Raccoon Control and Removal

When a raccoon decides to move into your home, it brings the potential for serious property damage and the spread of parasites and diseases. If you have kids or pets, raccoons are especially dangerous. At Deep Roots Pest and Wildlife Innovations, LLC, we understand the sense of urgency, and that’s why we offer fast and effective raccoon removal services in Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

At Deep Roots Pest and Wildlife Innovations, LLC, we specialize in safe and humane raccoon control. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Our company was founded on the principles of treating wildlife with respect and providing superior service to you – and it is possible to achieve both.

For expert raccoon removal in the Portland and Vancouver WA area, you can rely on our dedicated team. Contact Deep Roots Pest and Wildlife Innovations, LLC today for a free estimate on responsible raccoon control in Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Why Choose Deep Roots Pest and Wildlife Innovations, LLC for Raccoon Removal in Portland OR and Vancouver WA?

Raccoons are not pushovers. Dealing with an animal as strong and cunning as a raccoon requires specialized expertise. 

As a local, family-owned business, we do business with integrity and care. We are committed to protecting our neighbors’ homes and the Pacific Northwest environment we all love.

Here’s why Deep Roots Pest and Wildlife Innovations, LLC is the right choice to protect your home:

• Humane Methods: We use safe and effective methods for raccoon removal, always prioritizing the well-being of the animals. We are skilled in handling raccoon families and work to keep them together whenever possible.
• Complimentary Exclusion Inspection: Every raccoon service includes a free, comprehensive inspection to identify all entry points and prevent future intrusions.
• Certified Professionals: Our technicians are certified by the Oregon and Washington Departments of Agriculture, and we are proudly QualityPro Certified, ensuring the highest standards in professional wildlife management.
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: We stand behind our work, ensuring your raccoon problem is fully resolved and your home is secured from reentry.
• Local Wildlife Expertise: We are your neighbors, with specific knowledge of raccoon behavior in Portland OR and Vancouver WA and the greater Portland and Vancouver area.

Our Humane Raccoon Removal and Exclusion Process

Our proven process is built on a foundation of respect for wildlife and a commitment to permanent solutions. It is adaptable to any species and situation:

1. Thorough Raccoon Inspection: We start with a detailed inspection to assess the extent of the raccoon activity and locate all entry and exit points on your property, including less obvious ones like uncapped chimneys, open attics, and damaged vents. We also identify potential future access points.
2. Humane Raccoon Removal: Our customized strategy focuses on safely and humanely removing all raccoons from your home. This often involves the strategic placement of one-way exclusion doors at active entry points, allowing raccoons to leave but not re-enter. Live raccoon trapping may be used in specific situations, followed by release in accordance with local regulations.
3. Expert Raccoon Exclusion and Damage Repair: We also provide professional raccoon exclusion services following removal, which are designed to help prevent future raccoon problems. Based on our comprehensive inspection, we’ll recommend strategic fixes like sealing entry points with durable, raccoon-proof materials.

Signs of Raccoons in Your Home

If you’ve dealt with a raccoon intrusion before, you know about the unmistakable loud thumping, shuffling, or strange chattering sounds in your attic. In the middle of the night, it can be deeply unsettling. 

If this is your first experience with a raccoon, look for these signs. If you’re not sure, please don’t hesitate to give us a call for a thorough raccoon inspection.

• Loud Noises: Heavy thumping, walking, or scratching sounds in the attic, chimney, or walls, often accompanied by chattering, growling, or the “purring” sounds of young raccoons (kits). These noises are most common at night.
• Exterior Damage: Torn-off shingles, damaged soffit panels, bent or broken vents on your roof, or an uncapped chimney are all common entry points.
• “Latrines”: Unlike most wildlife, raccoons repeatedly use one area for their droppings. If you find a concentrated pile of large, tubular droppings, it’s a sure sign of a raccoon den nearby.
• Tracks and Smudges: Finding 4 or 5-toed tracks that look like tiny human handprints on your deck, downspouts, or walls, often accompanied by greasy smudge marks.
• Trash Raids: Overturned garbage cans, scattered trash, and paw prints around your outdoor waste bins.

How Dangerous Are Raccoons in Your Home?

Raccoons are wild animals that pose significant health and safety risks when they nest in your home. To some, they may look like big cats, and it might seem like a good idea to try to pick one up. Don’t ever try to handle one yourself, and make sure you know what you’re doing when you clean up an area where they’ve been living. Coming in contact with the parasites often found in their droppings can be very dangerous to anyone.

Don’t hesitate to call a professional ASAP to take care of the problem. 

These are the most significant risks of raccoons in your house:

• Serious Property Damage: Raccoons can tear up ductwork, shred electrical wires (creating a fire risk), and destroy attic insulation. Their urine and feces can saturate drywall and wood, leading to rot, mold, and extremely costly repairs.
• Disease Transmission: Raccoons are primary carriers of rabies in the United States. While direct contact is required for transmission, having them on your property increases the risk for pets and people.
• Parasites and Roundworm: Raccoon latrines can contain millions of roundworm eggs (Baylisascaris procyonis), which can be dangerous if accidentally inhaled or ingested. Professional handling and cleanup of these sites is essential.
• Aggressive Behavior: A mother raccoon protecting her young can be very aggressive and will bite or scratch if she feels cornered or threatened.

Get Guaranteed Raccoon Control Today!

Don’t share your home with a wild animal that can cause so much damage. Protect your property and your family with a humane and permanent solution from a trusted, local expert. The team at Deep Roots Pest and Wildlife Innovations, LLC is ready to provide the effective, responsible raccoon removal and exclusion services you need for your home or business. 

Call us today to schedule an inspection and secure your peace of mind with our guaranteed service.