Raccoon Removal Services

Should you notice that there are raccoons living on your property, do not attempt to remove them yourself. Simply contact one of our professional raccoon removal experts. There are various laws which govern the control and removal of raccoons. For example, the law indicates that you cannot remove them more than a kilometer away from the house that they have infested. Moreover, raccoon pups cannot be moved until they are over six weeks old.

Seeing as these pests can get protective over their young and bite, simply let the animal control expert remove them. They can be removed lawfully and humanely. In addition to that, the raccoon removal expert can inform you on how to prevent these pests from gaining access to your home again.

Problems associated with raccoons

Firstly, raccoons are major carriers of diseases. They are prone to get infected with rabies. Raccoons also transmit roundworms to humans. Known as the Raccoon Ascarid, the eggs of this worm are found in raccoon feces. They can proceed to become infective to human beings after being incubated for 2 to 4 weeks. Raccoons also cause major damage to structures. They routinely tear off shingles and rip apart insulation so as to make dens in areas of the house such as the attic. These pests can also destroy outhouses in search of food or shelter. Furthermore, raccoons destroy chicken houses so as to feed on the birds. Raccoons also destroy bird nests and feeders so as to access food. In addition to this, they can destroy outdoor stores and eat garden produce. Moreover, they can raid the garden and consume crops. Overall, raccoons are highly destructive pests.

Preventive measures

To keep raccoons under control, you should begin by limiting access to trash. Ensure that you keep the trash indoors. You can also prevent raccoons from invading your home by keeping trash in areas that you can seal such as an outhouse or a locked shed. If you keep your trash outside, ensure that it is covered by animal-proof lids. Remove any obvious food sources from your yard. In addition to that, make sure that your attic is reinforced. This prevents raccoons from gaining access to it.

Ensure that you inspect the exterior of your house for access points such as broken vent covers and holes in the fence. You can also repair any shingles or siding that’s loose. In addition to that, installing mesh covers or capping your chimney helps to prevent raccoons from gaining access to your home. Last but not least, make sure that any exposed openings to your house are covered so as to deter these pests.