You hear scratching in the attic at night. You smell something foul near the foundation. You see droppings in the garage or catch movement in your peripheral vision at dusk.
Wildlife problems don’t announce themselves politely. They show up as damage, odor, noise, and risk. And the longer they stay, the worse it gets.
Professional wildlife removal means more than trapping an animal and calling it done. It means identifying every entry point, removing contamination, repairing damage, and sealing your property so nothing gets back in. You’re not just evicting a raccoon or a bat colony—you’re eliminating the conditions that invited them in the first place.
Oak Hammock sits in an area where natural habitat meets residential development. That means raccoons, opossums, squirrels, bats, and even the occasional armadillo are constantly looking for shelter, food, and water. Your attic, crawlspace, or shed checks all those boxes. Once they settle in, they leave droppings, urine, nesting material, and pheromone trails that attract more animals even after the original intruder is gone.
The outcome you’re looking for is simple: no more scratching, no more smell, no more anxiety about what’s living in your walls. That’s what humane wildlife management delivers.
We’ve been handling pest control services and wildlife removal across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach areas since 2006. We’re not a national franchise with a local sticker on the truck. We’re based in Port St. Lucie, and we’ve spent nearly two decades learning how Florida wildlife behaves in this climate, in these neighborhoods, and around these types of homes.
We’re licensed and insured. We offer free estimates. We answer the phone, and if it’s an emergency, we respond fast—24/7 if needed.
Oak Hammock homeowners deal with the same wildlife pressure as the rest of St. Lucie County: growing development pushing animals into smaller pockets of habitat, which means more frequent encounters with raccoons, bats, and rodents. We’ve seen it all, and we know how to handle it without drama, without cutting corners, and without leaving you to deal with round two a few months later.
We start with a full property inspection. That means checking your roofline, soffits, vents, foundation, crawlspace access points, and any other area where animals typically enter. We’re looking for active entry points, signs of nesting, droppings, gnaw marks, grease trails, and damage.
Once we know what we’re dealing with, we identify the species. That matters because removal methods vary. Bats require exclusion devices and can’t be removed during maternity season. Raccoons may need humane trapping. Squirrels often need one-way doors and entry point repairs.
After removal, we don’t just walk away. We clean up contaminated insulation if needed, remove nesting material, treat for odor and bacteria, and then seal every entry point we found. We use materials animals can’t chew through—metal flashing, heavy-gauge mesh, and reinforced vent covers.
Most customers see results within the first few days. Complete elimination and exclusion typically wrap up within one to two weeks, depending on the severity of the infestation. And if anything comes back during the guarantee period, so do we—at no additional charge.
You’re not just paying for animal trapping. You’re paying for a full-scope solution that addresses the root cause and prevents future problems.
That includes identifying the species and understanding its behavior. Raccoons are strong and persistent. Bats squeeze through gaps the size of a dime. Squirrels chew through wood and plastic. Each one requires a different approach, and we adjust our methods accordingly.
We also handle dead animal removal if needed. If something died in your wall, under your deck, or in your attic, we locate it, remove it, disinfect the area, and treat for odor. It’s not pleasant work, but it’s necessary—and we do it right.
We know that Oak Hammock’s subtropical climate accelerates decomposition and bacterial growth, which makes fast response critical. We also know that animals in this area are more active year-round compared to northern states, so there’s no real “off season” for infestations.
Every job ends with exclusion work. We seal gaps in your roofline, install vent guards, reinforce soffit edges, and cover foundation openings. We use eco-friendly methods wherever possible and make sure everything we do complies with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations.
Cost depends on the type of animal, the size of the infestation, and how much exclusion work is needed. A single raccoon in an attic with one entry point costs less than a full bat colony with multiple access areas and contaminated insulation.
We offer free estimates, and we’re upfront about pricing before any work starts. No hidden fees, no surprise charges after the job is done. Most residential wildlife removal jobs in Oak Hammock range from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars depending on scope.
If you’re comparing quotes, make sure you’re comparing the full service—not just trapping. Some companies will remove the animal and leave you to figure out how it got in. That’s not removal, that’s just relocation. You want the entry points sealed, the attractants removed, and a guarantee that covers re-entry.
Yes, when done by licensed professionals using humane wildlife management techniques. We don’t use poisons or lethal traps in residential settings where kids and pets are present. Everything we do is designed to remove the animal safely and prevent harm to people, pets, and the animal itself.
Wild animals can carry diseases like rabies, leptospirosis, and salmonella. They can also be aggressive when cornered or protecting young. That’s why DIY removal is risky. You don’t know if the animal is sick, if there are babies in the nest, or if you’re about to get bitten or scratched.
We handle the removal, the cleanup, and the contamination. You stay safe, and so does your family. Once we’re done, the area is disinfected and sealed so there’s no lingering health risk.
Most jobs are completed within one to two weeks from start to finish. That includes the inspection, trapping or exclusion, cleanup, and sealing all entry points.
Some situations move faster. If it’s a single animal with an obvious entry point, we can often wrap things up in a few days. Other cases take longer—like bat colonies, which require exclusion devices that let bats leave but not return. Florida law also prohibits bat removal during maternity season (April 15 to August 15), so timing matters.
You’ll usually notice improvement within the first few days. The noise stops. The smell fades. The sightings end. After that, it’s just a matter of finishing the exclusion work and making sure nothing else gets in. We don’t rush the process, but we also don’t drag it out. You want your property back, and we make that happen as quickly as possible without cutting corners.
We handle the full range of nuisance wildlife common to the Oak Hammock and Treasure Coast area. That includes raccoons, opossums, squirrels, bats, armadillos, rats, mice, and occasionally snakes or birds.
Raccoons are the most destructive. They tear through soffits, rip up insulation, and leave contamination everywhere. Bats are the trickiest because they’re protected during certain times of the year and require specialized exclusion. Squirrels are persistent chewers and can cause serious electrical damage by gnawing on wires.
Each species has different habits, and we adjust our approach based on what we’re dealing with. If it’s a Florida wildlife problem and it’s legal to remove, we handle it. If it’s a protected species, we follow FWC guidelines and use exclusion methods that comply with state regulations.
Not if we do our job right—and we do. The whole point of professional wildlife services is permanent exclusion, not temporary relocation.
Animals leave pheromone trails that attract others. If we remove a raccoon but don’t seal the entry point or clean up the scent markers, another raccoon will move in. That’s why exclusion and sanitation are just as important as trapping.
We seal every gap, crack, and opening we find. We use materials animals can’t chew or claw through. We remove nesting material and treat contaminated areas to eliminate attractants. And we guarantee our work—if something gets back in during the guarantee period, we return at no additional charge.
Most customers never see another animal in the same area again. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to, and it’s the outcome you should expect from any licensed wildlife removal company.
In most cases, no—but there are exceptions, and that’s where working with a licensed company matters.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requires permits for removing threatened, endangered, or special concern species. Bats, for example, are protected during maternity season. Certain bird species are federally protected. If you try to remove them yourself without understanding the regulations, you could face fines.
We’re licensed and we stay current on FWC rules. We know what requires a permit, what doesn’t, and how to handle removal legally. You don’t have to worry about compliance—that’s our responsibility.
If you’re dealing with raccoons, opossums, squirrels, or rats, no permit is needed. If it’s bats, certain birds, or anything on the state’s protected list, we handle it according to the law. Either way, you’re covered.
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