Raccoons may look cute, but they can wreak havoc on your home. In Toronto, Scarborough, and surrounding areas, raccoons are known to break into attics, garages, and sheds — especially during spring and fall nesting seasons. Once inside, they cause serious damage and pose health risks to you and your family.
If you’ve been hearing scratching or thumping sounds above your ceiling, this blog will guide you through the signs of a raccoon infestation, the dangers involved, and how our humane wildlife control service can help.
🔍 How Do Raccoons Get Into Attics?
Raccoons are strong, smart, and determined. They can:
- Pry open roof vents or soffits
- Tear through shingles and plywood
- Climb down chimneys
- Enter through open garages or sheds
Once inside, they build nests and can stay for weeks — especially if they’ve had babies.
⚠️ Dangers of Raccoons in Your Home
Letting raccoons stay in your attic is a serious hazard. Here’s why:
- Property Damage: They tear insulation, chew wires, and destroy ductwork.
- Health Risks: Raccoon droppings can carry roundworm and other diseases.
- Noise and Smell: Scratching sounds, foul odours, and urine leaks are common.
- Fire Hazards: Damaged wires from chewing can cause electrical fires.
🚨 Signs You Have a Raccoon Problem
Here are the top signs of a raccoon infestation:
- Loud thumping or scratching at night
- Unusual odours from ceilings or walls
- Torn shingles, roof vents, or soffits
- Visible raccoons entering or exiting your attic
- Droppings or nesting debris in attic spaces
🧰 What to Do (and Not Do)
Do not attempt to trap or remove a raccoon yourself. They can be aggressive when threatened, especially if babies are present.
Instead:
- Avoid the attic
- Do not seal any holes without confirming the raccoons are gone
- Call a professional wildlife removal service immediately
✅ Our Humane Wildlife Control Services
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- Humane raccoon removal
- Attic inspections
- Entry point sealing and repairs
- Disinfection and cleanup of waste
- Servicing all of Toronto, Scarborough, East York, Mississauga, and Brampton
Our experienced technicians follow Ontario wildlife laws and ensure all animals are safely relocated without harm.
📞 Get Rid of Raccoons — The Safe Way
Don’t let a raccoon make your attic their home. Contact us for same-day wildlife removal services in the GTA.
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