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Raccoon Trapping & Removal
We can help you with any type of raccoon removal problems that you have in Houston Texas. They are nocturnal animals and will damage your lawn as they dig for grubs and worms. They will make dens in your attic. Also, they will tear into your roof as they search for ways inside.
If you suspect that you have any living in your home, call now. Our trained specialists will first inspect your home for any possible problem. If we find that you have raccoons, we can take care of your that problem, prevent their return, and clean up any damage. A number of the areas that they like to build nests are chimneys, crawlspaces, and attics. We remove them without risk to your family or your pets and we know the laws specific to Texas and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery Counties.
Raccoons In Attic
Call immediately if you you have raccoons in your attic. They are a pest animal that will cause a great deal of damage to your home. Once in your attic they can tear up the insulation or damage everything. They often come into your home looking to build a nest for their young. We can help you to remove them from your attic and provide exclusion to keep them from getting back in.
Raccoons will contaminate insulation with their feces and urine. The smell of their urine and droppings can be very strong. We can help you with cleanup and deodorization services. We can also help with insulation removal and replacement. Our team knows the best way to set the traps to quickly get rid of them. After we will seal up the home of any gaps or holes. This will prevent their return to your attic.
Animal Damage Roof
They can cause a great deal of damage to your roof as they are trying to find an entrance to your Houston home. They will tear up the shingles and rip into the wood. Not only do you end up with them in your attic, but you have the potential of water damage from the holes they created.
Trapping will get them off of the roof. We can put caps on the chimney to prevent them from entering. We can also repair any damage to siding or vents that may have been torn up as they try to get into your home. We will seal up the holes to prevent their return
In the Yard
Raccoons in your yard can also be a problem. They are clever animals and they will find ways to get into your trash looking for food. They will also dig up your yard or garden in search of insects. If you hear an animal in your trash at night it is likely at raccoon. We will help you to locate, trap, and then remove them from your property. They also carry diseases that can be spread to you, your family, or your pets. Don’t let them invade your property.
General Raccoon FAQs
Do all raccoons carry diseases?
Humans should be particularly cautious of daylight raccoons because they are common carriers of rabies, roundworms and leptospirosis. If cornered they may attack you or your pet. Their feces may carry roundworm eggs that can be transferred to you or your pets.
What kinds of damage can raccoons cause?
Raccoon damage can cost you thousands of dollars in damaged insulation and inflated heating and cooling bills. They also frequently destroy ventilation and electrical systems. Without repair, they can lead to fire, water and mold damage.
How do raccoons get in my attic?
Raccoons often get onto the roof from nearby trees. They will then scratch and chew their way into the attic. They may find a small gap in a soffit or under an eave and chew and scratch at it until it is large enough for them to pass through and make their way into the attic.