Dr. Critter Blog — Florida Wildlife Removal Insights

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

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Skunk Removal in Central Florida — Smell, Den Sites, and Humane Eviction
June 2, 2026Animal Removal
Skunk Removal in Central Florida — Smell, Den Sites, and Humane Eviction

If a sharp, lingering musk has settled around your deck or shed, or you have noticed fresh holes opening up along the foundation, there is a good chance a striped skunk has moved in underneath. I am…

What's That Noise in My Attic? Identifying Florida Wildlife by Sound, Smell, and Damage
May 26, 2026Animal Removal
What's That Noise in My Attic? Identifying Florida Wildlife by Sound, Smell, and Damage

Four animals account for almost every attic noise complaint we take in Central Florida: the Eastern gray squirrel, the Norway and roof rat, the raccoon, and the big brown or evening bat. Each one has…

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…