{"id":27236,"date":"2024-03-23T21:03:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T21:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=office-finder&#038;p=27236"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:48:10","slug":"gainesville","status":"publish","type":"office-finder","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/florida\/gainesville\/","title":{"rendered":"Critter Control of Gainesville\/Ocala"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-cta\" aria-label=\"page banner with call to action box\">\n  <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/hero-raccoon.jpg');\"><\/div>\n  <style>\n    .focal-content .cta-banner-wrapper.alt .cta-banner {\n      max-width: 357px;\n      padding: 30px 0\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"content\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"page-title 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locations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By County:<\/em><strong>&nbsp;Alachua County, Marion County<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alachua<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belleview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dunnellon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earleton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairfield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hawthorne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Springs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Island Grove<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Crosse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>McIntosh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Micanopy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newberry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ocala Ridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reddick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver Springs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waldo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group testimonial-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-testimonials\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?8a1302a27ac1301a55863b3df8c\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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As animal populations grow, however, some animals have become a nuisance. When we remove wildlife habits to develop residential and commercial buildings, wildlife has nowhere to go. Many stay in your neighborhood, scavenging your property for food, water, and shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they can do a lot of damage to your home and yard, they are considered nuisance wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofgainesville.org\/Portals\/0\/nod\/Nuisance%20Wildlife%20Policy2011.pdf\">city of Gainesville<\/a>&nbsp;defines nuisance wildlife as \u201cshall mean an undesirable animal that causes (or is about to cause) property or environmental damage, presents a threat to public safety, or causes an annoyance within, under, or upon a building.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/conservation\/you-conserve\/wildlife\/faqs\/\">nuisance wildlife in Florida<\/a>&nbsp;causes so much damage you need to call for help from professionals. Critter Control experts use a process involving inspection, removal, and repair to get rid of your nuisance wildlife problem. Examples of our process are described in the case scenarios below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/BannerGraySquirrel-min.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Squirrel Removal  <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>The Eastern gray squirrel is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/wildlifehabitats\/profiles\/mammals\/land\/squirrels\/\">most commonly seen<\/a>\u00a0in Florida, although we also have the Southern flying squirrel and the fox squirrel. Squirrels can be considered nuisance wildlife due to the size of their population and the damages they can do to your home and property.<\/p>\n<p>Squirrels scurry from one spot to the next in a matter of seconds, collecting items and storing them for later. They love to eat nuts, fruits, grains, and even bird eggs. Many squirrels build a nest in trees, but if your attic is available, they will choose it over a tree any day, especially if they have baby squirrels soon.<\/p>\n<p>Squirrels run on power lines, your roof edges, gutters, tree limbs, and of course, the ground. They are fun to watch until you start noticing the places they have scratched, torn, ripped, and shredded. If you think you have a squirrel problem, call us. It can be unsafe to try and remove squirrels by yourself since they carry diseases and may bite you if they feel trapped.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Wildlife specialists look for signs such as chewing on, in, or around your home, small openings leading to the attic or the crawl space, droppings, and debris like nuts or nesting material. Beams, wires, pipes, and insulation may all show signs of damage from squirrels.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Squirrel Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Squirrel Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Live trapping or one-way doors are the most effective and humane ways to get rid of squirrels. One-way doors should never be used during birthing seasons (Spring &#038; Fall), so our specialists will decide which is the best tool for the job. If we have to trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the squirrels and check those according to state laws.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Repairs\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Repairs<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>We can restore your home or office by squirrel proofing all entry points after we have removed the offenders. We can also clean-up the nesting sites and remove any debris, food, feces and soiled insulation. <\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Banner_Rat.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Rat and Mice Pest Control <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/dh044\">The most common<\/a>\u00a0rats in the Gainesville and Ocala areas are the Norway and roof rats. The house mice are another common culprit of gnawed wiring, greasy rub marks, and scattered droppings. Both love to eat grains; they will munch on ordinary house foods, whether it\u2019s a crumb left on the counter or if they have to enter your pantry.<\/p>\n<p>Rats and mice multiply quickly. You must call for help in removing them when you spot the first one. Where there is one, there are others. And because mice can fit through holes the size of a pencil tip, you may not even know how they are getting into your home.<\/p>\n<p>We know exactly where to look when it comes to all rodents. Here\u2019s what we do.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Rodent Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Rodent Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>A Critter Control wildlife specialist will create a strategic trapping plan to remove the rodents found in your home. Critter Control specialists may use snap traps and live traps to capture and remove mice and rats. Rodent trapping can usually takes between five to fourteen days. <\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Repairs\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Repairs<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The best way to reduce the possibility of letting unwanted rodents into homes is to seal possible entrances. Exclusion methods include caulking cracks in foundations, capping chimneys, and installing mesh covers over vents and crawl space entrances. We also strongly recommend a maintenance service. Rodents have front teeth that continuously grow, which means they can gnaw a new way back into your home.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/CC-raccoon-in-attic-banner.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Raccoon Removal <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p>The most common\u00a0rats in the Gainesville and Ocala areas are the Norway and roof rats. The house mice are another common culprit of gnawed wiring, greasy rub marks, and scattered droppings. Both love to eat grains; they will munch on ordinary house foods, whether it\u2019s a crumb left on the counter or if they have to enter your pantry.<\/p>\n<p>Rats and mice multiply quickly. You must call for help in removing them when you spot the first one. Where there is one, there are others. And because mice can fit through holes the size of a pencil tip, you may not even know how they are getting into your home.<\/p>\n<p>We know exactly where to look when it comes to all rodents. Here\u2019s what we do.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>During a rodent inspection, we thoroughly inspect your attic and provide a complete exterior home inspection. The most common signs of rodent activity are gnaw marks, feces, rub marks, nesting material, runs in insulation material, and small entry points.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Raccoon Trapping\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Raccoon Trapping<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>Live trapping is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of a raccoon. Depending on the situation, a one-way door or excluder valve can be installed. An excluder valve works by allowing the raccoon to leave but blocks its reentry. The choice of device is largely dependent on the season and location of the raccoons on your property. Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If we must trap, we place traps strategically to safely catch the raccoons and we check traps frequently, based on state laws.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Repairs\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Repairs<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>We provide a wide range of repair and restoration services. We can repair raccoon damage like broken screens on vents and chimneys and broken boards on decks and porches. It is essential to apply cleaning agents and ectoparasite treatments on areas inhabited by raccoons.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-callout\" aria-label=\"image callout\">\n  <div class=\"photo-wrapper\"\n       style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/BannerBatsVent.jpg');\"\n       aria-label=\"Bats nesting in a vent' }} \">\n    <div class=\"caption\">\n      <h2 class=\"headline\">Bat Removal <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"desc\">\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/dh044\">The most common<\/a>\u00a0rats in the Gainesville and Ocala areas are the Norway and roof rats. The house mice are another common culprit of gnawed wiring, greasy rub marks, and scattered droppings. Both love to eat grains; they will munch on ordinary house foods, whether it\u2019s a crumb left on the counter or if they have to enter your pantry.<\/p>\n<p>Rats and mice multiply quickly. You must call for help in removing them when you spot the first one. Where there is one, there are others. And because mice can fit through holes the size of a pencil tip, you may not even know how they are getting into your home.<\/p>\n<p>We know exactly where to look when it comes to all rodents. Here\u2019s what we do.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"icon-cards\" aria-label=\"icon cards\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Inspection\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeInspection.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a magnifying glass icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Inspection<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>We perform a full interior and exterior inspection and search for signs such as rub marks, guano, a strong scent of ammonia, and small openings. The most common sign is the accumulation of guano (feces).<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Bat Removal\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_Raccon_Paws.svg\"\n                  alt=\"Raccoon paws decorative icon\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Bat Removal<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>The most effective and humane way to remove bats is by utilizing a bat valve in conjunction with a full home exclusion. A bat valve allows for bats to exit your home but not re-enter. We follow all local ordinances for humane bat removal. We will never abandon flightless pups in your attic.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <article class=\"col-md-4\" aria-label=\"Repairs\">\n            <div class=\"icon-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"icon\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Icon_HomeRepairs.svg\"\n                  alt=\"House with a wrench decoration logo\">\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Repairs<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <p>After removing the bat valves, we seal the entrance hole(s) so bats can no longer enter your home. If there is substantial guano in your attic, you should consider taking advantage of our attic remediation services to remove the soiled insulation and replace it.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n\n                  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image-cards\" aria-label=\"image cards \">\n  <div class=\"container\"><h2 class=\"section-title\">Other Common Wildlife Issues<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"row\">\n                  <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-xs-6\" style=\"\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/animal-damage-repair\/\" class=\"image-card-item\" aria-label=\"image-card-item\" >\n              <div class=\"photo\"\n                   style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/AnimalDamageSoffit.jpg');\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"title\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Animal Damage\n                  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                       class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                       viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                  <\/svg>\n                <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n                  <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-xs-6\" style=\"\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/animal-noises\/\" class=\"image-card-item\" aria-label=\"image-card-item\" >\n              <div class=\"photo\"\n                   style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/ImageCard_Sounds-min.jpg');\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"title\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Animal Sounds in Attic\n                  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                       class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                       viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 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<path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                  <\/svg>\n                <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n                  <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-xs-6\" style=\"\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/resources\/animals-in-the-house\/\" class=\"image-card-item\" aria-label=\"image-card-item\" >\n              <div class=\"photo\"\n                   style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/baby-raccoon-wall.jpg');\"><\/div>\n              <div class=\"title\">\n                <h2 class=\"headline\">Why are animals in my house?\n                  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                       class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                       viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                    <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                          d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                  <\/svg>\n                <\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n\n              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"cta-banner-wrapper row  alt alt2 \">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n        <div class=\"cta-banner\">\n          <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><p>Call to Schedule an Inspection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <a\n                        href=\"tel:\"\n                        class=\"cta-phone-link\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-phone\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n            <div class=\"cta-phone-link-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-num\">\n                                  <span>(352) 372-3922<\/span>\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-text\">(No Cats &#038; Dogs)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"steps-cards\" aria-label=\"cards showing easy steps\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-intro row\">\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\">Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"section-desc\">\n        <p><p>Critter Control is here for you every step of the way in the wildlife removal process. From inspection to removal\u2014and even exclusion and repair\u2014we have the services you need to get rid of raccoons, rodents, and other nuisances fast. First, we identify the animal on the property, then use humane methods to remove the animal and secure weak points where more could enter. If damage has been done, we can make those repairs for a complete restoration. Contact a Critter Control office near you today.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"cards-row row\">\n                                    <article class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-xs-12\">\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Critter-Control-Step-1-min51fb.jpg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/Critter-Control-Step-1-min51fb.jpg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">Wildlife Inspection<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <div class=\"desc\">During the inspection we try to ascertain how many animals there are, where they are located, and how they got in. Based on what you have seen, heard and smelled, we start the inspection where you have noticed signs of animal activity. Evidence of animals inside your home include nests, dens, feces, and animal tracks. We investigate the exterior of your home looking for possible entry points, any evidence of animal damage, tracks, fur, animal waste, or rub marks.<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cta\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/residential\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Wildlife\"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Wildlife\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                         class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                      <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-xs-12\">\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/Step-2-min_jpg_300_189.jpg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/Step-2-min_jpg_300_189.jpg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">2<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">Removal<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <div class=\"desc\">We use several methods to humanely remove the animal from your home. Depending on the species, the number of animals, and the condition of your property, we develop a custom wildlife removal plan. Humane wildlife removal strategies include animal traps, one-way doors, and repellents. Once we guarantee all animals are gone, we implement exclusion techniques. Exclusion techniques provide a safe, long-term solution to nuisance wildlife in your home. We create barriers to prevent animals from getting to resources. We only apply exclusions once we are sure all animals are gone from your home.<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cta\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/wildlife-control\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Wildlife Removal \"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Wildlife Removal \n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                         class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                      <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n                            <article class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-xs-12\">\n            <div class=\"steps-card-item\">\n              <div class=\"photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/CritterControlstep3-min_jpg_300_226.jpg');\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Office Finder Refresh\/__thumbnails\/CritterControlstep3-min_jpg_300_226.jpg\">\n                <div class=\"step\">STEP <span class=\"num\">3<\/span><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"content\">\n                <h3 class=\"headline\">Exclusion and Repair<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"desc\">\n                  <div class=\"desc\">Wildlife will damage your home. Exclusion techniques repair any damage the animal causes getting into your home. Inside your home, animals build nests and dens out of readily available material. They will create runs through the insulation. Rodents will gnaw on anything including electrical wires and pipes. Animals can also spread diseases. We apply sanitation agents to clean up feces and urine. Mammals can host pests like fleas, ticks, and mites. Ectoparasite treatments exterminate those pests so you don\u2019t become their next host.<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cta\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/wildlife-exclusion\/\"\n                     aria-label=\"Prevention and Repair\"\n                     target=\"_blank\"\n                     rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    Prevention and Repair\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-right\"\n                         class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-right fa-w-10\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                         viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\">\n                      <path fill=\"currentColor\"\n                            d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                  <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"checkmark-callout\" aria-label=\"checkmark callouts\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"section-intro\">\n      <h2 class=\"section-title\">Critter Control Wildlife Removal Process<\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"checkmark-callout-item\">\n          <div class=\"icon\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check\"\n                 class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check fa-w-16\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                 viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n              <path\n                d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <span class=\"title\">Trained Specialists<\/span>\n            <span class=\"text\">Animal removal is a highly sophisticated job. As such, we vet and train our team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skill to remove any pest from your building. Our wildlife experts utilize advanced removal and exclusion techniques and damage repair.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"checkmark-callout-item\">\n          <div class=\"icon\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check\"\n                 class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check fa-w-16\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                 viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n              <path\n                d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <span class=\"title\">Guaranteed Work<\/span>\n            <span class=\"text\"> Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Critter Control\u00ae takes great pride in providing quality workmanship resulting in customer satisfaction.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"checkmark-callout-item\">\n          <div class=\"icon\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check\"\n                 class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check fa-w-16\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                 viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n              <path\n                d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <span class=\"title\">Residential and Commerical<\/span>\n            <span class=\"text\">Invading nuisance wildlife can wreak havoc on property. If left unattended wildlife and pests can cause costly property damage. Whether a residential property, apartment buildings, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, medical facilities, or warehouses, our trained professionals can handle any wildlife removal problem.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"checkmark-callout-item\">\n          <div class=\"icon\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check\"\n                 class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check fa-w-16\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                 viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n              <path\n                d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"desc\">\n            <span class=\"title\">Critter Control Guarantee<\/span>\n            <span class=\"text\">Your satisfaction is always guaranteed. We provide reliable prevention from future intrusions. Resolving a nuisance wildlife issue calls for more than trapping and removing the critter. Our exclusion services offer immediate and long-term wildlife solutions.<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-amp-a-with-local-critter-control-expert-micah-tolle\">Q&amp;A With Local Critter Control Expert Micah Tolle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711409214331\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>1. What wildlife problems does Critter Control handle in Gainesville and Ocala?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Critter Control of Gainesville\/Ocala specializes in nuisance\u00a0<em>wildlife<\/em>\u00a0(not cats or dogs) for homes and businesses across Alachua and Marion counties. Typical calls in this area include squirrels, rats, and raccoons in attics; bats roosting in roofs and soffits; armadillos tearing up lawns; and snakes, opossums, and birds getting into structures or around pools and patios.\u00a0\u00a0<br\/><br\/><br\/>We focus on safely removing animals and then keeping them out for good with permanent exclusion and repairs, rather than just \u201ctrapping and dumping\u201d the problem.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764009623634\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How does the Critter Control process work for North Central Florida homes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Our Gainesville\u2013Ocala team uses a three-step process that\u2019s been proven across Florida:<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Inspection<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A trained wildlife technician performs a full exterior and attic inspection, identifying entry points, nesting areas, and damage.<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Removal<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We use humane trapping, one-way doors, and other techniques appropriate for the specific species (raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats, etc.).\u00a0\u00a0<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a03.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Exclusion &amp; Repair<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We seal gaps, reinforce weak areas (soffits, roof returns, vents, crawlspace openings), and can recommend cleanup\/attic remediation if needed.\u00a0\u00a0<br\/><br\/><br\/>This process is designed specifically for Florida construction styles and common entry points we see every day in Gainesville and Ocala neighborhoods.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764009649433\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can you legally remove bats from my attic in Gainesville or Ocala?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, <em>but the timing matters in Florida<\/em>!\u00a0Bats are protected year-round, and it\u2019s illegal to block them inside a structure or disturb a bat maternity colony between\u00a0<strong>April 15 and August 15.<\/strong> During that period, you cannot legally seal bat entry points or use bat exclusion devices without a special permit.\u00a0\u00a0<br\/><br\/><br\/>Critter Control of Gainesville\/Ocala performs\u00a0legal bat exclusions\u00a0outside maternity season (August 15\u2013April 15) using one-way devices that let bats exit but not re-enter. We also identify and seal all potential re-entry gaps and can advise you on what to do\u00a0<em>during<\/em>\u00a0maternity season if bats are discovered then.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764009698103\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">D<strong>o you offer emergency wildlife removal in the Gainesville and Ocala area?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Critter Control of Gainesville provides regular scheduled service plus<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>24\/7 emergency support<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for urgent wildlife situations in the greater Gainesville area, and the same locally owned office services Ocala and surrounding communities.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have a raccoon in the fireplace, a snake in the living room, or an animal that\u2019s actively threatening people or pets, you can call the Gainesville\/Ocala office for prompt help from a trained wildlife technician.<br\/><br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764009773740\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Critter Control humane and compliant with Florida wildlife laws?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Critter Control is a wildlife-focused pest control company that emphasizes\u00a0humane removal and long-term exclusion, not poisons or shortcuts that leave animals to suffer in walls or attics.\u00a0\u00a0<br\/><br\/><br\/>In Florida, there are species that cannot legally be taken as nuisance animals, and certain activities\u2014such as bat exclusions during maternity season\u2014are tightly regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Gainesville\/Ocala office follows these rules, using methods that protect people, pets, and wildlife while keeping your property safe<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764009801499\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How is Critter Control different from a regular pest control company in Gainesville or Ocala?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Traditional pest control companies typically focus on\u00a0insects and basic rodent treatments\u00a0(sprays, baits, and limited trapping). Critter Control of Gainesville\/Ocala is built around<strong>\u00a0wildlife removal and exclusion<\/strong>, including:<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Full-home wildlife inspections (roof line, soffits, vents, crawlspaces, chimneys, attics)<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Live trapping and one-way devices for raccoons, squirrels, opossums, birds, and other wildlife<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Structural exclusion and repairs designed to permanently close entry points<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Attic remediation recommendations after rats, squirrels, or bats have contaminated insulation\u00a0\u00a0<br\/><br\/><br\/>If you hear scratching in the attic, see droppings in the garage, or find torn-up soffits in Gainesville or Ocala, you need\u00a0wildlife control, not just another bug spray.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711409236229\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in North Central Florida?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The wildlife activity stays pretty consistent throughout the year. They may slow down slightly in the summer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711409255375\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Scratching heard during the day or night, chewing on the exterior, staining on surfaces, urine and feces in the attic, garage or living space.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711409274531\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should homeowners call you?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They should call us if they suspect an animal has invaded their home, is causing damage to property, or they are concerned about the potential risk of damages occurring due to wildlife presence.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764009836749\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does wildlife removal cost in Gainesville and Ocala?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Pricing for wildlife removal in the Gainesville\u2013Ocala area depends on:<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0species\u00a0involved (rats vs. raccoons vs. bats vs. armadillos)<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0How many\u00a0entry points\u00a0we find and how accessible they are (high roof returns, soffits, vents, crawlspaces, etc.)<br\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Whether you need\u00a0repairs and cleanup, such as replacing soiled attic insulation or sanitizing heavily contaminated areas\u00a0\u00a0<br\/><br\/><br\/>Because every home and infestation is different, Critter Control of Gainesville\/Ocala typically starts with an on-site inspection and then provides a\u00a0written estimate\u00a0for removal and exclusion work. 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