# Dr. Critter Wildlife Control

> Licensed wildlife removal in Orlando and Central Florida. Humane removal, damage repair and exclusion from a Florida Nuisance Wildlife Trapper operating since 1996.

Source: https://drcritter.com/
Type: Homepage
License: Florida Nuisance Wildlife Trapper (FWC), held since 1996
Rating: 4.8/5 across 360 Google reviews
Updated: 2026-08-11

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Dr. Critter is a family-owned wildlife removal company working out of Sanford, Florida, licensed as a Florida Nuisance Wildlife Trapper since 1996. The company covers Orlando and the wider Central Florida metro across Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Osceola and Brevard counties, handling humane removal, the damage repair that follows, and the exclusion work that stops the animal coming back. All bat work is performed under Florida Administrative Code 68A-9.010, which closes exclusion between April 16 and August 14. Customers rate the company 4.8 out of 5 across 360 Google reviews.

## Which animal is it, and how do you tell?

The inspection settles that before we set a trap, because the method depends on the species and so does the law. Time of day, the weight and rhythm of what you are hearing, the shape of the droppings, and where the entry point sits are usually enough to name the animal on a first visit. If something is living overhead, /services/attic-animal-removal/ covers how that job runs.

## How fast can someone come out?

Most Central Florida attic calls get a same-day inspection, and the phone is staffed around the clock. An animal loose in the living space or an injured animal goes to the front of the schedule.

## What does it cost?

We quote after the inspection rather than off a price list, because the work varies with the species, the number of entry points, and how much cleanup the attic needs. The phone estimate and the inspection are both free. We photograph the damage and write an itemized scope, so it can go straight to an insurance adjuster.

## Is the removal humane?

We use live trapping and one-way exclusion devices rather than poison. Poison kills the animal inside the structure, which leaves you with an odor problem and the same open gap for the next animal. Bats are handled by exclusion only, and never between April 16 and August 14, which Florida Administrative Code 68A-9.010 closes for the maternity season.

## Will you repair the damage?

Yes, and we quote it as one job rather than handing it to another contractor. The sealed entry points carry a lifetime warranty. Contaminated insulation, droppings, and odor get handled once the structure is closed.

## What to expect, start to finish

| Stage | What happens | Typical timing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspection | Species identified and every entry point mapped, at no charge | Day one, often same day as your call |
| Removal | Live trapping, or one-way exclusion where the species requires it | Three to ten days |
| Sealing | Every gap and chew point closed with materials matched to the structure | Once the attic is confirmed empty |
| Cleanup | Contaminated insulation out, surfaces sanitized, damage assessed | Scheduled after sealing |
| Warranty | Sealed entries registered; we come back at no charge if one fails | Lifetime on sealed entries |

## Where to go next

- [Every species we handle, with a reference page each](https://drcritter.com/animals/)

- [Full list of service areas across Central Florida](https://drcritter.com/service-areas/)

- [Pricing and the lifetime warranty on sealed entries](https://drcritter.com/pricing-guarantee/)

- [Emergency wildlife removal](https://drcritter.com/services/emergency-wildlife-removal/)

- [Venomous snake identification guide](https://drcritter.com/venomous-snake-guide/)

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Dr. Critter Wildlife Control, licensed Florida Nuisance Wildlife Trapper since 1996. Sanford, FL, serving Orlando and Central Florida. Phone: 800-932-7287.