Is raccoon feces dangerous?

Yes — extremely. Raccoon feces can contain Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm eggs that are highly infectious when inhaled. They also spread leptospirosis. Never clean up raccoon feces without proper respiratory protection. Professional decontamination is strongly recommended.

Are raccoons dangerous to my pets?

Yes. Raccoons are a primary carrier of rabies, distemper, and parasites. They will attack dogs and cats that threaten them. Keep pets indoors at night if raccoon activity is present in your area.

Do raccoons live alone or in groups?

Adult raccoons are generally solitary. However, a female with kits will inhabit a space with her young. Groups of raccoons sometimes form in areas with abundant food sources. Each animal must be individually trapped and removed.

How much attic damage can raccoons cause?

Raccoons can flatten and contaminate 30+ linear feet of attic insulation, tear open HVAC ductwork, and damage wiring in just a few weeks. Average attic restoration costs run $3,000–$8,000. Early removal and decontamination is significantly less expensive.

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Raccoons are the #1 source of wildlife-related rabies cases in the eastern USA. Beyond the disease risk, a raccoon in your attic can destroy insulation, contaminate your home with roundworm-laden feces, and cause serious structural damage in a matter of weeks. Raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is a severe health hazard requiring professional decontamination after removal.

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Warning Signs of Raccoon Removal

Heavy thumping and rolling sounds in the attic at night

Large entry holes (4–6 inch+) torn in roof vents or soffits

Raccoon latrines — large piles of feces — in the attic (serious health hazard)

Overturned garbage cans, damaged gardens, or torn lawn (grub hunting)

Raccoon tracks or handprints near the home

Seeing any of these signs? Call us immediately — early treatment prevents the problem from growing and reduces total treatment cost.

Our Raccoon Removal Treatment Methods

We select the most effective approach based on your specific infestation, property, and family situation.

Live Cage Trapping

Large cage traps baited with appropriate attractants. Handled by licensed wildlife specialists with proper protective equipment. Relocated per state regulations.

Mother & Young Assessment

During nesting season (spring), we assess for kits. Mother and kits are removed together to prevent family separation and abandoned young.

Full Structural Exclusion

Heavy-gauge hardware cloth, metal flashing, and steel screening installed at all entry points. Raccoons can force entry — all materials must be appropriately heavy.

Attic Decontamination

Raccoon feces harbor Baylisascaris roundworm — serious risk of human infection through inhalation of dried feces. Professional decontamination, insulation removal, and antimicrobial fogging are essential.