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Name: Xceptional Wildlife Removal
Address: 1190 Kennestone Circle, Marietta, GA, 30066
Telephone: 800-929-7163
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Your Raccoon Control Experts

At Xceptional Wildlife Removal, we understand the risks involved when dealing with raccoons on your property. Unwanted raccoon activity can lead to structural and landscape damage, and even pose a health risk to you, your family, and pets. That’s why we offer specialized solutions tailored to keep raccoons at bay in a way that respects wildlife.

Our team of experts provides comprehensive raccoon control services with a humane and ethical approach to the removal of these intelligent, yet potentially dangerous animals.

Raccoon Management Solutions

Property damage and pet safety are top-of-mind concerns when raccoons invade your space. Our raccoon control team at Xceptional Wildlife Removal is trained to conduct thorough home inspections, identifying the species and crafting a plan focused on humane removal and future infestation prevention.

With Xceptional Wildlife Removal’s expertise, you can trust us to resolve your raccoon problems with finesse and care.

Our Animal Raccoon Control Process

Conflicts with wildlife like raccoons require a nuanced approach – which is what we at Xceptional Wildlife Removal provide. Our seasoned raccoon removal experts bring years of experience to the table, guaranteeing effective, humane strategies tailored to your specific situation.

This is what our typical process looks like:

Conducting detailed inspections to pinpoint animal activity on your property.
Using safe and ethical traps, along with advanced exclusion methods, to responsibly control the animals.
Offering continuous raccoon control support and prevention advice to secure your home against future encounters.

Why You Shouldn't Try to Handle Your Raccoon Problem Yourself

Trying to address a raccoon issue yourself can be hazardous. These creatures are not only cunning, but they can also act with unexpected aggression – especially when protecting their young. Moreover, raccoons’ nocturnal habits and diverse diets call for specialist intervention. With a biologist on hand, Xceptional Wildlife Removal understands the intricate behavior of raccoons, enabling us to address the core of the problem, not just the symptoms.

Raccoon jobs can extend beyond simple trapping, they can also include dealing with offspring, understanding their eating patterns, and knowing their place in the urban environment. Trust Xceptional Wildlife Removal to guide you through the intricacies of raccoon control with our informed, educated approach to wildlife management.

Raccoon Control FAQs

How dangerous are raccoons?

Raccoons can be very dangerous. If you’ve spotted a raccoon in your yard or around your property, keep your distance. Raccoons can be very dangerous for a variety of reasons.

Let’s start with the obvious. They’re wild animals, which means they’re unpredictable. They’re also quite strong, with sharp teeth and claws. While they’re unlikely to be aggressive for no reason, anytime a raccoon feels threatened or cornered, they may attempt to attack. To put it simply, attempting to handle a raccoon for any reason can result in serious injury. Even if the raccoon seems to be sleeping or incapacitated, do not attempt to touch it or move it.

Raccoons are also highly dangerous because of the diseases and parasites they carry. They can transmit parvo, distemper, salmonella, and even rabies. Additionally, they can spread fleas, as well as other parasites like roundworm via their feces.

The presence of raccoons is dangerous to people, but it’s even more dangerous to our pets. Pets are just as susceptible to the many diseases and parasites raccoons carry, and because they’re smaller, raccoons are more likely to attack them. Many pets get badly injured by raccoon attacks.

If you find raccoons on your property, having them removed right away is the only safe choice – both for you and your family, and your pets too.

How do I prevent raccoons from getting into my yard?

Raccoons, like all animals, are constantly looking for food. So the key to preventing raccoons on your property is removing food sources. Two of the most common sources are fruit from trees and garbage. So, make sure you pick up any fallen fruit. If raccoons find it first, they’ll be back again to check for more. Also, be sure to keep your trash bins sealed tightly. If necessary, tie them shut with a bungee cord or rope to prevent their little paws from removing the top.

Also, raccoons are nocturnal creatures that dislike intense light. Consider adding floodlights or lights on a timer to any area with known raccoon activity. The light may get them to run away.

Additional prevention tips:

Keep pet food indoors, especially at night
Secure compost piles in animal-proof containers
Remove bird feeders at night or use raccoon-proof feeders
Eliminate sources of water like pet bowls or birdbaths

How do I keep raccoons out of the trash?

Raccoons are highly intelligent and opportunistic, so if they realize there’s food to be found in your trash, they’ll remember and keep coming back for more. Therefore, the best way to keep raccoons out of yours is to make sure they never know about it.

Keep your trash sealed tightly. If necessary, tie the top down so it can’t be opened. Never store trash bags outside of your secured bins, either.

What should I do with a dead raccoon?

If you find a dead raccoon on your property, proceed with caution. Do not touch the animal. Consider that the raccoon may have died of diseases that may still be transmissible.

Ideally, you should call animal control to remove the carcass. They are trained on how to do so safely and can minimize the risk of passing along rabies, parasites, as well as any number of other pathogens. We also offer dead animal removal service, so please give us a call if you have questions.

Is it safe for me to try to remove a raccoon myself?

No. Living or dead, you should not try to remove a raccoon yourself. Live raccoons highly predictable wild animals. Secondly, they’re extremely strong and have sharp claws and teeth. They can hurt you very badly if you attempt to one one.

Handling a dead raccoon is also extremely dangerous for several reasons. We strongly advise against removing it yourself. However, if you do, check your local regulations and use extreme caution. Wear a respirator mask, eye protection, and rubber gloves. Pick up the carcass with a shovel and place it in a heavy-duty bag. Once you’ve disposed of it safely and according to local regulations, be sure to disinfect the area. It may still be contaminated enough to make you or a pet sick.

How do I keep my pets safe from a raccoon?

If you know you have raccoons on your property, the safest option is to limit their exposure. Raccoons may not be particularly big, but they can cause significant injury to almost any household pet – even large dogs.

If you have raccoons on your property, consider calling a raccoon control specialist to have them removed. Also, since raccoons are nocturnal, you can limit most of your pets’ exposure to them by keeping your pets indoors at night.

Additional pet safety measures:

Ensure all your pets are up-to-date on vaccinations, particularly rabies
Keep cats indoors, especially from dusk to dawn
Always supervise small dogs when outdoors
If your pet has any encounters with wildlife, consult your veterinarian immediately

How do I keep a raccoon from coming back?

Once a raccoon knows they can find food on your property, it can be difficult to stop them from coming back. That’s why preventing raccoons is the most effective tool you have.

Clean up littered fruit, seal your garbage, and if the raccoon still keeps coming back, invest in professional raccoon removal services.

What should you do if you find baby raccoons on your property?

If you find baby raccoons on your property, keep your distance and observe them from afar. The mother raccoon is likely nearby and will return for her babies. Mother raccoons often leave their young for several hours while foraging for food. If the babies appear healthy and aren’t in immediate danger, leave them alone and keep pets away

If the mother has not returned for 24+ hours. the kits are visibly injured or in distress, or they’re in an immediately dangerous situation, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or animal control immediately.

Remember that in most areas, it’s illegal to keep wildlife as pets, even if you found them as babies.

Are there laws about handling or relocating raccoons?

Yes, in many jurisdictions, there are specific regulations regarding raccoon handling and relocation. Before attempting to trap or relocate a raccoon yourself:

Check with your local animal control or wildlife agency about permit requirements
Be aware that in some areas, it’s illegal to relocate wildlife due to disease concerns
Some states classify raccoons as rabies vector species with special handling requirements
Transportation of wildlife across county or state lines may be prohibited

We Keep Nuisance Wildlife Away From Your Commercial Property

Wildlife disturbances like raccoons can tarnish your business’s image and unsettle both customers and staff. With 50 years in the field, Xceptional Wildlife Removal is well-equipped to manage raccoon infestations, preserving the integrity and reputation of your commercial space day in, and day out.

Xceptional Wildlife Removal Reviews

They not only arrived on-site same day to handle my nuisance animal issue, they educated me on the problem, I feel like their tech was very knowledgeable and provided me with 3 treatment options. Really couldn’t ask for more and appreciate the fact they didn’t just sound like they were trying to make a quick buck.

– Wes B.