Orange County was renamed from Mosquito County for the fruit that constituted the county's main product. At its peak in the early 1970s, some 80,000 acres were planted in citrus in Orange County. A truly impressive sight while driving through the rolling hills of the region were the vast vistas of the dark green foliage of orange trees and the intoxicating scent of the orange blossoms when in bloom. Today, far fewer commercial orange groves remain. There are tremendous tourist attractions in the area including Disney World and Universal Studios.

Orange County includes the cities of Hunter's Creek, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Tangerine, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park, and Zellwood.

The climate in this area of the country is mild throughout the year and very conducive to large populations of all types of wildlife including rodents, squirrels, mice, and rats and others. Often Raccoons will try to make their homes in residential or business attics. Raccoons can be a serious problem in the Orange County area. Opossums are a common site in backyards and armadillos can destroy gardens and landscaping in very little time. Even moles have become a serious problem in lawns. If any of these animals get into your lawn or attic, they can cause tremendous damage including fires by chewing on wiring, as well as create horrible odors due to feces and urine. Snakes can also be a problem, particularly where young children and pets play. In some areas Beavers and Nutria cause serious damage. In other areas you may find problems with non-migratory and Muscovy Ducks making a mess on sidewalks, driveways, and landscaping. In some parts of the country flying squirrels have become the number one pest.

Since the time that Africanized or “Killer” bees have made their way into the southern portions of the United States, they have become a serious problem when they nest in wall voids in your home. Coyotes have become numerous in many urban areas posing a danger to pets and children.

If you have seen skunks walking in your neighborhood during the day, you know there is a problem. Call a professional in wildlife trapping and removal to solve this problem quickly and efficiently.

Bats are numerous in the Orange County area and do a lot of good eating insects, but when they nest in your home or business they can be a nightmare. In addition, bats are of the major carriers of Rabies. They must be excluded from the areas where they are nesting and often insulation may need to be replaced due to contamination from their feces or guano. Sometimes animals will die in an attic or wall void and need to be removed due to the horrible odors as well as the attraction of flies, insects, and other parasites.

Birds nesting in attics can lead to mite problems inside the home. Pigeons and other birds in shopping centers and office buildings can actually create a health hazard due to the large number of droppings. Even birds such as sparrows and vultures are becoming a nuisance.

Droppings on sidewalks can cause staff or customers to slip and fall creating liability for the owner of the property.

Don’t worry, we have excellent and humane solutions to all wildlife pests. These animals can be live trapped, removed and relocated and your home or business can be sealed so that this problem does not re-occur. Call a Pest control Professional or Wildlife Control Specialist today to solve these problems.