Raccoon in the Attic
When they are in your attic, raccoons can do a lot of damage. These nuisance animals will rip up ducts and even electrical wiring to make their nests, which is dangerous as it will cause fire. There are also potential health hazards to be aware of. These pesky critters can transmit diseases such as rabies to humans. Raccoons also can cause structural damage to your home as they search for water, food and shelter. To make a comfortable living space, they can tear down insulation and drywall.
Robertsdale Raccoon Removal
It is difficult to get rid of wild animals living in attics. A licensed wildlife control professional must do this. Once you have identified the source of their entry, it is important to seal off any other possible points of entry. You may also consider setting up traps to catch the wild animal and then release it into more suitable habitat (at least 5 miles) away from your home.
The best way to remove these wild animals from your attic is to use a live trap. Live traps allow you to safely remove the raccoons from your home without harming them. There are one way and two way traps available but its usually just a matter of preference as to which one to use.
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
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 make your home less attractive to raccoon or other nuisance critter by removing any food sources or potential water sources.
Seal all entry points
We will inspect your home and seal any entry points. These include vents under patios and porches, as well as the gables and soffits of your roofline.
Clean up the attic
We’ll clean out all raccoon droppings and debris from areas that they have damaged such as insulation or drywall. We will treat the attic with a special enzyme to kill off any bacteria or mold spores that may have accumulated from their feces. The enzymes also work as an air freshener so your home smells clean when we leave!
Repair wildlife damage
We’ll clean up your attic and repair any damage to your home. We’ll also replace or inspect any roofing or insulation damaged by the raccoon invasion!
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 specialists never use poison to get rid of raccoons. Exclusions and trapping are a safer and more humane way to get rid 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. Many companies that offer these measures only use scare tactics such as strobe lights and loud noises to temporarily fix the problem until the raccoons adjust to what’s happening outside their nest area.
Raccoon Feces
Also, Robertsdale FL raccoons are intelligent animals who can truly harm your house and make a bathroom out of your attic. There are so many complaints about raccoons ruining your attic, chewing through the plumbing, and even attacking juveniles.
Raccoon Infestation Signs
There are a few tell-tale signs that you might have raccoons living in your attic or under your house. For example, there will be unpleasant smells of droppings and urine, exterior damage to your home, scratching sounds in the attic or walls, as well as strange noises when the sun goes down. It is possible that you notice trash cans being emptied, pets acting strangely or missing food.
Droppings that leave an unpleasant odor
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. To find it, they will destroy anything in their path, including roof shingles and vents. 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
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
Raccoons love garbage bins. 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 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. 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. 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
Once it has been established that there are no other wild animals or babies who could still be around (a live trapping should determine this), an attic cleanup can begin.
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.
For attic restoration services, contact us today!
Wild Animal Damage Repair
The next step is to clean out the attic and remove any raccoon damage. Sharp teeth and nails can cause damage to wood, insulation, drywall, and other materials. 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.
For wildlife damage repair, contact us today!
Raccoon Removal Robertsdale
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 Robertsdale raccoon removal specialist (like us!) for 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 Robertsdale. We offer exceptional service, and specialize in raccoon removal and trapping. 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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