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. Raccoons also can cause structural damage to your home as they search for water, food and shelter. They can tear up insulation and drywall in order to create a space that is comfortable enough for them to live in.
Atascocita Raccoon Removal
Getting rid of these wild animals in attics is a difficult task that must be done by a licensed and experienced wildlife control professional. 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. 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. 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.
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 will make your home less appealing to raccoons or other nuisance critters by removing food sources and 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 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. Our enzymes can also be used to freshen your home after 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 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 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
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
Atascocita TX rats are intelligent and can damage your house. 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.
Raccoon Infestation Signs
You might notice signs that raccoons are living in your attic. 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.
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 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
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. 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. 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 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.
Strange behavior in pets
If you notice that your pets are acting strange, hiding, and not coming out when they usually do then there’s a good chance that something else is going on in the area of where they usually 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
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. 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. 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.
Contact us today for wildlife damage repairs!
Raccoon Removal Atascocita
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 Atascocita 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 Atascocita, TX. 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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Atascocita is a census-designated place in an unincorporated area within Harris County, Texas, United States within the Houston metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 65,569. Wikipedia
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