Raccoons Removal : Gable Vent
A gable is the flat side of building where the two sides of the roof meet to form the peak.
Many gables have vents installed in them to let air go in and out of the attic. A gable vent is pictured to the right.
Gable vents are very common.
As a result, nuisance animals getting into the attic by going through gable vents is also very common.
Bats, birds, squirrels, and raccoons all make use of gable vents.
Today’s post is about a raccoon going through a gable vent.
Raccoon Uses Vent
In the video below, Ryan shows a raccoon he captured that was entering an attic through a gable vent.
To catch the raccoon, he put a trap right in its travel path. This technique takes more effort but is very efficient.
Putting the trap in place and getting it down
Removal & Prevention of Raccoons | Akron, Canton, Kent
In order to successfully remove raccoons we locate where the raccoons are getting into a structure and how they’re getting there.
Putting a trap in the travel path was key to an efficient removal.
Just remember, the raccoon needs to be be checked to make sure no little raccoons are left in the attic. There were none in this instance.
Keeping the vent raccoon free can be accomplished by securely screening the vent.
That is what was done on both sides of this house.
The screen used is vinyl-coated steel that is screwed in. It had to be strong as raccoons are strong. And, the screen has to be rust-proof for longevity.
Frontline Animal Removal has a lot of experience with raccoons getting in houses through all kinds of vents.
But no matter the vent, we can help you get the vents and attic raccoon free.
If a raccoon is getting into a building through a vent and you’d like it to stop, give us a call.
Frontline Animal Removal offers professional raccoon removal for the communities in Summit, Stark, and Portage counties and around Kent, Canton, and Akron, OH.
We’ll remove the offending raccoons and make your home or business raccoon proof.
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