Raccoon in the Attic
Raccoons may seem cute with their little bandit mask and adorable waddles, but they are actually terrible house guests. They can ruin insulation and create destruction in your attic. And don’t get us started on their bathroom habits! You wouldn’t believe the territory that raccoons mark with urine and feces.
Also, raccoons can carry diseases such as roundworm and rabies that could be dangerous to humans. Do not wait to solve a raccoon problem. Contact a Keystone wildlife control services provider (like us!) today for raccoon removal services.
Keystone Raccoon Removal
Raccoons may seem cute with their little bandit mask and adorable waddles, but they are actually terrible house guests. They can cause damage to your attic insulation and ruin it. And don’t get us started on their bathroom habits! Raccoons are not shy about marking their territory with urine or feces in places you wouldn’t imagine.
Also, raccoons can carry diseases such as roundworm and rabies that could be dangerous to humans. Don’t wait until you have a big raccoon problem before you act! Call us, a Keystone wildlife control service provider! today for raccoon removal services.
Professional Wildlife Trappers
In most cases, the best way to remove raccoons from your attic is through the use of a live trap, ideally through the use of a certified wildlife removal service. It is not a good idea just to go to the hardware shop and purchase any traps that seem to work.
It’s best to let professionals do the job. AAAC Wildlife Removal is a highly-respected and highly-recommended wildlife removal company in Keystone. All of our methods for controlling raccoons are safe for humans, pets, and your home.
Humane traps generally come in two forms:
- One way trap doors
- Two-way trap doors
Two-way traps are more effective than one-way ones. Raccoons will more likely go in if they can see the other side of the trap.
The Raccoon Removal Process
It takes attention to detail and a good understanding of the behavior of raccoons to remove them. The raccoon professionals are trained in biology and animal behavior so that they can handle a wide range of situations.
We use safe and humane methods to get rid of raccoons in your home. Here’s our process for raccoon removal:
- Set Traps
- Remove Raccoon
- Make home less attractive to wild animals
- Seal entry holes
- Clean attic
- Repair any damage done
Setting traps
We set the traps in areas we know raccoons frequent, including places we’ve seen droppings or damage. Once we set the trap and get it baited with a lure such as peanut butter, we check it every day to make sure nothing’s been caught.
Remove the raccoon
Once the raccoon is captured, we’ll remove them so that they aren’t able to return to your property.
Reduce the appeal of your home to wild animals
So those wild animals don’t have access to food and water, we make sure they are not allowed in your home.
Seal the entry holes
We seal up any gaps, holes, or crevices that might be used as a point of access by animals to get into your attic. This is done with wire meshes and caulking.
Clean up the attic
We’ll remove droppings and debris that the raccoons may have left behind. We clean up the mess so that it won’t create a health hazard for you or your family members.
Repair wildlife damage
After clean-up, we’ll fix any damage both inside and outside your home that was caused by the raccoon. This includes damage to the roofing, vents, soffits, fascia boards, and more.
Wildlife Removal and Pest Control
Poisoning raccoons to rid them of their presence is cruel and can lead to more serious problems. Poisoned pests will eventually die inside your home or in the structure of your building. Sometimes, you will not even know that the animal has died until days later and this will lead to a horrific odor throughout the home.
A dying animal may also be able to crawl into difficult-to-reach places, and then die. This makes it even more difficult to remove them. You will need to contact an animal control professional who may use several methods to remove the carcass of the animal from your property or home.
Our wildlife specialists will not use poisons but will use humane trapping methods to solve any raccoon issues you may have. Many animal removal companies don’t have the experience to deal with these animals. They may even cause more damage than the original problem.
Raccoon Repellents
Raccoon repellents sold in the market almost never work. These products claim to repel raccoons from your home. These products are unlikely to have any effect on raccoons, as they can adapt to the sounds and smells.
They can even cause harm to pets and humans. The best way to repel raccoons is to make sure they don’t have access to your house and that there isn’t anything attracting them to your property.
Raccoon Infestation Signs
There are tell-tale signs that you have a problem with raccoons in your yard or home. Sightings of droppings or the animal itself, especially if they are seen hanging around your home is a sure sign that you have an infestation.
- Unpleasant smell of droppings
- Damage to your home’s exterior
- Strange noises
- Tipped over garbage bins
- Raccoon tracks
- Missing pet food
- Pets behaving strangely
Unpleasant smell of droppings
Raccoons will leave waste that will decompose and start to smell. You should always check your yard for raccoon droppings at night. This will give you an indication that there is an infestation.
Exterior damage to your home
Sharp teeth and claws are the hallmarks of raccoons. They can cause serious damage to your home’s exterior if they find entry points. They will tear off anything from aluminum siding to wood and plastic vents in order to get inside your home.
Strange noises
Raccoons are nocturnal, so if you hear strange sounds at night it is very likely that you have a raccoon infestation. Scratching noises are very common as well as chewing and gnawing.
Tipped over garbage cans
Raccoons love to rummage through garbage cans and bags when looking for food. To get what they want, they will throw the cans and bags around your yard.
Raccoon tracks
You can spot a problem raccoon by looking out for their footprints around your garden or yard. They usually leave behind large paw prints that are very easy to identify because they have five toes in their front feet and four in the rear.
Were you aware that Raccoons have very sensitive hands that almost act as a second set of eyes?
Missing pet food
Raccoons are omnivorous and will eat anything! Raccoons love pets and will often visit yards with animals that are outdoors.
Did you know that Raccoons are omnivorous?
Strange behavior in pets
Pets will often act strangely when they sense that a wild animal is near. Pets can be aggressive, scared, or even attempt to attack wild animals.
Attic Clean up and Re-insulation
When it is determined that no other animals are in the attic, attic restoration can begin. We will first clean up any droppings and do disinfection as they could contain the infectious raccoon roundworm.
Most of the time, insulation will need to be replaced even if it is not visibly damaged. It has been contaminated and a new layer should be put in its place after everything else has been taken care of.
To ensure that there are no harmful bacteria, we will clean out your attic from raccoon waste, debris, and nesting materials. Qualified professionals are the ones who should clean up raccoon waste as they can carry a variety of bacterias, including E.coli, hepatitis, salmonellosis, and hepatitis.
For Attic Restoration Services, contact us today!
Wild Animal Damage Repair
After cleanup is complete, we will repair any damage done by the raccoons. This includes ripped siding on your house or shed, chewed through wood trim around doors and windows, etc. We also replace insulation that is damaged badly enough that it needs to be replaced entirely.
If we discover any holes in walls behind panels where raccoons have torn their way into the wall studs, we will seal them shut and sanitize the area. Furthermore, if there are any gaps large enough for wildlife to get through, these will be covered and sealed.
If raccoons have damaged your vinyl siding, gutters, or downspouts or made them a source for water leakage onto the roofing structure, we will repair that as well.
Contact us today for Wildlife Damage Repair!
Raccoon Removal Keystone
Removing raccoons from homes can be dangerous and time-consuming. A lot of problems can arise from improper handling of these animals, especially if you are not trained or experienced. There are diseases such as roundworm and rabies that raccoons can carry, so it is possible to contract them.
In addition, raccoons can become aggressive when they are cornered and feel threatened. If given the chance, they can use their sharp teeth and claws to bite and scratch.
People who have the necessary skills and training to handle wild animals are qualified. AAAC Wildlife Removal’s wildlife control workers are licensed and trained professionals with extensive knowledge about the animals we work with. When dealing with raccoon infestations, we know how to manage them. We use the most up-to-date equipment and safety gear.
When it comes to wildlife removal, our technicians always provide amazing service and outstanding results. Do not expose yourself to potential injury or disease. We can remove raccoons from Keystone quickly and humanely. Call us today!
We also offer rodent control, bird control, bat removal, rodent removal, Keystone squirrel removal, dead animal removal, and other nuisance wildlife removal services you may need!
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Keystone is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,039 at the 2010 census, up from 14,627 at the 2000 census. The ZIP Codes encompassing the CDP area are 33556 and 33558. Wikipedia
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