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.

Who to Call for Wildlife in Central Florida: County Animal Services, FWC, or a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator
September 22, 2026Animal Removal
Who to Call for Wildlife in Central Florida: County Animal Services, FWC, or a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator

Your county animal services department will not come and take the raccoon out of your attic. In most of Central Florida it says so on its own website, and in the rest it simply does not offer the…

 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…

Florida Bat Removal Laws: What Homeowners Must Know Before Calling Anyone
May 19, 2026Animal Removal
Florida Bat Removal Laws: What Homeowners Must Know Before Calling Anyone

Reviewed by Steve DeMoor (“Dr. Critter”), Florida wildlife control professional since 1996. If you’ve found bats in your attic and started searching for help, the first thing to know is that…

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