Delaware County, Pennsylvania Services for Raccoon Removal
Seitz Wildlife specializes in humane raccoon removal and raccoon exclusion services in Delaware County, PA, and the surrounding area. We are a family-run wildlife pest control business that is fully insured and regulated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. All of our animal exclusion services in Delaware County, PA are backed by a 100% guarantee against wildlife re-entry.
What is it about raccoons that makes them such a threat?
Raccoons are everywhere in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and its environs. Raccoons are active at night and are rarely seen by residents of Pennsylvania during the day. Raccoon complaints include hearing scratching, movement (something running or strolling around above you), chitter-chatter, and, on rare occasions, growling or fighting in your ceiling, walls, and chimney at night. Roof shingles, soffits, and property damage, as well as trash can raids, digging in the yard, and sod flipped over, are all indication of their destructive behavior.
What damage do Raccoons cause?
Raccoons can get into our homes through open chimneys, unscreened attic vents, and any other places they can find. In their attempts to gain entry, raccoons can cause damage to roofs, siding, soffits, and vents. Once inside, raccoons will look for a place to nest. They will leave excrement and urine-soiled insulation behind, which will be infested with diseases and parasites, posing a health risk.
Throughout the winter, raccoons seek a warm place to den, and a heated chimney or attic is ideal. Raccoons will continue to occupy available space until humanely removed and all raccoon entry points are sealed. Raccoon exclusion is a long-term solution to most wildlife problems that entails sealing off all potential raccoon entry points on a structure.
Raccoon removal can be dangerous at times, especially if a litter of young is present. Raccoons give birth in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, during the months of March, April, and May. Raccoons frequently choose to raise their young in an attic or crawlspace because it is a safe environment. Young raccoons make chirping-like noises, as well as whimpering and screeching. If you hear these sounds coming from your attic or chimney, they are a sign of a raccoon infestation, and you should immediately contact a professional raccoon removal service.
What can Seitz Wildlife Services do?
To prevent a recurrence of a raccoon problem, trapping and removal services, as well as animal exclusion, are usually required. Traps are typically installed on roofs or as close to the entry point as possible in order to quickly capture the target animals rather than catching every passing critter in the neighborhood. After we have removed the raccoons from your property, we will install professional chimney covers and seal all raccoon entry points to prevent future raccoon invasions. Raccoons can transmit rabies, so avoid physical contact with them if at all possible. Raccoons that appear sick or tame should be reported to animal control. Because of the dangers associated with raccoon removal, it is best to leave it to a professional like us.