How Do Raccoons Get In?
Many times raccoon entry points are pretty obvious. For example, if a raccoon has pulled down some soffit pieces and they are now dangling under the eave, that sort of thing is hard to miss.
Other times the entries are fairly subtle or in out of the way places. When that is the case, figuring out the problem takes a little more detective work.
Today we offer a couple of videos where the entrances were not very obvious.
It took getting up on the roof and looking closely in order to find and, ultimately, solve these raccoon issues.
Ninja Raccoon : In the Shadows
In the first example, there are a couple of raccoon entries.
But as you’ll see, the entrances are hard to see from the ground. This makes the situation more difficult.
This house’s roof has become a playground for raccoons. Those poop piles everywhere give a good idea that raccoons are spending a significant amount of time here.
The plan is to remove the raccoons that are actively going in and out of the house and then seal the house up.
Ryan is a little worried that with so many raccoons here and so many potential ways in, the problem may recur . But, you’ve got to start somewhere.
Hidden Entrance: Inactive Currently
The second example of a hard to find entrance is a better-case scenario for the homeowner.
Here Ryan shows a nice entry hole at an eave transition. Good news for the homeowner, the raccoons are not currently using the space. This allows the space to be sealed and certified “raccoon-free” without even catching an animal.
Take a look.
Due to its position high up on the roof this is a difficult place for an animal remover to get to.
Having the cellular game camera and homeowner reports are vital to make sure that no animal is inside.
As the roof needs some love, this temporary, but strong, patch will keep the next raccoon that ventures back up there out.
This is an alternative way to solve a problem, but a good one.
Akron, Canton, Kent OH | Raccoon Control and Removal
If you suspect a raccoon but the entry is not obvious, a thorough inspection can reveal what is truly going on.
Looking from the ground has merits as dark colored areas of insulation on the roof can point you in the right direction.
And, once you’ve homed in on an area of high probability, get yourself (or someone else, preferably) up on the roof for the best information.
For more on raccoons, raccoon removal, and raccoon repair check out other parts of our website linked below.
And, if you are in our area (Akron, Canton, Kent, Ohio) and feel you have squirrels or raccoons or bats in the attic and need some professional help, give us a call.
