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. 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.
Spanish Fort 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. 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.
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.
Our Raccoon Removal Process
Setting traps
We set traps in areas of the house where you have raccoon activity. These traps are generally baited with marshmallows or wet cat food to lure them in.
Remove the raccoon
We will remove the raccoons once they have been caught.
Reduce the appeal of your home 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’ll inspect and seal all possible entry points, as well as other entry holes around your home. These include vents under patios and porches, as well as the gables and soffits of your roofline.
Clean up the attic
We will remove all raccoon droppings from any areas they may have damaged, such as insulation and 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 will track them inside your home creating a safety risk to you and your family members. 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
One common misconception is that repellents or deterrents alone will work to get rid of wild animals. This is false. 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, Spanish Fort 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. 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. You might also notice that there’s garbage cans tipped over, missing pet food or even pets behaving strangely.
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.
Damage to your home’s exterior
Raccoons love to find a warm and cozy place to 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 also be dangerous because insulation materials might have been altered, potentially exposing wiring in walls and ceilings. This can increase the risk of a 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. 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
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 aren’t particularly picky eaters so if you find missing pet food this could mean that an animal like a raccoon has taken up residence in the attic above where your pets sleep at night. 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.
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. 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.
For wildlife damage repair, contact us today!
Raccoon Removal Spanish Fort
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 Spanish Fort professional raccoon removal expert (like us!) 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 Spanish Fort. 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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About Spanish Fort
Spanish Fort is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, located on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. The 2010 census lists the population of the city as 6,798. It is a suburb of Mobile and is part of the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley micropolitan area. Wikipedia
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