Raccoons are nocturnal meaning they are active at night while people are sleeping. It can be difficult to tell if you have raccoons in the attic because they are asleep when you are awake. If you suspect you have raccoons in the attic or other parts of your home it is crucial to have your home thoroughly inspected by a professional wildlife technician.
Some signs of raccoons in the attic are hearing their activity and movement and seeing their tracks. You might hear noises on the roof, in the chimney or in the attic space. Another obvious sign of a raccoon is seeing their droppings or their food inside your home. Raccoons can displace siding, leave debris and there might be unusual odors.
Raccoons are nuisance animals and do not belong in your home. They might be drawn to your home because it offers a consistent food source or safety and warmth. Most often, you will find raccoons in your attic in the winter because they are trying to stay warm and have a safe place for their young away from their predators. After your home has been inspected by a professional wildlife technician, they will let you know what the best solution is for the removal and control of the raccoon population in your home. It is important to leave the trapping and removal process up to professionals. There are certain laws concerning trapping and protocol that needs to be followed. If you have raccoons in your attic, crawl space or other parts of your home in Newport News, Norfolk or Virginia Beach, VA, contact Summit Wildlife Removal at 757-901-4455 to schedule a free estimate for raccoon removal.
Raccoons are known for spreading various diseases, a major one being rabies. In addition to rabies they carry parasites that can contribute to the transmission of other diseases and viruses such as Lyme Disease. Diseases like leptospirosis, raccoon roundworm and giardia are typical in raccoons and it is important to keep your pets away from raccoons, especially dogs because they are known for being attacked by raccoons.
Raccoons can cause a great deal of damage to your home, mainly to roof and attic spaces. Raccoons will make their way into attics and tear up insulation. The main damage from raccoons is from their urine and feces which will ruin insulation. Raccoons can also cause damage to electrical wiring which can present a fire risk. Damages from Raccoons can add up to hundreds if not thousands of dollars.
Some things you can do to prevent raccoons from getting onto your property or inside your home include avoiding leaving food out or trying to feed cats or dogs outside. Properly covering your garbage can will help to keep raccoons away.
Trapping which is the most popular method of removal varies based on the target animal, the amount of traps needed and the amount of time needed to trap the animal. In addition to trapping other services vary in price based on what needs to be done. One of our wildlife technicians will be able to give you a price for the services you need. Call Summit Wildlife Removal at 757-901-4455 to schedule your free estimate for raccoon removal service.
If you have raccoons or other wildlife in your home or yard, contact Summit Wildlife Removal at 757-901-4455. Summit also removes squirrels, bats, snakes, birds, skunks and a number of other animals. If you are experiencing a domestic animal concern with a dog or a cat, you will need to contact your local animal control. For pest control services for ants, rodents, spiders, ticks and other pests, contact Summit Pest Control.