Raccoons are nocturnal creatures often drawn to Watertown homes and businesses to gain easy access to food, water, and warm shelter. Once inside, however, raccoons can cause significant and costly damage. To maintain the integrity and safety of your Watertown property, you must identify raccoon entry points, understand the risks of DIY raccoon removal, and know when to contact Critter Control® of Boston for help.
Common Raccoon Entry Points into Watertown Homes and Businesses
Agile raccoons can find entry points in various areas of a home of business. They often gain access through roof vents, chimneys, or even by lifting unsecured window sills. Gaps around windows, holes in screens, and holes made by other wildlife can also serve as easy entryways. To protect your property, it’s essential to take proactive measures to seal these potential entry points and remove attractants. You can also invest in raccoon-proof trash cans, remove pet food bowls and seal doggy doors at night, and secure vents and chimneys with caps and covers.
Risks of DIY Raccoon Removal
While it may seem tempting to try and remove raccoons yourself, doing so can be dangerous. Raccoons are wild animals and can become aggressive when threatened, posing a risk of bites or scratches. Additionally, they can carry diseases that pose serious health complications through direct contact or mishandling. Without proper training and equipment, homeowners may risk their safety or might fail to remove all raccoons, leaving behind pregnant females or young, resulting in future infestations. Professional raccoon removal services are trained to safely capture and relocate all invasive raccoons while also adhering to local wildlife laws.
If you suspect raccoons are in your Watertown home or business, immediately call the team of humane raccoon removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston.
Safe and Humane Raccoon Removal Services
At Critter Control® of Boston, our licensed and trained experts use a four-step CritterSafe® method for humane raccoon removal. Our process includes:
- Inspection: Our experienced technician conducts a thorough walkthrough of your property to determine the size and extent of the infestation.
- Removal: Using non-toxic and safe techniques, all raccoons are removed and relocated.
- Restoration: Property damage caused by the raccoons is restored to its original condition.
- Exclusion: Raccoon entry points are sealed to prevent re-entry.
Your Watertown, MA Raccoon Removal Experts
At Critter Control® of Boston, our team of trained and experienced technicians will provide you with fast and efficient services to permanently keep your property free of nuisance wildlife. To schedule an inspection for your Watertown home or business and receive a free raccoon removal estimate, call Critter Control® of Boston today at 617-975-0440.
