🦝 Wildlife Removal in Sarasota, FL: Raccoon, Squirrel & Bat Control
B&E Pest Control Services of Sarasota FL
OPEN 24/7
📍 2963 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239, United States (Serving Sarasota & 20+ FL cities)
Unwanted Guests in Your Attic? Humane Wildlife Removal in Sarasota, FL.
You hear scratching in your attic at night. You find chewed wires and torn insulation. You see raccoons rummaging through your trash. Wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, and bats are not just a nuisance – they can cause extensive property damage, spread diseases, and create fire hazards by chewing through electrical wires.
B&E Pest Control Services of Sarasota FL provides professional, humane wildlife removal services from our base at 2963 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239, proudly serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis, Englewood, Port Charlotte, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Fruitville, Sarasota Springs, Gulf Gate Estates, Bee Ridge, Ellenton, Parrish, Anna Maria Island, South Venice and surrounding Florida areas. We safely remove wildlife and prevent them from returning.
📞 Call now for a free estimate: (941) 491-0784
🦝 Signs of a Wildlife Problem
- 🦝 Scratching or scurrying sounds – Noises in your attic, walls, or crawlspace, especially at night
- 🦝 Droppings and urine stains – Animal droppings in attics, basements, or around your property
- 🦝 Chewed wires, wood, or insulation – Damage to electrical wires (fire hazard), wood beams, and insulation
- 🦝 Torn trash cans – Raccoons and opossums knocking over and tearing into garbage
- 🦝 Entry holes – Holes in your roof, soffits, fascia, or foundation where animals enter
- 🦝 Guano (bat droppings) – Accumulated droppings around attic vents or on the ground near your home
🦝 Common Wildlife in Sarasota & Florida:
- Raccoons – Grayish-black, masked face, ringed tail. Can damage roofs, attics, and trash cans. Can carry rabies.
- Eastern Gray Squirrels – Gray with bushy tail. Chew wires, damage attics, and nest in walls. Active during the day.
- Flying Squirrels – Smaller, nocturnal, gliding membranes. Often live in colonies in attics.
- Bats (Several Species) – Small, flying mammals. Roost in attics, soffits, and behind shutters. Can carry rabies and histoplasmosis.
- Opossums – Grayish-white, pointed face, hairless tail. Often found near garbage and pet food.
⚠️ Wildlife can cause serious problems:
- Structural damage – Raccoons and squirrels tear holes in roofs, soffits, fascia, and vents.
- Fire hazards – Squirrels chew through electrical wires, causing shorts and potential fires.
- Insulation damage – Animals tear up insulation, reducing energy efficiency.
- Disease transmission – Rabies (raccoons, bats), histoplasmosis (bat guano), leptospirosis, and roundworm.
- Flea and tick infestations – Wildlife bring fleas, ticks, and mites into your home.
✅ Our Wildlife Removal Process
Step 1: Free Inspection
We inspect your Sarasota home – roof, soffits, fascia, vents, attic, crawlspace, and foundation – to identify entry points, nesting sites, and the type of wildlife.
Step 2: Species Identification
We identify the wildlife species to determine the best removal strategy.
Step 3: Humane Trapping & Removal
We use professional, humane traps to capture wildlife. We follow all state and local regulations.
Step 4: Exclusion (Sealing Entry Points)
After removal, we seal all entry points using heavy-gauge materials (steel mesh, metal flashing, caulk) to prevent re-entry.
Step 5: One-Way Doors (For Bats)
For bats, we install one-way exclusion doors that allow bats to leave but not re-enter. This is the only humane and legal way to remove bats.
Step 6: Damage Repair & Sanitization
We repair damaged areas and sanitize affected areas, removing droppings, urine, and nesting materials.
Step 7: Ongoing Prevention
We provide recommendations to prevent future wildlife problems.
📞 Call (941) 491-0784 for your free wildlife removal estimate in Sarasota
🔍 Quick Identification Guide – What’s in Your Attic?
- Raccoon: Large, heavy footsteps at night. Loud scratching, thumping. Entry holes are large (4+ inches).
- Squirrel: Light, fast scurrying during the day. Gnawing sounds. Entry holes are 1-2 inches.
- Bat: High-pitched squeaking at night. Fluttering sounds. Guano near vents. Entry holes as small as 1/2 inch.
Not sure which wildlife you have? Call us for a free inspection!
⚠️ Important Bat Removal Information:
- Bats are protected species in Florida. It is illegal to kill or harm them.
- The only legal and humane method is exclusion – installing one-way doors.
- Bat removal cannot be done during maternity season (May–August) when flightless baby bats are present.
- Bat guano can cause histoplasmosis, a serious respiratory disease.
Call us for legal, humane bat removal.
⚠️ Rabies Information:
- Raccoons and bats are common carriers of rabies in Florida.
- Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
- Signs of rabid animals include: daytime activity, aggression, disorientation, drooling.
- If you see an animal acting strangely, DO NOT approach it. Call us or animal control.
🧼 Wildlife Prevention Tips for Sarasota Homeowners
- 🔍 Seal entry points – Inspect your roof, soffits, fascia, vents, and foundation for holes
- 🌳 Trim tree branches – Keep branches at least 6 feet away from your roof
- 🗑️ Secure trash cans – Use metal or heavy-duty plastic cans with locking lids
- 🐦 Remove bird feeders – Birdseed attracts squirrels, raccoons, and other wildlife
- 🍂 Clean up fallen fruit – If you have fruit trees, pick up fallen fruit immediately
- 🧴 Don’t leave pet food outside – Feed pets indoors
- 📅 Schedule annual wildlife inspections – Especially before winter
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Also ask about our other services: Ant Control, Spider Control, Cockroach Control, House Cricket Control, Mice Removal, Rat Control, Earwig Treatment, Silverfish Removal, Clothes Moth Control, Centipede Control, Millipede Control, Termite Inspection & Treatment, Mosquito Control, Bed Bug Heat Treatment, Flea Control, Tick Control, Wasp & Hornet Nest Removal, Fire Ant Treatment, and Lawn Pest Control & Barrier Spray.
All available 24/7.
Call us anytime: (941) 491-0784
❓ FAQs About Wildlife Removal in Sarasota, FL
Q: Is wildlife removal humane?
A: Yes. We use humane trapping methods and follow all state regulations. For bats, we use one-way exclusion doors.
Q: How much does wildlife removal cost in Sarasota?
A: Call for a
free estimate. Pricing depends on the type of wildlife, severity of infestation, and extent of damage.
Q: Do you remove dead animals from walls or attics?
A: Yes. We locate and remove dead animals and deodorize affected areas.
Q: Can squirrels cause fires?
A: Yes. Squirrels chew on electrical wires, which can cause shorts and electrical fires.
Q: Why can’t you remove bats during summer?
A: Bat removal cannot be done during maternity season (May–August) because flightless baby bats are present.
Q: Will wildlife come back after removal?
A: Without exclusion (sealing entry points), wildlife can return. Our process includes sealing all entry points.
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(941) 491-0784
Free estimate. No obligation. Open 24/7. Serving Sarasota, FL.
