Raccoon Control

Raccoon problems? Call Critter Control of Columbus at 614.300.7547 or Contact Us online!

Raccoons' infamous behavior includes rifling through trash and making nests inside your attic. Their human-like hands and opposable thumbs allow them to move and grab things more freely, which can lead to more trouble for you because it's easier for them to get inside your home and cause trouble. Your Critter Control of Columbus technician will help you identify why the raccoons are drawn to your property and create an effective plan to keep them away for many seasons in the future. Trapping and relocating raccoons is an important step, but keeping future raccoon infestations at bay is pivotal in effective long-term control. 

Raccoon Behavior & Habits 

Raccoons are adaptable and resourceful creatures allowing them to thrive in both rural and urban environments. Their mischievous antics and undeniable charm help them to easily captivate our curiosity. Here are some interesting facts about raccoon behavior and habits. 

  • Raccoons are primarily nocturnal creatures, meaning they are most active during the night. This behavior allows them to avoid daytime predators, while also accessing food sources that aren’t always available during the daytime. They are able to use their excellent night vision and sense of smell to help them navigate their surroundings and find food. 
  • Raccoons are generally solitary animals and tend to only exhibit social behaviors during the mating season, and when raising their young. Occasionally raccoons may form loose social groups in areas with abundant food, but most of the time you will see a raccoon by itself. 
  • Raccoons have a diverse diet and will adapt their diet to fit the area they are inhabiting. Raccoons are omnivores, meaning they consume a wide range of foods, including fruits, vegetables, insects, small animals, and even human food scraps. 
  • Raccoons live in spaces called dens, and they can make them in most areas. Common raccoon dens are in hollow trees, ground burrows, brush piles, barns, abandoned buildings, or in parts of homes like chimneys, attics, and beneath decks and porches. 

Raccoon Removal Services

Raccoon removal in ColumbusRaccoons can be a huge problem on your property, and also in your Columbus home. Like several other wildlife animals, raccoons can be responsible for expensive damages and wreck your home and property if you don't address the issue right away. Critter Control of Columbus uses a number of methods of humane raccoon removal & trapping to make sure the safety of the raccoon is taken into consideration, including the following:

  • One-way traps allow the raccoon to get trapped inside, but it won't be able to escape
  • Methods of prevention like a chimney cap can also be effective, but these critters often make their way into chimneys and create nests anyway

Common Raccoon Damage

  • Raccoons will eat nearly anything, including the food you're growing in a garden.
  • When they get inside chimneys, adult raccoons can climb out but babies are not always able to do so, which may require removal.
  • Beginning as soon as they get inside, raccoons can create a serious amount of waste, which is often targeted in one area.
  • They are also carriers of disease, which can lead to serious health hazards for your family and pets.

Keeping Raccoons Out

Critter Control specialists are raccoon trapping and removal experts. Our experience and cutting-edge equipment allow us to properly address any size of raccoon issue you're dealing with. We will help you get rid of raccoon problems. Call our Columbus office today to schedule your raccoon removal appointment or reach us for an estimate below!

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Raccoons' infamous behavior includes rifling through trash and making nests inside your attic. Their human-like hands and opposable thumbs allow them to move and grab things more freely, which can lead to more trouble for you because it's easier for them to get inside your home and cause trouble.
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