Raccoon removal in Ashburn, VA. Safe, humane and permanent.

Raccoons are mostly active at night, so listen for heavy thumping, scratching, chittering or movement overhead after dark. Other signs are torn insulation, damaged vents or shingles, a strong musky odor, droppings in one spot and overturned trash cans outside.

Raccoons can bite and scratch, and wildlife in Virginia can carry rabies. Raccoon droppings can also carry roundworm eggs, so do not handle them. Never try to touch or corner a raccoon. If someone is bitten or scratched, seek medical care and contact local health or animal services.

Raccoons often have young in spring, and a mother may choose an attic or chimney because it is warm and protected. We check for babies before any work and handle them with care, because sealing a mother out can leave young trapped inside.

We find every entry point, remove the animals using methods suited to the situation, such as one-way doors or live traps where appropriate, and then repair the openings. We follow Virginia wildlife regulations and explain the plan and your options before work begins.

We do not recommend it. Raccoons can be aggressive, mothers defend their young, and droppings and nesting areas can be a health hazard. DIY sealing can also trap animals inside or cause more damage. A professional can remove them safely and fix the cause.

They can if the entry points are not repaired or if food remains available. We repair and cap openings, and we show you how to secure trash, pet food and other attractants.

It depends on the number of animals, whether there are young, the height and number of entry points and the repairs needed. We give a written quote after an inspection, so you know the price before work starts.