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Central Florida Snake Removal
April 24, 2023
Central Florida Snake Removal

Central Florida Snake Removal  Orlando (and Central Florida in general) is home to a variety of snakes, both venomous and non-venomous. While some people may be afraid of these reptiles, it is…

How to Remove Bats from Your Attic in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide
March 6, 2023
How to Remove Bats from Your Attic in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide

Reviewed by Steve DeMoor (“Dr. Critter”), Florida wildlife control professional since 1996. If you can hear scratching above your bedroom ceiling at dusk, see small dark stains around a soffit,…

What is causing the scratching in my attic?
February 20, 2023
What is causing the scratching in my attic?

Scratching in the ceiling is the single most common call this company takes, and the animal is almost always one of four: a squirrel, a roof rat, a raccoon or a bat. You can usually narrow it to one…

Dead Animal in Your Attic: Smell, Health Risks, and How to Find It
February 13, 2023Animal Removal
Dead Animal in Your Attic: Smell, Health Risks, and How to Find It

A dead animal in your attic announces itself by smell. A sweet, sour odor that builds for several days and then slowly fades usually means a rat, squirrel, opossum, or raccoon has died in the attic…

Snake Deterrents - Fact or Fiction?
February 6, 2023
Snake Deterrents - Fact or Fiction?

The Effectiveness of Snake Deterrents: Separating Fact from Fiction Snakes can be a scary and dangerous presence in your yard or home, and many people turn to snake deterrents as a way to keep them…