Raccoons in Attics & Ceilings – How to Get Rid of Them Safely

Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services, LLC

We are licensed, insured, and provide residential and commercial raccoon removal services in attics.

Raccoons in Attics & Ceilings

If you suspect raccoons in your Henrico, Glen Allen, Richmond, Midlothian, Hanover, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Amelia, Goochland, Louisa, Chesterfield, Fluvanna, Albemarle, or Charlottesville, Virginia home, you’re not alone. Raccoons are known for invading homes and making themselves comfortable. This guide will help you identify signs of raccoons and remove them safely and humanely.

Identifying Raccoons in Attics and Ceilings

The first step in dealing with raccoons in your home is identifying the problem. Here are some signs that raccoons may be living in your attic or ceiling:

1. Strange Noises: Scratching, thumping, or other noises from your attic or ceiling.
2. Damage to Your Home: Look for ripped shingles or bent gutters around your roofline.
3. Droppings: Small, dark droppings around your attic or ceiling.
4. Tracks: Footprints or tracks in your attic or ceiling.

Removing Raccoons Safely and Humanely

Once you’ve identified the problem, it’s important to remove raccoons safely and humanely. Here are some tips for doing so:

1. Don’t Use Poison: Poison is cruel, dangerous, and illegal in Virginia.
2. Seal Off Entry Points: Ensure raccoons are removed first, then seal any openings.
3. Use Humane Traps: Capture and relocate raccoons (note: relocation is illegal in Virginia, so consult a professional).
4. Hire a Professional: Professionals have the experience and equipment needed for safe removal.

Preventing Raccoons from Returning

Once you’ve removed raccoons from your home, it’s important to take steps to prevent them from returning. Here are some tips for keeping raccoons away:

1. Keep Your Home Clean: Raccoons are attracted to food and garbage.
2. Secure Your Trash: Use tight-fitting lids on trash cans.
3. Trim Trees: Prevent raccoons from accessing your roof by trimming nearby trees.
4. Use Deterrents: Natural deterrents like ammonia, pepper spray, and predator urine are often ineffective.

Conclusion

Handling raccoons in your attic or ceiling can be frustrating. Identify the signs, remove raccoons safely, and take steps to prevent their return. For professional help, contact Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services.

At Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services we are constantly striving to advance our education so that we may serve you better.

Quick Information & Facts About Raccoons

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• Raccoons In Attics & Ceilings

Our Service Areas in Virginia

We provide wildlife removal, wildlife control, animal removal, animal control, animal trapping, and pest control services throughout Virginia, including:

• Afton
• Albemarle County
• Alexandria
• Amelia County
• Annandale
• Arlington
• Ashburn
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• Barboursville
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• Central VA
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• Chesterfield County
• Colonial Heights
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We here at Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services know how difficult and stressful it is to have raccoons in your home, so that’s why we offer our professional services to all the residents of Virginia. We’ll make sure to remove these pesky animals before they cause too much damage, and we will keep your home in excellent condition. So make sure to contact us today at (804) 457-2883 to learn more about our raccoon removal services!

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Virginia Professional Wildlife Removal Services provides nuisance wildlife removal, animal control, predator control, pest control, nuisance wildlife exclusion, and wildlife clean-up services.

We have experience handling bats, beavers, birds, Canada geese, chipmunks, coyotes, deer, foxes, groundhogs, mice, moles, raccoons, rats, opossums, otters, skunks, squirrels, snakes, voles, muskrats, bobcats, Copperhead snakes, pigeons, and other species of Virginia wildlife.

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