Wildlife Removal in Tampa
Humane removal of raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and bats. Professional exclusion and damage repair to keep wildlife out permanently.
Tampa Bay's lush environment means wildlife regularly comes into conflict with homeowners. Raccoons tear through soffit panels to nest in attics. Squirrels gnaw through roof returns and chew electrical wiring. Opossums take up residence under decks and sheds. Bats colonize attics through gaps as small as 3/8 inch. ShieldGuard's wildlife team provides humane, legal removal followed by professional exclusion and damage repair — so the problem doesn't repeat.
Raccoons
Raccoons are strong, intelligent, and surprisingly destructive. They peel back soffit material, tear through roof vents, and create significant damage in attics. Our team removes raccoons humanely using live traps, then repairs the damage and seals entry points with heavy-gauge materials raccoons can't compromise.
Squirrels
Squirrels chew through wood, plastic, and even aluminum to access attics. Once inside, they gnaw on electrical wiring — creating a fire hazard — and contaminate insulation with urine and droppings. We trap and remove squirrels, then install exclusion barriers at all roof-level entry points.
Opossums
Opossums typically nest under decks, sheds, and crawl spaces. While generally docile, they can carry fleas, ticks, and disease. We use humane exclusion methods — one-way doors and habitat modification — to encourage opossums to relocate, then seal access points to prevent re-entry.
Bats
Bats are protected under Florida law and cannot be trapped or harmed. Our bat exclusion program installs one-way exclusion devices that allow bats to exit but not re-enter. Florida prohibits bat exclusion during maternity season (April 15–August 15) when flightless pups may be present. We plan all bat work around these legal requirements.
Florida Wildlife Laws
Florida has specific regulations governing wildlife removal. Certain species cannot be relocated — they must be released on the same property or euthanized by a licensed wildlife operator. Bats have seasonal exclusion restrictions. Our team holds the required Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission permits and follows all state and federal regulations.
Damage Repair & Exclusion
Wildlife removal without exclusion is temporary. Our team repairs damaged soffit, fascia, roof returns, and vent covers, then reinforces entry points with heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh, metal flashing, and construction-grade sealant. We also sanitize contaminated attic spaces and replace damaged insulation when needed.
Transparent Pricing
Wildlife inspection and assessment is $75 (credited toward treatment). Trapping and removal programs range from $300–$1,500 depending on species, number of animals, and complexity. Bat exclusion projects are quoted individually based on the number of entry points and building construction. Attic restoration (insulation and sanitation) is quoted separately.
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