Durham Raccoon Removal

Call us any time for raccoon removal and wildlife removal in the Durham area. I have spoken with the field technician in Durham and he fully understands North Carolina raccoons and their behavior, and the proper methods for humane removal. For me to recommend him, he has agreed to abide by rules of humane wildlife removal, all Durham County and North Carolina wildlife laws, and have a thorough understanding of wildlife biology and the concerns associated with critter removal, such as the welfare of the animals, the presence of baby raccoons in the attic, and the need to perform complete wildlife removal services with permanent results, utilizing techniques such as home inspections, preventative repairs, and animal waste cleanup.

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Here is some additional information about our Durham wildlife removal and raccoon control services. We are based out of Durham, and service the entire area.

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Durham North Carolina Raccoon Control Situation: How to keep raccoons away from your property

Raccoons look like cute animals. However, you might change your opinion once they begin to invade your home and become a total nuisance. These animals that look like masked little teddy bears are some of the most bothersome pests in the US and Canada.

Tips on How to Prevent Raccoon Invasion

Raccoons dwell in suburban areas because of food and shelter. They are agile, smart and creative. If they see something that can feed them inside a property, they will invite their families with them to invite the said house.

There are a lot of ways on how you can prevent raccoons from entering your house. In the garden area, you should consider installing high fences to prevent raccoon access. They are great climbers so it might be necessary to install an electric fence. Newspaper, chicken wires aluminum foils, or a vinyl cloth can be put on the fences to act as barriers. Some animal societies recommend the installation of a recorded talk show that can keep playing all night to scare the animals.

You should empty your trash cans immediately. Raccoons rummage inside trash cans because they can find food or bits of materials that they can use for shelter inside them. Put a lid that is secure in your trash bins.

Get rid of their food supply

Raccoons like to eat fruits, vegetables, insects, nuts, eggs, and seeds. Some of them can eat bird food. They also tend to eat the food of pets such as cats and dogs. Some of them can access the pet food through entrances used by pets. Raccoons can get their entire family in your house if they discovered plenty of food inside it. Put pet food containers beyond their reach. Always clean your bird and pet feed so that they will lose interest in your house.

Some people use repellents such as strobe lights. These strobe lights are thought to scare raccoons when they enter a property. Raccoons are known to be nocturnal animals so the lights will disturb them whenever they enter a property.

Use repellants when trying to get rid of raccoons. Some of the repellants that have a male raccoons' pheromones can be effective in evicting female raccoons from your attic. The odor of the repellant can threaten them since male raccoons are known to kill babies that are not their own. Here are also homemade repellants that you can use including Cayenne pepper a teaspoon of soap, and one gallon of water.

Raccoons are wild animals and they should be handled with the utmost care. There are some states which prohibit the killing of raccoons. There are other states that do not approve of raccoon relocation since these animals can spread rabies. If you are unsure of how to handle the critters and you need more advice on how to take preventive measures against them, you should contact a professional. They have the right tools and the right methods on how to handle raccoons inside your property.

If you wish to learn more, click on the How to Get Rid of Raccoons in the Attic home page. For wildlife control, animal trapping services, and raccoon control in Durham County, North Carolina, call us at 919-346-8262, and ask to talk about raccoons in the attic in Durham, NC.