Raccoon in the Attic
Raccoons can cause a lot of damage when they live in your attic. These nuisance animals will rip up ducts and even electrical wiring to make their nests, which is dangerous as it will cause fire. 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. To make a comfortable living space, they can tear down insulation and drywall.
Point Clear Raccoon Removal
Getting rid of these wild animals in attics is a difficult task that must be done by a licensed and experienced wildlife removal professional. Once you have identified the source of their entry, it is important to seal off any other possible points of entry. Set up traps to capture the wild animal, and then release it in a more suitable habitat at least 5 miles from your home.
The best way to remove these wild animals from your attic is to use a live trap. 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
We set traps in areas of the house where you have raccoon activity. To lure them in, these traps can be baited with marshmallows and wet cat food.
Remove the raccoon
We will remove the raccoons once they have been caught.
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 all entry points
We will inspect your home and seal any entry points. 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
It is not a good idea to use poison to rid raccoons. Raccoons can track them in your home, creating a safety hazard for you and your family. Raccoons will also crawl in hard to reach places to die and the smell of a decomposing raccoon in your ceiling or attic can be very difficult to remove. 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
One common misconception is that repellents or deterrents alone will work to get rid of wild animals. This is false. 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
Also, Point Clear FL raccoons are intelligent animals who can truly harm your house and make a bathroom out of your attic. There have been many calls from people complaining about raccoons invading attics and gnawing through pipes. We even had some male raccoons attacking young juveniles.
Signs of Raccoon Infestation
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.
Damage to your home’s exterior
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! It is possible that you might see holes or tears around your house if there are any raccoons living inside. 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
Scratching sounds are one of the most common signs that you might have raccoons living somewhere on your property. 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. These animals like to be outside and go about their business, so if you hear unusual noises at night there is a chance you are sharing your space with them!
Trash strewn around the yard
Garbage bins are a big attraction for raccoons. They love to go through them looking for food, which is why it’s not uncommon at all if you wake up in the morning and find your garbage bin tipped over and the trash is scattered all over the place. This is one sign that you may have raccoons on your property.
Raccoon tracks
These furry, little furry creatures leave distinctive prints from their paws. They look almost like a human handprint. There are five toes total and some fur that they use to cover the marks when they enter or exit 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. Anxiety in pets can lead to anxiety.
Pets acting strangely
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. They could be running away due to fear brought upon by noise or commotion which means it might be time to find another sleeping spot for them if this is happening often enough.
Attic Clean up and Re-insulation
After it is confirmed that there are no wild animals or babies left, an attic clean-up can be initiated.
Raccoon feces needs immediate attention because it carries parasites such as raccoon roundworm which can be harmful to humans. This job requires expertise and the use of safety gear like masks, gloves, and suits.
Most of the time, insulation will need to be replaced even if it is not visibly damaged. After all other precautions have been taken, it should be replaced with a new layer.
Contact us today for attic repair services!
Wild Animal Damage Repair
The next step is to clean out the attic and remove any raccoon damage. Animals have sharp nails and teeth which can tear apart wood, drywall, insulation etc. If you are not sure what kind of work needs to be done on your property then it is best that you hire a wildlife removal company for this part as well because they will know exactly how much time and effort should go into repairs depending on where the animal has been living in or around your house, garage or shed.
Contact us today for wildlife damage repairs!
Raccoon Removal Point Clear
You don’t want to have to manage wildlife removal yourself, especially when you are trying to trap a Raccoon. Incorrectly handling wildlife can lead to serious problems, such as infection or injury. This could even be fatal. Although the process may seem simple enough; setting a trap on your own could do more harm than good. Always hire a professional Point Clear raccoon removal specialist (like us!) for any raccoon problem. We will assess your nuisance critter trouble properly and create an effective strategy before taking care of the issue quickly and effectively without putting anyone at risk!
AAAC Wildlife Removal is the most trusted wildlife removal and control company in Point Clear. 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 offer pest control services including bird control, snake control, pest removal, bat control, nuisance animal removal, and other nuisance wildlife issues.
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Point Clear is an unincorporated census-designated place in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,125. It is part of the Daphne–Fairhope–Foley Micropolitan Statistical Area. Wikipedia
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