Do you need raccoon removal in Geneva, NY? Baker Wildlife Control can help! We are a full service nuisance wildlife removal company providing raccoon removal to Geneva NY and surrounding Finger Lakes. Professional control, removal, exclusion, and remediation processes involved in solving raccoon infestations is our specialty. Whether you have just one raccoon or a family invading your house we have the knowledge, experience, and skill set to solve any raccoon problem.
Raccoon Removal Basics
Raccoons are nocturnal animals and usually most active at night. Often times, our clients call with experiencing disturbing noises coming from the attic at nighttime such as vocal chattering, scratching, brushing, or walking sounds indicating a possible raccoon problem in the attic.
Raccoon Inspection:
An informative consultation and inspection provides the client with the understanding of raccoon behavior and the step by step process to take control of their conflict. It will uncover the potential and main access areas for raccoons, steps necessary for the removal process, and inspect for possible damages at the interior caused by heavy build-up of raccoon feces (the source and attractant) of fungus, disease, parasites, and other insects.
Trapping:
Baker Wildlife uses only the most effective, safe, and humane methods to get rid of raccoons. The raccoon removal process usually involves cage trapping along with corrective exterior repair work. Multiple cages are installed preferably attached to the roof to avoid non target animals, and are placed such that they can visible from the ground.
Once it can be determined all raccoons have been removed from a structure the final opening or exterior repair is completed. Trapping procedures and animal disposition are handled by Baker Wildlife according to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Law.
Many insurance companies provide coverage strictly for mammals involving hazardous waste, and animal damage. A complete raccoon damage assessment is provided by Baker Wildlife during initial wildlife inspection and consultation. We are highly experienced in raccoon damage and attic remediation for Raccoons and Bats in New York State.
Contact with Raccoons:
Any mammal can contract the rabies virus however, raccoons are a rabies vector species (RVS) and more like to carry the virus. If any contact with a raccoons is suspected, the New York State Sanitary Code – Chapter 1, Title 10 is referred to. Directions are to be followed by your local NY County Health Department or family doctor.
Raccoons are one of the most common calls we get and because they do not fully enter a hibernation state during the winter they remain active all year. With urban sprawl and reduction of suitable habitat in their natural setting, raccoons are very smart advantageous creatures that seek shelter and commonly take up residence in structures close humans. There are actually more raccoons that living in city and suburban settings than the surrounding countryside.
In areas populated by humans, raccoons have more food source options and shelter. This often creates the conflict between the animals and people. We are always busy solving raccoon conflicts but beginning in April raccoon activity really picks up when female raccoons are looking for a place to have their young with a typical litter size of three to five.
They have no preference to new or old structure types and take advantage of the existing openings and weak features on homes and buildings to obtain their shelter. Raccoons are also instant damage causers and are known to climb up a house, tear open a soffit panel in the eave and make its way into the attic space.
Other frequent access scenarios include crawlspaces, and of course the chimney! Once raccoons make way inside the attic or crawlspace a major amount of damage can take place in a short period of time. They can rapidly destroy the entire insulation and leave behind large amounts of heavy droppings, urine and also bring in other parasites such as fleas and ticks.
Before raccoons become a problem and avoid them seeking shelter on your property food sources such as unsecured trash cans, bird feeders, and pet food should be removed and contained. Taking the precautionary measures necessary to secure your home and by removing food sources may be a simple solution to avoiding a raccoon issue.
We offer a standard one-year repair and installation warranty that is renewable upon annual inspection. If an animal gains access through our repair work, we will remove the problematic animal and fix the original repair work at no charge. Service agreements and warranty details are provided to each client upon inspection. Structures that have building materials becoming of substandard rotten or weak condition may require renovation prior to, or during Baker Wildlife Control processes in order to provide a warranty.