Paducah Raccoon Removal

Animal Pros is your best solution for Raccoon Removal in Paducah, as we offer safe and fast removal of Raccoons in the attic and in your crawlspace under your home. Animal Pros provides Raccoon Removal in Benton, Mayfield, Grand Rivers, Hopkinsville, Cadiz, Fort Campbell, Murray, Mayfield, Calvert City, Kuttawa, Eddyville, Lone Oak, Hardin, Princeton, Oak Grove, Pembroke, Gracey, Fredonia, Lake City, Suwanee, Reidland, Lamasco, Dawson Springs, Smithland, and Ledbetter, Kentucky. Raccoons causing damage in your home or business? Contact Animal Pros, our technicians are highly trained, state certified, fully licensed and insured with years of experience in Paducah raccoon removal. We deal with residential and commercial raccoon problems using methods that are safe and effective for your family, pets, home, and business. Our humane techniques of removal are why we are the best choice for homeowners, businesses, property managers, and government. Our raccoon removal step-by-step solutions will effectively solve raccoon problems permanently.

• On-site evaluation.
• Humane, Poison free, trapping and removal solutions.
• Complete exterior seal-up of the residential or commercial structure.
• Decontamination of affected areas.
• Guaranteed work, with a warranty to count on.
• We specialize in raccoons and other wildlife.

Raccoons in the Attic

Raccoons in the attic is a common problem in Paducah, as a attic is a perfect quiet, undisturbed location for a mother Raccoon to raise a litter. A attic is sheltered from the outside environments, and will be much warmer than being outside, which is perfect for Raccoons. Raccoon removal in the attic is a very common problem. Raccoons are very prevalent around Paducah, and these masked-bandits are well known for utilizing trees that overlap a roofline of a home to access a attic. Raccoons use their hands just like we would, so opening up a small gap on a home, is not hard.

Raccoons are well at home in a attic, as it provides a perfect environment for shelter against the elements. This also makes a great space to have young, as raccoons will use insulation as nesting materials, so even on the coldest days, they stay warm. Once raccoons are in a attic, they do not go away on their own. This is when damage can occur, especially if there is more than one raccoon. Damage to insulation, heating and air duct lines, and air quality can quickly cause hazardous conditions in your living space of your home. Contact a Animal Pros specialist 24 hours a day for immediate raccoon removal help and questions. Raccoon Damage is a common problem in residential areas across the nation, as Raccoons are well adapted to living residentially. Most of the common problem calls we receive about raccoons are:

• Raccoons in the attic.
• Raccoons in the Crawlspace or under my home.
• Raccoons in the Chimney
• Raccoons in the walls.
• Raccoons digging up Yard.
• Raccoon droppings in pool.
• Raccoon in yard during the day.
• Sick or Rabid Raccoon.
• Raccoons stealing dog and cat food.
• Raccoons getting into dumpster or trash can.
• Raccoons no longer in attic, but need attic disinfected and restored.
• Raccoons in warehouse
• Raccoons in Drop Tile Ceiling

Identification of damage caused by raccoons can easily be determined from droppings, tracks, and trails of debris. When raccoons are in the attic, most clients refer to the sound as, its someone walking around in my attic. As soon as you notice raccoon activity, prompt action is needed to eliminate further damage. Call our specialists today for immediate raccoon removal.The professionals at Animal Pros can help with raccoon control services in Paducah, Kentucky area. Most of the common calls we receive pertain to Raccoons in the attic or crawlspace, and damage is almost guaranteed, so when raccoon control is needed, contact the professionals at Animal Pros.

Raccoon Insurance Claims

Animal Pros works with all insurance providers to get your raccoon damage claim to your home covered, regardless if the damage is in your attic, under the home in the crawlspace, or just on the exterior of your home. Animal Pros, is on your side and looking out for you, the homeowner. We can ensure you are treated fairly because we are familiar with insurance companies and understand most agents and adjusters may not be familiar with animal damage claims. We work with all providers including All State, State Farm, Travelers, Farm Bureau, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, The Hartford, Farmers and more. Contact us today 270-297-4718 for more information.

Raccoon Control

Raccoons can cause expensive property damage in residential neighborhoods, where raccoon control will be needed to manage the growing number of raccoons. We can remove and control raccoons promptly and safely using humane solutions to not only remove raccoons, but repair any raccoon damage caused to your home. We can aesthetically repair any raccoon damage and cleanup any contamination or debris left behind by the raccoons. Raccoon trapping can be difficult if you’re not a professional and are using store purchased traps. Failed attempts to trap a raccoon or control a raccoon problem, can cause a raccoon to become “trap shy” and they will gradually stay away from traps. Let our professionals control your raccoon problems quickly and safely.

Our raccoon removal services are available to the Kentucky area, including the following cities: Paducah, Benton, Mayfield, Grand Rivers, Hopkinsville, Cadiz, Fort Campbell, and more.

If you do not see your city listed, we do service the entire Paducah area.

Paducah Raccoon Trapping

Raccoon trapping is the most effective way to remove problem raccoons. Heavy duty, baited live cage traps are the most utilized way to capture a problem raccoon. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Here is what you should know. Most over-the-counter raccoon traps are not effective. Most store available traps sold at your local home improvement store are not made with strong enough parts, and are not properly tightened right off the shelf. Raccoons are incredibly strong and will use their hands just as we would. Raccoons can tear a over-the-counter raccoon trap apart, especially if the trap is not tightened, increasing the chances of a trap malfunction and a escaped, well educated raccoon, who will likely avoid traps in the future. Trust Animal Pros to handle all of your raccoon trapping needs.

When Raccoons Have Young?

Raccoons are most known for the “mask” over their eyes, brown thick fur, and ringed tail. They can weigh up to 40 – 50 lbs, although average is usually 12lbs – 15lbs. Raccoons are found throughout the Kentucky, and are even problems nationally and internationally. Raccoons are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal foods. Mating begins December – June, dependent on geographical area, with 3-5 young being born starting in March. Raccoons are nocturnal, but in a residential setting can make a daytime appearance if food is readily available. Family groups of raccoons will usually remain together for the first year, and then the young will seperate.

Raccoon Diseases

Raccoons seen during the day seems to cause a panic, and it’s often thought the raccoon is sick or rabid. Raccoons in residential areas are susceptible to rabies, mange, distemper, as well as other diseases, which can be a danger to people and pets. Raccoons can also be infected with raccoon roundworm and parvo, which can pose a problem around residential neighborhoods. Chances of incidental exposure to any of these are greatly increased when raccoons move into a attic, crawlspace, or close proximity of your home. Avoid areas that may harbor raccoon contaminates, Contact Animal Pros specialists for for disinfecting, sanitizing, deodorizing, and restoration services.

How To Get Rid Of Raccoons

Follow these steps to keep raccoons from living in your attic, crawlspace, or in close proximity to your home.

• – Keep trash cans tightly closed.
• – Do not feed pets outdoors.
• – Eliminate dog and cat doors.
• – Ensure there are no openings to the attic or crawlspace.
• – Make sure your chimney is capped.
• – Remove bird and squirrel feeders.
• – Do not feed wildlife.
• – Eliminate water sources.

As any wildlife living residentially, raccoons will seize a opportunity at a free meal of dog or cat food or even drink or wash off in your back yard pool. Proper precautions can eliminate future problems when dealing with residential raccoons.

Raccoons Under The Home

Animal Pros specializes in raccoon removal, as our Paducah tech specialists run into raccoon problems under a home daily. By using their hands, much like we do, raccoons are able to flatten out into small spaces, and push and pull foundation vents out, which can be easily breached. Raccoons will also utilize fork lift openings under a Air conditioner unit to walk right in to your homes crawlspace. Once under a home, they have a sheltered, undisturbed area to make a home and cause damage. Damage to insulation, air duct lines, fecal accumulations, odors, and noises can create a problem in your home, requiring costly repair. Contact Animal Pros 24 hours a day for questions, and immediate service, for removing raccoons from under your home.

Raccoon In The Chimney

Raccoons are notorious for getting into chimney’s and fireplaces in Paducah, Kentucky. Our experts commonly see raccoons utilizing chimney’s as it offers a secluded, sheltered location from outside weather. This is also a great location for a raccoon to have babies, as there is very little outside interference into a chimney. I would caution you, not to be too quick to open up your damper, or you could end up with a raccoon in the interior of your home. Once babies are born, noises can be heard throughout your home, as well as odors as droppings will start to accumulate. Contact a Animal Pros specialist today for raccoon removal from the chimney. We also offer dropping removal, and black, stainless, and copper chimney caps to animal proof your chimney.

Identification of damage caused by raccoons can easily be determined from droppings, tracks, and trails of debris. When raccoons are in the attic, most clients refer to the sound as, its someone walking around in my attic. As soon as you notice raccoon activity, prompt action is needed to eliminate further damage. Call our specialists today for immediate raccoon removal.