccoon in my Attic?

A common issue we at Dr. Critter run in to here in Central Florida is when raccoons get into your attic.  Raccoons are incredibly intelligent animals that are able to manipulate objects with…

Bat Identification in Central Florida: How to Tell Which Species Is in Your Attic
January 25, 2023Animal Removal
Bat Identification in Central Florida: How to Tell Which Species Is in Your Attic

Reviewed by Steve DeMoor (“Dr. Critter”), Florida wildlife control professional since 1996. If you have bats in your Central Florida attic, the first useful question isn’t “how do I get rid…

Orlando Critter Control
January 16, 2023Animal Removal
Orlando Critter Control

How Does Critter Control Differ From Pest Control? One of the big shifts in our industry over the last few twenty to thirty years has been the emergence of critter control or wildlife control as…

Palm Bay Bat Problems
January 4, 2023Animal Removal
Palm Bay Bat Problems

Bats are fascinating creatures that play important roles in the ecosystems here in Palm Bay. As the only mammals capable of true flight, bats are able to pollinate flowers, disperse seeds, and…

Central Florida Snake Species Guide: Identification, Behavior, and What to Do When You Find One
January 2, 2023Animal Removal
Central Florida Snake Species Guide: Identification, Behavior, and What to Do When You Find One

An educational reference by Steve DeMoor ("Dr. Critter"), Florida wildlife control professional since 1996. This page is a species guide — if you have a snake situation that needs hands-on help…