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. There are also potential health hazards to be aware of. These pesky critters can transmit diseases such as rabies 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.
Satsuma 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.
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 two types of traps, but it is usually a matter if you prefer one or the other.
Our 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 the entry holes
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. We will treat the attic with a special enzyme to kill off any bacteria or mold spores that may have accumulated from their feces. Our enzymes can also be used to freshen your home after we leave.
Repair wildlife damage
We’ll clean up your attic and repair any damage to 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 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. 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
Satsuma Raccoons are smart animals that can cause serious damage to your house. They can even create a bathroom in your attic. 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.
Droppings that leave an unpleasant odor
It is not only unpleasant to smell the decomposing waste left behind by these animals, but it can also cause serious health problems such as allergies, asthma, and other conditions.
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! 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. They have sharp claws so when they scratch the floors inside your attic it sounds similar to 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!
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 sign that you may have raccoons 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.
Attic Clean up and Re-insulation
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 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.
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
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 Satsuma
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. Hire a Satsuma professional raccoon removal expert (like us!) Any raccoon problem. We will evaluate your problem raccoon and devise a strategy to solve it quickly.
AAAC Wildlife Removal is the most trusted wildlife removal and control company in Satsuma. We offer exceptional service, and specialize in raccoon removal and trapping. We have tested our equipment and techniques to ensure that you get the best results.
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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Satsuma is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 6,168. Known prior to 1915 as Fig Tree Island, the city was named after the Satsuma orange, which was successfully cultivated and grown in Alabama starting in 1878, a gift from Emperor Meiji of Japan. Wikipedia
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