Wildlife Removal • Dunedin & Tampa Bay
Live Trapping in Dunedin, FL
Bandit Pest & Wildlife performs humane live trapping of raccoons, opossums, armadillos, squirrels and other nuisance wildlife across Tampa Bay, in full compliance with Florida FWC guidelines, followed by exclusion so animals do not return. Call (727) 386-6296.
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- Humane, family-safe methods
Live trapping sounds simple and rarely is. Trap choice, placement, bait, set direction and daily checks determine whether you catch the target animal in days, or feed the neighborhood cats for weeks. Florida law also regulates how trapped wildlife may be handled, transported and released, and the rules differ by species.
This is the work we came from. Our technicians set the right trap on the actual travel route, check sets promptly and humanely, and handle every animal according to Florida FWC guidelines. Trapping is always paired with the real solution: sealing the entry points so the next animal does not simply take the vacancy.
When live trapping is the right call
- An animal is living in the attic, under the house or in the yard
- Nightly noises: heavy walking, scratching, chittering
- Repeated yard digging or turned-over sod
- A visible den entrance with rub marks or tracks
- Pets fixating on one spot in the ceiling or wall
Frequently asked about live trapping
Is live trapping humane?
Done properly, yes. Correct trap sizing, shaded placement, prompt checks and calm handling minimize stress. We follow Florida FWC humane-handling guidelines on every job, it is the standard we came up in as wildlife trappers.
Can I trap a raccoon myself in Florida?
Florida law restricts the relocation and handling of trapped wildlife, and raccoons are a rabies-vector species with specific rules. DIY trapping often creates legal and safety problems, professional trapping avoids both.
How long does it take to trap an animal?
Most target animals are caught within two to five nights when traps are placed on active travel routes. Trap-shy animals can take longer; we adjust sets and baits rather than waiting passively.
What happens to the animal after trapping?
It is handled according to Florida FWC regulations for that species. We explain exactly what that means for your situation before we set the first trap, no vague answers.
Live Trapping near you
We provide live trapping across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties:
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