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Raccoon Removal · Athens, AL · Forty Years Local
Raccoon Removal in Athens, AL
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.
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
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
We handle squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks, snakes, birds, moles, armadillos, and other nuisance wildlife common to Alabama homes.
Yes. All removal methods are humane and designed to safely evict animals without unnecessary harm whenever possible.
Yes. We locate and seal entry points to prevent animals from returning after removal.
Absolutely. Attics and crawlspaces are common nesting areas, and we specialize in safely removing wildlife from these spaces.
Avoid disturbing the area and call us right away. Scratching sounds often indicate squirrels, raccoons, or bats.
Yes. We offer cleanup and sanitation services to remove droppings, nesting materials, and contaminated insulation.
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Most Athens jobs scheduled within 24–48 hours.
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