Raccoon Removal in Brevard & Orange County, FL
Need raccoon removal in Central Florida? We inspect the attic, check for kits, remove the animals under FWC rules, and seal every entry with steel — not foam or wood they'll chew through.
Raccoons are our most common Brevard and Orange County call. Spring attics offer warmth and cover for litters; once inside, they tear insulation, chew wiring, and leave latrines that contaminate the space.
Raccoons are a rabies vector species: FWC allows same-county release within 24 hours of capture, or humane euthanasia. Not out-of-county relocation. We always locate kits before removing an adult female so you aren't left with orphans in the walls.
Signs of a Raccoon Problem
- Heavy thumping or rolling in the attic at dusk and dawn.
- Torn insulation, musky odor, or a latrine with dark tubular droppings.
- Claw marks or grease stains at a soffit, gable vent, or roofline gap.
- Chittering or crying from kits (common February–September).
- Daytime sightings of an adult near the roof or chimney.
Our Raccoon Removal Process
- Inspect attic and exterior to confirm raccoons and map every entry.
- Check for kits before trapping — reunite the family when possible.
- Live trap or one-way exclude under FWC same-county rules.
- Seal entries with steel flashing and hardware cloth rated for raccoons.
- Sanitize and treat odor; replace contaminated insulation when needed.
Florida Law & Compliance
Raccoons are an FWC rabies vector species (RVS). We may release only in the capture county within 24 hours, or humanely euthanize — moving a raccoon across county lines is illegal in Florida. See FWC nuisance wildlife rules →
| Factor | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Number of entry points | More access points mean more exclusion material and labor time |
| Attic/roof accessibility | Steep, multi-story, or tile roofs require extra safety equipment |
| Presence of young/litter | Family removal takes extra time and a humane handling approach |
| Extent of damage | Insulation replacement, wiring repair referrals, and sanitation add scope |
| Recurring or unresolved activity | Prior incomplete exclusion elsewhere may require more extensive sealing |
Raccoon Removal FAQs
How do I get rid of raccoons in my attic?
Get the family out, then close every opening in steel. Raccoons are a rabies vector species, so a live animal can be released only in the county where it was caught, and only within 24 hours. Otherwise the legal options are to leave it or to euthanize it. We look for kits before we move an adult. Sealing the den while young are still inside is how a small attic job turns into a dead-animal odor.
Is it legal to trap a raccoon myself in Florida?
Yes, on your own property. The FWC rule does not relax because you did the trapping yourself. Same-county release within 24 hours, or humane euthanasia. Hauling a raccoon to another county and letting it go is illegal. Most home sets also miss the kits, and the litter dies in the wall after the mother is gone.
How much does raccoon removal cost?
There is no flat rate. The number follows how many openings there are, whether the roof is steep or tile, and whether kits are in the den. The phone estimate is free. The written quote comes after we have walked the shell and counted the holes. We do not price the job from a guess on the phone.
Will you remove baby raccoons too?
Yes. We do not take the mother and leave the litter. If the kits can travel with her, they go together. If they cannot, we leave a way for her to move them before the opening is closed in steel. There is no single statewide kitten month. We decide that on the house in front of us.
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Need Raccoon Removal Now?
Call (321) 205-4972 — free phone estimate, same-visit written quote, licensed & insured.