Raccoons Camped Out in the Attic

It all starts when you hear interesting noises coming from the walls or above the ceiling. Perhaps you already saw the critter on your roof. If not, maybe you have no idea what’s up there. So here’s a little 101 on how you can tell a raccoon apart from other creatures.

They Make Distinct Noises

Raccoons are relatively large animals, so they will sound more like thumps versus scurrying sounds that smaller ones make. You will also usually hear a lot of noise at night, because they are nocturnal in nature. You could also see one leaving around dusk in order to hunt for food, returning later.

It’s doesn’t take long to figure out how they sound. These outspoken creatures make a variety of interesting:

• Chirps
• Growls
• Cries

Often It’s a Mama Raccoon in the Attic With Her Babies

Most of the time, you will find that it’s a nest of baby raccoons living up there. As such, along with removing the mother, they must also be carefully moved. If not, they will starve to death if their mom is removed, but they are not and will leave behind a highly undesirable smell accompanied by maggots and flies. Once the family is taken out, make sure to seal up the place where she was allowed to enter.

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