Raccoons: Not your preferred house guests
Simply put, raccoons do not make good house guests. They’re destructive, dirty pests who will truly make themselves comfortable in the attics of your home. And if you’re thinking you can live with this kind of tenant, think again. Think about the damage they can do on your garbage can. Now imagine that damage but in your home, and at the end of the day you’re the one left with the bill.
The mess that Raccoons leave
The first place raccoons will damage is the roof as it is their point of access into the attic. Typically they will gain entry by tearing apart shingles to create an entryway. Or they’ll search for a small opening and just simply make it bigger. Raccoons only need a 10 to 15 cm hole to get inside. That one single hole can already cost you thousands, as there is potential for water damage, which can lead to mold.
Once raccoons get into your attic, they’ll waste no time making themselves at home. Ripping apart ducts, insulation and walls to make a nice little nest. These damages not only cost money to replace, they can also cost you money on your hydro bills. With the insulation torn out there won’t be anything stopping the cold/hot air escaping from your home, driving up bill prices and losing you money. Raccoons are also not afraid to chew on your electrical wires. So be prepared for possible fire, electrical surges, and dead raccoon smell.
Speaking of strong smells, raccoons will also use your attic as their own personal washroom. Besides being horrible smelling, the urine and feces is also a biohazard. Raccoon feces can contain roundworms that can be transmitted to people. That roundworm can cause Baylisascaris. Although cases in humans are extremely rare, the infection has very serious consequences such as neurological damage or death. Also, ectoparasites like mites and fleas can also move into your living space. At the end of the day keeping a raccoon in the house will cost you money and potentially your health—the raccoon has to be removed.
Raccoon removal is your solution.
To save your house and your wallet these unwanted house guests need to be removed. There is no ignoring the problem, and solving the issue on your own can be even more dangerous. One of the many services our company offers is raccoon removal. We can send dependable and experienced technicians to your home to safely evict your unwanted guests and prevent them from coming back. Give us a call; it’s quick and easy. We have our professionals waiting by our phones to answer your questions and provide you with general quotes. We can also book your service appointment right away so that you can take back your attic. Remember your house belongs to you, not raccoons. Don’t let them turn your home into theirs. Check out our website or give us a call, we can help. Ottawa,ON Raccoon Removal Professional call (613) 209-1880.
