Raccoon Trapping and Removal

Finding that your home or business has been overtaken by an infestation of an animal or pest can be an exhausting task to take on, and having a raccoon problem is no different. Raccoons can be a particularly difficult pest to remove, because they adapt very quickly to being around humans due to their attraction to trash cans/garbage disposal areas, shelter provided by human structures like sheds and garages, and fresh foods that are often readily available around homes. Luckily, there are experts at your disposal who specialize in trapping and removing pests like raccoons from your home or business.

Raccoons are one of the most dangerous residential pests you can have. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), common roundworms found in raccoons have been found to cause severe neurological disease, and in some cases fatal diseases if not treated quickly. These cases were particularly dominant in raccoons found on the West Coast. Raccoons are also known carriers of Rabies, which can be easily transmitted to humans or domestic pets during encounters. Though raccoons will appear comfortable enough with humans to approach their homes and dwellings, raccoons can become extremely aggressive towards humans, according to LiveScience.

Is it legal to trap raccoons in California?

The California Department of Fish and Game has determined that any raccoon causing damage to a residence or dwelling can be legally removed. However, there are several stipulations regarding the methods in which the raccoons must be removed, and where they should be relocated to/taken after their initial removal. According to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Game recommends hiring a professional for any raccoon removal, and advises homeowners against trying to trap raccoons on their own.

If I hire a pest control company, will they kill the raccoons they remove?

Unlike with pest control of bugs and smaller pests, the removal of raccoons from a residence or business does not entail any killing or severe harm to the animals. There are strict guidelines that raccoon trapping professionals must follow in order to remove the raccoons carefully and humanely.

At Twin Home Experts, we are here to address your raccoon trapping and removal needs in the Van Nuys, California area. Contact us today to set up your consultation, and let us help you get your home or business back to being raccoon free.