Raccoon in the Attic
Raccoons can cause a lot of damage when they live in your attic. Raccoons can cause serious damage to your attic by chewing up electrical wiring and ducts. This is dangerous because it can ignite. Also there are potential health risks to be aware of, these pesky critters carry rabies and other diseases that can be transmitted to humans. As they seek shelter, water and food, raccoons can also cause structural damage to your house. They can tear up insulation and drywall in order to create a space that is comfortable enough for them to live in.
Foley Raccoon Removal
It is difficult to get rid of wild animals living in attics. A licensed wildlife control professional must do this. When you have determined the source of their entry, sealing off all other potential points of access will go a long way towards keeping them out. Set up traps to capture the wild animal, and then release it in a more suitable habitat at least 5 miles from your home.
A live trap is considered the most effective way to get rid of these wild animals from your attic. You can safely trap raccoons in your attic without causing any harm. There are two types of traps, but it is usually a matter if you prefer one or the other.
The Raccoon Removal Process
Setting traps
Place the traps where there is raccoon activity. These traps are generally baited with marshmallows or wet cat food to lure them in.
Remove the raccoon
After the raccoon is caught, we’ll remove them so that they aren’t able to get back onto your property.
Make your home less attractive to wild animals
We will make your home less appealing to raccoons or other nuisance critters by removing food sources and water sources.
Seal the entry holes
We’ll inspect and seal all possible entry points, as well as other entry holes around your home. These will include the soffits and gables of your roofline, vents under porches or patios, etc…
Clean up the attic
We’ll clean out all raccoon droppings and debris from areas that they have damaged such as insulation or drywall. To kill any mold spores or bacteria that might have been accumulated in their feces, we will treat your attic with an enzyme. The enzymes also work as an air freshener so your home smells clean when we leave!
Repair wildlife damage
After cleaning up the attic, we’ll repair any damage both inside and outside of your home. We will also inspect and replace any insulation or roofing that was damaged by the raccoon infestation!
Wildlife Removal and Pest Control
Using poison to get rid of raccoons is never a good idea. Raccoons can track them in your home, creating a safety hazard for you and your family. Raccoons can also be found in difficult-to-reach places, and it is very difficult to get rid of the smelly raccoons in your attic or ceiling. You should consider hiring a wildlife control service provider that specializes in wildlife removal. Our experts never use poison to rid raccoons. Trapping and exclusions is a much more humane and safe way to get rid of the wild animals.
Raccoon Repellents
A common misconception about getting rid of these wild animals is that some kind of repellent or deterrent on its own will be effective – it won’t. In fact many companies who offer such measures use scare tactics like strobe lights or loud noises which only serve as temporary fix until the raccoons adapt to what’s going on outside nest area.
Raccoon Feces
Foley rats are intelligent and can damage your house. I can’t tell you the variety of phone calls we’ve gotten about raccoons trashing an attic, gnawing through plumbing, and even envious male raccoons unleashing their temper on some young juveniles (not a beautiful sight!
Raccoon Infestation Signs
There are a few tell-tale signs that you might have raccoons living in your attic or under your house. There will be unpleasant odors such as urine and droppings, exterior damage to your house, scratching sounds inside the walls or attic, and strange sounds when the sun sets. It is possible that you notice trash cans being emptied, pets acting strangely or missing food.
Unpleasant smell of droppings
The decomposing waste these critters leave behind is not only unpleasant to smell but it can also lead to serious health issues such as respiratory problems, allergies and other infections.
Exterior damage to your home
Raccoons like nothing better than finding a nice warm place in which they can live. In order to find this, they will tear apart anything that gets in their way including roofing shingles or vents for instance! If there are raccoons in your home, it is possible to see holes and tears. This could be dangerous as well because insulation materials may have been tampered with potentially exposing wiring within walls and ceilings thus increasing the chances of fire hazard! Strange noises
Strange noises
Raccoons might be living on your property if they make rattling sounds. As they search for food, such as insects or pet food, these tiny creatures make a lot of noises at night. Their sharp claws make scratching at the floors in your attic sound like nails on a chalkboard. They like to go about their business while it’s dark outside so if you hear strange noises at night then there’s a good chance that you may be sharing your space with these unwanted guests!
Tipped over garbage cans
Garbage bins are a big attraction for raccoons. Raccoons love to rummage through garbage bins looking for food. It’s why it’s not unusual to find your garbage container tipped over with trash scattered everywhere. This is one of those tell-tale signs that you might have raccoons living somewhere on your property!
Raccoon tracks
These furry little creatures leave distinct prints behind from their paws, and they look like a tiny human handprint – five toes in total plus some fur to make up these marks left behind by them when leaving or entering an attic.
Missing pet food
Raccoons don’t like to eat picky food so if your pet is missing their food, it could be a sign that a raccoon has moved into the attic. Pets who suffer from anxiety due to
Strange behavior in pets
You may notice your pet acting oddly, hiding or not getting out as often as they normally do, which could indicate that there is something wrong with the area where they sleep at night. If your pets are running away from fear or commotion, it could be that they need to be moved to a different area.
Re-insulation and Clean Up of Attic
After it is confirmed that there are no wild animals or babies left, an attic clean-up can be initiated.
Raccoon feces should be treated immediately as it can carry parasites like raccoon roundworm, which can cause serious health problems for humans. It is recommended that you have an expert in wildlife removal services handle this part of the job since it requires a lot of expertise and safety gear such as masks, gloves and suits.
Insulation will most likely need to be replaced, even if it has not been damaged. After all other precautions have been taken, it should be replaced with a new layer.
For attic restoration services, contact us today!
Wild Animal Damage Repair
After attic clean up and decontamination, the next step would be to repair any damage done by the raccoons. Animals have sharp nails and teeth which can tear apart wood, drywall, insulation etc. It is best to hire a wildlife removal service if you don’t know what type of work you need to do on your property. They will be able tell you exactly how much effort and time it takes depending on the location where the animal was living.
For wildlife damage repair, contact us today!
Raccoon Removal Foley
Wildlife removal is not something you want to handle yourself, especially when it comes to trapping a Raccoon! There are many problems that arise from improperly dealing with wildlife such as disease or injury from traps which can be life threatening in some cases. While it may appear simple, setting traps on your own can cause more damage than good. Always hire a professional Foley raccoon removal specialist (like us!) Any raccoon problem. We will evaluate your problem raccoon and devise a strategy to solve it quickly.
At AAAC Wildlife Removal, we are the leading animal removal and wildlife control company in Foley. We provide amazing service and we specialize in raccoon trapping and removal. Our techniques and equipment have been tested for maximum results so you can be sure that your nuisance critter infestation will be taken care of properly for a very reasonable price.
We also offer pest control services, bird control, snake removal, pest removal, bat removal, nuisance animal removal and other nuisance wildlife issues.
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