RACCOON REMOVAL IN HERNANDO COUNTY
Raccoon Removal in Hernando County, FL
A raccoon in the attic, the chimney or under the house, anywhere from Hernando Beach to Ridge Manor? We remove it, check for young and seal the opening. Call (844) 264-6254.
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Who do Hernando County homeowners call about a raccoon inside?
A private wildlife company. Hernando County Animal Services, under the Sheriff's Office, lists pet services such as surrenders, lost pets and dangerous dogs; wildlife isn't among them. Pro Wildlife Removal takes raccoons out of Hernando attics, crawl spaces and chimneys, checks for young first and seals the way in. Call (844) 264-6254.
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- Two rabid raccoons in 2025
- Three rabies alerts since
Raccoons in Hernando County
Hernando's raccoon rabies record and county rules
Hernando went three years with no rabid animals on the state's tables, then had two rabid raccoons in 2025. Here is the record, and the county rules that matter.
Quiet years, then two
The state's county tables listed no rabid animals at all for Hernando in 2022, 2023 or 2024. The 2025 table listed two, both raccoons.
Ted Road, May 2025
DOH-Hernando's June 2, 2025 advisory reported a rabid raccoon killed in the Brooksville area off Ted Road on May 28, 2025.
Neff Lake, June 2025
A week later, DOH-Hernando issued a 60-day alert for a rabid raccoon killed off Frog Lane, in the Spring Lake Highway and Neff Lake area, on June 9, 2025.
A raccoon attack in 2026
In June 2026, an unvaccinated cat that a raccoon attacked near Norvell Road in Spring Hill tested positive for rabies, and DOH-Hernando put that part of Spring Hill under a 60-day alert.
The newest alert
DOH-Hernando's July 1, 2026 alert followed a confirmed rabies case in an unvaccinated feral cat off Westwood Drive on June 29, 2026. The alert says rabies is present in the wild animal population and names raccoons first among wild animals to avoid.
Raccoons lead the rabies reports
DOH-Hernando's rabies surveillance page lists raccoons first among animals reported with rabies in Florida, ahead of bats and foxes, and that animals other than dogs, cats and ferrets are tested rather than quarantined.
Lids down, county rule
Hernando's garbage rules say cart lids must be closed to prevent scavenging of animals, and DOH-Hernando's 2026 alerts warn against attracting wild animals with open garbage cans.
Who to call
Hernando contacts for raccoon bites, pets and livestock
Bites, bitten pets or livestock, and raccoons indoors each go to a different Hernando contact, listed from the county's and DOH's own pages.
Bites and scratches
DOH-Hernando Environmental Public Health, 352-540-6812.
A raccoon bit a pet or livestock
Hernando County Animal Services, 352-796-5062, after the vet.
A raccoon living in your home
A private wildlife company. Call us at (844) 264-6254.
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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!
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FAQ
Raccoon questions in Hernando County
Has DOH-Hernando posted a rabies alert recently?
The newest we found, the alert posted July 1, 2026, for a rabid feral cat off Westwood Drive, ran for 60 days. Check DOH-Hernando's newsroom for current alerts. Spring Hill had a separate alert in June 2026 after a raccoon attacked a cat that tested positive.
How many rabid raccoons has Hernando had?
The state's tables listed none for Hernando from 2022 through 2024 and two raccoons in 2025. DOH-Hernando's 2025 notices reported rabid raccoons off Ted Road near Brooksville and in the Neff Lake area.
What happens to a raccoon that bites someone in Hernando?
DOH-Hernando says dogs, cats and ferrets are quarantined for ten days, and other animals, raccoons included, are tested for rabies. Scrub the wound with soap and running water for five to ten minutes and call 352-540-6812.
Does Hernando County Animal Services handle raccoons?
Its listed services are for pets: surrenders, lost and found pets, found kittens and dangerous dogs. A raccoon denning in your house is a job for a private wildlife company.
How fast can you reach a raccoon job in Hernando County?
Same-day appointments for raccoons are often available in Hernando County. Call (844) 264-6254.
Raccoon in your Hernando County home?
A raccoon under a Hernando roof? Call (844) 264-6254.
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