The chittering noise and the scratching sounds in your attic or behind your walls could signal that a critter has made its way into your home. One creature you may find inside your home is a raccoon. These curious animals come out at night and can cause trouble when searching for resources. As raccoons look for food and other items, they may find that your home is a good place to settle, which can lead to a raccoon infestation. Once raccoons intrude, they can cause costly damage to your property, so it is important to understand how and why they are making their way into your space in the first place.
Once the sun sets, raccoons are on the lookout for food, water, and shelter. People’s homes and yards are great places to explore for these resources. Open trash cans are a buffet for them, and pet water bowls help them stay hydrated. Raccoons have impressive climbing skills, which means they can crawl down chimneys or find entryways into your attic. On the ground, they can enter through doggy doors or other holes. Inside your house, they may find it the perfect place to build their own family as your home provides them safety and sustenance.
While raccoons appear cute, they are dangerous to approach. That is why you should call our professionals to handle these critters. At Wild Science Solutions, our team can help you deal with a raccoon infestation to help restore the safety of your home. Contact our team today to learn more about how we handle raccoon infestations.