Raccoon removal and control Warrenville areaThe raccoon is the most common animal that we handle, probably due to its varied habits and adaptable nature. In natural environments, raccoons occupy woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and so on. They will live wherever food, water and shelter are readily available. This flexibility is the reason that raccoons are so numerous in urban locations as well. They make themselves at home in attics, crawlspaces, deserted buildings, chimneys, under stoops, decks and sheds.

Raccoon Removal and Proofing Services in Illinois

Warrenville is a village located west of the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Rich in history, this town boasts an attractive and cost-effective location to live, work and raise a family. Located along the banks of Salt Creek, Warrenville is likewise home to raccoons. These intelligent animals will climb their way onto your home or building and raise their young. Fortunately, damage caused by raccoon infestations is usually covered under a home owner insurance policy, however the trapping may not be. Raccoons will defecate and ruin insulation once they have taken up residence in your attic, chimney or wall cavity. U.S. Wildlife Removal Service is your locally trusted wildlife removal expert.

Warrenville Raccoon proofing and prevention tips: proofing and extermination service

Don’t feed them.
Don’t keep your pets food outside.
Keep your garbage inside the garage until garbage day.
Install commercial chimney caps.
Install hardware cloth inside attic vent and openings.
Repair broken, weak or rotted areas on your roof, soffit and fascia.
Trim tree branches that provide animals with access to your roof.
Before hiring a Warrenville wildlife control specialist, verify they have a DNR permit.

Warrenville Raccoon In Attic

Does it sound like a person is in your attic? Are you hearing loud chirping at night?

Most customers, that call, claim the animal sounds larger than it is. A mouse will sound like a squirrel, a squirrel-like a raccoon and a raccoon-like a human or” Sasquatch”.

Raccoons gain entry into attics in a variety of ways. In most cases, they will create costly damage while creating their openings. Raccoons can sense weak spots in your home and take advantage of them. They seem to learn from their parent which is the best method for them.

How to get rid of Warrenville raccoon poop

Groups of raccoons pick one spot to be the communal defecation area, often referred to as a raccoon latrine. This can pose a problem if that spot happens to be located in your yard, because of the roundworm eggs often carried in raccoon poop. The roundworm’s effect on people can vary from no symptoms at all to severe issues with the eyes or nervous system. This parasite is primarily contracted when people come into contact with raccoon feces or accidentally ingest water or soil that has been contaminated by it. Raccoon feces have a strong scent, and are usually dark in color and shaped like a tube.

When Warrenville wildlife prevention fails

If preventative measures do not work, there are a number of traps available for Warrenville raccoon control. However, traps often require a permit, and measures must then be taken to release the animals in a safe, unpopulated area. It is usually best to call in a professional when raccoons have invaded your home. Get rid of them the right way– by calling U.S. Wildlife Removal Services. They offer wildlife control and plans to help you remove raccoons and keep them out.

Animal Control and  Animal Safety

To keep the small, furry animals away from homes and property, be sure to eliminate food sources that draw them near. Placing guards on top of chimney openings and sealing up all gaps along with the exteriors of attic walls also serves to keep raccoons from gaining entry to homes.

Trapping and Removal Experts

Raccoons are protected fur-bearing animals and receive additional legal protections as game animals in most states. Live trapping and relocation may not be an option, since it is illegal in some states to transfer and release captive animals in locations other than the original capture site. Only certified wildlife specialists and licensed trappers may remove and dispose of problem raccoons outside of specified seasons.

Raccoons can be a real pain. There are dozens of reasons to remove a raccoon from your property, but most importantly is the safety of your workers or family.

We know raccoons can cause problems that make life difficult. For raccoon exclusion, you should contact a pest professional such as Ehrlich. We can get rid of the raccoons so they do not harm you or your property.

Warrenville raccoon control services

As your local pest control and wildlife control experts, U.S. Wildlife Removal Services understands the stress and frustration that can be caused by a raccoon infestation. All Technicians providing wildlife removal services are individually licensed to perform wildlife trapping and wildlife removal as required by state law.

In addition to baiting and trapping services, technicians will also make recommendations to customers on how to best prevent future raccoon infestations.