{"id":23880,"date":"2024-01-17T23:50:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T23:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23880"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:47:30","slug":"raccoon-tracks","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-tracks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Identify Raccoon Tracks"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use 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Here\u2019s how to identify them, and what they mean for your home. Tracks this close to your home usually mean an animal is nesting nearby. Learn what to look for and when to call a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-identity-raccoon-tracks\">How to Identity Raccoon Tracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks.jpeg 399w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-300x139.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks.jpeg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-places-you-ll-find-tracks\">Common Places You&#8217;ll Find Tracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Along fences, decks, and crawl spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Near trash cans or pet bowls left outside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Across rooftops, gutters, or chimneys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around garden beds or compost piles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inside attics or garages, when entry points exist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing repeated prints in these areas suggests a regular route. If the tracks lead toward vents, soffits, or wall openings, the animal may already be nesting inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-768x1024.png\" alt=\"raccoon tracks through dust in Knoxville, TN\" class=\"wp-image-33153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/tennessee\/knoxville\/\">Raccoon tracks in dirt on the roof in Knoxville, TN<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-raccoon-tracks-can-tell-you\">What Raccoon Tracks Can Tell You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The position, depth, and freshness of the tracks reveal how close or how recent the activity is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh &amp; defined tracks<\/strong>: The animal is active on your property right now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tracks plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\">droppings<\/a><\/strong>: Likely nesting nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T<strong>racks plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-sounds\/\">noises <\/a>or odor<\/strong>: Often signals entry into attics, walls, or crawl spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When multiple signs appear together, it&#8217;s time to act! Wildlife can quickly fray wires, contaminate insulation, and create health hazards through droppings and parasites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re seeing fresh raccoon tracks, request a professional inspection today. <a href=\"#inspection\">Schedule Inspection.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-raccoon-tracks-are-cause-for-concern\">Why Raccoon Tracks Are Cause for Concern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoon tracks can indicate the presence of nearby latrines, a type of communal waste dump created by pests. Humans can easily breathe in roundworm eggs found in raccoon scat when they accidentally disturb dried droppings. In addition to roundworms, the bacterial infection leptospirosis is transmitted from animals to humans in this way. Latrines are often found in garages, attics, and walls, so these are good places to check for raccoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-1-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"raccoon tracks on wall from clmibing \" class=\"wp-image-33150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-1-1-rotated.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-1-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raccoon tracks from climbing on walls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-1-1-rotated.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"Raccoon tracks from climbing on walls.\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tracks-to-trouble-why-it-matters\">Tracks to Trouble: Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What begins as a few footprints can turn into serious house damage. Raccoons often use the same paths repeatedly, marking them with scent trails that invite return visits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unaddressed tracks can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roof or attic entry<\/strong>: Gaps in shingles, soffits, or vents become gateways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structural damage<\/strong>: Gnawed wood, wiring, or insulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health risk<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\">Droppings<\/a>, urine, and parasites can spread diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Critter Control&#8217;s licensed teams use professional tracking and inspection methods to locate the source of activity, remove the animal humanely, and seal entry points to stop future access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Prints.jpg\" alt=\"raccoon tracks on ductwork in attic\" class=\"wp-image-23884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Prints.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Prints-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raccoon tracks on the duct in the attic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Raccoon-Prints.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"Raccoon tracks on the duct in the attic.\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        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   \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-solve-raccoon-issues\">How to Solve Raccoon Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our proven 4-step process protects both you and the animal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspect &amp; Confirm<\/strong>: We identify the species by its tracks, droppings, activity, and entry points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove Safely<\/strong>: Humane trapping or eviction methods that comply with local and state laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seal &amp; Prevent<\/strong>: Permanent exclusions keep critters out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remediation<\/strong>: Sanitization and ectoparasite agents eliminate health risks to you and your family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raccoon-tracks-on-walls\">Raccoon Tracks on Walls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-on-wall-clsoer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-on-wall-clsoer.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-on-wall-clsoer-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": 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src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/IMG_0075.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/IMG_0075.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/IMG_0075-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/IMG_0075.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        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src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/j-a-uppendahl-F5IrOeMYBYI-unsplash-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"raccoon pawprints in snow on deck\" class=\"wp-image-33152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/j-a-uppendahl-F5IrOeMYBYI-unsplash-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/j-a-uppendahl-F5IrOeMYBYI-unsplash-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/j-a-uppendahl-F5IrOeMYBYI-unsplash-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/j-a-uppendahl-F5IrOeMYBYI-unsplash-1536x966.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/j-a-uppendahl-F5IrOeMYBYI-unsplash-2048x1288.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raccoon-gait\">Raccoon Gait<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoon pawprints in the Attic from C<a href=\"\/office-finder\/indiana\/indianapolis\/\">ritter Control of Indianapolis<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>Small paw prints by your porch or attic vents could be a raccoon&#8217;s. Here\u2019s how to identify them, and what they mean for your home. Tracks this close to your home usually mean an animal is nesting nearby. Learn what to look for and when to call a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-identify-raccoon-tracks\">How to Identify Raccoon Tracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons have unusual gaits, carrying the majority of their weight on their hind legs. This puts the fore and hind paw tracks side by side or slightly offset from each other.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks.jpeg 399w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-300x139.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks.jpeg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-raccoon-tracks-can-tell-you-0\">What Raccoon Tracks Can Tell You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The position, depth, and freshness of the tracks reveal how close or how recent the activity is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh &amp; defined tracks<\/strong>: The animal is active on your property right now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tracks plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\">droppings<\/a><\/strong>: Likely nesting nearby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T<strong>racks plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-sounds\/\">noises <\/a>or odor<\/strong>: Often signals entry into attics, walls, or crawl spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When multiple signs appear together, it&#8217;s time to act! Wildlife can quickly fray wires, contaminate insulation, and create health hazards through droppings and parasites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re seeing fresh raccoon tracks, request a professional inspection today. <a href=\"#inspection\">Schedule Inspection.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-raccoon-tracks-are-cause-for-concern-0\">Why Raccoon Tracks Are Cause for Concern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoon tracks can indicate the presence of nearby latrines, a type of communal waste dump created by pests. Humans can easily breathe in roundworm eggs found in raccoon scat when they accidentally disturb dried droppings. In addition to roundworms, the bacterial infection leptospirosis is transmitted from animals to humans in this way. Latrines are often found in garages, attics, and walls, so these are good places to check for raccoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tracks-to-trouble-why-it-matters-0\">Tracks to Trouble: Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What begins as a few footprints can turn into serious house damage. Raccoons often use the same paths repeatedly, leaving scent trails that invite return visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unaddressed tracks can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roof or attic entry<\/strong>: Gaps in shingles, soffits, or vents become gateways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structural damage<\/strong>: Gnawed wood, wiring, or insulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health risk<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\">Droppings<\/a>, urine, and parasites can spread diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Critter Control&#8217;s licensed teams use professional tracking and inspection methods to locate the source of activity, remove the animal humanely, and seal entry points to stop future access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-solve-raccoon-issues-0\">How to Solve Raccoon Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our proven 4-step process protects both you and the animal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspect &amp; Confirm<\/strong>: We identify the species by its tracks, droppings, activity, and entry points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove Safely<\/strong>: Humane trapping or eviction methods that comply with local and state laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seal &amp; Prevent<\/strong>: Permanent exclusions keep critters out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remediation<\/strong>: Sanitization and ectoparasite agents eliminate health risks to you and your family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-768x1024.png\" alt=\"raccoon tracks through dust in Knoxville, TN\" class=\"wp-image-33153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoon-tracks-768x1024.png 768w, 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