How to Get Rid of Raccoon? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know
Learn effective ways to get rid of raccoons, understand the risks they pose, and discover prevention tips to keep your home safe. Essential info for homeowners.
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Raccoon
Reviewed by Daniel Brady
CEO at AnchorPest Services
Updated July, 25
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How to Identify Raccoon
Learn to spot raccoons by their masked faces, ringed tails, grayish fur, and dexterous front paws. Look for nocturnal activity.
📏 Overall Size & Shape
⚠️ Possible raccoon activity
🎨 Covering & Coloration
Grayish-brown fur with black mask and rings
🦵 Appendages
⚠️ Raccoon waste detected
👁️ Head & Sensory Organs
⚠️ Roof entry point for raccoons
🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding
⚠️ Raccoon tracks detected
🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools
⚠️ Electrical hazard risk
Key Distinguishing Features
- Burrows: Do not dig their own burrows; instead, use hollow trees, abandoned burrows, or attics for shelter.
- Behaviour: Highly intelligent, dexterous, and curious; known for washing food and being active mainly at night.
- Habitat: Adaptable to urban, suburban, and rural areas; often found near water sources and human dwellings.
- Diet: Omnivorous—eat fruits, nuts, insects, small animals, garbage, and pet food.
Quick Size Comparison
About the size of a housecat but stockier, with a bushy ringed tail.
Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?
If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Raccoon infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.
⚠️ Possible raccoon activity
Strange scratching sounds at night
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Raccoon waste detected
Foul-smelling droppings in attics or crawl spaces
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Roof entry point for raccoons
Missing or damaged shingles on the roof
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Raccoon tracks detected
Small paw prints with five toes found around your property
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Electrical hazard risk
Shredded insulation or chewed wires in your attic or walls
Immediate professional assessment required
Spotted Any of These Signs?
Don't risk your family's health. Our certified technicians can be at your property within 24 hours.
Serious Health Risks to Your Family
Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.
Leptospirosis
Kidney failure, liver damage
Onset: 2 to 30 days (commonly 5 to 14 days) after exposure.
Rabies Transmission
Fatal encephalitis, neurological damage
Onset: 1 to 3 months (can range from 1 week to 1 year)
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Why DIY Methods Always Fail
Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:
Ammonia-soaked rags
Problem: Raccoons quickly become accustomed to the smell
Result: Ineffective for long-term deterrence
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Seal entry points
Problem: Raccoons can create new entry points
Result: Infestation persists
Motion-activated sprinklers
Problem: Raccoons quickly adapt to the sprinklers and learn to ignore them
Result: Only deters raccoons for a short period
Loud noise deterrents
Problem: Raccoons become accustomed to the noise
Result: Ineffective after initial exposure
Stop Wasting Time and Money
The average homeowner spends $200+ on failed DIY attempts before calling professionals. Meanwhile, the infestation grows worse.
Professional Solution That Actually Works
Our certified technicians eliminate pest infestations completely and permanently.
Here's what you get:
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Immediate Assessment
Trained experts identify entry points and nesting areas
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Safe Treatment
Pet and family-friendly methods used
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Complete Elimination
Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents
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Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion strategies
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Health Protection
Proper cleanup and sanitization
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Guarantee
Service warranty and follow-up visits
Our 3-Step Elimination Process
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1. Immediate Inspection
Complete property assessment within 24 hours
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2. Targeted Elimination
Safe, effective treatment of entire colony
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3. Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion and monitoring
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