Naperville
Raccoon Removal & control
relocation • exclusion • prevention
Many people think of the raccoon as an adorable harmless critter that is admired for it’s intelligence & ingenuity. Unfortunately, it’s intelligence & adaptability are what make these adorable ‘trash pandas’ so destructive when they decide to make a den in your home. This nocturnal native species is well adapted to urban living and often make their dens in warm, dry attics, crawls spaces & chimneys resulting in serious property damage. They can be a real pain for home owners & business owners alike.
Raccoons are nocturnal animals, and they prefer to inhabit logs or hollow trees near lakes and streams. They are known for venturing into populated areas and wreaking havoc as they forage for food and search for shelter and are well adapted to living in urban environments. They are known to do damage to lawns as they roll back sod in search of earthworms as well as grubs, raid garbage cans and dumpsters, and can cause structural damage in the attic of your home or office building.
How to get rid of raccoons
If you’ve ever encountered these wild animals on your property, you may wonder how to safely get rid of a raccoon. The answer is to always call a professional raccoon trapping or removal company.
When raccoons feel threatened, they can exhibit aggressive, unpredictable behaviors that can be dangerous for you and your family. This is why it imperative to get professional help.
At Animal Encounters Wildlife Control, we provide humane trapping and removal of raccoons and their young using safe and effective methods. We also work with you to identify & resolve any vulnerabilities on your property may lead to future infestations.
Raccoon inspection
Here are some of the things we’ll be evaluating as part of our initial raccoon removal inspection :
- Where are the raccoons living?
- How are the raccoons getting into the house?
- Where might raccoons gain access in the future?
- What sort of damage have they caused?
- Are there babies?
Raccoon Trapping & Removal
No two raccoon removals are exactly alike. Our removal experts will use their years of experience to determine where the raccoons have made entry, where their den is located and if there are babies present.
Understanding raccoon behavior as well as home construction is key to effective removal. Hiring professionals that know which tools, techniques and strategies to use reduces property damage and saves homeowners money in the long run.
exclusion & habitate Modification
An important part of Animal Encounters Wildlife Control’s process involves securing your home against future raccoon intrusions. Your wildlife technician will prevent re-entry to your home by identifying all potential entry points, and securing them – bearing in mind raccoons dexterous paws.
raccoon Removal Near You
Raccoons in the attic, or strange noises in your chimney or crawl spaces? Raccoons living under your home? If you hear scurrying sounds it may well be a raccoon – drop us a line!
The masked bandit is not a creature known for it’s stealth. While it doesn’t try to hide its activities from people, it is a nocturnal animal, so we don’t witness much of it’s activity. While you might know if a raccoon gets into your garbage bins, it might be harder to know if they’ve moved into your attic or taken residence in your crawl space.
Hearing animal activity at night might be one of the first signs of raccoons. Because they are large animals they tend to make a lot of noise, often sounding closer to human footsteps than animal ones. Other signs might include:
- Tracks in or around the house
- Scratch Marks
- Droppings
- Low growls & vocalizations
- Sounds of shuffling in the walls.
- Overturned Garbage cans
If you discover one of these furry little animals in your home, it is important to get ahold of the professionals for humane raccoon removal right away. Because of their size, intelligence and dexterity raccoon can seriously damage your home if left unchecked
Raccoons cause of a lot of structural damage to a house, ripping up insulation and chewing wooden beams to create their den & a safe place for their young. They’ve also been known to rip up roof tiles in order to gain access, this can lead to water damage and costly repairs.
Besides damage to your home, raccoons also pose a health hazard to your family. Diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonella & racoon roundworm are carried in fecal matter and urine. Pets and children who play in the yard bear the most risk of illness due to raccoon infestation.
Although raccoons might be adorable, it’s best to take steps to deter them from your yard avoiding damage to your home, messes left behind and possible illness.
- Remove possible food sources
- Secure trash cans
- Block access to hiding places
- Eliminate possible water sources
- treat your lawn for grubs regularly
- Install Motion activated lights
Call a professional right away if you believe you have a raccoon living on your property.