Central Florida is home to a variety of wildlife, and it’s our responsibility to live with them. Our warm climate is a big attraction for our residents, and, at the same time, a breeding ground for dynamic urban pests. The Sunshine State has no time off for raccoons and rodents – they’re out searching for food, water, and shelter around the clock. If they discover a weak spot in your roof line or crawl space, then these animals can transform your peaceful home into a dangerous nesting place in no time at all.
If you own property, it’s important to know how a professional raccoon removal Orlando service works, as well as what you can do to prevent raccoons from entering your home.
The Seasonal Behaviors of Central Florida Pests
Many landowners believe that only certain times of the year are when wildlife problems can occur. In fact, our unique sub-tropical environment means that there are nuisance animals constantly looking for resources.
Why Raccoons Infest Orlando Attics
Raccoons are very clever, strong, and clever animals, and their front paws are very dexterous. In central Florida, pregnant females actively look for safe, elevated nesting sites that they will use for birth and raising their young. Your dark, well-insulated attic will replicate the hollow trees that they use in nature. Inside, they will chew away on costly insulation, break electrical wiring, rip open air conditioning ducting, and leave behind harmful urine and feces.
Roof Rats and Mice are a Continuous Threat
Structural nightmares are a whole new ball game when they involve rodents. Roof rats are extremely adept at climbing and will use overhanging tree branches, power lines, and dense ivy to reach the roof of your home. They are continuously developing their teeth, and in order to maintain them in order, they need to chew on hard substances each day. They will eat through wood, PVC plumbing pipes, fascia boards, and electrical conduits, causing large fire hazards and structural damage to your walls and ceilings.
Strategic Action Steps for Year-Round Wildlife Prevention
Short-term solutions, such as store-bought traps or decoys based on sight, will not resolve a chronic wildlife problem. The best level of protection is a multi-layered defense system that is engineered for the exterior of your home.
1. Eliminate Accessible Food and Water Resources
Residential areas are attractive to nuisance wildlife because of the ready availability of food sources. Tie all outside trash cans tight with heavy-duty, lockable lids or store them in the garage until collection time. Never leave pet food bowls outside overnight, clean up fallen fruit from backyard citrus trees, and don’t place bird feeders near your home’s foundation.
2. Keep Up Landscaping to Reduce Access to Rooftops
Roof rats and squirrels are very good climbers, and if they have dense foliage growing close to your home, it’s like the highway into your attic. Trim all old trees so that they are at least 10 feet away from the roof. Further, prune away thick vines, bushes, and decorative ivy so they don’t overhang your exterior walls or foundation lines.
3. Fortify Exterior Openings and Vulnerable Entry Points
An adult raccoon can fit through a hole so small that you could only fit a dime in, and a mouse can fit through a hole the size of a dime. Check your house carefully for open soffit vents, loose chimney tops, broken roof returns and gaps around utility lines. Securing these weaknesses with thick steel mesh and skilled sealants is essential to preventing invaders from permanently entering.
The Professional Restoration Framework
If you have already had an infestation in your home, you can only get rid of it. We have a full integrated pest management program in place and are managed by our own family-owned and operated franchise with a team of certified wildlife technicians to address the problem at its source.
Safe and Humane Wildlife Removal
Our emphasis is on safe, legal, and humane removal of animals in compliance with Florida state wildlife laws. Our certified teams are experts in custom trapping layouts, live removal, and targeted rodent control Orlando methods to protect your property while minimizing impact to the environment.
Complete Attic Restoration and Damage Repair
Our experts then fully clear up the debris from all the target animals, which are safely removed. Full attic restoration services include: Removing contaminated feces, sanitizing damaged drywall, and installing clean energy-efficient home insulation. Last but not least, we offer you an exclusion warranty with our permanent structural repair work to keep your home protected for years to come.
When unwanted animals have taken over your attic, wall, or garage, refrain from risky self-remediation tasks. Call the certified professionals at Critter Control of Orlando today to book your complete and free animal entry home inspection.
