If you detect that there are raccoons in your attic, do something about the problem immediately. Before they cause a great deal of damage like what has been shown in this picture. Once they have babies and are nursing them in your attic, it is pretty difficult to get them out without causing more damage.
The best approach is to install a one-way trap door. They can get out but not back into the den they have created in the attic. If this is done as soon as you notice them, there will be a great deal less damage to your attic. Mothballs, loud noise and trapping them just do not work. Contrary to what you might find on other web sites.
There is the obvious surface damage that is shown in this picture. Consumers may have to consider removing all of the insulation in the attic if they have been there for some time. Urine and feces will be everywhere. This also can cause health issues for humans if not handled properly.
Wear proper protective clothing. Wear a mask to prevent ingesting any floating particles into your lungs. This can cause severe health issues if you do not take precautions. If there are babies in the attic, you will have to get them out or wait until they are old enough to travel on their own. This may be frustrating. But the parents will cause more damage as they try to create another entrance to the den in your attic to get to their babies. Either wait until they are old enough to travel on their own or go in and get them out yourself.
While it might be frustrating to wait, the alternatives can be even more expensive. If the raccoons tear your roof apart trying to rescue their young pups or make another entrance somewhere else around your home. An alternative is to enter the attic once you are sure the parents are out and cannot get back in. Remove the young pups yourself by going into the attic. Place them outside somewhere where the parents can find them. Wear protective clothing a face mask and gloves if you decide to attempt this yourself.
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