What is digging holes all over my lawn?

Almost certainly armadillos hunting grubs, and they dig hardest when the ground is soft after rain. Treating the grubs removes the reason they are there.

Why is wildlife different out west?

The western communities border agricultural and open land, so you get animals moving in from genuinely rural habitat rather than the urban species the coastal neighbourhoods deal with.

Something moved in while I was away for the season — now what?

Inspection first, before any trapping. Months of undisturbed occupancy usually means nesting, and removing an adult without checking for young creates a worse problem.

Rodent & Wildlife Removal in West Palm Beach, FL

Trapping alone is temporary. Removal, entry-point exclusion and cleanup are one job, and skipping the middle step is why they come back.

Inspection typically same or next day

Rodent & Wildlife Removal technician working at a Florida home

Sealed, not just trappedEvery gap along the roofline closed with material they can't chew.
Cleanup includedContaminated insulation removed, not left to draw the next animal in.
Humane and legalProtected species and birthing seasons handled by a licensed trapper.
Same or next dayEvery night they're up there is more damage and more mess.

What you're dealing with in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach spans two very different wildlife environments. Near the Intracoastal it is iguanas and roof rats, the same pattern as the rest of the southeast coast. Out west toward the agricultural belt, properties see armadillos churning up lawns, opossums, and occasional larger animals moving in from open land — a genuinely rural set of problems inside the same city.

When it happens, and why

Zone 10a runs effectively year round. Armadillo damage to lawns peaks when the ground is soft after wet-season rain, since they dig for grubs. Seasonal occupancy is the other factor: animals that move into an empty property over the summer are established by the time owners return in autumn.

About West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach splits sharply between the historic districts near the Intracoastal — 1920s Mediterranean Revival and mission-style homes — and the sprawling gated communities pushing west toward the agricultural belt. Those two halves have almost nothing in common structurally.

Zone 10a, marginally cooler than Miami but still frost-free in most years. The western communities sit closer to open agricultural land and Lake Okeechobee, which changes what wanders in from the surrounding landscape.

What rodent & wildlife removal costs in West Palm Beach

$290–$690 per removal

Estimated ranges based on published 2026 Florida cost data, not quotes. What you pay depends on the job, your property and the contractor. Always confirm the price before work begins.

Licensing in Palm Beach County

FWC regulates nuisance wildlife trapping. Rules differ sharply between invasive species like iguanas and protected natives, and properties near conservation land may face additional restrictions.

Rodent & Wildlife Removal in West Palm Beach — common questions

What is digging holes all over my lawn?: Almost certainly armadillos hunting grubs, and they dig hardest when the ground is soft after rain. Treating the grubs removes the reason they are there.
Why is wildlife different out west?: The western communities border agricultural and open land, so you get animals moving in from genuinely rural habitat rather than the urban species the coastal neighbourhoods deal with.
Something moved in while I was away for the season — now what?: Inspection first, before any trapping. Months of undisturbed occupancy usually means nesting, and removing an adult without checking for young creates a worse problem.

Areas we cover in West Palm Beach

Northwood
El Cid
Flamingo Park
SoSo (South of Southern)
Grandview Heights
Ibis
Wellington

ZIP codes served: 33401, 33405, 33407, 33409, 33411, 33413, 33415

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