Raccoons are a common backyard pest in Hutchinson Island South. Raccoons can climb up into your attic, crawlspaces or chimneys, and rip open your garbage cans. AAAC Wildlife Removal of Hutchinson Island South provides humane raccoon-trapping services that will get rid of these pests permanently. We also provide exclusion repairs so that they can’t come back again. We are available to answer any questions you may have about animal control in your area.
We are proud to provide wildlife pest control services for Hutchinson Island South and the surrounding areas. We are experts in dealing with all kinds of animals.
Raccoon removal should be initiated as soon as you discover a raccoon in your attic or crawlspace. AAAC Wildlife Removal of Hutchinson Island South can assist you with an inspection.
We recommend you use a professional wildlife removal company that has experience with dealing with wild animals of all kinds. At AAAC Wildlife Removal we are happy to assist in the control and removal of other nuisance animals in the Hutchinson Island South Florida area. We also do bird control, bat removal, rodent removal, removal of venomous snakes, and more.
Raccoon in the Attic
Attics are a favorite place for raccoons! They often seek out attics as a place to nest and have their young. A roofline and soffit vents make it easy for raccoons to access an attic, which can offer shelter from predators and weather.
These critters can damage insulation, wiring, and other important components in your attic. They can also spread parasites such as rabies or raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis).
Raccoon Removal Hutchinson Island South
Raccoon removal services are a common request in the Hutchinson Island South area. Raccoons can be a nuisance, but they can also become dangerous if they feel threatened. The experts at AAAC Wildlife Removal of Hutchinson Island South have years of experience trapping and removing raccoons from residential properties. We also offer exclusion services so they won’t return.
You might be hearing noises in your attic or walls. Or your garbage is in total disaster, with cans torn into. You see your pet’s food is gone or even missing some of it, and you know that there are really no other animals around here which can do all these damages.
Raccoons are intelligent and resourceful animals that can be quite a challenge to get rid of. Raccoons are attracted to areas where food and shelter are readily available. AAAC Wildlife Removal of Hutchinson Island South has years of experience in trapping and removing nuisance raccoons from homes. We offer humane and safe trapping services. Also, we provide exclusion services so they won’t come back.
Dead Animal Removal for Raccoons
Raccoons that are sick or dying can often crawl into your home or office in search of shelter. The carcass can decompose, causing a noxious smell. Not to mention, it can also attract other pests like flies, maggots, and even rats!
AAAC Wildlife Removal of Hutchinson Island South offers dead animal removal services for raccoons and other animals. We will safely remove the carcass, and dispose of it properly. We will also sanitize and deodorize the affected area.
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Signs of Raccoon Infestation
Raccoons usually leave signs of their presence behind after they have moved into your attic. These include:
- Unpleasant smell of droppings
- Damage to your home’s exterior
- Strange noises
- Tipped over garbage bins
- Raccoon tracks
- Missing pet food
- Pets behaving strangely
Unpleasant smell of droppings
Raccoons leave urine and droppings that eventually decompose and create a foul stench that can permeate throughout your house. Stains and urine will also seep through the ceiling and cause serious damage to insulation, sheetrock, or even wooden beams.
Damage to your home’s exterior
Raccoons love to find a warm and cozy place to live. In order to find this, they will tear apart anything that gets in their way including roofing shingles or vents for instance! It is possible that you might see holes or tears around your house if there are any raccoons living inside. This could be dangerous as well because insulation materials may have been tampered with potentially exposing wiring within walls and ceilings thus increasing the chances of fire hazard! Strange noises
Strange noises
As they crawl around in your attic, crawl spaces, and chimneys, raccoons create a lot of noises. These sounds can be heard through the floorboards or ceiling and is an obvious sign that you have an infestation on your hands. Before these creatures cause permanent damage to your home, it is important to get professional assistance from wildlife experts immediately.
Tipped over garbage cans
The raccoon is a nocturnal animal and mostly scavenge at night. These critters love to rummage through your garbage cans and dumpsters in search of food scraps or other things that they can eat. You should seal your trash cans to stop raccoons from rummaging through them.
Raccoon tracks
The raccoon is a nocturnal animal and mostly scavenge at night. Raccoons love to dig through garbage cans and dumpsters looking for food scraps and other items that they can eat. If a raccoon has made its way into your property you should make sure that your trash bins are sealed shut so that these animals cannot get in.
Were you aware that Raccoons have very sensitive hands that almost act as a second set of eyes?
Missing pet food
Pet owners should always be wary of raccoons because this animal is attracted to anything edible including dog or cat food left outside overnight. So it’s best to keep pet food indoors and avoid feeding pets outdoors if your area is prone to raccoon infestation.
Did you know that Raccoons are omnivorous?
Strange behavior in pets
Pets like cats and dogs will act strangely if they sense that raccoons have invaded your home. These animals can feel when there is an infestation of wildlife nearby and this causes them to become more alert, anxious, or even aggressive in some cases.
How to Remove Raccoons in the Hutchinson Island South Area
Raccoons can be a nuisance in Hutchinson Island South and cause serious damage to your property. Trapping raccoons can be a difficult task, as they are very intelligent and resourceful animals.
It’s best to call experienced and certified professionals in trapping a raccoon. Hutchinson Island South has many years experience with live trapping raccoons, as well as removing them from residences. Do not just purchase the first trap in a retail store and hope for better. AAAC Wildlife Removal can handle the trapping and removal.
Raccoon trapping is done using humane traps. Our trappers use two types of traps to remove raccoons.
- One way trap or single-door trap
- Two way trap doors
The first trap is a one-way door. This type of trap has the benefit of being simple to set and deploy. These traps are great for capturing raccoons. Two-way traps increase the chances that raccoons will get into the trap. Animals will be more comfortable entering the cage if they can see the other side.
It is important to choose the right bait when trapping raccoons. You can use many different kinds of bait. You can try sweet baits like marshmallows and pieces of fruit. The white color of the marshmallow stands out in the attic’s low visibility and smells really tasty to a mother raccoon and her babies.
Raccoon repellents are rarely effective against raccoons. You have to make sure that raccoons cannot enter the attic in the first place. Holes must be repaired and soffits covered.
Raccoon Repellents
Raccoon repellents sold in the market never work in any meaningful way. There are a number of these products out there that are advertised as being able to keep raccoons away from your property. These products are unlikely to have any effect on raccoons, as they can adapt to the sounds and smells.
Some may even be harmful to humans and pets when used around the property. The best way to repel raccoons is to make sure they don’t have access to your house and that there isn’t anything attracting them to your property.
Here’s Our Raccoon Removal Process
- Set traps and baits
- Catch and remove the raccoon
- Remove food sources
- Close all entry points. Seal them with cement, steel, or wood materials.
- Clean up attic (Remove feces, deodorize, and replace insulation if necessary)
- Fix all damage to the interior and exterior of your home.
Setting traps
We set the traps in areas where the raccoons are known to frequent. The traps are baited with sweets such as marshmallows or wet cat food.
Remove the raccoon
We will capture the raccoon and remove them from your property ensuring they can no longer return.
Reduce the appeal of your home to wild animals
We will remove the animal from your home and make it less appealing to other wildlife.
Seal the entry holes
We will find any entry points that raccoons or other wildlife may use to get into your home and seal them all. Special mesh netting is used to seal holes and prevent animals from entering.
Clean up the attic
We’ll clean your attic of all raccoon waste and debris to prevent the spread of parasites and diseases. Our special enzyme cleaner kills any bacteria or mold spores in your attic. It also works as an air freshener to get rid of any foul odors that may have been left behind by the raccoons.
Repair wildlife damage
Once cleaning is complete, we will repair all damage caused by the infestation both inside and outside of your property. These include ripped shingles and chewed through sidings. We’ll also replace insulation or roofing that is damaged, torn, or has been ripped apart.
Raccoon Droppings Can Cause Serious Damage to Your Attic
Raccoons aren’t able to use the toilet so they just go anywhere. Roundworms can be found in raccoon droppings and can cause serious health issues for humans.
In addition, raccoon feces also creates a nauseating smell and attracts other pests like flies, maggots, and other vermin.
The potential for mold growth and damage to your attic insulation from raccoon urine is also possible. The droppings cause wood to rot and metal to rust.
Cleanup and Attic Re-insulation
Raccoons love the safety and comfort of home attics. Attics are dark, so they are not often accessed by humans. This makes them the ideal place for a raccoon’s home.
They prefer dry places to keep them safe and warm. When these animals decide on making it their home, they usually don’t come alone; Raccoons are known to travel with other raccoons that may also make your attic an unsuitable place for you to live.
You can be seriously damaged by the droppings of a raccoon. Their urine also creates an ammonia smell that will only worsen over time.
As part of our wildlife control program, it’s critical that you have your attic cleaned by experts after performing wildlife removal. Raccoons are known to cause damage or complete destruction of insulation in your attic.
Learn more about Attic Restoration!
Damage Repair, and Entry Point Seal-up
It is important to seal the area where wildlife was removed so that they do not return. You should seal any entry points that could allow them to enter your home.
Various barriers such as metal flashing, caulking, and screening can be installed to help keep raccoons out. To properly seal all entrance points, wildlife management specialists might be required.
AAAC Wildlife Removal of Hutchinson Island South has specialists who can help you with this service. We provide wildlife damage repair both inside and outside of your home.
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Wildlife Raccoon Removal in Hutchinson Island South, Florida
It can be dangerous to attempt to eliminate wild animals on your own, particularly raccoons. Conducting animal control by poisoning or trapping wildlife inside your home poses risks.
Poisoned raccoons are dehydrated and are desperate for water sources, which can end up gnawing in your plumbing and contaminating your drinking water.
AAAC Wildlife Removal can provide humane and safe raccoon control services in Hutchinson Island South. Our team uses humane traps to capture raccoons, and then remove them from your property. We’ll also fix any damage caused by the animal to your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to kill raccoons in Florida?
It is legal to kill raccoons in Florida. Our state has few natural predators for raccoons, so they thrive. It is up to you to decide how you want to handle the animal, but humane wildlife trapping is preferred over the killing.
Who removes raccoons in Florida?
Local animal control does not offer removal services. This service is usually provided by a private company.
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Hutchinson Island South is a census-designated place on the barrier island of Hutchinson Island in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. The South in its name refers to its location in the southern part of St. Lucie County, as it is actually in the central part of the island as a whole. Wikipedia
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