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raccoon removal near you, using humane trapping, raccoon exclusion services, and long-term raccoon-proofing solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>Find Service in your Area<\/h3>\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<h2>Signs You Have a Raccoon Problem<\/h2>\n<h3>Raccoons are nocturnal and leave clear signs of their presence:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Raccoon Sounds in Attic or Walls:<\/strong> Scratching, heavy thumping, chirping, or growling.<\/p>\n<p><img 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Common reasons they invade properties include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unsecured trash &amp; pet food<\/strong><br \/>\nEasy food sources attract raccoons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attic &amp; chimney shelter<\/strong><br \/>\nRaccoons prefer warm, safe nesting sites, especially in winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaps &amp; weak entry points<\/strong><br \/>\nRaccoons squeeze through vents, crawl spaces, softs, and roofing gaps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearby water sources<\/strong><br \/>\nBirdbaths, pet bowls, and leaky pipes invite raccoons.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0How Do We Get Rid of Raccoons<\/h2>\n<p>Our licensed raccoon removal professionals follow a proven process to eliminate raccoons and prevent future invasions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: checkmark;\">\n<li><strong>Inspection &amp; Identification<\/strong><br \/>\nWe find nests, entry points, and signs of activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humane Trapping &amp; Removal<\/strong><br \/>\nSafe, effective, and compliant with wildlife laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusions &amp; Prevention<\/strong><br \/>\nSealing entry points to prevent re-entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Choose Critter Control?<\/h2>\n<p>40+ Years of Raccoon Control Expertise<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Licenses &amp; Insured Wildlife Removal Professionals<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Safe, Humane, &amp; Environmentally Responsible Methods<\/p>\n<p>\u2611100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Raccoon Control Near You!<\/h3>\n<p>Raccoons in the attic, garage, or strange noises in your chimney? 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for=\"ac-1\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How do you get rid of a raccoon?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p><a href=\"\/how-to-get-rid-of-raccoons\/\">The best way to get rid of a raccoon is a trap.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Place traps in an area where raccoons frequent. Place the trap on concrete or dirt if possible. Because you need to check a trap regularly, it needs to be placed in a somewhat accessible location.<\/p>\n<p>Keep 12 inches around the trap clear. Raccoons have extremely dexterous front paws with five long, tapered fingers and long nails. Raccoons destroy everything they can get their hands on when trapped.<\/p>\n<p>The lawn underneath the trap and close-by flowers or shrubbery will likely be damaged if accessible. If not, place the trap in a space that is invaluable and does not have any valuable surroundings within arm\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-2\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-2\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How much does raccoon removal cost?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>There are a number of factors that determine pricing; location of the raccoon (i.e. &#8211; chimney, attic, crawl, wall void, living area), condition of the raccoon (i.e. &#8211; sick, aggressive, dead), location and condition of the property and time of year (i.e. &#8211; weather condition, offspring present?).<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, pricing will vary by location for just the raccoon removal and that pricing usually does not include the entry repair.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-3\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-3\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What does a raccoon look like?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Raccoons are usually gray with black and white markings. The most common way that raccoons are identified are by their bushy, striped tails and mask-like band of black fur under their eyes. Raccoons look somewhat like small bears due to their stout bodies, short legs, and flat feet. They can be distinguished from similar backyard pests, such as opossums and skunks, by their broad heads, pointy noses, and rounded ears.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-4\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-4\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Is it bad to have a raccoon in the yard?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Yards containing easily accessible sources of food, such as outdoor pet food containers, vegetable gardens, unsecured trash bags, and compost heaps, often attract raccoons into residential areas. If a raccoon is fed or becomes comfortable living around humans, it may attempt bold moves such as entering homes through pet doors to raid kitchens for food.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-5\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-5\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Where do raccoons live?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Raccoons like to live in woodland areas near water sources such as streams, marshes, and rivers. Much of their food supplies comes from aquatic invertebrates such as clams, crayfish, turtles, and snails. The masked creatures also eat a large variety of plant-based foods, such as acorns, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and corn.<\/p>\n<p>Urban areas, farms, and suburbs likewise make good homes for raccoons, who have adapted to city life by learning to scavenge from garbage cans, gardens, and crop fields.<\/p>\n<p>The most common areas for a raccoon in your house are in the <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-attics\/\">attic<\/a>, <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-walls\/\">inside walls<\/a>, <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-on-roof-soffits\/\">on the roof<\/a>, under porches or decks, and <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-crawl-spaces\/\">crawlspaces<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do raccoons nest?<\/strong><br \/>\nWild raccoons typically nest in tree cavities, rock crevices, underground burrows, and the abandoned dens of other animals, such as muskrat lodges. In suburban areas, raccoons tend to use insultation in attics for nests or attics as denning sites.<br \/>\n<strong>What do raccoons eat?<\/strong><br \/>\nTheir regular meals depend largely on where they live. For raccoons that live in residential areas, that means foraging for food in trash cans, gardens, and even inside homes and other buildings. The animals are notorious for picking through garbage bins and landfills, making messes and earning their status as pests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What time of year do racoons have babies?<\/strong><br \/>\nGenerally born in late spring, most litters of raccoons contain two to five offspring, known as kits.\u00a0Young raccoons are at high risk of starvation because they have little time to build up fat reserves before winter. Female raccoons frequently choose chimneys or attics as denning sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do raccoons hibernate?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile raccoons do not hibernate, the pests enter a state of rest throughout the colder months of the year, taking shelter as soon as temperatures drop below their comfort level. Raccoons often den under decks, in attics, or inside chimneys and fireplace flues during this time.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-6\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-6\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How do raccoons get inside?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p><strong>Are raccoons known to enter homes?<\/strong><br \/>\nFemale raccoons, known as sows, may build nests in empty buildings, attics, garages, sheds, and chimneys to raise young kits during the spring. If a raccoon is fed or becomes comfortable living around humans, it may attempt bold moves such as entering homes through pet doors to raid kitchens for food.<br \/>\n<strong>How small of a hole can a raccoon get through?<\/strong><br \/>\nRaccoons are skilled in finding access points to homes, including cracks, crevices, and holes in building exteriors, screens, roofs, and siding. It is very common for raccoons to occupy attics through small holes in the construction of roofs in homes and businesses. Common basement entry points include gaps where utility cables and pipes run into homes, holes near building foundations, open vents, and furnace chimneys.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-7\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-7\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What are the signs of a raccoon in your attic?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p><a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-tracks\/\">What do raccoon tracks look like?<\/a><br \/>\nForepaw tracks resemble tiny human handprints with five fingers extending from the palm. Hind paw tracks are similar but show elongated heels that sink deep into the ground. Raccoons have unusual gaits, carrying the majority of their weight on their back ends. This puts the fore and hind paw tracks side by side or slightly offset from each other.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-sounds\/\">What do raccoons sound like?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Homeowners will mostly hear raccoon noises at night. This is when the pests are most active in their search for food.\u00a0 Even when raccoons are quiet vocally, they still make noise. The sound of an animal rustling or scurrying about the attic or in the chimney is a common sign that a raccoon has moved in.<\/p>\n<p>Typical raccoon sounds also occur when the pests walk across\u00a0rooftops, construct their dens, or attempt to gain entry through holes or other small openings that lead to attractive denning sites. People tend to hear raccoon sounds most frequently at night due to the nocturnal behavior of the pests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do raccoons hiss or growl?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Raccoon sounds range from the vocalizations the animals use to communicate with each other, to the noises they make as a result of their rustling, scurrying, and other activity. Known to be extremely vocal creatures, raccoons interact by using more than 200 different sounds, which include purring, chittering, growling, snarling, hissing, whimpering, and even screeching like owls.\u00a0<a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/baby-raccoons\/\">Baby raccoon<\/a>\u00a0sounds include mewing, crying, and whining.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\">What does raccoon poop look like?<\/a><br \/>\nRaccoon droppings are tubular in shape, have blunted ends, and are usually dark in color, though coloration is subject to change depending on what the animal has recently consumed.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-8\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-8\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What damage does a raccoon cause?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p><strong>What damage can a raccoon cause in my home?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u200bRaccoon damage to yards, roofs, and houses costs homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs every year. These pests are smart and constantly on the hunt for both food and shelter. Their agile paws allow them to tear into materials that would deter other animals, resulting in harm to property.<\/p>\n<p>The most expensive problems occur when raccoons take shelter in houses. The pests are strong enough to pull shingles and boards from roofs to climb into attics. Raccoons on roofs\u00a0can cause significant damage to your property. Females are known to destroy soffits, fascia boards, shingles, vents, and insulation to establish denning sites. Once a raccoon creates or enlarges a hole in the rooftop, it becomes an easy pathway to the attic.<\/p>\n<p>When raccoons nest in houses, their accumulated waste quickly destroys insulation and saturates woodwork. Their feces spread raccoon roundworm, which is a serious health hazard for residents repairing raccoon damage to homes. In addition, fleas and ticks in raccoon fur can transfer to people or pets.<\/p>\n<p><b>Can a raccoon damage my yard or garden?<\/b><br \/>\nIn residential yards, stalks of vegetable plants may be broken and fruits or vegetables stripped by raccoons overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Corn farms may experience widespread destruction as the mammal enjoys eating sweet corn off the cob and other grains. Raccoons have also been known to dig through watermelon plants and scoop out the fruit with their paws. Chicken coops often face danger in the wake of raccoon presence, as hungry raccoons capable of opening fence latches can find their way inside and destroy birds, nests, and eggs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will homeowner\u2019s insurance cover the cost of damage?<\/strong><br \/>\nSome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allstate.com\/tr\/home-insurance\/home-insurance-cover-animal-damage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homeowner\u2019s insurance<\/a> may help pay for the repairs to the structure of your property. If any of your personal items are damaged, insurance generally will not cover that. Additionally, insurance generally does not cover the cost to remove an animal. Your best course of action is to review your policy and deductible information with your insurance agent.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-9\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-9\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What are some raccoon prevention tips?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Even after a wildlife technician removes raccoons currently in the yard or house, it&#8217;s important to limit the factors that allow new pests to move in. Prevent raccoons by installing chimney caps, pruning trees, fencing the garden, removing food, securing the garbage, and keeping pets secure.<\/p>\n<p>Raccoons have the same three basic needs for survival: food, water, and shelter. Your home provides many opportunities for each. 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Trash bags should be placed in secure bins with tight-fitting lids, and pet food should not be left outside overnight. Cleaning up after barbecues and grills will also help to eliminate the enticing scents of meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>About the same size or larger than a house cat, raccoons are strong and stocky. They will use their sharp claws and teeth to attack a person or pet if they feel threatened. Avoid leaving dogs and cats unattended outside in an area with suspected raccoon activity.<\/p>\n<p>When upset or moody, raccoons can act like hormonal teenagers. 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Keep 12 inches around the trap clear. Raccoons have extremely dexterous front paws with five long, tapered fingers and long nails. Raccoons destroy everything they can get their hands on when trapped.<\/p>\n<p>Place your live trap in areas where you see signs of raccoon activity. Inside your home look for signs of tracks or paw prints and raccoon droppings. Outside of your home, look for raccoon droppings, dens, or animal runways.\u00a0Setting multiple traps in different locations along their pathways can yield better results.<\/p>\n<p>Secure the trap and protect the animal. If you set a trap on the roof, make sure it is secure! Unless the trap can be stabilized, it is not safe for a raccoon to be in a trap on a pitched roof. You should use a trap that has some covering to protect the animal from the elements.<\/p>\n<p>Bait the trap with sweet items to reduce non-target captures. You can purchase sweet pasts. Fruits like cherries or grapes, marshmallows or jelly work effectively as raccoon bait.<\/p>\n<p>Direct capture is not commonly used because raccoons are a rabies vector species. If legal, a healthy trapped raccoon will be relocated with written permission. 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