What Can a Raccoon Do in your NYC home, and How Do You Get Rid of Them?
What Are the Consequences of Raccoons and Other Large Wildlife Pests?
These large wildlife pests can wreak havoc on your property. The following is a closer look at the issues they can cause.
- Electrical Damage: If they get into your house, you could end up with some serious electrical damage. They frequently begin chewing their way through your electrical system.
- Insulation Damage: When you have a raccoon problem, the insulation in your attic can become compromised. They can cause issues by nesting in your insulation. Their mere presence in your attic can damage the insulation because it is not designed to be walked on.
- Landscaping Damage: When raccoons discover a treasure on your property, they are known to dig holes to conceal it. They will most likely eat a large portion of your harvest if you have a garden on your property. The worst is when raccoons get into your garbage cans. They will leave a trail of trash in your yard as they eat and shred it.
- Disease: These adorable creatures are also rabies and other diseases carriers. This is extremely hazardous to any pets you may have. They can transmit disease through the feces and urine they leave behind, as well as bites if you or your pets come into contact with them.
- Exterior Damage: Raccoons and other large wildlife pests can also cause significant damage to your home's exterior. Roofs, decks, siding, and crawlspaces have all been known to sustain damage from them.
How to help keep raccoons away
Restriction of food sources
Food sources, particularly garbage bins stored outside, are among the most appealing to raccoons. Trash cans and compost bins should be securely fastened. Raccoon repellents can be used to keep raccoons from gnawing through the lids. Garden beds, fruit trees, pet food, and bird feeders are other food sources to be aware of.
Install motion-activated lights
Install motion-activated floodlights near difficult-to-block garden beds or fruit trees. These lights are usually effective enough to deter critters.
Use sprinklers
Water sprinklers activated by motion can spray critters attempting to enter the yard. They are harmless and effective at discouraging raccoons from returning.
Patch up your place
According to
HWR, raccoons are drawn to easy and obvious points of entry. Examine the house for any visible holes or gaps that they could rip through. Steel caps should be used to secure chimneys, and wire mesh screens for vents should be considered.
In certain situations, such as if raccoons have established a den in the home or if a raccoon is trapped or injured,
HWR recommends contacting a professional removal service. A professional can assist in removing them without endangering the animals or the home.
The Insurance Information Institute also recommends that policyholders immediately notify their insurance company of any structural damage caused by critters such as raccoons or any other covered hazard. An adjuster can assess damage and advise you on the next steps to get your home repaired.
Wildlife Control Services
If you have a raccoon or other large wildlife problem on your property, you can call the experts at Jet Pest Control for assistance. We have a wealth of experience in this field and will make sure they are no longer a problem for you. Call us right away!
