Raccoon Control in Dallas
Raccoons on your property or in your home almost always spells trouble. From digging through garbage cans, chewing on and destroying insulation, and tearing holes in walls, raccoons can cause some serious headaches for homeowners. Contrary to their cute appearance, raccoons are aggressive and known to carry rabies which is why we recommend calling a professional if you catch one on your property. Critter Control of Dallas is fully equipped to handle any raccoon control problems, and we possess the knowledge to do so humanely and safely.
To help prevent raccoons from invading your property, you should:
- Seal off any known holes in your home that may be used as an entrance
- Keep garbage cans in the garage or tightly sealed
- Limit water sources by ensuring there are no pet bowls or leaky garden hoses left outside
A number of our clients have even reported some success using repellants. Raccoons are very territorial, and if they are in search of a new territory then the smell of a repellant may deter them from claiming your property as theirs. Repellants are only effective as a preemptive measure, because if a raccoon has already made their way onto your property, a simple smell won’t drive them away.
Exclusions for Raccoon Control
Exclusions work from Critter Control is the most effective and humane method for long-term raccoon control for your home and business.
- Permanent Solution, Not a Band-Aid: Trapping and removal is step one for raccoon removal near you. Exclusion involves identifying and sealing all potential entry points into your home or business. This means attics, crawl spaces, chimneys, vents, and even small gaps around foundations are secured, making it physically impossible for raccoons to gain access.
- Addresses the Root Cause: Raccoons are attracted to properties that offer shelter, food, and water. Exclusion directly addresses the shelter aspect. By removing their ability to den within your structures, you eliminate the primary draw, making your property significantly less appealing to them.
- Humane and Ethical: Exclusion is inherently humane as it doesn’t involve trapping or harming the animals. Once existing raccoons are humanely encouraged to leave (often through one-way doors or by simply waiting for them to forage), their access is permanently blocked, preventing them from becoming an issue again.
- Prevents Future Damage: Raccoons can cause extensive damage to homes, including chewed wires, torn insulation, contaminated attics, and even structural compromise. By preventing their entry in the first place, exclusion safeguards your property from costly repairs and health hazards associated with their droppings and urine.
- Cost-Effective in the Long Run: While the initial investment in thorough exclusion work might seem higher than a single trapping service, consider the recurring costs of repeated trapping, ongoing damage repairs, and the persistent stress of a raccoon problem. Exclusion is a one-time investment that saves you money and headaches in the long term.
- Comprehensive Inspection and Sealing: Our expert Critter Control technicians conduct a meticulous inspection of your entire property to identify every potential entry point, no matter how small. We then use durable, high-quality materials to seal these openings, ensuring a robust and lasting barrier against raccoons and other unwanted wildlife. This often includes:
- Reinforcing roof vents and gables
- Capping chimneys
- Repairing damaged soffits and fascia
- Sealing foundation gaps and cracks
- Securing access points around decks and sheds
Call Critter Control for Raccoon Pest Control
Our raccoon control methods are the most humane and effective available anywhere, and our expert staff will rid you of any infestation and help ensure it never returns. Give us a call today at 817-225-2217or fill out a Contact Us form for your free estimate.
