Suburban Raccoons

This picture is raccoon poop in someone’s attic; however, if you see this kind of poop on your roof, then it means they are nearby and looking to get into your attic if they have not already. How do I know what animal is pooping on my roof when I have never seen one on the roof. Raccoons are nocturnal for the most part. If you want to see them, hang around at night outside, somewhere where they will not be disturbed. You will surely see them, especially if they have a den inside your attic.  The poop can look like a dog’s poop, 3/4 of an inch in diameter and several inches long.

The ends are usually tapered and have a rough texture. If you see berries in the poop, you can be very confident that it is a raccoon. They tend to eat berries and prefer them in their diet. Also, there are not many other animals that will climb onto a roof, so the odds are that it is a raccoon that is pooping on your roof.

How do I Know what Animal is Pooping on my Roof – Danger

There is danger lurking in this poop, so never touch it with your hands. Use plastic bags if you must pick them up and properly dispose of them so that adults, children, and pets cannot come into contact with them. Raccoon poop, or scat, as it is sometimes called, contains roundworm eggs and actual roundworms. If animals or humans come in contact, they can become infected. The eggs can be ingested and turned into larvae, which can affect the central nervous system and even lead to death.

If you see raccoon poop on the roof, remove all food sources in the immediate area and call a professional animal removal company. Trapping does not work, so find another company that proposes this solution. You need to install wire mesh over the opening to your attic with a one-way trap door. They can get out but not back in through the trap door. Make sure there are no babies inside that cannot get out. If babies are in your attic, the adults will tear things apart to rescue them.

Once they are all out, remove the one-way trap door and install heavy-gauge wire mesh over the opening after making appropriate repairs. Next, depending on how long they have been in the attic, you may need to replace all of the insulation. Again, use professionals. You do not want to become infected or harm your family!

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