Dr. Critter Blog — Florida Wildlife Removal Insights

Field-tested guidance on identifying, removing, and excluding Central Florida wildlife — from an operator listed in the FWC nuisance wildlife control directory.

Rats in Your Attic Could Be More Dangerous Than You Think
August 5, 2026Animal Removal
Rats in Your Attic Could Be More Dangerous Than You Think

The Hidden Damage Rats Cause to Homes Throughout Central Florida Most homeowners think the biggest problem with rats is the noise they make at night. The scratching, running, and chewing sounds…

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Wildlife & Animal Damage in Florida?
July 21, 2026Animal Removal
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Wildlife & Animal Damage in Florida?

You climb into the attic, shine a flashlight across the insulation, and there it is: shredded ductwork, droppings, a chewed rafter, maybe a hole punched through the soffit. The next thought is almost…

 Bat Removal in Central Florida: Why You Should Schedule Your Bat Inspection Before August 15
July 9, 2026Animal Removal
Bat Removal in Central Florida: Why You Should Schedule Your Bat Inspection Before August 15

If you've noticed bats flying around your home at sunset, heard scratching or chirping in your attic, or found dark staining around your roofline, soffits, or vents, you may have a bat colony living…

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…