Raccoon Removal Services in Exton, PA
At Seitz Wildlife we specialize in humane raccoon removal services and raccoon exclusion services in Exton, PA, and the surrounding area. We are family-owned and operated and fully insured and licensed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission for wildlife pest control. All of our animal exclusion work in Exton, PA is backed by a 100% guarantee against wildlife re-entry. Our raccoon control services include raccoon trapping, emergency animal removal, raccoon exclusion, dead animal removal, and more. Our raccoon removal experts are experienced in removing raccoons from a variety of difficult locations in your home or business such as removal of raccoons from chimneys, ceilings, attic and crawlspaces, and under sheds and decks.
What makes Raccoons dangerous?
Exton, PA and the surrounding areas are home to a large population of raccoons. Raccoons are one of Pennsylvania’s nocturnal critters and are rarely seen by residents during the day. When experiencing a raccoon problem common complaints associated with it are hearing noises at night in your ceiling, walls, and chimney such as scratching, movement (something running or walking around above you), chitter-chatter, and sometimes growling or fighting. Raided trash cans, digging in the yard and sod flipped over and damage to roof shingles, soffits and property are all signs of their destructive behavior.
What damage do Raccoons cause?
Raccoons can enter our homes through uncapped chimneys, unscreened attic vents, and any other weak points they can find to take advantage of. In their attempts to break in raccoons can cause damage to roofs, siding, soffits, and vents. Once inside raccoons will find an area to nest. This can cause health concerns as they will leave behind feces and urine-soiled insulation contaminated with diseases and parasites.
During the winter months, raccoons are in search of shelter and a warm chimney or attic is a prime location in which to den. Raccoons will take advantage of the available space until they are humanely removed and all raccoon entry points are sealed. Raccoon exclusion is the practice of sealing all possible raccoon entry points on a structure and offers a long-term solution to most wildlife problems.
Raccoon removal can be dangerous at times especially if a litter of young are involved. In Exton, PA, Raccoons give birth during the months of March, April, and May. Raccoons often choose an attic or crawlspace as a safe location to raise their young. A litter of young raccoons can sound like birds chirping, as well as whining and screaming noises. Hearing these types of noises in an attic or chimney is a sign of a raccoon invasion should be followed up with contacting a professional raccoon removal provider.
What can Seitz Wildlife Services do?
Trapping and removal services are usually needed to solve a raccoon problem, along with animal exclusion to prevent a recurring problem. Traps are usually set on roofs or as close to the entry point as possible to make a quick catch of the target animals and not every passing critter in the neighborhood. Once we have rid your home of the invading raccoons we install professional chimney caps and seal all raccoon entry points to prevent another raccoon invasion in the future. Raccoons are possible carriers of rabies and care should be taken not to come into physical contact with them. Seemingly sick or docile raccoons should be reported to animal control. Because of the dangers associated with raccoon removal, it is best left to a professional like us to safely remove the raccoons.