Professional Raccoon Control for Central Virginia Homes
Safe removal of masked bandits with humane exclusion methods and property protection strategies
Raccoons Carry Rabies and Cause Extensive Property Damage
Raccoons are intelligent, strong animals that can cause significant property damage and pose serious health risks to families and pets. They're primary carriers of rabies in Virginia and spread raccoon roundworm through their droppings. These nocturnal bandits tear through garbage, damage attics and crawl spaces, and can become aggressive when cornered or protecting young. Their human-like hands allow them to open latches, tear shingles, and access areas other wildlife cannot reach. PestNow Central Virginia provides safe, humane raccoon control using exclusion methods and professional wildlife management techniques.
Why Professional Raccoon Control Matters:
Rabies protection - safe handling of potentially infected wildlife
Property damage prevention - stopping destruction of roofs, attics, and siding
Humane removal methods - ethical wildlife control that protects animal welfare
Comprehensive exclusion - preventing return with professional-grade barriers
Safety protocols - protecting families from aggressive or diseased raccoons
Raccoon Problems in Central Virginia
Attic and Structural Invasions
Intelligent problem-solvers that force entry
Raccoons use their dexterous paws to tear through shingles, fascia boards, and vent covers to access attics and crawl spaces. Once inside, they create extensive damage through nesting activities, contamination, and their large size compressing insulation and damaging structural elements.
Disease Transmission Risks
Rabies and parasitic infections
Virginia raccoons are primary rabies vectors and carry raccoon roundworm in their droppings. Roundworm eggs can survive in the environment for years and cause serious neurological damage if accidentally ingested by humans or pets. Professional cleanup is essential for contaminated areas.
Aggressive Protective Behavior
Dangerous when cornered or protecting young
Adult raccoons can weigh 20-40 pounds and become extremely aggressive when threatened or defending their babies. They have sharp claws and teeth capable of causing serious injuries to humans and pets. Mother raccoons with babies are particularly dangerous and unpredictable.
Professional Raccoon Control Solutions
Humane Live Trapping
Professional-grade live traps positioned along raccoon travel routes that safely capture animals for relocation. We use appropriate bait and timing to ensure effective capture while minimizing stress to the animals and ensuring humane treatment throughout the process.
Exclusion and Damage Repair
Comprehensive sealing of entry points using heavy-duty materials that raccoons cannot manipulate or destroy. Professional repair of raccoon damage including roofing, siding, insulation replacement, and contamination cleanup using proper safety protocols.
One-Way Exclusion Systems
Specialized one-way doors and exclusion funnels that allow raccoons to exit structures but prevent re-entry. These systems are particularly effective for raccoons that have established territories and are resistant to other removal methods.
Property Modifications
Recommendations for securing garbage cans, removing food sources, trimming overhanging branches, and other property modifications that make your home less attractive to raccoons and reduce the likelihood of future invasions.
Our Raccoon Control Methods
Professional Wildlife Traps
Humane capture and safe handling
Large, sturdy live traps designed specifically for raccoons that ensure safe capture without injury. Proper trap placement and monitoring ensure effective removal while minimizing stress to the animals and maintaining humane treatment standards.
Heavy-Duty Exclusion Materials
Raccoon-proof barriers and sealing
Commercial-grade hardware cloth, metal flashing, and reinforced screening that can withstand raccoon manipulation attempts. These materials are specifically chosen for their durability against intelligent, strong wildlife with human-like dexterity.
Contamination Cleanup Services
Safe removal of hazardous droppings
Professional cleanup of raccoon droppings and contaminated areas using proper protective equipment and disinfection procedures. This service is critical for preventing roundworm infection and eliminating health hazards from raccoon occupation.
Signs You Have Raccoons
Sounds and Activity
Heavy footsteps or thumping in attic at night
Chattering, growling, or whimpering sounds
Loud scratching or tearing noises
Sounds of objects being moved or knocked over
Nocturnal activity around garbage or pet food
Physical Evidence
Large droppings near entry points or dens
Paw prints in mud or soft soil
Torn garbage bags or scattered trash
Muddy paw prints on surfaces
Strong musky odor in affected areas
Property Damage Signs
Torn shingles or damaged roof areas
Destroyed vent covers or chimney caps
Large holes in fascia boards or soffits
Damaged insulation or nesting materials
Destroyed gardens or lawn areas
Central Virginia Raccoon Control Experts
Wildlife Safety Expertise
Protecting families from rabies and injury risks
Our technicians are trained in safe wildlife handling procedures and understand raccoon behavior patterns. We prioritize safety for both families and animals while effectively resolving raccoon conflicts.
Humane Wildlife Control
Ethical solutions that respect animal welfare
We use humane trapping and exclusion methods that resolve raccoon problems without unnecessary harm to animals. Our approach balances effective problem-solving with ethical wildlife management practices.
Comprehensive Property Protection
Preventing damage and contamination
Our raccoon control services include damage repair, contamination cleanup, and exclusion work that protects your property investment. We address both immediate problems and long-term prevention.
Veteran-Owned Reliability
Military precision meets wildlife control
Our veteran leadership brings systematic approaches, safety protocols, and reliability that Central Virginia families have trusted for raccoon control since 2014.
Our Raccoon Control Process
Comprehensive Wildlife Assessment
Thorough inspection to identify raccoon entry points, assess damage, locate den sites, and evaluate safety risks. We determine the best removal approach based on raccoon activity patterns and property characteristics.
Safe Removal Strategy
Based on raccoon behavior and breeding season, we design removal plans using appropriate trapping, exclusion, or one-way door methods that ensure complete removal while prioritizing safety for all involved.
Professional Exclusion and Repair
Licensed technicians seal entry points, repair raccoon damage, and clean contaminated areas using proper safety equipment and protocols. All work meets professional wildlife control standards.
Prevention and Monitoring
Follow-up visits to ensure complete raccoon removal and verify exclusion effectiveness. We provide recommendations for property modifications and ongoing prevention strategies to avoid future problems.
Safely Remove Problem Raccoons
Our raccoon control experts provide safe, humane removal services that protect your Central Virginia family from rabies risks and property damage. Professional wildlife control with comprehensive exclusion.
Call for raccoon control service: (804) 589-1009
Serving: Richmond, Fredericksburg, Northern Neck, and all of Central Virginia