Scratching above the bedroom ceiling at 2am, a wasp nest over the back door, or a raccoon that has claimed the attic? For pest control in Jacksonville, FL, call Quick Catch at 904-859-6585. Our office is on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, so a technician is never far from your street.
Owner Ryan Boyd started Quick Catch in 2007, and Jacksonville has been home base ever since. We are a family-owned team that removes wildlife humanely, handles everyday pests like roaches, ants, and spiders, and then seals the gaps that let them in. From Riverside bungalows to newer homes off Baymeadows Road, we know how this city’s animals get inside and how to keep them out.
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Jacksonville is Florida’s largest city, with an estimated 1,009,833 residents in 2024 (News4JAX), and it covers about 874 square miles, the largest city by land area in the contiguous United States (Census Reporter). That much room means a million people living right next to river shoreline, creeks, pine woods, and marsh.
The St. Johns River runs north through the heart of the city before bending east to the Atlantic. On the Northside, the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve protects about 46,000 acres, and roughly 75% of it is salt marsh (National Park Service). Raccoons, otters, snakes, and birds move easily between that habitat and the neighborhoods around it.
Then there’s the housing. Riverside was platted in 1868 and Avondale filled in during the 1920s; both are on the National Register of Historic Places (Wikipedia: Riverside and Avondale). San Marco and Mandarin share the same look: century-old live oaks hanging over wood soffits and roof returns that have shifted over the decades. Those limbs are highways for squirrels and raccoons. Newer homes in Southside, Baymeadows, and Deerwood have a different weak spot: small gaps at roof-to-wall joints and plumbing penetrations that rats and mice slip through.
Add mild winters, heavy summer rain, and easy food from pet bowls and garbage cans, and both wildlife and insects have every reason to stay. Our animal proofing and wildlife intrusion prevention service closes the specific openings on your home, whatever its age.
Ignoring the signs of wildlife infestations can lead to significant repair bills and health hazards. Quick-Catch’s proactive approach not only removes the immediate problem but also fortifies your property against future invasions with effective intrusion prevention services.
Let us safeguard your property from the costly consequences of wildlife damage.
Jacksonville’s wildlife runs on a calendar, and we track it in our Jacksonville Wildlife Calendar. In January, rodents, raccoons, and squirrels look for warm attics and garages. February and March bring early nesting along rooflines, vents, and chimneys, and May is peak season for mothers raising young in attics. Bat maternity season runs April 16 to August 14, when Florida law does not allow bats to be excluded from buildings (FWC: bats in buildings). September storms open roofline gaps, and by November cooler nights push rodents and squirrels indoors.
The time of day and the type of sound usually narrow it down:
| What You Hear | animal |
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Quick scampering and rolling sounds in the early morning and around dusk, since squirrels are active during the day. Chewing at a soffit corner is a common tell.
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Squirrels |
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heavier thumps and walking after dark, sometimes with chirping or chattering if a mother has young in the attic. |
Raccoons |
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Light scratching and scurrying inside walls or ceilings at night.
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Rats and mice |
One tip: don’t seal a hole until you know what’s inside. Closing it on a mother raccoon or a bat colony traps animals in the house.
Quick Catch holds a 4.8-star Google rating based on 1,082 reviews.
“I have used Quick Catch to do small animal trapping around my house on several occasions. They have always been prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and with very reasonable prices.”
“I found them to be very honest and thorough. The technicians are pleasant, conscientious, efficient, and organized.”
October is when Jacksonville’s animals start testing small openings before cooler nights. In neighborhoods with mature oaks, like Riverside, Avondale, and Mandarin, that often means squirrels chewing at roof returns and rats finding gaps around attic vents. Homeowners usually notice droppings in the garage or light scratching inside a wall first. It’s a good month for an exterior entry-point check, since anything sealed now stays sealed through winter.
Quick Catch isn’t only a wildlife company. We also provide general pest control in Jacksonville for the insects that thrive in North Florida’s heat and humidity: roaches, ants, spiders, fleas, wasps, silverfish, centipedes, mosquitoes, and earwigs. Pest control work is done under our Florida Pest Control License #JB329824, so you get one licensed, local team for the raccoon in the attic and the ants in the kitchen.
Because rodents are both a wildlife and a pest problem, our rodent control in Jacksonville pairs trapping with rodent proofing and exclusion, which is what keeps rats and mice from walking right back in. Clogged gutters hold standing water and debris that draw mosquitoes and give squirrels and rats an easy path along the roofline, so we also offer gutter cleaning in Jacksonville.
Spiders love Jacksonville’s screened porches, lanais, garages, and the gap under a shed. Most are harmless and even helpful, but heavy webbing around entryways and the occasional widow or recluse in a storage area is enough to make anyone call a spider exterminator in Jacksonville, FL. We treat the areas where spiders hide and feed, clear webs and egg sacs, and point out the conditions (clutter, outdoor lighting, insect activity) that keep bringing them back. Fewer insects around the house means fewer spiders hunting them.
Ignoring the signs of wildlife infestations can lead to significant repair bills and health hazards. Quick-Catch’s proactive approach not only removes the immediate problem but also fortifies your property against future invasions with effective intrusion prevention services.
Let us safeguard your property from the costly consequences of wildlife damage.
Every job is priced on what we find at your property. The main cost drivers are:
For reference, national 2026 averages (not Quick Catch prices) put typical wildlife removal at about $198 to $635, with larger projects at $300 to $1,500. Raccoon removal runs about $400 to $600, squirrel removal $200 to $600, and bat exclusion $230 to $700, and minimum service fees are commonly $150 to $250 (HomeGuide; HomeAdvisor).
Quick Catch quotes after assessing your property. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, and military members and first responders get 10% off.
Quick Catch quotes each job after assessing your property, because price depends on the pest, how widespread it is, the size of the home, and whether entry points need sealing. A single wasp nest is a very different job from rats in the attic that need trapping, exclusion, and cleanup. Call 904-859-6585 to talk through your situation. Military members and first responders get 10% off.
Check each company’s Google rating, the number of reviews, and whether they hold a current Florida pest control license. Quick Catch has a 4.8-star Google rating based on 1,082 reviews, holds Florida Pest Control License #JB329824, and has served Jacksonville since 2007. Reading recent reviews for your specific problem is the best way to compare pest control companies in Jacksonville, FL.
Generally, no. The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services focuses on dogs, cats, and other domestic animals, reached through 904-630-CITY (2489) (City of Jacksonville). For raccoons, squirrels, snakes, bats, and rats on private property, you’ll need a licensed private company like Quick Catch.
No. Spraying a colony in a wall or soffit can provoke the bees, and sealing the entrance can push them into your living space. Keep children and pets away, note where the bees enter, and call a professional. Our bee removal in Jacksonville, FL covers bees, wasps, and hornets around homes and businesses.
Remember, Quick-Catch is not a free service, but we provide exceptional value and peace of mind with our professional wildlife control solutions. If you’re experiencing problems with stray dogs or feral cats, please reach out to JaxHumane.org for assistance.
For immediate service and a wildlife-free home or business in Jacksonville, call 904-859-6585 or Contact Quick Catch today. We’re here to help you reclaim your space from unwanted wildlife guests.
If you are having an issue with a wild animal, animal infestation or need repair or an estimate on intrusion prevention services, Call 904-859-6585 to speak to a Quick Catch representative, or Contact Quick Catch to get your problem resolved. From wildlife removal to pest control in Jacksonville, FL, one local team handles it all.
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