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Wildlife Control
Expert Raccoon Removal
Intelligent, destructive, and they won't leave on their own.
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Rabies Risk - Don't Approach
Why Raccoons Are Dangerous
🦠 Rabies Carriers
One of North America's primary rabies vectors. Never approach or corner a raccoon.
🪱 Roundworm Disease
Droppings contain Baylisascaris roundworm eggs that cause serious neurological illness in humans.
😤 Aggressive Behavior
Mother raccoons are fiercely protective and will attack pets and humans when cornered.
💪 Incredible Strength
Strong enough to tear off shingles, rip apart soffits, and break through vent covers.
Identify Your Pest
Northern Raccoon
Size: 24–38 inches long, 10–30 lbs
Color: Gray/brown fur with black face mask and ringed tail
Key Fact: Nocturnal with dexterous front paws; can open complex locks and latches
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Did You Know?
Their name in many languages means "washing bear." The scientific name Procyon lotor translates to "washing pre-dog."
Raccoons can open complex locks, latches, and even unscrew jars. They remember solutions for up to three years.
Problem-solving abilities comparable to rhesus monkeys — among the highest of any non-primate mammal.
Their front paws have 4x more sensory receptors than their back paws. They identify objects by touch alone — even underwater.
City raccoons outperform rural ones in problem-solving. They can open 12+ types of latches and teach their young within a few attempts.
They create detailed mental maps of every food source, water supply, and shelter — remembering locations for up to three years, even in complete darkness.
What You Can Do
Use heavy-duty cans with locking lids or bungee cords. Raccoons easily flip standard lids.
Never leave pet food or water bowls outside overnight — it's one of the top raccoon attractants.
Motion-activated lights and sprinklers startle raccoons and discourage return visits.
Cut branches within 10 feet of your roof. Raccoons use them as highways to your attic.
Cover attic vents with heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh. Raccoons tear through lightweight screening easily.
Pick up fallen fruit, secure compost bins, and clean up birdseed spills. Consistent food trains raccoons to visit nightly.
What to Avoid
Raccoons can be aggressive when cornered, especially mothers with babies. They carry rabies and roundworm.
Poisoning raccoons is illegal in California and creates serious risks for pets, children, and other wildlife.
Sealing entry points with raccoons still inside — especially babies — creates a desperate, destructive situation.
Even unintentionally — bird feeders, fallen fruit, and compost piles attract raccoons and teach them your home is a food source.
Damage Raccoons Cause
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Attic Destruction
Tear up insulation, damage ductwork, and create contaminated latrine areas.
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Fire Hazards
Chew on electrical wiring, creating serious fire risks in walls and attics.
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Roof Damage
Tear off shingles and fascia boards, causing water leaks and expensive repairs.
Our Raccoon Removal Process
1
Full Property Inspection
Identify all entry points, nesting areas, and assess damage extent.
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Humane Trapping
Live traps to capture raccoons without harm. Daily checks and humane relocation.
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Professional Exclusion
Heavy-duty screening and sealing with materials that resist raccoon re-entry.
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Cleanup & Repair
Remove contaminated insulation, sanitize affected areas, and repair damage.
Humane & Legal Methods
We follow all California regulations for wildlife removal. Our methods protect both your family and the animals.
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Live Trapping Only
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Use locking lids or bungee cords on all garbage and compost containers to eliminate easy food sources.
Remove all outdoor pet food and water bowls — one of the top attractants drawing raccoons to your property.
Write down where raccoons enter/exit and what times of night they're most active.
Take photos of torn shingles, damaged soffits, or ripped vent covers so your technician can prioritize repairs.
Raccoons can be aggressive and carry rabies. Leave trapping to licensed professionals.
Clear items blocking access to your crawl space entrance and attic hatch for a thorough inspection.
Your technician will guide you on arrival.
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