Raccoons In Your Home? What You Should Do
Sure, you probably have all types of wildlife outside of your home, lurking in the night and going unnoticed, but when they start making their way into your yard and wreaking havoc, it's a problem. If they are beginning to come inside your home, it's a major problem that needs to be taken care of right away. If your home is being invaded by wildlife such as raccoons, there are steps you need to take to protect your home and your family. Read on for tips to help you.
1. Seal Off The Area Where They Are Located
If possible, you need to seal off the area where the raccoons are located in your home. If the raccoons are in your attic for instance, be sure you have the attic sealed off to protect you and your family from the raccoons coming into the rest of your home. They are able to dig and scratch their way through and into your home, so do what you can to prevent this from happening. If the raccoons are in a crawl space or basement, seal off the area to prevent them from coming out and to prevent anyone in your family from going in and getting injured.
2. Seal The Exterior Entrance
To prevent any more raccoons or other pests from getting into your home, you need to seal off the exterior entrance point on your home. Take a close look around your home to see if you can spot where they are coming inside. Seal the area safely and keep an eye out for raccoons when doing this to prevent getting bit or scratched by a raccoon. If the raccoon is rabid or carrying another disease, you could get injured and require medical attention if you are hurt by the raccoon.
3. Call A Pest Control Company
Call and have an exterminator come to your home to take care of the raccoons in your home. They have the means to trap these pests and get them out of your home safely. Don't attempt to trap the raccoons yourself or attempt to kill them on your own. You could end up being the one that is injured. The exterminator will be able to remove these pests and help prevent them from returning by offering tips on how to protect your home against these and other pests as well.
If you have raccoons in your home, it's a problem. To learn more, contact an exterminator offering residential wildlife removal in your area.
