Raccoons In The Attic: Four Signs Of A Raccoon Infestation

Raccoons can find their way into your attic, and once they have made it their home, they can be difficult to get rid of. These animals can cause significant damage to your home, so it's important to have a pest control expert handle the problem. Here are three signs that you may have a raccoon problem that requires professional attention. 

Vocal Noises

Raccoons make a range of loud vocal sounds that can make them easy to distinguish from other animals. These noises might include shrieking from fighting. If there is a litter of baby raccoons in the house, they may make cooing or growling noises. A female raccoon and her babies may be more difficult to remove from your home, so you should call your pest control expert right away.

Food Scraps

Raccoons may forage for food in your home, leaving behind a trail of food scraps. If you see bones or scraps of food on your floor or in your attic, this may be a sign of raccoons living in your home. Be sure to secure your garbage cans and keep foods in the kitchen sealed to prevent the raccoons or any other pests from feeding in your home. 

Foul Odors

Raccoons can cause a number of foul odors in your home. Waste matter left behind in your attic can cause distinct smells. In some cases, an adult or baby raccoon might die in the attic, which can also cause a foul odor. If you notice strong odors emanating from the attic, your pest control expert can confirm whether or not they are because of raccoons and help to remove the problem animals.

Scurrying Noises

Raccoons are nocturnal creatures, so you may not hear them make a lot of noise during the day. At night, however, you may hear scurrying sounds from their claws as they run through the attic. You may also hear chewing noises from the attic as the raccoons attempt to make their way through the walls of your home.

Your pest control removal expert can confirm that you have a raccoon problem. Once the animals are removed from your home, the pest control team should also seal off any entrance points to your attic to prevent the problem from returning. Be sure to let the pest control expert (such as pest extermination by Peninsula Pest Control) know about any signs of infestation you've noticed so he or she can make the most appropriate arrangements for pest removal.