If you’re concerned about raccoons getting into your home, your fears may not be unwarranted. Raccoons are clever creatures that are relentless when it comes to pursuing food, water and shelter. Don’t let yourself get too complacent when it comes to your property and a potential infestation. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we provide raccoon removal so you can relax and enjoy your space.

How Raccoons Get Inside

The first thing to understand about raccoons is how they get into homes. They are able to climb up trees and branches to get into attics. They can also dig their way into a home’s crawl space or basement if there are gaps or cracks. They use their claws to maneuver and get inside.-

Here are some clues you may have raccoons trying to get into your home:

Your Home’s Exterior Has Damage

One big sign that there may be raccoons trying to get into your property is if you notice exterior damage. If you know there are raccoons in your yard and around your neighbourhood, pay close attention to any outside damage to your property.

Look for damaged gutters, pulled-apart siding and scratched-up shutters. Pay close attention to your garbage cans and look for signs of them being knocked over or scratched and chewed up. The shingles and vents on your roof may also show signs of damage if you need wildlife removal.

There Are Tree Branches Next to Your Home

Another sign that raccoons could be getting inside your home is if there are tall trees on your property. If any tree branches brush up against your roof or another part of your home, this may be an easy access point for raccoons and other wildlife.

If you have tree branches that are close to spots of your home, you can contact the pros on our team to help trim them and prevent problems. Regular trimming of branches can help prevent raccoons from using them as a bridge to your space.

Your Pets Are Acting Different

Households that have pets, especially dogs or cats, may also witness some clues that there are raccoons inside. When you have a wild animal inside your home, you may not notice certain smells or sounds, but your pets’ sensitive ears and noses may pick up on something.

If your cat or dog is whining, barking, growling or spending a lot of time in one spot of the home, there may be a problem. It’s important to keep your pets away from raccoons due to the potential spread of rabies.

You Hear Strange Noises at Night

You should also take time to listen carefully late at night to the sounds coming in and out of your home. Raccoons are more active in the dark when there is less human activity.  

If you have raccoons inside, you may hear them scratching or scurrying around upstairs or in your basement. You may also hear squeals and squeaks coming from the walls and ceiling if the raccoons have built a nest and reproduced. Any type of unusual sounds should be checked out by a professional. 

Raccoon Removal for Peace of Mind

Raccoons inside your home could cause serious damage and a potential health hazard from the mess they leave behind. If you are worried or see the signs of raccoons trying to get in, you need a professional with experience to help. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can pinpoint vulnerable areas of your home and prevent raccoons from moving in. Technicians use hands-on techniques to safely remove all raccoons while keeping your property safe during the process. Once all the raccoons have been removed, any mess they leave behind will be thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated. The final step in your removal process will be having every entry point sealed with long lasting materials, that way your home is raccoon free for good.

Call the team at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control to get expert advice about how to keep raccoons out. We provide effective strategies that are safe and humane for wildlife control.