🦝 Raccoon Removal in Broward County, FL

Raccoons are one of the most common wildlife nuisance complaints throughout Broward County. Highly adaptable and intelligent, raccoons thrive in Broward's urban and suburban environment — raiding garbage cans, accessing attics through deteriorated soffits, and denning under decks and in crawl spaces. South Florida's year-round mild climate means raccoons can breed and raise kits at any time of year, unlike northern populations that follow a more defined spring breeding season. Female raccoons seeking warm, protected denning sites will exploit any weakness in a home's roofline.

Broward County's mature tree canopy — particularly the live oaks and tropical hardwoods common throughout residential neighborhoods — provides raccoons with easy rooftop access in many communities. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulates raccoon removal and requires a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) permit for trapping and relocation. Raccoons must be released within the same county under Florida law.

How We Remove Raccoons in Broward County

• Live trapping by FWC-licensed NWCO operators — cage traps set at entry points and along travel routes; daily monitoring; removal in compliance with Florida law
• One-way exclusion devices — allows raccoons to exit but not re-enter; preferred method when kits may be present in the attic
• Attic restoration — removal of soiled insulation, sanitation, and re-insulation after confirmed clearance; raccoon urine creates persistent odor and harbors parasites
• Entry point sealing with hardware cloth and metal flashing — heavy-gauge materials that resist re-entry; standard wood repairs are not sufficient for raccoon exclusion