Rio’s most common backyard pest is the raccoon. Raccoons can climb up into your attic, crawlspaces or chimneys, and rip open your garbage cans. The raccoon removal experts at AAAC Wildlife Removal of Rio offer humane raccoon trapping services to get rid of these pests for good. We offer exclusion repairs to ensure they don’t return. We are available to answer any questions you may have about animal control in your area.
We are proud to offer wildlife pest control services to the surrounding areas of Rio, Florida. We work with a variety of animals and offer our expertise to help you find the best solution for your home or business.
You should immediately remove raccoons from your crawlspace or attic as soon as it is discovered. AAAC Wildlife Removal of Rio can assist you with an inspection.
We recommend that you hire a professional wildlife removal services company with experience dealing with all different types of wild animals. AAAC Wildlife Removal can help you with animal removals in Rio, Florida. We also do bird control, bat removal, rodent removal, removal of venomous snakes, and more.
Raccoon in the Attic
Raccoons love attics! Raccoons love attics because they can nest in them and raise their young there. An attic can provide the perfect shelter from weather and predators, and it’s easy for raccoons to access thanks to soffit vents and rooflines.
These critters can damage insulation, wiring, and other important components in your attic. They can also spread parasites and diseases like rabies (Baylisascaris procyonis).
Raccoon Removal Rio
Rio residents often request raccoon removal services. Raccoons can be a nuisance, but they can also become dangerous if they feel threatened. The experts at AAAC Wildlife Removal of Rio have years of experience trapping and removing raccoons from residential properties. We also provide exclusion services to make sure they don’t come back!
You might be hearing noises in your attic or walls. Or your garbage is in total disaster, with cans torn into. You notice that your pet’s food has disappeared or been missing some, and you realize that there are no other animals who can do this.
Raccoons can be a difficult animal to eradicate because they are resourceful and intelligent. Raccoons are attracted to areas where food and shelter are readily available. AAAC Wildlife Removal of Rio 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
Sometimes, sick or dying raccoons will crawl into your house or business to seek shelter and die. This is a problem because the carcass will decompose and produce a nauseating smell. Not to mention, it can also attract other pests like flies, maggots, and even rats!
AAAC Wildlife Removal of Rio offers dead animal removal services for raccoons and other animals. We will safely remove the carcass, and dispose of it properly. We’ll also clean and deodorize any affected areas.
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Signs of Raccoon Infestation
After they move into your attic, raccoons often leave evidence of their presence. These signs 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
Droppings that leave an unpleasant odor
The droppings and urine of raccoons eventually decay and leave a foul stench which can permeate throughout your home. Stains and urine will also seep through the ceiling and cause serious damage to insulation, sheetrock, or even wooden beams.
Exterior damage to your home
Raccoons like nothing better than finding a nice warm place in which they can live. To find it, they will destroy anything in their path, including roof shingles and vents. It is possible that you might see holes or tears around your house if there are any raccoons living inside. This could also be dangerous because insulation materials might have been altered, potentially exposing wiring in walls and ceilings. This can increase the risk of a 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. It’s important to seek professional help from wildlife experts right away before these critters cause permanent damage to your house.
Trash strewn around the yard
Raccoons are nocturnal animals that feed at night. Raccoons love to dig through garbage cans and dumpsters looking for food scraps and other items that they can eat. You should seal your trash cans to stop raccoons from rummaging through them.
Raccoon tracks
Raccoons are nocturnal animals that feed 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
Raccoons will eat any food, even cat or dog food, left out 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?
Pets acting strangely
Pets like cats and dogs will act strangely if they sense that raccoons have invaded your home. This can cause animals to feel more anxious, and even aggressive if there is wildlife in their vicinity.
How to Remove Raccoons in the Rio Area
Raccoons living in Rio can be a problem and can cause significant damage to your home. Trapping raccoons can be a difficult task, as they are very intelligent and resourceful animals.
You should only call certified and experienced professionals to trap a raccoon. Rio has many years experience with live trapping raccoons, as well as removing them from residences. Don’t just buy the first trap you see in a store and hope for the best. Leave the removal and trapping of raccoons to the experts at AAAC Wildlife Removal.
For raccoon trapping, humane traps are used. There are two types of traps that are used by our trappers for raccoon removal.
- 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 work well for capturing raccoons the majority of the time. The chances of raccoons entering the trap are higher with two-way traps. Animals will be more comfortable entering the cage if they can see the other side.
You need to decide what type of bait you will use when trapping raccoons. Many different types of bait can be used. Sweets such as marshmallows or pieces of fruit are good baits. The marshmallow’s white appearance makes the attic very visible and it smells delicious to the mother raccoon as well as her babies.
Raccoon repellents rarely have any meaningful effect on raccoons. You have to make sure that raccoons cannot enter the attic in the first place. You should patch up any holes and cover the soffits.
Raccoon Repellents
Raccoon repellents sold in the market almost never work. These products claim to repel raccoons from your home. These products are unlikely to have any effect on raccoons, as they can adapt to the sounds and smells.
They can even cause harm to pets and humans. 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
Once the raccoon is captured, we’ll remove them so that they aren’t able to return to your property.
Make your home less attractive to wild animals
We will remove the animal from your home and make it less appealing to other wildlife.
Seal the entry holes
We’ll find possible entry points where raccoons and other wildlife might be getting into your house and we’ll seal all of them off. We use special mesh netting to cover holes and keep animals from getting inside.
Clean up the attic
To prevent the spread of diseases and parasites, we will clean out and disinfect your attic. 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
After the cleaning is done, we will fix any damage that was caused by the infestation. These include: ripped shingles, chewed through wood and siding, etc. We can also replace roofing or insulation that has been damaged, torn or ripped off.
Raccoon Droppings Can Cause Serious Damage to Your Attic
Raccoons don’t know how to go to the bathroom, so they just go wherever it takes them. Raccoon droppings can contain roundworm, which is a parasite that can cause serious health problems in humans.
Raccoon feces can also attract other pests such as flies and maggots.
Your attic insulation can be damaged by raccoon urine, as well as potential mold growth. 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 usually very dark and not frequently visited by humans, making it the perfect place for a raccoon to live and raise their young.
They prefer dry places to keep them safe and warm. They will usually make it their home with others. Raccoons can travel with other raccoons, making your attic a less suitable place for people.
The droppings of the raccoon can cause serious damage to your attic insulation, and their urine creates a strong ammonia smell which will only get worse over time.
As part of our wildlife control program, it’s critical that you have your attic cleaned by experts after performing wildlife removal. Your attic may need to be re-insulated because raccoons could easily cause irreparable damage.
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Damage Repair, and Entry Point Seal-up
After wildlife removal, you must have the affected areas repaired and sealed up so that the animals cannot come back again. It is possible for them to get into your home through small holes. Therefore, it is important that you seal all entry points.
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 Rio has specialists who can help you with this service. We can repair wildlife damage inside or outside your home.
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Wildlife Raccoon Removal in Rio, Florida
Attempting to remove a wild animal on your own, especially raccoons can be very dangerous. There are risks involved in animal control using poisons within your home.
Poisoned rats are thirsty and can get into your plumbing, contaminating your drinking water.
AAAC Wildlife Removal can provide humane and safe raccoon control services in Rio. Our team only uses humane traps for live trapping raccoons and removing 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?
Florida allows the killing of raccoons. Our state has few natural predators for raccoons, so they thrive. You can decide how to handle the animal. However, humane wildlife trapping is better than killing.
Who removes raccoons in Florida?
Local animal control does not offer removal services. This is typically done by a private firm that specializes in the service.
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