WILDLIFE REMOVAL IN PINELLAS COUNTY
Wildlife Removal in Pinellas County, FL
A densely built Florida county, with 588 miles of coastline and wildlife that has learned to live between the houses. Call (844) 264-6254.
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Towns covered
Pinellas towns we cover
Clearwater is the county seat and St. Petersburg the largest city. Tap a town for its own page where there is one.
- Pinellas County
- Clearwater
- Pinellas Park
- Palm Harbor
- Tarpon Springs
- St. Petersburg
- Largo
- Dunedin
- Safety Harbor
- Seminole
Common problems here
What's different about wildlife in Pinellas
Pinellas is almost entirely built up. The 2020 Census counted 99.8% of residents as urban, so the animals here live in attics, sheds and yards, close to people.
Dense neighborhoods
The county packs about 3,425 people into each square mile. With roofs side by side, rats, raccoons and squirrels have no shortage of attics to choose from.
A long, built-up coast
Pinellas has 588 miles of coastline, and USGS describes its northern barrier islands as protecting a highly populated shore. Waterfront living puts wildlife right at the back door.
Rabies cases on record
Florida's Department of Health counted a rabid bat in Pinellas in 2024 and a rabid raccoon in 2025. Never handle a bat or a raccoon that's acting oddly.
Rat poison and owls
UF/IFAS Extension in Pinellas tied owl deaths at Philippe Park to rat poison. Sealing a house against rats protects the owls that hunt them too.
Who to call
Pinellas Animal Services, DOH-Pinellas and FWC
Not every animal problem is ours. These are the public agencies Pinellas residents can call, with numbers from each agency's own page.
Pinellas County Animal Services
(727) 582-2600, option 4. Stray pets, animals that threaten public safety, and pickup help for sick or injured wildlife.
Animal bites: DOH-Pinellas
727-824-6932. The health department works with Animal Services to evaluate animal bites and possible rabies exposures.
Bears and other state matters: FWC
Bears: FWC's Southwest Region office in Lakeland, 863-648-3200. Alligators 4 feet or longer that threaten people, pets or property: 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286).
Reviews
What customers say
- ★★★★★
Brandon came out of his way to help remove a raccoon who had decided to use my front door mat for nap. Brandon was very polite and professional. He removed Ralph without issue and pretty quickly.
Cassandra Bronzo
- ★★★★★
There's a first time for everything! Somehow a snake made it's way into our office building and chose my office to hang out. I called Pro Wildlife on Sunday and explained it to the tech. They arranged the appointment to come and remove it for today @ 9am. The tech Zak Brooks arrived and got the snake out very quickly! He was friendly and professional!! Definitely recommend and we'd use them again if needed! Thank you again!
April Daves
- ★★★★★
Josh came out & removed a dead cat from my engine that had been there for over six months! Absolutely no one else would do the job and other places said they couldn’t even find the animal. Josh found it and removed it with ease. I can’t thank him enough!
Allyson Hill
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Our services in Pinellas County
FAQ
Pinellas County wildlife questions
What's the number for wildlife removal in Pinellas County?
Call (844) 264-6254. Same-day appointments are often available in Pinellas County.
Who do I call about a stray dog or cat, or an animal bite in Pinellas?
Pinellas County Animal Services handles stray pets: 727-582-2600. Report an animal bite to the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas at 727-824-6932. For wild animals in or on your home, call us.
Has rabies been found in Pinellas County?
Yes, occasionally. Florida's Department of Health counted one rabid bat in Pinellas in 2024 and one rabid raccoon in 2025. The local health department advises keeping wildlife, including bats, out of homes.
Should I use rat poison in Pinellas?
Use it with care, if at all. UF/IFAS Extension in Pinellas linked owl deaths at Philippe Park to rat poison, and recommends sealing up entry points before using bait. Sealing is the first step of our rat removal process.
Do you remove bats in Pinellas County?
Yes, by exclusion from August 15 to April 15. From April 16 to August 14, Florida's bat maternity season, exclusion isn't allowed without an FWC permit, but we can inspect and plan. See bats in the attic.
Who picks up sick or injured wildlife in Pinellas?
The county's injured-wildlife page lists Pinellas County Animal Services, (727) 582-2600 option 4, for pickup and transport help. For manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, panthers and black bears, it points to FWC's Wildlife Alert Hotline, 888-404-3922.
Wildlife problem in Pinellas?
Anywhere in Pinellas, call (844) 264-6254.
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