Effective Raccoon Removal Methods
Raccoons may seem like cute, masked bandits, but they can cause significant damage to properties and pose health risks. At Santa Barbara Pest Pros, we specialize in humane and effective Raccoon Removal in Santa Barbara, ensuring your home or business is safe and raccoon-free. We address the immediate issue and implement preventive measures to avoid future infestations. Raccoons can carry diseases and parasites, damage property searching for food and shelter, and create unsanitary conditions around your home. We can help get rid of those nuisances.
Heres how we can help:
- Humane trapping and removal techniques
- Thorough property inspection
- Damage repair and sanitation
- Prevention strategies to deter future raccoon visits
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Why Choose Us for Raccoon Control?
- Experience: Years of experience, with a proven track record of successful raccoon removals in Santa Barbara, California.
- Qualified Technicians: Licensed and trained professionals who understand raccoon behavior and effective removal techniques.
- Customer Satisfaction: We prioritize your satisfaction, ensuring a safe and hassle-free removal process.
- Service Guarantees: We stand behind our work with service guarantees for your peace of mind.
At Santa Barbara Pest Pros, we're committed to providing high-quality wildlife control services with a focus on customer care and satisfaction. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. No need to look for goleta, montecito, carpinteria, summerland, or solvang, we serve all of Santa Barbara County!
Detailed Raccoon Removal Services
Our raccoon removal service is designed to address the specific needs of your property and the invading raccoons. We use comprehensive strategies to ensure a complete and long-lasting solution.
Inspection and Assessment
Our service begins with a thorough inspection of your property to identify raccoon entry points, nesting areas, and patterns of activity. This assessment allows us to develop a targeted removal plan. We focus on high-risk areas such as attics, chimneys, and crawl spaces.
Humane Trapping and Removal
We use humane trapping methods to capture raccoons without causing them harm. Once trapped, the raccoons are safely removed from your property and relocated to a suitable environment away from residential areas. Our methods comply with all local and state regulations regarding wildlife removal.
Damage Repair and Sanitation
Raccoons can cause significant damage to structures and contaminate areas with their droppings. We offer damage repair services to fix any structural issues caused by raccoons and sanitation services to remove waste and disinfect affected areas. This helps prevent the spread of diseases and eliminates odors that can attract other pests.
Sealing Entry Points
One of the most effective ways to prevent future raccoon infestations is to seal off potential entry points. We identify and seal cracks, holes, and other openings that raccoons can use to access your property. This includes reinforcing weak areas and installing protective barriers.
Preventive Measures
In addition to sealing entry points, we offer preventive measures to deter raccoons from returning to your property. This may include installing motion-activated lights, trimming tree branches that provide access to roofs, and using raccoon repellents.
Identifying Raccoon Problems: Signs You Need Professional Help
Recognizing the signs of a raccoon infestation early can save you from costly damage and health risks. Here are some common problems that indicate you may need our raccoon removal services:
Noises in the Attic or Walls
One of the most common signs of a raccoon infestation is hearing noises such as scratching, rustling, or thumping coming from your attic or walls. These noises are often more noticeable at night when raccoons are most active. Ignoring these sounds can allow raccoons to establish themselves further and cause more damage to your property. We can inspect and identify these sounds while taking necessary action to safely and humanely get rid of the pests.
Damaged Roofing or Siding
Raccoons are strong and resourceful animals that can cause significant damage to roofing, siding, and other parts of your home as they search for entry points. Damaged shingles, torn screens, and broken vents are all signs that raccoons may be trying to get inside. Promptly repairing this damage can prevent raccoons from gaining access to your property and causing further destruction. We can assist with the damage repair as an add-on.
Overturned Trash Cans
Raccoons are notorious for rummaging through trash cans in search of food. If you frequently find your trash cans knocked over and their contents scattered across your yard, it's a sign that raccoons are active in your area. Securing your trash cans with tight-fitting lids and storing them in a garage or shed can help deter raccoons from visiting your property, but may not always be a long term solution.
Presence of Raccoon Droppings
Raccoon droppings can pose a health risk to humans and pets as they may contain harmful bacteria and parasites. If you find raccoon droppings in your yard, attic, or other areas of your property, it's important to clean them up carefully and disinfect the area to prevent the spread of disease. Contacting us can mitigate your exposure to the droppings.
Gardens Raided
Raccoons have a sweet tooth when it comes to raiding the garden. Many times they will get into the garden and eat all of the fruits and vegetables from the garden. It can be devastating when you tend to a garden for months and then raccoons come in and destroy all of your hard work!
Unexplained Pet Behavior
Does your pet seem on edge to the point where it's unexplained? Do they smell something in the walls, or make random noises when heading in a given direction? It's possible the raccoons are doing a number on them!
Daytime Activity
While raccoons are typically nocturnal, seeing them during the day can indicate a larger problem. It might suggest a sick raccoon or an overpopulation in the area, which means they are searching for food at all hours. Contacting a professional is crucial for handling wildlife that's out of its normal behavior pattern.
Proven Prevention Techniques
Preventing raccoon infestations is key to avoid future problems. At Santa Barbara Pest Pros, we don't just remove raccoons; we offer solutions to keep them away permanently.
Secure Your Trash
Use heavy-duty trash cans with secure lids. Store your trash cans inside a garage or shed whenever possible. This is the first line of defense against attracting raccoons to your property.
Seal Entry Points
Inspect your home's exterior for any potential entry points. Seal cracks, holes, and openings in your foundation, walls, and roof. Pay close attention to areas around pipes and vents.
Trim Trees and Shrubs
Keep tree branches and shrubs trimmed to prevent raccoons from using them to access your roof. Overhanging branches provide an easy bridge for raccoons to climb onto your home.
Install Motion-Activated Lights
Install motion-activated lights around your property to deter raccoons. The sudden burst of light can startle raccoons and discourage them from approaching your home. The lights will scare them, and they don't like it.
Use Raccoon Repellents
Consider using raccoon repellents to deter them from entering your property. There are various commercial repellents available, or you can use natural repellents such as vinegar or peppermint oil. This is only a short term solution and not usually effective at all.
Consider Professional Landscaping
If you have problems with raccoons destroying your landscaping, it might be worth reconsidering. Adding things like rocks or cactus will cause the animals to find new territory. This will reduce the opportunity for critters to come on your property.
Address Water Sources
Raccoons love running water. This could be a dripping hose or a pond on your property. If you have these types of conditions, it might be best to address the water source. Turn off the hose after use, and consider netting for the pond to keep raccoons out.
Be Neighborly Too
If your neighbor has issues with raccoons, the chances are that it could lead to your property if they aren't taken care of! Encourage neighbors to follow these best practices so we can make your neighborhood safer! Also, encourage them to consider Santa Barbara Pest Pros to help take care of the problems!
Take Action Today!
Dont let raccoons take over your home. Contact Santa Barbara Pest Pros today for reliable and humane raccoon removal in Santa Barbara, California. We are the experts in pest and rodent control. Call us now at (805) 288-9622 to schedule your inspection and take the first step towards a pest-free environment!
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