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WILDLIFE REMOVAL & RESTORATION SERVICES
Wildlife droppings, urine, and nesting material carry real disease risk. Do not disturb or clean contaminated areas without professional equipment.
Wildlife cleanup & sanitation in Central Florida — safe removal of droppings, urine, odor, and contaminated insulation
Removing the animal is step one. What wildlife leaves behind — feces, urine, nesting material, and parasites — poses serious health risks to your family and pets and must be safely remediated by professionals with proper PPE and hospital-grade disinfectants. We handle it completely, so you never have to go near it. Serving homeowners and businesses across Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, and all of Central Florida.
Serving ZIP codes: 32801 · 32803 · 32806 · 32807 · 32808 · 32809 · 32810 · 32811 · 32812 · 32814 · 32817 · 32819 · 32821 · 32822 · 32824 · 32825 · 32827 · 32828 · 32829 · 32832 · 32836 · 32837 · 32839 · 34741 · 34743 · 34744 · 34746 · 34747 · 34758 · 34771 · 34772 · 32701 · 32703 · 32712 · 32751 · 32771 · 32773 · 32789 · 34711 · 34714 · 34736 · 34787
Hospital-grade disinfectants
Professional-grade materials
Insulation removal & replacement
Free property inspection
WHAT WILDLIFE LEAVES BEHIND — AND WHY IT MATTERS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
Central Florida's warm, humid climate accelerates the biological breakdown of wildlife waste — meaning feces, urine, and nesting material in an attic or crawlspace becomes a health hazard faster here than in northern climates. Over 25 years of cleanup and sanitation work across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia and Polk Counties, our team has remediated attics contaminated by raccoon latrines in Windermere estates, crawlspaces saturated with opossum urine in older Sanford homes, bat guano accumulations in Lake Nona tile roofs, and roof rat droppings spread through ductwork from Kissimmee to Clermont. Every job is handled by our crew in full personal protective equipment — respirators, Tyvek suits, and HEPA filtration — using hospital-grade disinfectants rated for the specific pathogens involved.
BEFORE — RACCOON LATRINE, WINDERMERE ATTIC
AFTER — SANITIZED & RESTORED BY AWA CREW
KNOWN HEALTH RISKS FROM WILDLIFE CONTAMINATION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA HOMES
Leptospirosis (raccoon & rat urine)
Salmonella (rat & opossum feces)
Raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris)
Hantavirus (rat urine & droppings)
Histoplasmosis (bat & bird guano)
Fleas, ticks & mites from nesting
Grade disinfectants used on all jobs
Medical
Biohazard cleanup experience in Central FL
25+ Years
Orange · Seminole · Osceola · Lake · Polk · Volusia
6 Counties
In-house crew - no subcontractors
100%
OUR CLEANUP & SANITATION PROCESS — EVERY SERVICE WE PROVIDE
Every cleanup job begins with a full assessment to identify the scope of contamination — not just the visible surface area, but the extent of urine saturation in insulation, the spread of droppings through ductwork, and the presence of secondary infestations like fleas or mites that accompany wildlife nesting. We then follow a systematic decontamination protocol specific to the animal species and the areas affected.
Contaminated Insulation Removal
Wildlife urine and feces destroy insulation's R-value and create a persistent biological hazard. We remove all contaminated blown or batt insulation in sealed bags using HEPA-filtered vacuums and full PPE, then haul it off the property entirely. New insulation is then installed to current Florida energy code.
Attic & Surface Disinfection
After insulation removal, the attic subfloor and all contact surfaces are treated with hospital-grade enzymatic disinfectants that neutralize pathogens in raccoon roundworm eggs, Leptospira bacteria, and Histoplasma spores. We apply disinfectant with commercial foggers to ensure full coverage of the entire attic cavity, including hard-to-reach areas.
Odor Elimination
Wildlife odor — skunk spray, raccoon urine, dead animal decomposition, bat guano — penetrates wood, drywall, and insulation and does not dissipate on its own. We treat the source of odor with enzyme-based neutralizers and apply commercial-grade deodorizers to all affected surfaces. This is not masking — it is molecular odor elimination.
Feces & Urine Cleanup
Raccoons establish communal latrine sites — areas where large accumulations of feces build over months or years. Roof rats leave droppings across every surface they travel. We manually remove all droppings and urine-saturated material, treat all contact surfaces with enzymatic disinfectant, and dispose of all waste as regulated biological material.
HVAC Duct Contamination Cleanup
Rats and other small mammals frequently nest inside flexible ductwork, depositing feces and urine directly into your home's air supply. In Central Florida's year-round AC environment, contaminated ductwork means contaminated indoor air every time the system runs. We inspect, clean, and where necessary replace affected duct sections to restore air quality.
Nesting Material & Debris Removal
Wildlife nesting material — leaves, bark, fur, feathers, and food debris — harbors fleas, ticks, mites, and lice that remain active long after the animal is removed and can spread into the living space. All nesting material is bagged, removed, and disposed of as regulated waste before the area is treated and sealed.
OUR CLEANUP PROTOCOL — STEP BY STEP
STEP 1
Contamination assessment
Full scope inspection — extent of feces, urine saturation, nesting, and secondary pest presence documented with photos.
STEP 2
Physical removal of contamination
All insulation, feces, nesting material, and debris removed in sealed bags by fully-suited crew. HEPA-filtered vacuums used throughout.
STEP 3
Disinfection & deodorization
Hospital-grade enzymatic disinfectants applied via commercial fogger. Enzyme-based odor neutralizers treat all affected surfaces at the molecular level.
STEP 4
Restoration & documentation
New insulation installed. Full cleanup report with before/after photos provided. Insurance documentation ready on completion.
TRAINED, LICENSED & PROPERLY EQUIPPED FOR BIOHAZARD REMEDIATION
Wildlife feces and urine cleanup is biohazard remediation — not housecleaning. Raccoon roundworm eggs (Baylisascaris procyonis) survive standard household disinfectants and can only be neutralized with specific enzymatic agents at appropriate concentrations. Histoplasma spores from bat guano become airborne when disturbed and cause serious respiratory illness. American Wildlife Agents crews are trained in proper biohazard handling protocols, work exclusively in appropriate PPE, and use commercial-grade disinfectants rated for the pathogens present in wildlife waste — not consumer products from a hardware store. Our cleanup work is documented and photographed for insurance purposes, and we are fully insured for biohazard remediation activities across all six Central Florida counties we serve.
Full PPE Protocol — Respirators, Tyvek & HEPA Filtration
All cleanup work performed in N95 or better respirators, disposable Tyvek suits, and nitrile gloves. No crew member enters a contaminated space without proper PPE.
Hospital-Grade Enzymatic Disinfectants
Commercial disinfectants rated for elimination of Leptospira, Salmonella, Histoplasma, and parasitic ova — not general-purpose cleaning products.
Do not attempt to clean raccoon, bat, or rat contamination yourself without proper PPE and professional-grade disinfectants. Raccoon roundworm eggs are resistant to bleach. Disturbing dry bat guano releases airborne Histoplasma spores. Contact us before entering a contaminated area.
Important safety notice
Licensed & Insured for Biohazard Remediation
Fully insured for all remediation activities. Certificates of insurance available on request for homeowners, property managers, and insurance carriers.
Full Documentation for Insurance Claims
Before-and-after photo reports and written contamination assessments provided on every job — formatted to support Florida homeowner insurance claims.
WHAT CENTRAL FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS SAY
"Raccoons had been in our Winter Springs attic for at least a year before we found them. The smell was unbearable — it had started coming through the ceiling vents. American Wildlife Agents removed every bit of the contaminated insulation, treated the entire attic with a fogger, installed new insulation, and the smell was completely gone by the next morning. I didn't think that was even possible."
Karen M.
Winter Springs, FL 32708 · Google Review
"We had a dead animal in the wall of our Celebration vacation home that we discovered when guests checked in. American Wildlife Agents located it within an hour, removed it, treated the wall cavity with an enzyme-based odor eliminator, and patched the opening. Our guests were back in the home the same evening. The team was professional and the documentation they provided was perfect for our rental property insurance claim."
Nathan F., Property Manager
Celebration, FL 34747 · Google Review
Our odor elimination guarantee
If wildlife odor returns within 30 days of our completed sanitation treatment under normal conditions, we return and retreat the affected area at no charge. This guarantee applies to all cleanup and sanitation work performed across our Central Florida service area — Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Winter Springs, Celebration, Lake Mary, Windermere, Clermont, St. Cloud, Lakeland, and all surrounding communities in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, and Polk Counties.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — ANIMAL EXCLUSION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
Is wildlife feces actually dangerous, or is the risk overstated?
The health risks are real and well-documented. Raccoon feces can contain Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm eggs — a parasite that causes severe neurological damage in humans and is fatal in some cases. The eggs are resistant to common household disinfectants including bleach. Bat guano contains Histoplasma capsulatum fungal spores; disturbing dried guano without respiratory protection can cause Histoplasmosis, a serious respiratory illness. Roof rat and opossum droppings carry Salmonella, Leptospira, and Hantavirus. In Central Florida's warm climate, these pathogens remain viable in attic and crawlspace environments year-round. These are not theoretical risks — they are documented public health concerns that require professional remediation.
Can I clean up wildlife droppings myself?
We strongly advise against it — particularly for raccoon, bat, and rat contamination. Without an N95 or P100 respirator, Tyvek suit, nitrile gloves, and enzymatic disinfectants rated for the specific pathogens present, DIY cleanup creates a real exposure risk. Additionally, homeowner insurance claims for wildlife contamination often require documentation from a professional remediation company — a DIY cleanup may void or reduce your claim. If you discover wildlife contamination in your Central Florida home, call us before entering the area.
Will the odor really go away completely?
Yes — when treated correctly. The key is eliminating the source, not masking it. Spray deodorizers and odor-neutralizing bombs sold at hardware stores are temporary and ineffective because they do not address the biological material causing the odor. Our enzymatic treatments break down the protein structures in urine and feces at a molecular level, permanently neutralizing odor rather than covering it. For severe saturation cases — particularly raccoon urine in blown insulation — full insulation removal is required before treatment can be fully effective. We assess the severity during the free inspection and recommend the appropriate protocol.
Does homeowner's insurance cover wildlife cleanup and sanitation in Florida?
Coverage varies by policy, but many Florida homeowner's insurance policies include provisions for sudden and accidental contamination damage — particularly if the wildlife intrusion caused documented structural damage that is otherwise covered. Cleanup costs associated with a covered structural repair claim are frequently reimbursable. We provide full before-and-after photo documentation and a written contamination assessment on every job, which is typically what Florida insurance carriers require to process a cleanup-related claim. We recommend contacting your carrier before work begins and providing our written assessment as part of your claim submission.
How long does the cleanup process take?
Most residential attic cleanup jobs in the Orlando metro area — insulation removal, disinfection, and deodorization — are completed in a single day. Heavily contaminated attics with large volumes of guano or insulation may require a second visit for the new insulation installation after the disinfectant treatment has had time to fully cure, typically 24 hours. Crawlspace and wall cavity jobs are generally shorter. We provide a time estimate during the free inspection so you can plan accordingly.
CLEANUP & SANITATION SERVICE AREA — CENTRAL FLORIDA
ORANGE COUNTY
Orlando · Winter Park · Windermere · Dr. Phillips · Apopka · Ocoee · Winter Garden · Lake Nona · Baldwin Park · College Park · MetroWest · Horizon West
SEMINOLE COUNTY
Sanford · Lake Mary · Longwood · Altamonte Springs · Casselberry · Oviedo · Winter Springs · Heathrow
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Kissimmee · St. Cloud · Celebration · Poinciana · Buenaventura Lakes · Harmony · Four Corners
LAKE COUNTY
Clermont · Leesburg · Tavares · Mount Dora · Eustis · Minneola · Groveland · MascotteClermont · Leesburg · Tavares · Mount Dora · Eustis · Minneola · Groveland · Mascotte · Howey-in-the-Hills
POLK COUNTY
Lakeland · Davenport · Haines City · Winter Haven · Auburndale · Polk City · Lake Alfred · Highland City