If you have a problem with wildlife in your Destin home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Florida wildlife removal only. This is a specialty business, and regular pest control companies do not use the proper techniques to solve animal problems. I have spent many years reviewing Florida and Destin, and I recommend the following:

Pro Animal Removal
Cell Phone: 850-851-0311

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call Okaloosa County Animal Services: (850) 244-0196

Pro Animal Removal specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Florida also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Pro Animal Removal is specially trained in bat removal. They also perform general wildlife trapping services, such as the capture and removal of skunks or opossums on the property. Call 850-851-0311 to discuss your critter problem and schedule a same-day or next-day appointment. Click here to learn more about what prices we charge in 2023.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Florida and Okaloosa County licensed and insured
• Works 7 days per week (critters don't take weekends off)
• Performs full building inspections: enters and inspects attic
• Performs exclusion repairs, with guarantee against animal re-entry
• Offers cleanup of biohazardous wildlife waste



Pro Animal Removal is a full-service Destin wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Destin pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Pro Animal Removal performs a full inspection of the home or property, and determines why the animal(s) are there, and if inside a building, how the animals got inside. All animals (including rodents) are trapped and removed, or if possible, removed from the building using special exclusion devices. Once the animals are gone, preventative repairs are essential, and cleanup is sometimes recommended.

Destin wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Florida to trap without a license. Trap type is very important and there are many different types, bait is somewhat relevant, trap placement is vital, and there are dozens of small things that are very important to know. Safety is a concern. Then once the animal is trapped, it must be removed and dealt with in the proper manner according to Florida law. We offer Destin raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Pro Animal Removal. Many types of animals like to live in attics. This includes squirrels, raccoons, rats, mice, bats, birds, and even possums. Critters like to go into attics for a safe place to live and raise their young. Removing animals from attics is very complex work, partly because of the presence of baby animals. If you need Destin squirrel removal, we can remove all the squirrels from your attic, and seal out any future ones. Read more about how to get rid of squirrels.

Rodent control must be done in a very specific way. First off, the most important thing is that all the openings that rats and mice can use to enter a house be sealed. Then all the rodents must be physically trapped and removed. Never, ever use poison! Most Destin exterminators will just use this lazy poison technique to kill rodents, and it causes more harm than good - dead stinky rats, and it doesn't solve the problem. Call us for correct Destin rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Florida is known to have colonizing bats who often live in buildings. Bats love attics. If not removed, the colony can grow to a very large size over the years. The bat droppings are often corrosive and cause health risks. The same goes for bird droppings on or in buildings. We perform Destin pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Destin bat removal. We remove 100% of the bat colony and seal the building so that it's totally bat-proof. Read more about how to get rid of bats.

If you have animals inside a house, no job is complete without proper exclusion repairs. If you simply hire a Destin trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Destin wildlife control company that identifies 100% of the animal entry points into your building, and seals them shut with professional repairs. In addition, in many cases animals have left waste or contamination behind, and you'll want a company that can provide professional cleaning services. Pro Animal Removal does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Pro Animal Removal. We also trap and remove animals that destroy lawns, such as moles, or digging animals. Sometimes animals like opossums will live under buildings, steal pet food, raid garbage cans, etc. Read about how to get rid of opossums. Skunks commonly live under sheds or decks, and set up a den. We can trap and remove them without them spraying. Read about how to get rid of skunks. Pro Animal Removal also provides dead animal removal in Destin. If you need help with any other wildlife conflict, from a fox, beaver, groundhog, or any other critter, we can solve it. We also do Destin snake removal - most of the snakes in Florida are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Destin. And remember, we are a private business, not Okaloosa County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (850) 244-0196. Okaloosa County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Pro Animal Removal: 850-851-0311

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Destin Pricing Info For Year 2023

Every wildlife removal situation is different, from the species of animals involved, the location of the animal inside a house or outside, the extent of repairs or cleanup, etc. It's impossible to give one-size-fits-all prices. Examples MIGHT include:

Small Job: For example, a one-stop job to remove an animal in the yard: $100 on up
Medium Job: For example, getting critters out of your house with minor repairs: $300 on up
Large Job: For example, a project involving many service trips and complex work: $500 on up

Give us a phone call now and tell us about your wildlife issue and we will be able to give you a price estimate over the phone. If you're cool with it, we can schedule a same-day or next-day appointment if you like. Our prices are fair, and a good value because we do the job right, the first time.

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Destin Wildlife Tip #1:
What should I do if I find a nest of mice in the attic?

Your home is supposed to be a place where you can get away from all the cares and concerns of the world. At least, that is how it is supposed to be. That can quickly be ruined when you realize that a group of mice have built a nest in the attic of your home. Now you wonder what you should do if you find a nest of these rodents in your attic?

That is a good question, and one that is actually fairly easy to answer. Where you want to begin is by ensuring that you don't panic about this. That is the common mistake that most people make. They see that a group of mice have built a nest in their attic and they start to get all upset and angry. There's no reason to feel this way. It is actually a lot more common than you may think.

There are a couple other things you want to avoid. First of all, you don't want to come directly in contact with this nest area. Even if the mice are not there, the germs, parasites, and bacteria that they leave behind can be quite dangerous to you. It is important for you to protect yourself, and so not having contact with this area without protecting yourself first can be a dangerous thing to do.

Secondly, you don't want to take any action that can cause the mice to disperse. The last thing you want to be doing is chasing mice all over your home. What you want to do is implement a plan when they are all in the same location, making it easier for you to be able to gather them all at once.

Mice are nocturnal creatures, meaning that during the daytime they will likely be asleep, making it so that you can find all of them in the nest area. That's a good place to start, because the less work you have to do the easier it will be to get them out of your home.

If you are able to determine that the nest is a rather small area, maybe no more than a couple of feet across, then your plan is simple one. When the mice go to sleep, sneak into your attic very slowly and quietly, and slowly put some kind of hard plastic or metal container over the top of the nest so that it is completely covered. Next, slide a piece of metal, like a baking sheet or even the lid to the container underneath the box so that you have enclosed the animals inside. Make sure you are careful not to lift up the box at all while you are sliding the lid underneath.

Once you have captured all of the mice inside, take the container outside and dispose of it as you wish. One important thing before taking this step. Make sure that you are wearing gloves, a surgical mask, goggles, and clothing that covers all of your exposed skin. This will ensure that the germs and parasites don't get onto you.

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Florida Wildlife Information:

Florida State bird: Northern mockingbird
State mammal: Florida panther, manatee, dolphin
State reptile: Loggerhead sea turtle
State fish: Florida largemouth bass, Atlantic sailfish
State insect: Zebra longwing

Florida's climate is hot and damp, making it a prime place for reptiles, amphibians, and other semi-aquatic animals. There are a good number of raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, and rats, and it seems these common pest creatures plague homeowners in almost every state. In addition to the common property visitors, Florida also has four venomous snake species: rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, coral snakes, and copperheads. Because of how warm the state is, snakes are often out sunning themselves pool side. All reptiles are drawn to water, and because of the constant warm temperatures, many homes in Florida have pools.

Snakes aren't the only creatures invading yards. Armadillos in Florida are capable of coming into a yard and digging a burrow in one night. While they rarely, if ever, invade the home itself, the damage these creatures can cause to a yard is impressive. If you've got to have one or the other, however, most people would take the armadillo over the snakes.

While almost tropical in its climate, Florida is home to a massive expanse of swamp land known as The Everglades National Park. This huge plot of land is home to alligators, turtles, lizards, raccoons, rabbits, and snakes. The red tailed boa now makes the park its home, though the snake is not a native species of North America. This has caused some concern with the local wildlife authorities, as populations of smaller mammals have been steadily declining due to predation by the large serpents. It is expected that alligators and Florida panthers will eventually become prey for the invading species.

Land-loving predators that are sometimes nuisances are primarily black bears. These large, intimidating animals have learned how easy it is to pick through human garbage and to raid campsites. It only takes a bear one or two successful raids before it becomes problematic. Coyotes are also a common nuisance predator in the state. Like the bears, coyotes become opportunistic, feeding off of livestock, pets, and human refuse.

The population of Florida is growing annually, and it is a popular state for retirees. Eventually, more and more people will displace the animals of Florida, causing clashes. A good example of this is with the alligator population, which lives in many of the waterways, regardless of how close to human civilization. The alligators aren't fearful, so they hold their ground and usually must be removed by professionals.

You can always call Pro Animal Removal, any time of day, at 850-851-0311, for a price quote for Destin wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Destin, FL.