No homeowner wants their home to become a haven for wildlife that will tear up their property, leave behind droppings, and otherwise create an environment that feels dirtier and less safe. Unfortunately, raccoons can make themselves at home in various places around your property, which means you need to keep your eyes peeled to ensure you don’t end up with an infestation. Here are three of the most likely areas around your home to encounter a raccoon.
- Attic. The attic offers a spacious area in your home for raccoons to wreak havoc. They damage insulation, bring in outdoor materials for building a nest, and more. Raccoons typically make their way to the attic through holes or damages in the roof, so if you have roofing damage, you may find yourself with a raccoon infestation if the damage isn’t addressed.
- Crawlspace. If you’re like most homeowners, your crawlspace likely doesn’t get much attention, making it the perfect place for raccoons to go undisturbed. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to check out your crawlspace occasionally and take note of anything out of the ordinary. If you do find a raccoon there—or signs that one may be hanging out there—you will want to reach out to a wildlife removal company.
- Walls. For homes with thicker walls, an internal raccoon infestation could develop if the raccoons decide to turn your house into their home. Listen for scratching noises in your walls as an indicator that raccoons are nesting in there.
The sooner you reach out to us here at Wild Science Solutions about a budding raccoon infestation, the better. Call us today if you need wildlife removal services.