Raccoon Removal: DIY or not to DIY...for that is the question.

Cute as they may be, a raccoon in an attic in Winter Haven, Lakeland or Davenport can be a major headache!

🦝 Think You Can Handle That Raccoon Yourself? Let's look at this a little further...

We get it. You're handy. You’ve fixed a leaky faucet or patched a roof. So when you hear scratching in the attic, your first thought is: “I’ll handle it myself.”

But here’s the truth: DIY raccoon removal is a fast way to turn a small problem into a very big, very expensive one.

At Nature-Tech Wildlife Solutions, we’ve seen what happens when homeowners try to take matters into their own hands — and it’s not pretty. Here's why calling a professional raccoon removal expert in Lakeland or Winter Haven is always the safer (and smarter) move.

⚠️ 1. Raccoons Are Strong, Smart, and Aggressive

Raccoons might look cute on YouTube, but when cornered — especially a mother with babies — they will bite, scratch, and claw their way out of trouble. And let’s not forget: raccoons carry rabies, roundworms, and other dangerous parasites.

Unless you’ve got PPE, a rabies vaccine, and a cage trap license… you’re not ready for this fight.

🧠 2. You May Actually Make the Problem Worse

The most common mistake homeowners make?

Trapping one raccoon and thinking the job is done.

Raccoons often travel in pairs or are mothers with hidden babies tucked deep inside insulation. If you remove the adult but leave the babies behind, they’ll starve, rot, and create an odor bomb that’s hard to ignore (and harder to clean up).

💸 3. DIY Can Cost You More in the Long Run

Sure, traps and repellents might seem like a cheaper option — but when:

• The raccoon chews through your ductwork,

• Damages your attic insulation,

• Or falls into the wall and dies…

You’re looking at thousands in cleanup and repair — not to mention biohazard decontamination.

Hiring a licensed raccoon removal specialist in Winter Haven, Davenport, or Lakeland Florida could save you a ton of money and headache.

🔍 4. Florida Law Matters

In Florida, wildlife removal is regulated. That means:

• You can’t just trap and release raccoons anywhere you want.

• Mishandling protected species (like bats) or improperly relocating wildlife can lead to fines.

We’re licensed, insured, and trained in humane removal, exclusion, and relocation practices that meet state regulations.

✅ What a Professional Will Do (That You Won’t)

At Nature-Tech Wildlife Solutions, we don’t just remove raccoons — we solve the whole problem:

• Inspect your attic for entry points

• Locate and safely remove all animals (including babies)

• Seal off access points to prevent future infestations

• Clean and sanitize contaminated areas

• Provide long-term prevention advice

  
  

📍 Serving Central Florida with Safe, Humane Raccoon Removal

We proudly serve Lakeland, Winter Haven, Davenport, and surrounding areas with expert wildlife control services. If you hear bumps in the attic or see signs of raccoon damage, don’t wait — it’ll only get worse (and stinkier).

👉 Call us today at 863.345.2547 or contact us online for a free inspection and let the pros handle it.