How to Get Rid of Raccoons: Raccoon Control Highland Springs, VA

We offer wildlife control services such as How to Get Rid of Raccoons: Raccoon Control in the following cities: Ashland, Beaverdam, Chester, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Doswell, Glen Allen, Hanover, Highland Springs, Hopewell, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Montpelier, Moseley, Petersburg, Richmond, Rockville, Sandston

We also cover the following counties: Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Richmond City

Have you been hearing scratching sounds in the walls or attic of your home or business in Highland Springs, VA? If so, you may have a raccoon problem and Critter Control Richmond has expert specialists that know how to get rid of raccoons.

How to Know if You Have a Raccoon Problem

Raccoons are common throughout North America. They are easy to recognize with their black facemask and black, brown, and white-ringed bushy tail. They have long, thick fur with a thin muzzle and pointed ears. Their feet are well adapted to climbing. They are large animals, weighing between 10 and 25 pounds. Raccoons, too, can transmit rabies. Raccoons den inside hollow trees or logs, rock crevices, deserted buildings, culverts, storm sewers, chimneys, attics and crawl spaces. More than one den may be used. Raccoons can often become trapped in chimneys and other confined spaces, requiring trained professionals to remove the animal. If you think you may have a raccoon in your chimney, contact Critter Control today at 1-800-CRITTER to get rid of the raccoon quickly and in a humane manner.

How to Identify Raccoons

Raccoons are mostly active at night, although they may be seen at dawn or dusk and sometimes even in the middle of the day. In northern climates the winter months are spent in the den, but they do not hibernate. They may become active during warm spells and often emerge in January or February to breed and can cause damage as they look for shelter. It's important to get rid of raccoons quickly to prevent damage.

Common Reasons for Raccoon Control & Removal

Today, it is very common for raccoons to enter Highland Springs, VA homes or business where they are not wanted. Critter Control of Richmond in Highland Springs, VA can help get rid of raccoons! We offer professional raccoon control services for residential and commercial customers in Highland Springs, VA backed with expert knowledge on how to get rid of raccoons. Our raccoon control professionals are certified in environmentally friendly raccoon control handling and prevention/exclusion, and are trained in humane raccoon removal techniques unique to Critter Control. Our control techniques include exclusion, live trapping and habitat modification that prevent raccoons from returning and effectively get rid of raccoons.

Raccoon Damage: How to Prevent Raccoon Damage

As nuisance animals, raccoons can also cause physical damage to homes and buildings. This is why the Critter Control of Richmond's wildlife teams are also trained in raccoon damage control and raccoon damage repair to fix any raccoon problem and prevent raccoon damage from recurring in Highland Springs, VA. We will find the point of entry and use our ecologically safe raccoon prevention tools and technology to get rid of raccoons!