Learn how to identify a raccoon infestation or nuisance problem in and around your property. Whether commercial or residential, raccoons can cause an extreme disturbance. Be sure to act fast if nuisance raccoons are an issue for you. Continue reading for tips on identifying signs of raccoon infestation and activity, as well as, what to do if you have raccoons in the attic or other area.

Nuisance Raccoon Interference

Wild raccoons can pose a number of threats to your property, inside and out. Thousands of homeowners all across the nation have dealt with the costly repairs and repercussions of a raccoon infestation or wild animal damages. It is important to know how to identify the presence of raccoons before they cause damage to your property.

Restrict their opportunity to destroy your gardens, home structure, foundations, crawl spaces, attics, garages, tool sheds, rooftops, and more. Get your confidence back as a home or property owner, and learn to recognize a raccoon colony or potential infestation before these areas and assets are damaged. 

Common Raccoon Damages

Raccoons like to hide and seek shelter in warm dark areas; such as the ones mentioned above: attics, crawl spaces, garages, sheds, swimming pool covers, roof tops, gutters, shingles, under porches, beneath decks, patios, hollow trees, and more. They are intelligent creatures that can remember locations with good food and shelter sources. If your property provides this type of sough-out solace, you may be unintentionally inviting wild raccoons inside.

Here are the clues to look for that indicate raccoons are nearby or trespassing onto your property:

✅ Strong Urine Odors
✅ Pillaged Garbage Cans
✅ Missing Pet Food
✅ Torn Roof Shingles
✅ Pried Wood Beams
✅ Raccoon Droppings
✅ Strange Noises at Night
✅ Ripped or Soiled Attic Insulation

Preventing Raccoon Activity

There are several more signs that tell you raccoons are nearby. The best way to handle this situation is to remove the things that keep them interested. For example, do not leave pet dishes outside. Pet food is the ultimate treat for raccoons. It’s tasty and very nutritious.

Also, do not take your garbage cans outside the night before trash day. Raccoons are nocturnal and use the nighttime to seek out food sources; like garbage and pet food. Squirrel feeders, bird feeders, and bird baths are also very attractive novelties for raccoons. Remove these items and they may stop coming by every night.

These are a few DIY approaches to raccoon-proofing and prevention, but it requires the skill and equipment of a licensed animal control specialist to accurately control a raccoon infestation. Trust them to provide accurate and efficient diagnostics to determine what attracts raccoons to your property, and how to implement certain professional strategies to thwart their return.

If you have raccoons in the attic, or other area of your home, a licensed professional is your only hope. They retain the proper equipment, experience, licensing, and training to safely and humanely remove raccoons and provide minor restorations and repairs.

Raccoon Removal and Control in Indianapolis

Call 317-257-2290 for prompt and professional Indianapolis raccoon removal and control, anytime. We are DNR licensed wildlife control contractor who offer a wide range of residential and commercial wildlife removal services, including 24 hour emergency service, minor attic restorations, cleanup, free estimates, and more. Call 317-257-2290 to request a free estimate, today.