Do you have a raccoon in your house? Maybe it has been hiding out in your attic. Maybe there's a family of raccoons camping out in your garage or shed. Maybe there is just one lonely little raccoon but they have been stumbling around your yard and don't seem interested in leaving any time soon. Regardless of where the raccoon is or how many of them there are, you are going to want to call for professional raccoon removal services. Before you attempt to deal with the removal on your own, please take a little time to read through why professional raccoon capture is so crucial.
You Don't Want Rabies
Believe it or not, not all wild animals with rabies will look and act like they have rabies. They will not always be foaming at the mouth or stumbling around like they are intoxicated. They can appear to be perfectly fine. Their level of cuteness is never an indication of their health status. The last thing you want is to try to remove a raccoon on your own and then end up in the ER for a rabies shot. Call for the professional removal of the raccoon. You can keep an eye on it from a distance until help arrives so you can point them in the right direction.
You Don't Want To Hurt The Animal
Not only do you not want to become hurt in the process of trying to remove a raccoon from your property, but you do not want to hurt the animal either. Professionals who remove wildlife will have the skills and the equipment to do so in a manner that keeps everyone nice and safe. Also, they will know where they can release the raccoon so they can continue to live out their life without getting hurt by people or cars. This is especially important if you don't want the raccoon to end up back on your property.
If you are not sure who to call, you can call your local wildlife commission or animal control department. If they cannot complete the raccoon capture task on their own, they will surely be able to connect you with professionals who can. Remember, never approach a wild animal on your own. Even if the raccoon appears to be friendly, it could have rabies. Animal bites, even when rabies is not present, can be extremely painful and can lead to infections. Let the professionals with the right equipment handle this.
For more information on raccoon removal, contact a professional near you.