About raccoons in Central Florida
Raccoons are common across the Orlando metro but especially active in Doctor Phillips, Windermere, Apopka, Sanford and lakeside neighborhoods where wooded lots meet residential rooflines.
How to identify raccoons
- Heavy walking or thumping in the attic at night
- Torn open soffit returns and gable vents
- Concentrated latrine (single droppings pile)
- Vocalizing juveniles in spring and early summer
Seasonal activity
Peak juvenile season runs April through July in Central Florida.
Risks and damage
- Torn roofing materials
- Contaminated attic latrines
- Aggressive when protecting young
Where they get in
- Torn soffits and roof-return areas
- Damaged gable vents
- Uncapped chimneys
- Weak roof intersections
Our removal and exclusion process
- Attic, chimney and roofline inspection
- Assessment for juveniles
- Species-appropriate removal
- Entry-point sealing and structural repair
- Attic cleanup and sanitation
Read the full raccoon removal page for details.
How to prevent raccoons from returning
- Stainless steel chimney caps
- Reinforced soffit and roof-vent hardware
- Secure garbage and pet food access points
Raccoons removal across the Orlando metro
Wildlife Removal Orlando handles raccoons calls throughout Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Clermont and the surrounding Central Florida communities.