Raccoon Removal · Athens, AL · Forty Years Local

Raccoon Removal in Athens, AL

Name: Nuisance Wildlife Control LLC
Address: Arab / Huntsville, AL, 35802, US
Telephone: 256-636-1168
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Local raccoon removal for Athens homes. We respond fast, identify entry points, remove the animals, seal the work, and clean up. Forty years working Athens and the surrounding Limestone County area.

📞 Call 256-636-1168 — Most Athens jobs in 24–48 hrs Free On-Site Inspection

Licensed Alabama NWCO · Insured · Alabama wildlife regulations · Our credentials

About raccoon removal in Athens

Raccoons are powerful, smart, and destructive. They tear soffit vents, rip shingles, and create attic latrines that contaminate insulation. We remove them safely — including mothers with kits — and repair the damage so they cannot return.

What we see most in Athens

Squirrels and bats in new construction, raccoons exploring crawlspaces, and skunks denning under decks and outbuildings near the edges of newer developments.

Where we work: Limestone County · ZIPs 35611, 35613, 35614 · along I-65, I-565, US-72, US-31

What's included

Live trap and humane removal
Mother-with-young handling
Latrine cleanup and insulation replacement
Reinforced entry-point repairs

Working a job in Athens is one piece of a bigger picture — raccoons behave the same way across North Alabama, even when entry points differ town to town. For the biology, damage patterns, exclusion approach, and where else we work this species, see our full attic latrine cleanup in North Alabama guide.

What you should know about raccoon removal

Biology & Behavior

Adult raccoons weigh 12–25 lbs, climb roofs easily, and target attics for maternal denning. They will tear soffit vents, lift shingles, and pry roof returns.

When this happens in Athens

Peak attic activity is February through May (denning and kit-rearing). Late-summer dispersal brings juveniles into garages and crawlspaces.

Alabama & Federal Regulations

Raccoons are an unprotected nuisance species in Alabama but must be handled humanely; live trapping and on-site euthanasia options follow state wildlife code.

Disease & Safety Risks

Raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis), leptospirosis, and rabies. Attic latrines require professional sanitation — spores survive years.

Materials We Actually Use

Live traps, heavy-gauge hardware cloth, steel flashing, stainless screws, replacement soffit and ridge-vent material, attic decontamination supplies.

Recent customer feedback

★★★★★

"Jim went above and beyond for my raccoon problem! He was prompt, easy to talk to, and didn’t charge an arm and a leg. He fixed the places where the raccoons were getting into my garage on top of correcting the animal problem. I can’t say E…"

Emily Sundt

★★★★★

"They did a wonderful job! Quickly determined the problem (squirrels building nests in our attic) and worked hard to fix it. Came a few different times to locate every spot they were gaining entry and sealed it up. Also ensured every inch o…"

Danaye Shiplett

FAQs

Raccoon Removal questions from Athens homeowners

What types of animals do you remove?+

We handle squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks, snakes, birds, moles, armadillos, and other nuisance wildlife common to Alabama homes.

Do you offer humane wildlife removal?+

Yes. All removal methods are humane and designed to safely evict animals without unnecessary harm whenever possible.

Do you repair entry points after animal removal?+

Yes. We locate and seal entry points to prevent animals from returning after removal.

Can you remove animals from attics and crawlspaces?+

Absolutely. Attics and crawlspaces are common nesting areas, and we specialize in safely removing wildlife from these spaces.

What should I do if I hear scratching in my attic?+

Avoid disturbing the area and call us right away. Scratching sounds often indicate squirrels, raccoons, or bats.

Do you clean up after wildlife removal?+

Yes. We offer cleanup and sanitation services to remove droppings, nesting materials, and contaminated insulation.

This month

Active right now in Athens

Raccoons

Raccoons are commonly active this month

Watch for thumping or rolling sounds at night, torn soffit vents, and lifted shingles. Common pattern: soffit damage.

Watch for thumping or rolling sounds at night, torn soffit vents, and lifted shingles.

Bats

Bats are commonly active this month

With pups flying, full bat exclusion legally resumes mid-to-late August. North Alabama colonies are at peak size now — the inspection list books up fast. Skunk grub-driven yard digging also spikes this month.

Watch for chirping at dusk, scratching above bedrooms, and dark stains at roof junctions.

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