Wildlife Removal
Near YouRaccoons · Squirrels · Skunks · Opossums · Exclusion & Prevention

Wildlife removal regulations vary by state and species. Most states prohibit trapping and relocating wildlife without a wildlife removal permit. Some species — certain birds, bats, and others — have federal protections that make removal or harassment illegal without federal permits. The safest approach is to call a licensed wildlife removal professional who understands your state's specific regulations and the appropriate protocols for each species.

Do not attempt to seal entry points or place traps until the situation is assessed — separating a nursing mother from her kits creates a serious situation. Licensed wildlife removal professionals use mother-and-young techniques: kits are placed in a special exclusion eviction device near the entry point, the mother retrieves her young, and the family moves to a new location voluntarily. Entry points are then sealed after confirmed departure. This approach is more effective and more humane than trapping.

Your wildlife removal specialist places one-way exclusion devices over entry points after capturing and removing the primary animals. The one-way device allows any remaining animals to exit but prevents re-entry. After 5-7 days with the device in place, the specialist confirms no more activity (no movement sounds, no fresh droppings, no activity at the device). Only then are entry points permanently sealed.

Raccoons are one of the primary rabies vectors in the eastern US. Signs of a rabid raccoon include: abnormal daytime activity (raccoons are normally nocturnal), stumbling or disorientation, self-mutilation, unusual aggression, or making strange sounds. Do not approach any raccoon behaving abnormally. Call animal control or a wildlife removal professional. Raccoon droppings also carry raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) — a serious parasitic infection that can affect humans. Attic cleanup after raccoon removal is a health matter, not just aesthetic.