What happens after the raccoon is removed?

After removal, entry points are sealed, damage is repaired, and contaminated areas are cleaned and sanitized to prevent future infestations.

How long does raccoon removal take?

Raccoon removal typically takes a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the size of the infestation, location, and whether young raccoons are present.

Is raccoon removal humane?

Yes. Professional wildlife removal services use humane and ethical methods that comply with local wildlife regulations.

Can raccoons come back?

Raccoons can return if entry points are not properly sealed. Professional exclusion ensures your home is protected against future infestations.

Why are mosquitoes so bad around my home?

Mosquitoes are attracted to areas with standing water, shade, and dense vegetation. Common household features like clogged gutters, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, and poor drainage can quickly become breeding sites, allowing mosquito populations to grow rapidly.

Are mosquitoes just a nuisance, or do they pose health risks?

Mosquitoes are more than an annoyance. They can carry and transmit diseases that affect people and pets, and their bites can cause painful itching, allergic reactions, and skin irritation—especially in children.

Why don’t store-bought mosquito sprays and repellents work long term?

DIY sprays and foggers may provide temporary relief, but they don’t address mosquito breeding areas or resting sites. Without treating the source of the problem, mosquitoes often return within days.

How does Trutech Wildlife Service control mosquitoes?

Trutech Wildlife Service uses a professional inspection and targeted treatment approach. Technicians identify breeding and harboring areas on your property and apply treatments designed to reduce mosquito activity and help prevent future infestations.

Is professional mosquito control safe for my family and pets?

Trutech prioritizes responsible, professional application methods. Treatments are chosen and applied by trained technicians with homeowner safety in mind, following all industry standards and guidelines.

How long does mosquito control treatment last?

Results can vary based on weather, property conditions, and mosquito pressure. Professional treatments are designed to provide ongoing reduction, and recurring or seasonal services may be recommended for best results.

Can mosquito control eliminate mosquitoes completely?

No treatment can eliminate mosquitoes entirely, but professional mosquito control can significantly reduce mosquito populations, making it much more comfortable to enjoy your yard and outdoor spaces.

When is the best time to start mosquito control?

Mosquito control is most effective when started early in mosquito season, before populations become established. However, treatment can still provide relief at any point during the season.

Raccoon Removal

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Fast, Effective Raccoon Removal for Your Home and Business

Hearing loud thumping at night, finding tracks, or dealing with raccoon droppings?

Raccoons are among the most bothersome and destructive pests that homeowners encounter. They cause severe property damage and spread diseases to you and your family.

The experts at Trutech Wildlife Service rely on over four decades of experience and training to get raccoons out of your house safely and quickly.

If you see a raccoon on your property or see signs of raccoon activity, it’s time to start thinking about how to remove it. Common raccoon problems include property damage, health risks, and nuisance activity like creating unpleasant odors and bothersome noises.

Signs of a Raccoon Problem

Raccoons are nocturnal and leave clear signs of their presence.

Raccoon noises in attics or walls

Raccoon sounds range from vocal calls to rustling, scurrying, and other sounds.

Raccoon vocalizations

Raccoons can make over 200 different types of vocalizations, including purring, chittering, growling, snarling, hissing, whimpering, and owl-like screeches. Baby raccoons often mew, cry, or whine.

Raccoon tracks

Raccoons have an unusual gait, carrying most of their weight on their hind legs. This puts the fore- and hind-paw tracks side by side or slightly offset. Raccoon tracks can indicate the presence of nearby latrines, communal waste dumps created by pests.

Raccoon droppings

Raccoon feces are often tubular in shape, similar to that of a dog’s feces, but slightly larger. They are typically dark in color and can contain undigested food, such as berries and seeds. You will likely find raccoon poop in areas where raccoons are active, such as attics, crawl spaces, or near trash cans where they forage for food.

Exterior property damage

You might notice raccoon damage to your house. Raccoons are strong enough to create their own entry hole. They pull shingles and boards from roofs to climb into attics. They destroy soffits, fascia boards, shingles, and roof vents.

Raccoon damage soffit — Raccoon damage to the soffit under a roof return.

Problems from Raccoon Infestation

Raccoons are among the most common and destructive nuisance wildlife infestations that homeowners experience.

Health risks linked to raccoon invasions

Raccoons can carry several diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to humans and pets:

Rabies
Raccoon roundworms (Baylisascaris procyonis)
Tularemia
Tiardia
Salmonellosis
Canine distemper
Leptospirosis.

Ectoparasites like fleas, ticks, lice, and mites can live on raccoons. These parasites can find new hosts once they have been introduced into your house. Raccoons can introduce fleas into your house and potentially spread canine distemper to your dog.

Property damage caused by raccoons:

Raccoons are notorious for their ability to cause extensive damage to properties. They are skilled climbers and can easily access attics, crawlspaces, and chimneys. Damage includes:

Destroyed insulation
Gnawed electrical wires
Damaged ductwork

Why Do Raccoons Enter Homes?

Raccoons are looking for food, warmth, and shelter. Common reasons they invade properties include:

- Unsecured trash & pet food
  Easy food sources attract raccoons.
- Attic & chimney shelter
  Raccoons prefer warm, safe nesting sites, especially during maternity season.
- Gaps & weak entry points
  Raccoons squeeze through vents, crawl spaces, soffits, eaves, and roofing gaps.
- Nearby water sources
  Birdbaths, pet bowls, and leaky pipes invite raccoons.

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Did you know?

Raccoons can remember the solutions to problems for years? In controlled experiments, they were able to figure out how to open complex locks and containers, and they could recall how to do it up to three years later without practice. If a raccoon learns how to access your attic once, it may return and use the exact same method.

Can I attempt DIY Raccoon Removal?

DIY raccoon removal is not recommended. It can lead to:

Bites or scratches from aggressive animals:
Exposure to harmful diseases.
Accidentally trapping a mother away from her babies.
Violating local wildlife laws.

Professional wildlife and animal removal ensures the job is done safely, legally, and effectively.

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Raccoon Control Services

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Most customers can schedule same-day or next-day service.

Humane and Safe

All of our technicians are licensed and certified to safely remove raccoons legally from your home.

Long-term raccoon control

Our exclusion services block all current and potential raccoon entry points so they can’t get back inside.

How We Get Rid of Raccoons

Frequently Asked Raccoon Removal Questions

How do you get rid of a raccoon?

The best way to get rid of a raccoon is a trap.

Place traps in an area where raccoons frequent. Place the trap on concrete or dirt if possible. Because you need to check a trap regularly, it needs to be placed in a somewhat accessible location.

Keep 12 inches around the trap clear. Raccoons have extremely dexterous front paws with five long, tapered fingers and long nails. Raccoons destroy everything they can get their hands on when trapped.

The lawn underneath the trap and close-by flowers or shrubbery will likely be damaged if accessible. If not, place the trap in a space that is invaluable and does not have any valuable surroundings within arm’s reach.

How do I know if I have a raccoon in my house?

If you hear loud thumping, scratching, or chattering noises—especially at night—you may have a raccoon in your attic or walls. Other signs include damaged vents, droppings, and scattered insulation. Our technicians perform a full inspection to confirm activity and locate entry points.

Are raccoons dangerous to people and pets?

Yes. Raccoons can carry diseases like rabies and raccoon roundworm, and they may become aggressive if threatened. They also introduce parasites like fleas and ticks into your home. That’s why professional removal is strongly recommended.

How do raccoons get into attics?

Raccoons are excellent climbers and often enter through roof vents, soffits, chimneys, or weak roofing areas. They can tear through materials to create openings. Trutech identifies and seals these vulnerabilities to prevent re-entry.

Will raccoons leave on their own?

Not usually. If your home provides shelter and access to food, raccoons will continue to return. Without proper exclusion, even if one leaves, another will likely take its place.

Can I remove raccoons myself?

DIY raccoon removal is risky and often ineffective. You could:

Get bitten or scratched
Violate wildlife laws
Trap a mother away from her young

Professional wildlife experts like Trutech ensure safe, legal, and humane removal.

How much does raccoon removal cost?

Costs vary depending on:

The size of the infestation
Location of the raccoon
Damage repairs needed

Trutech provides a full inspection and customized quote so you know exactly what to expect.

Why Chose Trutech Wildlife Service

100% Money Guarantee

We stand by our work with a 100% Money-Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with the results of our work, we will provide a full refund. No questions asked.

Free Inspection

Schedule a free inspection for raccoon removal services. Our inspection covers the entire house, from the roof to the basement. Each inspection includes a no-obligation proposal with no hidden fees and transparent pricing.

In House Financing Options

Nobody plans for a raccoon problem in their house. Worry about one less thing and take advantage of our in-house financing options.

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About Trutech

For over 40 years, your neighbors have trusted the professionals at Trutech Wildlife Service. Backed by the industry’s best training and experience, our technicians work and live in the communities we serve.

When you work with the wildlife removal professionals at Trutech, you can feel confident that the job is being done right. We get rid of raccoons, squirrels, bats, skunks, opossums, chipmunks, snakes, and birds from your home, lawn, garden, and more.

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