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.
Learn more about raccoons activity, signs, risks, and prevention in North Alabama — biology, damage patterns, seasonality, and where we work each species.
Most pest companies set bait stations and walk away. Wildlife is different — it requires understanding animal behavior, building construction, and federal/state regulations on protected species. After forty years, we know which entry points the next mother will find before she finds it.
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.
Peak attic activity is February through May (denning and kit-rearing). Late-summer dispersal brings juveniles into garages and crawlspaces.
Raccoons are an unprotected nuisance species in Alabama but must be handled humanely; live trapping and on-site euthanasia options follow state wildlife code.
See our full guide to Alabama wildlife removal regulations for the legal framework that governs this work.
Raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis), leptospirosis, and rabies. Attic latrines require professional sanitation — spores survive years.
When contamination is involved, see our attic restoration process — that's how we leave the space safe to live with.
Live traps, heavy-gauge hardware cloth, steel flashing, stainless screws, replacement soffit and ridge-vent material, attic decontamination supplies.
Curious why we use what we use? Our licensing & credentials page explains the NWCOA standards we work to.
We run raccoon removal jobs across North Alabama. The towns below see this service most often — pick your nearest for local context.
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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.
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.
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Watch for snake spotted on patio or deck, shed skin near foundation, and snake under stored items.
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