Crawfordville and Wakulla County sit outside of Tallahassee but maintain an Old Florida atmosphere. The suburban-rural mix sit among plenty of outdoor opporunities for residents. Wakulla County is home to the Apalachicola National Forest(269.18 square miles), St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge(97.546 square miles), Wakulla Springs State Park(9.375 square miles), and one of the world’s largest springs — Wakulla Springs.
The same outdoor experiences that attract people to move to Crawfordville attract wildlife too. Numerous lakes are in the county. The local terrain is rolling, with rich, red soil and forests of live oak, pine, magnolia, and a variety of other subtropical vegetation. The climate is mild with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and muggy. Winter brings considerable rain with lower temperatures.
Florida defines nuisance wildlife when animals exhibit behavoir that causes property damage, presents a threat, or causes an annoyance within, under, or upon a buildilng. An animal typically enters a building in search for food, water, or shelter. People’s homes in Wakulla County are generally in and among animals’ natural habitats which puts them at risk for an annoyance within a building.
What are some of the most common wildlife issues that homeowners face in the Big Bend region of Florida?? Roof rats, squirrels, raccoons, rats, and snakes invade attics and crawl spaces, while armadillos and moles damage lawns. Pests like mosquitoes and termites are also a large problem in the Big Bend region of Florida.
How do the seasons affect wildlife activity in Crawfordville? Nuisance wildlife tends to be busiest in the spring and fall as some mammals have litters. In the heat of the summer, attics become too hot. Most animals leave. The exception is bats stay until August or September. Stinging insects are most active in July and August.
What are some common signs of nuisance wildlife activity? Hearing noises in walls and attics. Digging or tunneling in yards and chewing on exterior surfaces. Finding damaged food items in the home is also a sign of wildlife activity.
Any prevention tips for residents in your area? Keep grass and landscaping cut short. Trim tree limbs back 3 to 5 feet from the roof line and keep standing water off your property. Move birdfeeders as far as possible from the home.
When should homeowners call Critter Control? Homeowners should call at the first sign of chewing, holes in exterior walls, or noises in walls. Ideally, they should call for a free home inspection before there is a problem, so we can prevent one that’s more expensive.
Is Critter Control animal control? Critter Control offers animal control for nuisance wildlife like raccoons, opossums, squirrels, bats, rats, mice, and armadillos.
If you need help with stray pets, feral cats, and rabies vaccines contact local animal control at Tallahassee Animal Control and Leon County Animal Control. Neither department will remove nuisance wildlife from your home.
