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.
Spring 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. Set up traps to capture the wild animal, and then release it in a more suitable habitat at least 5 miles 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 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
Place the traps where there is 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.
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
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 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 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
Also, Spring FL raccoons are intelligent animals who can truly harm your house and make a bathroom out of 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
You might notice signs that raccoons are living in your attic. 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. You might also notice that there’s garbage cans tipped over, missing pet food or even pets behaving strangely.
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.
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. 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. These little creatures make lots of noise at night as they search around the attic for food such as pet food or insects like spiders, crickets and ants. They have sharp claws so when they scratch the floors inside your attic it sounds similar to 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. Anxiety in pets can lead to anxiety.
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. 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. This job requires expertise and the use of safety gear like masks, gloves, and suits.
Insulation will most likely need to be replaced, even if it has not been 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.
For wildlife damage repair, contact us today!
Raccoon Removal Spring
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 Spring 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 Spring 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 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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Spring is a census-designated place within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston in Harris County, Texas, United States, part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The population was 54,298 at the 2010 census. Wikipedia
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