Raccoons do not hibernate. They are less active in the winter because food is scarce, but these critters are active year-round. Raccoons can be seen foraging for food at any time of year. In the fall, they eat as much as possible so they can put on some weight and have more energy for the winter. Their fur gets thicker, and they find a place where they can hunker down when it gets cold. For some, that place is someone’s attic. If you suspect that there is a raccoon denning in your attic, give us a call. We provide raccoon removal in Toronto and beyond.
Raccoons find shelter in the fall when the temperature begins to cool. Here, they will sleep at night and wait out the cold winter storms. In the wild, raccoons like to den in tree hollows and under rocks. In the city, they may find shelter in attics, porches, and sheds. Attics are highly sought after because they are warm. To get inside, raccoons climb up onto the roof and tear their way through soffits and roof vents. Raccoons are surprisingly strong, with dexterous paws. They recognize weaknesses on the roof and exploit them to their advantage.
How to Remove Raccoons from the Attic
If there is a raccoon denning in your attic, know that there is help available. Contact a wildlife removal company near you and a technician will come to inspect the problem. The technician will find where the raccoon got into the attic and install a one-way door to its entrance. This consists of a flap made of plexiglass – similar to a doggie door – but it can only swing outward. When the raccoon wants to leave, it will push its way out the door. When it comes back, it won’t be able to get back inside.
To help ensure that the raccoon does not find another way into the attic, the technician you hire can wildlife-proof your roof for you. He or she can cap your roof vents with mesh and secure other weaknesses with the appropriate material. A roof that is well-maintained and protected from wildlife will avoid an invasion. What you can do to help is to secure your garbage cans and limit the amount of food available on your property. Pick up fallen fruit, pick up after the dog, and don’t leave any garbage lying around. Keep the yard tidy and try using electronic deterrents.
Call Raccoon Control for Help
The technicians at Raccoon Control share several years of experience in the removal of raccoons. We can find where the animals are denning on your property and remove them promptly. We ensure that the animals are not harmed in the process. In addition to removal, we provide guaranteed wildlife-proofing services in which we seal and block off every other potential entry point, keeping your home safe from future invasions. Call us for humane raccoon removal services in the GTA.