FWC Permitted
Florida Wildlife Commission licensed
Why GatorBack
The fastest, most trusted name
in south Florida gator removal
Pool emergencies answered in under an hour
When an eight-foot alligator is blocking your pool, you don't want to wait on hold. GatorBack dispatches a licensed trapper within 45 minutes on average — day or night, weekend or holiday. We track every job in real time so you know exactly when your trapper is arriving.
Annual wildlife contracts for community associations
GatorBack is the only mission-aligned provider in south Florida offering structured annual contracts for HOAs and property managers. Fixed pricing, documented removal logs, quarterly reports, and a crew your board can proudly stand behind. We service retention ponds, common areas, and golf course perimeters across all five counties.
What happens next
From your call to a clear pool — here's the process
No confusing intake forms. No robo-menus. One call starts everything.
You call. We pick up.
Our dispatch line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week — not an answering service, not voicemail. A real GatorBack team member takes your call, confirms your address, and dispatches the nearest available trapper immediately. You'll get a name and an ETA before you hang up.
Your trapper arrives on site
GatorBack trappers average 45 minutes to arrival in our core service area. They arrive in a marked GatorBack vehicle with all required FWC equipment and credentials — you'll know exactly who's on your property. Keep residents and pets inside while we assess the animal.
Safe, legal removal — documented
Every GatorBack trapper is FWC-licensed and follows the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program protocol. We handle the animal humanely, remove it from your property, and file all required state paperwork. You receive a signed removal record — which HOA managers can add directly to board records.
You get your property back
Once the animal is removed, we do a quick perimeter check and give you plain-language advice on what attracted it and how to reduce repeat visits. Pool is clear. Yard is safe. Your family is back outside. That's the job — and we don't consider it done until you do.
Available 24 hours. Typical arrival under 45 minutes.
Our mission
Two second chances,
one callout
GatorBack was founded on a straightforward idea: wildlife removal is a skilled trade, and skilled trades need workers who are willing to show up and do the job right. South Florida has thousands of people with the grit, work ethic, and determination to do exactly that — they just needed someone to give them a shot.
Every GatorBack trapper is a formerly incarcerated man or woman who completed our paid training program and earned their FWC certification. We pay living wages, provide health benefits, and invest in long-term careers — not just a paycheck.
When you call GatorBack, you're not just getting your pool back. You're giving somebody their life back too. That's worth something.
— Marcus T. GatorBack Trapper, Miami-Dade · 3 years on the crew
We partner with Florida reentry programs and the Department of Corrections to identify candidates who are ready to work. Since founding, we've placed over 40 people on permanent positions with full benefits — and our retention rate beats the industry average by a wide margin.
40+
People placed in permanent roles
82%
12-month retention rate
What homeowners say
Real jobs. Real reviews.
"I called at 6:30am on a Saturday. A nine-foot alligator had gotten into our community pool overnight and was just sitting there. GatorBack answered on the first ring, had a trapper at our gate within 40 minutes, and the animal was removed safely before our residents started their morning swim. The trapper was professional, explained every step, and left the area spotless. Our board signed an annual contract the following week."
"Found a six-foot gator sunning next to my kids' playset on a Tuesday afternoon. GatorBack was there in 35 minutes flat. The trapper was calm, efficient, and took the time to show my kids (from a safe distance) what the process looked like — which they loved. Will absolutely call again."
"I've used two other gator removal services over the years and GatorBack is in a completely different league. Answered at midnight, on site by 1am. The trapper knew exactly what he was doing. I also love the mission — I asked my trapper about it and his story floored me. These are good people doing good work."
"Our retention pond backs up to a preserve and we've had repeat gator visits every summer. GatorBack's annual contract has been a game-changer — they monitor proactively, our residents know the number to call, and the paperwork is flawless for our insurance company."
Get help now
Gator problem?
Don't wait.
Alligators move fast and situations escalate. Call the moment you spot one — our trappers are standing by across south Florida right now.
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