Exterior Inspection
The property owner of a residential residence in Scarborough called for raccoon disturbance on their roof. Soon after, a technician was dispatched and arrived on-site for an exterior inspection on the roof level. The exterior inspection is the first and the most important of the raccoon removal process because it allows the technician to understand the situation in depth.
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The technician will also propose solutions and recommendations for additional work that needs to be done. Most of the work concerns point to those raccoons and other wildlife that can exploit to get inside the property. Entry points can consist of a variety of entrances such as holes, gaps, and soffits. In this case, the raccoon seemed to have chewed through the plywood and made an entrance for themselves and their babies.
The property owner reported that the raccoon issue persisted for months. The technician found a big hole on the roof itself and reported that the roof was in bad condition and that shingles and plywood needed replacement.
The technician also confirmed for raccoon babies presence and determined that these raccoons were mobile.
Additionally, the technicians also found two piles of raccoon feces on the roof that needed a raccoon feces removal treatment separately.
Initial Measures Taken
Following the exterior inspection, the technician moved on to the actual raccoon removal stage in the process. Here, a raccoon One-Way Door was to be installed. The One-Way Door gives the raccoons a single way out while not letting them back in again.
In most cases, it will take the raccoons days to a few weeks to vacate the property. Since mobile raccoon babies were also found, the technician installed a specialized baby raccoon One-Way-Door. Baby raccoon One-Way Doors do not take that much power to pass through as opposed to an adult raccoon door.
A few days after, the technician revisits the property and confirms if the raccoons have vacated. Once confirmed, the technician took the One-Way Door down and patched the raccoon entry-point with flashing and raccoon-proof steel mesh secured with washers and bolts.
Conclusion
Springtime is showtime for raccoons and their babies since raccoon baby season takes place around March and April. In spring, people in cities can see increased activity in break-ins, most notably in attics. Raccoons can also be found in the chimney, exposed fascia boards, and on the property itself. If you suspect a raccoon presence in or outside your home, do not hesitate to contact the raccoon removal specialists from Raccoon Control. Call us at 647-557-7932.