4 Serious Damages Caused By Raccoon Invasion In a Home

Yes, Raccoons are cute and harmless animals, but they are not at all human friendly. If you are already a victim of raccoon invasion in a property, you'll definitely be aware of their nuisance and damages. They are dexterous animals who can reach anywhere from a basement to an attic. They use their front paws like hands, for causing destruction inside a property.

Raccoons can easily open a door, jar, latch etc., therefore, its hard to keep the belongings away from their reach. These animals are excellent climbers who can scale and invade trees, chimneys, attics, crawlspaces and porches. Their irritation can cause stress and inconvenience to the homeowners. To avoid structural and interior damages, its advised to call in a Professional Burlington Wildlife Control company to remove raccoons from a property.

Some common damages caused by raccoons are:

1. Damage to Roofs

Most possibly, raccoons get access to a home through its roofs or attic. They are responsible for tearing off the roof shingles or chewing the soffit or fascia boards. Though they are not too small, they need only 4 to 6 inch diameter of opening to get inside a home. In case one has a minor tear in the roof shingles, they can enlarge it using their paws. Moreover, these notorious animals can rip off the rooftop ventilators to get inside an attic.

2. Damage in Attics

Once they manage to invade an attic, they'll tear up the insulated walls, pipes, heating vents, air conditioning ducts etc. to use the ripped out material for building a cozy home. Raccoons can risk fire hazards, as they are fond of chewing the electrical wires. They can deteriorate the hygiene of a home, since their droppings can contain roundworms that effect human health.  

3. Damage to Garbage Cans

The most common place where a raccoon can be found wandering around is garbage cans. Keeping him away from a garbage can is a challenge. This wildlife is strong enough to knock down even a metallic can. Their dexterous paws help them in opening even the tightest lid. One can always see garbage scattered out and a raccoon sitting inside the can.

4. Damage to Lawns and Gardens

Wild animals, especially raccoons are usually attracted to a place that is full of food sources. They love stealing and eating out melons and other fleshy fruits. Sweet corn is their another favorite food, but they eat only the upper half stack. These notorious animals also raid and damage bird feeders.

These were the few damages that are caused by raccoons. If they are disturbing your peace of mind, call an experienced raccoon removal company to control this nuisance wildlife. 911 Wildlife Pros( is a reputed wildlife service provider in Burlington that offers professional and humane solutions for removing, controlling and preventing unwanted animal invasion in a residential and commercial space.