WILDLIFE REMOVAL IN POLK COUNTY
Wildlife Removal in Polk County, FL
The largest county we serve by land area, with over 500 named lakes and fast-growing cities in between. Call (844) 264-6254.
- Same-Day Service
- Free Inspection
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- Same-Day Service
- Free Inspection
- Sealed for Good
Who removes wildlife in Polk County?
Pro Wildlife Removal handles bats, rats, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, opossums, armadillos, bees and dead animals across Polk County, including Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City and Bartow. We find how the animal gets in, remove it by trapping or exclusion as Florida law allows, and seal the entry points. Call (844) 264-6254.
- Call (844) 264-6254
- Lakeland to Haines City
- Over 500 named lakes
Towns covered
Polk towns we cover
Bartow is the county seat and Lakeland the largest city. Polk is the largest county we serve by land area: about 1,800 square miles.
North and west Polk
- Lakeland
- Auburndale
- Mulberry
- Polk City
East and south Polk
- Winter Haven
- Haines City
- Bartow
- Lake Wales
- Davenport
Common problems here
What drives wildlife calls in Polk
Polk grew from about 725,000 people in 2020 to an estimated 875,000 in 2025, while 79% of its land is still rural. New subdivisions are going up beside lakes, groves and wetlands.
Lakes everywhere
UF/IFAS Extension in Polk counts over 500 named lakes in the county. Lakefront living puts homes right beside the wildlife that uses the shore.
Bats and raccoons with rabies
In 2024, Florida's Department of Health counted three rabid bats, a raccoon and a cat in Polk. Rabid raccoons led to alerts near West Frostproof (2024) and north Lakeland (2023).
Green Swamp and the Kissimmee lakes
Part of the 560,000-acre Green Swamp is in Polk, and FWC's Kissimmee Chain of Lakes area spans 21,000 acres in Polk and Osceola. Big wild areas mean wildlife is never far from town.
Who to call
When to call PCSO Animal Control, DOH-Polk or FWC
In Polk, Animal Control is part of the Sheriff's Office. Here's who handles what, from each agency's own page.
PCSO Animal Control
(863) 577-1762, toll-free 1-888-275-8941. Bites, dangerous dogs, sick or injured dogs and cats, and bites by possible rabies carriers like raccoons and bats.
Animal bites: DOH-Polk
863-519-8300, the number the department's rabies prevention page gives for reports.
Bears and other state matters: FWC
FWC's Southwest Region office is in Lakeland: 863-648-3200 for bears. Larger alligators: 866-FWC-GATOR.
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
Services here
Our services in Polk County
FAQ
Polk County wildlife questions
What's the phone number for Polk County?
Call (844) 264-6254. Same-day appointments are often available in Polk County.
Do you cover Lakeland and Winter Haven?
Yes. Our local wildlife experts also cover Haines City, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales and the rest of the county.
Has rabies been found in Polk County?
Yes. The Department of Health counted three rabid bats, a raccoon and a cat in Polk in 2024, and issued an alert in June 2026 after a rabid feral cat in north Lakeland. Never handle bats or raccoons, and report any bite.
Do you remove armadillos in Polk?
Yes. Armadillos are trapped at the burrow, and Florida's rules decide where they can go. See armadillo removal.
Can I release a trapped raccoon at a lake park?
No. A trapped nuisance animal may only be released on the property where it was caught, or on 40 or more contiguous acres in the same county with the landowner's written permission.
Will Polk County Animal Control remove nuisance wildlife?
No. The Sheriff's Office FAQ says Animal Control responds to wildlife only when there's a bite or attack, and doesn't respond to nuisance wildlife calls or remove trapped nuisance wildlife.
Wildlife problem in Polk County?
Anywhere in Polk County, call (844) 264-6254.
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