Wildlife Removal

Humane Wildlife Removal in St. Augustine, Palm Coast & St. Johns County

When a raccoon moves into a Nocatee attic or a bat colony sets up in a Flagler Beach barrel-tile roof, most pest companies punt. Unity handles it in-house. Brandon is a licensed local operator who inspects, traps, seals every entry point, and repairs the damage — start to finish, one call.

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Brandon Micalizzi, licensed owner-operator of Unity Pest & Wildlife
About Brandon Micalizzi

Pest, wildlife, and lawn care you can trust across North Florida

As a Florida-based owner-operator since 2023 (in the industry since 2017), I'm proud to deliver expert pest control, termite treatment, wildlife removal, and lawn and palm care to homes and businesses across St. Johns and Flagler Counties. Every service call is handled by a licensed local operator — no scripts, no upsells — just straight answers and lasting solutions for your property.

9+
Years Experience
1,000+
Homes Serviced
Featured Reviews

What our customers say

Read reviews from over 40+ happy customers across St. Johns and Flagler Counties who trust Unity for pest, termite, wildlife, and lawn care.

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The local team at Unity does a great job. My yard looks fantastic!

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Do yourself a favor hire this company! Brandon and crew will take great care of all your needs! 10/10 experience!

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Unity pest control is an Awesome company to work with in all your needs for Home and property with pest extermination. The owner is very knowledgeable, personable and always ready to come when needed. Highly recommend his services.

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Brandon did an excellent job of sealing up all of the areas where any wildlife could enter my attic. He made it impossible for the animal to return and I am grateful. I highly recommend his services.

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Unity Pest Control is now our go-to for all our pest control services. Brandon is absolutely the best! Always professional, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile. He's also getting our lawn back into shape. Local, affordable and honest.

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I wholly trust this company with helping me protect my lawn. The information Brandon provides, his sincerity, and timeliness is exceptional compared to many services I've used over the years. As long as he does pest control he is my pest control guy!

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My lawn has never looked better and I love that they handle my pest and termites! One company to do it all. Excellent service and very knowledgeable.

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I had a major ant and cockroach problem that I couldn't fix myself. Brandon showed up on time, did an evaluation, and we hired him for the job. He was very thorough, knew what he was talking about, and walked us through what he was doing and why. Excellent job and highly recommend.

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What We Handle

Wildlife We Remove From North Florida Homes and Businesses

Different species, different tactics. Here’s what we actually see on service calls across St. Johns and Flagler Counties — and how we handle each one.

Raccoons

Raccoons find attics through soffit gaps, vent screens, and roof-line intersections. In St. Johns County we most often trap and remove them from Nocatee, World Golf Village, and Silverleaf attics — usually mothers with kits nesting between the truss chords. We use humane live-trap capture, verify no young are left behind, then seal every entry point with heavy-gauge steel exclusion mesh.

Squirrels

Eastern grays and southern flying squirrels chew through fascia and enter attics near dormers and gable vents. Damage compounds fast — chewed wiring is a real fire risk. We inspect, live-trap, and install one-way exit doors on active runs so the animal exits but can’t re-enter, then we do full closure.

Bats

North Florida bats (mostly Brazilian free-tailed and evening bats) roost in barrel-tile roof gaps and older attic soffits along the coast. Bat exclusion is legally restricted between April 15 and August 15 to protect maternity colonies (FWC rule) — we plan the work around that window and use one-way excluders that comply.

Snakes (Venomous & Non-Venomous)

Cottonmouths near retention ponds, rat snakes in landscaping, and the occasional pygmy rattler in Palm Coast wooded lots. We identify the species, remove the snake safely, and inspect for the food source that attracted it (usually rodents). If you’re unsure whether the snake is venomous, don’t approach — call and text a photo.

Armadillos

Nine-banded armadillos root through lawns for grubs, tearing up sod and mulch beds overnight. Most active in humid months when the ground is soft. We trap using low-entry live cages placed on active runs, and address the grub load (their food source) via lawn treatment.

Birds (Nesting & Pigeon Control)

Pigeons and starlings nesting under solar panels, in bathroom vents, or on commercial rooflines. We install exclusion netting, dryer-vent guards, and bird-spike deterrents. Roof-mounted solar arrays are a top complaint in Palm Coast — we handle those weekly.

Our Process

Our Humane Wildlife Removal Process

Wildlife jobs aren’t just “set a trap and hope.” Here’s how we actually do it — the same way every time.

1

Full Property Inspection

Interior + exterior + roofline + attic. We identify the species, count individuals, find every active and potential entry point (not just the obvious one), and check for young that would delay removal. Inspection typically runs 45–75 minutes.

2

Species ID & FWC Compliance

Florida Fish & Wildlife has specific rules — some species require permits, some have seasonal restrictions (bats are the big one, April 15–August 15). We handle the compliance side so you don’t have to think about it.

3

Live Trapping or Direct Capture

Depending on species and access, we use humane live-cages, one-way exclusion doors, or hand-capture. Traps are checked daily until removal is complete. We do not use glue traps or lethal snap-traps for wildlife.

4

Entry-Point Exclusion & Structural Repair

The trap is only half the job. We seal every gap with the right material — heavy-gauge steel mesh for rodents and squirrels, hardware cloth for bats and birds, foam + flashing for smaller gaps. Warranted for one year against reentry through any point we sealed.

5

Sanitation, Deodorization & Damage Repair

Attic droppings and soiled insulation get removed and hauled off. We apply enzyme-based sanitizer to neutralize scent trails that attract new wildlife. If insulation replacement or chewed wiring inspection is needed, we coordinate with a licensed contractor.

Two armadillos captured in a live trap during a Palm Coast, Florida yard-damage call
Two armadillos taken in a live trap during a Palm Coast yard-damage job.
What It Costs

What Wildlife Removal Costs in North Florida

Wildlife pricing depends on species, access, structural damage, and how many entry points need sealing. Every quote is free and honest. Here’s the range:

$275 – $550

Single-animal removal

Small-scale: a raccoon in the attic, a snake in the garage, an armadillo in the yard. Includes trap set, monitoring, single-animal capture, and sealing 1–2 obvious entry points.

$800 – $2,400

Full colony removal + exclusion

Bats, larger raccoon families, multi-squirrel infestations. Full property exclusion (all entry points sealed with warranted materials), removal, and one round of attic sanitation.

$2,400 – $6,500+

Complete restoration

Full attic decontamination, insulation removal + replacement, chewed-wire inspection referral, drywall or soffit repair. Common after long-standing bat or raccoon colonies.

Every quote is free. We show up, inspect, and give you the price in writing — no upsell.

Safe & Compliant

Humane, Licensed, and Compliant with Florida Law

Wildlife removal in North Florida is regulated by the FWC. Handling species like bats or protected raptors without permits — or trapping between prohibited windows — carries fines. Brandon is licensed to handle every species we work with, and every removal is documented so you have a paper trail if HOA or insurance requires it.

Florida-licensed nuisance wildlife trapper
FWC-compliant seasonal restrictions honored (bats, migratory birds)
Humane live-capture only — no lethal traps for wildlife
One-year exclusion warranty against reentry through sealed points
Full sanitation + attic decontamination available
Documentation and photos provided for insurance claims
Service Area

Wildlife Removal Across St. Johns & Flagler Counties

St. Johns County

Nocatee · WGV · Ponte Vedra · Silverleaf

New master-planned communities backing up to conservation preserves = raccoons in attics, squirrels in soffits, and bat colonies in barrel-tile roofs.

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Palm Coast & Flagler

R-Sections · Grand Haven · Bunnell · Flagler Beach

Wooded R-section lots, snake sightings on retention-pond properties, armadillo lawn damage, coastal bird control on beachfront properties.

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St. Augustine & Coast

Historic Downtown · Anastasia Island · Vilano Beach

Historic downtown = bat colonies in coquina block, squirrels in older attic vents. Beach communities = shore-bird nesting and dune wildlife.

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Why Unity

Why Homeowners Choose Unity for Wildlife

Licensed & Local

Brandon handles every call and every removal — no rotating techs.

Free Estimates

Every quote is written, honest, and no-pressure.

Humane & Compliant

Live-capture only. FWC-permitted. One-year exclusion warranty.

The Whole Property, Sorted

Pest, termite, wildlife, and lawn — handled by the same team on the same visit.

Wildlife Removal FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to remove a raccoon in Florida?+

No, homeowners can trap and remove nuisance raccoons on their own property. But if you plan to relocate or handle protected species (bats, migratory birds, alligators), Florida law requires a licensed trapper. Brandon holds the license — we handle the paperwork.

What happens to trapped animals after you remove them?+

Nuisance mammals like raccoons and armadillos are released on approved private land far from the pickup site, per FWC guidance. Squirrels and opossums the same. For invasive species like Norway rats, Florida law prohibits release — those are euthanized humanely on-site. We’re transparent about what we do with every animal.

Will my homeowners insurance cover wildlife damage?+

Sometimes. Damage from bat guano, raccoon-torn insulation, or chewed wiring may be covered under sudden/accidental damage clauses, but not gradual damage. We photograph every removal and provide documentation you can submit to your insurance carrier.

Can you remove venomous snakes safely?+

Yes. North Florida has four venomous species — cottonmouth, coral snake, pygmy rattler, and Eastern diamondback. We identify from a safe distance, capture with proper tools, and relocate. Don’t approach or try to identify yourself — snap a photo and call.

Why is bat removal restricted certain months?+

North Florida bats have a state-protected maternity season from April 15 to August 15. During those months, young pups can’t fly and would starve if excluded from the roost. We do the inspection during the season and schedule the actual exclusion for August 16+ to comply with FWC rules.

How long does the whole wildlife removal process take?+

Simple cases (one raccoon, one snake) — 3 to 7 days total including trap monitoring and sealing. Complex cases (bat colonies, multiple squirrels, full attic restoration) — 2 to 4 weeks. We give you a realistic timeline during the inspection.

Do you handle wildlife damage repair too?+

Yes for exclusion sealing (mesh, hardware cloth, flashing) and insulation removal. For major structural work like drywall or soffit rebuild, we coordinate with a licensed general contractor so it’s one project instead of two.

Is there emergency response for wildlife?+

For active-danger situations (venomous snake in a home with children, aggressive raccoon on a deck), we respond same-day when possible. Call the mobile line — 386-597-3955.

What’s included in the one-year exclusion warranty?+

Every entry point we seal is warranted against reentry for 12 months. If any animal gets back in through a sealed point, we re-remove it and reseal at no charge. The warranty does not cover new entry points created by storm damage, roof work, or other trades.

Do you provide photos and documentation for insurance claims?+

Yes. Every removal job includes before-and-after photos of entry points, the trapped animal (when safe to photograph), and any damage found. We deliver a documented report you can attach to a homeowners insurance claim if attic contamination or wiring damage qualifies for coverage.

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140 Anguilla Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32092 · Serving St. Johns & Flagler Counties