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.
Katy 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. 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. 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. These traps are generally baited with marshmallows or wet cat food to lure them in.
Remove the raccoon
After the raccoon is caught, we’ll remove them so that they aren’t able to get back onto your property.
Reduce the appeal of your home 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 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. 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
After cleaning up the attic, we’ll repair any damage both inside and outside of 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 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. A wildlife control services provider who specialize in wildlife removal are your best option. Our experts never use poison to rid 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
Katy TX raccoons can also cause damage to your home and even make your attic a bathroom. 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!
Signs of Raccoon Infestation
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. It is possible that you notice trash cans being emptied, pets acting strangely or missing food.
Unpleasant smell of droppings
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.
Damage to your home’s exterior
Raccoons love to find a warm and cozy place to 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
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!
Trash strewn around the yard
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 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. Pets who suffer from anxiety due to
Pets acting strangely
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. 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 Katy
Wildlife removal is not something you want to handle yourself, especially when it comes to trapping 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 Katy raccoon removal specialist (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!
At AAAC Wildlife Removal, we are the leading animal removal and wildlife control company in Katy TX. 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 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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