Although many people may consider raccoons to be cute animals, it’s not so cute when they’re spreading your trash everywhere or digging in your yard for food. Or, even worse, they aren’t cute when they remove a vent cover and gain access to your attic when they’re seeking shelter.
Raccoon control requires hiring professionals who understand these animals and are ready to handle the removal process efficiently and safely. This is not an easy process, which is why it’s important to let Boogeyman Wildlife Control handle it for you.
Raccoon Damage: Identifying The Effects Of Raccoon Activity
Raccoons are smart animals, and they can gain access to areas of your home that other wildlife pests can’t. Some signs of damage that indicate you should call a trusted raccoon control company include:
- Damage to the exterior siding of the home, giving raccoons an entry point
- Insulation that’s exposed and pulled loose
- Exterior vent covers that are missing or pulled loose
- Damage to roof shingles
- Outdoor trash cans or bags that are spilled and damaged
- Bird nests that seem to be thrown to the ground
- Obvious droppings or an odor from urine
After you see some of the damage that these animals can cause for you and your home, you may be wondering how to get rid of raccoons fast. You can trust the team at Boogeyman Wildlife Control to give you the highest level of service as quickly as possible.
Property Damage And Health Concerns: Risks Of Raccoons
Because female raccoons attempt to move indoors to find shelter when they are preparing to give birth, they can do significant damage to your home. Raccoons may tear off shingles, siding, soffits, and vent covers to try to reach an area of shelter.
This type of damage makes raccoon prevention and control important.
In addition to the property damage that these pests can cause to your home, there are also risks of disease and parasites that raccoons can spread, including:
- Rabies
- Distemper
- Salmonellosis
- Leptospirosis
- Roundworm parasites
- Ticks and fleas
They can potentially pass these diseases and parasites through bites, scratches, physical contact, urine, and droppings. Pets and humans are susceptible to various diseases from raccoons.
Effective Raccoon Prevention Strategies: Safeguarding Your Property
In addition to hiring the professionals at Boogeyman Wildlife Control for home pest control for raccoons, you can take a few steps on your own to make your home and property less hospitable to these pests. Start by removing items around your property that could draw raccoons looking for food. Make sure that you secure the lids on your trash cans, so raccoons cannot gain access. If you have pet food outdoors, secure it at night. If you have bird feeders, you may want to bring them in at night or remove them altogether. Clean up piles of brush and leaves that could serve as a hiding place for raccoons near your home. Store firewood far away from your home, as raccoons may hide in these piles.
After our professionals help with controlling raccoons at your home, our team members can give you specific tips for your property aimed at raccoon prevention.
Professional Raccoon Removal: Effective And Humane Solutions
If you have concerns about making sure these wild animals receive humane treatment during the control process, you can trust Boogeyman Wildlife Control to give you the highest level of service.
In addition to the primary raccoon pest control services we offer, we also follow up with our customers to make sure the animals do not return. We can keep an eye on the property regularly, setting up quarterly visits to ensure you continue to receive the results you need.
For a free inspection of your property, so we can determine the extent of the problem, reach out to Boogeyman Wildlife Control today.
Boogeyman Wildlife Control LLC
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827