Dead Animal Removal
Dead Animal Removal in South Florida
Locating & removing dead animals — plus odor treatment & sanitizing.
A dead animal in a wall, attic, crawlspace or yard produces an unmistakable, overwhelming odor — and finding and removing the carcass safely is genuinely unpleasant work. Florida Wildlife Pros locates and removes dead animals across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, then deodorizes and sanitizes the area so your home or business is livable again.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Dead Animal Removal
If any of the following sound familiar, it's time to call in a professional:
- A strong, worsening rotting odor inside the home or business
- Flies or maggots concentrating around a wall, vent or ceiling area
- Odor coming from the attic, crawlspace, wall void or ductwork
- A pet fixated on one spot in a wall or floor
- A dead animal visible in the yard, pool, attic or garage

The hardest part of dead-animal removal is often locating the carcass, especially when it's inside a wall void, above a ceiling, or in ductwork. We use the odor, the fly activity and our experience with how animals travel and die inside structures to pinpoint the source with as little cutting and disruption as possible.
Once located, we remove the carcass and any contaminated material, then treat the area — because the odor and the biohazard don't end when the animal is gone. We deodorize and sanitize to neutralize the smell at the source and disinfect the affected surfaces, rather than just masking it with a fragrance that fades in a day.
Finally, a dead animal in your structure usually means something got in — so we look for the entry point and the likelihood of more animals, and we can seal things up so you're not repeating this. It's a service no one wants to need, and we handle it quickly, discreetly and thoroughly.
Florida note: Decomposing animals are a biohazard and attract flies and secondary pests. Prompt, professional removal and sanitizing protects your health and your indoor air — and gets rid of the smell for good.
Our Process
How Our Dead Animal Removal Works
Call & Assess
Call 561-940-1895 and describe the animal, the location and the situation. We assess urgency and dispatch fast.
On-Site Inspection
We identify the species, locate dens, burrows and entry points, and pinpoint what's drawing wildlife in.
Humane Removal
We trap and remove the animal humanely and legally, accounting for young and following Florida regulations.
Cleanup & Prevention
We clean up, decontaminate and seal entry points so the problem is solved for good — not just for now.
Why Dead Animal Removal Isn't a DIY Job
It's tempting to try to handle a wildlife problem yourself, but dead animal removal done wrong usually makes things worse — and in South Florida it can be genuinely dangerous or even illegal. The animal you're dealing with behaves in specific ways: where it dens and travels, what draws it in, and how it reacts when cornered. Get that wrong and you risk injury, an animal trapped and dying inside your walls, orphaned young, contamination, or a citation for mishandling a regulated species. Decades of hands-on South Florida experience is exactly what turns a risky guessing game into a fast, clean, permanent fix.
Why Choose Florida Wildlife Pros
Homeowners, businesses, HOAs and golf courses across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach trust us with dead animal removal because we bring more than a trap and a truck. We bring correct species identification, humane and legal methods, thorough cleanup, and the exclusion work that stops the problem from returning. You get honest, upfront pricing, same-day and emergency availability seven days a week, and a team led by a trapper with over 40 years of real experience. When you want it handled right the first time, call 561-940-1895.
Who We Serve
Dead Animal Removal for Every Property
Residential
Fast, discreet wildlife removal for single-family homes, condos and townhomes — from a gator in the yard to rats in the attic.
See How → 🏢Commercial
Wildlife and rodent control for restaurants, retail, offices, warehouses and property managers — compliant and audit-ready.
See How → 🌳HOAs & Communities
Community-wide programs for gators in lakes, iguanas on seawalls and nuisance wildlife — one number for the whole association.
See How → ⛳Golf Courses
Nuisance alligator and iguana management for superintendents — protecting players, turf, ponds and course infrastructure.
See How →Service Areas
Dead Animal Removal Across South Florida
We provide dead animal removal in every city across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Broward County
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Safe identification and removal of venomous and non-venomous snakes from homes, garages, yards and pools.
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Trapping and removal of opossums from attics, garages, sheds, decks and yards — with cleanup and exclusion.
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Meet Our Expert
Alex Pomareda
Lead Wildlife Trapper & Founder — over 40 years of hands-on Florida wildlife experience.
Alex Pomareda has worked hands-on with Florida wildlife his entire life — more than 40 years spent trapping, relocating and managing the reptiles and nuisance animals that thrive in South Florida's subtropical environment. From nuisance alligators in retention ponds to iguana infestations tearing up seawalls and golf courses, there isn't a South Florida wildlife problem Alex hasn't personally handled.
5-Star Reviews
What Our Customers Say
"Called about a gator in our community lake and they were out same day. Professional, calm and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. Our HOA now has them on call."
"Iguanas were destroying our seawall and landscaping. They trapped dozens and set us up on a program — the difference is night and day. Highly recommend."
"Had raccoons in the attic with babies. They removed them humanely, cleaned everything up and sealed the roof so they can't get back. Worth every penny."
FAQ
Dead Animal Removal — Frequently Asked Questions
There's a terrible smell in my wall — can you find it?
Yes. Locating a carcass inside a wall, ceiling or duct is one of the trickiest parts, and it's what we do. We pinpoint the source with minimal cutting, remove it, and treat the area. Call 561-940-1895.
Do you get rid of the odor, not just the animal?
Yes. We deodorize and sanitize at the source to neutralize the smell and disinfect the area — we don't just mask it.
How did the animal get in and die there?
Usually an animal entered through a gap and became trapped or died in the structure. We look for the entry point and can seal it, and check whether more animals are present.
Is a dead animal in the house a health hazard?
It can be — decomposition is a biohazard and draws flies and secondary pests. Prompt professional removal and sanitizing protects your air quality and health.