Raccoon Control in Fort Lauderdale
Over Two Decades of Dedicated Animal Trapping in South Florida
Beach Environmental Pest Control has operated a dedicated animal trapping service across South Florida for over two decades. We’re a family-owned, licensed, and insured team that treats raccoon removal as its own discipline rather than a footnote under general pest control. Our technicians apply hands-on, field-driven methods to each job, prioritizing humane capture and relocation whenever possible.
Raccoons are resourceful animals. Females in particular seek out attics, soffits, crawl spaces, and chimneys when denning with young, and a single entry point the size of a missing soffit panel is all they need. Once inside, the damage can build fast.
If raccoons have found their way onto or into your Fort Lauderdale property, don’t wait for the problem to grow. Call Beach Environmental Pest Control at (561) 823-1642 for a complimentary inspection and a plan built for your specific situation.
Health Risks & Property Damage From Raccoons
Raccoons rip into unsecured garbage bins and can carry leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmissible to people and pets through contact with contaminated urine or water. They’re also the primary terrestrial rabies vector species in Florida. Inside a structure, a raccoon family can shred insulation, chew through wiring, and leave behind droppings that harbor Baylisascaris procyonis, a raccoon roundworm that poses a serious human health risk.
Our certified technicians, some with degrees in horticulture, identify access points during inspection. Entry points that look minor on the outside often connect to significant nesting and contamination deeper in the structure.
Florida Raccoon Trapping Laws: What Fort Lauderdale Property Owners Should Know
Raccoons are classified as furbearing animals in Florida, which means their removal is governed by state rules and, in Broward County, by local ordinances as well. Florida Administrative Code Chapter 68A-9.010 addresses the taking, possession, and transport of nuisance wildlife. Under FWC guidance, a property owner may trap a raccoon on their own contiguous property without a permit, but only if the animal is released on that same property or humanely euthanized. Moving a trapped raccoon off your property is heavily restricted, so that step is generally best left to a licensed wildlife trapper. Raccoons can’t legally be intentionally poisoned.
This is general guidance, not legal advice, and wildlife regulations can change. The practical point is that DIY attempts often create legal exposure and, more immediately, a dangerous confrontation with an animal that may be carrying disease. Our licensed technicians understand both the state framework and local ordinances, so you don’t have to navigate that on your own.
Our Raccoon Removal Process
Every job starts with a free, detailed inspection. We identify the species, locate primary access points, and assess the extent of nesting and any structural damage before recommending a course of action. No standard package gets applied across the board because no two properties present the same situation.
Our approach follows what we call the “Sweat Equity and Common Sense” method: hands-on, field-driven problem solving that reduces reliance on chemical treatments. Once the animals are safely removed, we assess the property for the vulnerabilities that created the opportunity in the first place, whether that’s an open vent, damaged fascia, or overgrown vegetation providing access to the roofline.
Hear From Our Happy Customers
At Beach Environmental Pest Control, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our customers have to say about working with us.
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"Josh goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done right!"
Excellent service and a great local business. Josh is communicative, and knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done right. We had great customer service during our termite preventative maintenance and full home tenting.
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"Great Job, real professionals!"
Great Job, real professionals! My special Thank you to Mr. Dan Ortman and Mr. Benjamin Harvey!
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"Josh is always prompt and does great work!"
Josh is beyond helpful and knowledgeable! He’s always prompt and courteous and does great work!!
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"Josh is so knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for our office!"
Josh is so knowledgeable and goes above and beyond for our office.
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Dan arrived, reviewed the termite droppings, treated the areas, and explained the problem and how it might come back. Took the time to give me a detailed explanation.
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"Very pleased with their service!"
I have been using Beach Environmental since 2015. Josh Irons came out in person and was very courteous and told me how they would keep my lawn looking very nice. I have been very pleased with their service and would recommend them to anyone.
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"I am very pleased with the service that I am currently receiving from Josh and his team!"
I am very pleased with the Platinum Program lawn service that I am currently receiving from Josh Irons and his team. I have observed significant lawn improvement with weed, fungus, fumigation, and pest control.
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Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners & HOAs Trust Beach Environmental Pest Control
Our team brings over 80 years of combined pest and wildlife experience to every job. Several of our technicians hold degrees in horticulture, which sharpens how we read a property and identify conditions that attract wildlife. That depth of training is one reason our services meet the standards required by more than 4,000 homeowners’ associations across South Florida.
We’ve built our reputation with tens of thousands of Floridians since 1998, and a large share of that business comes from returning customers. Our environmentally responsible methods keep chemical use low, which matters in South Florida’s sensitive ecosystems and on properties where children and pets are present.
Schedule Your Raccoon Inspection in Fort Lauderdale
Raccoon problems don’t resolve on their own. The longer an animal or family occupies a structure, the more remediation the property may need. We offer complimentary inspections and respond promptly to urgent calls. Contact Beach Environmental Pest Control today at (561) 823-1642 to schedule your free raccoon inspection.
