This time of year, the weather is changing, and many other aspects of nature are changing along with it. Leaves are turning color and dropping from canopies, bodies of water are getting cooler at pace with the climate, and as expected, animals of all species are preparing their winter homes. But of all the wildlife that burrows or hibernates for the winter season, raccoons are the species to be most concerned about, mostly because they are the most intelligent. That is why you need an annual raccoon control inspection, this very minute.

Continue reading to learn what you need to know about raccoon control and annual inspections.

Raccoons are Too Smart and Too Ambitious

Raccoons are smart, and they have dexterous paws that allow them to pry, grasp, and manipulate the world around them. They are also incredibly motivated and ambitious, partly due to their innate curiosity, but also because of their will to survive. These characteristics and qualities put raccoons at the top of residential and commercial nuisance animal lists.

Right now, raccoons are doing their due diligence to scope and source out food, as well as, locate suitable shelter. One of the most common places raccoons like to take shelter for the winter is our very own homes; attics especially. Roofs, siding, soffits, and more are torn and ripped to gain access to areas of a home. Crawl spaces, garages, porches, and decks are additional areas of interest for raccoons.

Worst of all, raccoons are very destructive and pose several dangers to our health and safety. They will rummage through garbage, dig up lawns, clear out gardens, tear off roof shingles, pry open soffits, rip down attic insulation, soil ceilings and drywall, and much more. And to make matters worse, raccoons are common carriers of several infectious diseases. The extent of damage and danger they can cause is only limited by their ability to access non-permitted areas, like our homes and commercial properties.

Raccoon Control Inspections

These reasons and more are why it is time to have your home inspected for vulnerabilities, openings, and perhaps an existing infestation. A full-service raccoon control inspection will examine all interior and exterior areas of a home, and address any needs for sealing or repair. Furthermore, additional strategies are made to abate nuisance raccoon activity, such as environmental modifications and similar industry-proven strategies.

Raccoon Removal and Control Follow Up

Removing raccoons is the first step, but it is not the last. Once raccoons are gone, there is still a big mess to deal with afterwards. Droppings, urine, breeding fluids, rotted food, torn insulation, and soiled floorboards are common types of destruction leftover from a raccoon infestation. Not only do these damages reduce your property’s value, they also pose serious health and structural safety concerns. For this reason, it is imperative to authorize professional raccoon cleanup and damage repair immediately following extraction to return the inside of your property back into a safe environment.

Louisville Raccoon Control Services

Call 502-553-7622 if you are experiencing raccoon problems in Louisville, Kentucky. We offer residential and commercial raccoon control, as well as, raccoon removal, proofing and prevention, minor restorations for raccoon damages, raccoon cleanup, and much more. We may even be able to perform home owners’ insurance claim work. Request a free estimate or advice, anytime. Request a free estimate, anytime.