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Old 12-05-2024, 06:35 AM
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No holes in roof or soffit. How does a raccoon get in my attic? Who can trap and remove?
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Old 12-05-2024, 07:14 AM
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Raccoon **** smells nasty
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Old 12-05-2024, 08:02 AM
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Don't delay. Get a pro ASAP, and get it out.
I often see biz cards at local small businesses. Just saw a card wall at NYPD Pizza this weekend. Ace Hardwares?

I had illegal immigrants at my previous res in a fairly rural area. Already experienced with my raccoon trap and thought I could handle it. Broke in, patched. Broke in, patched. Had babies.
I won't go on.
Lots of damage, and smell that I'm not sure ever went away completely.

ASAP. Show no mercy. They looks so cute, but . . .
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I found at least one thread from the past that might be helpful.
Squirrels or Rodents
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Old 12-05-2024, 08:20 AM
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No holes in roof or soffit. How does a raccoon get in my attic? Who can trap and remove?
Just goggle trapping raccoon in villages fl and a number of places come up good luck
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Old 12-05-2024, 08:22 AM
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OP, you may want to try some rat poison before calling an expert.
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No holes in roof or soffit. How does a raccoon get in my attic? Who can trap and remove?
Echoing other posters--call the professionals! Especially as it concerns raccoons--they're smart and can be dangerous.

I recommend Florida Pest Control. We've had a contract with them for going on four years now and couldn't be happier. They do advertise "wildlife" control as one of their services and I'd think that includes raccoons.

They know their stuff.

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OP, you may want to try some rat poison before calling an expert.
I'd advise against that. Even if the critter eats the poison, it will most likely crawl off into some small space to die and then you WILL find it, but only after its advanced state of decomposition advertise its presence and by then those fluids will have leaked down into lord-knows-what. plus a full-grown adult raccoon can tip the scales at over 50 lbs. and that represents a LOT of cleanup. Think "dead bulldog" rotting away in your attic.

Call a pro.
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OP, you may want to try some rat poison before calling an expert.
NOPE. Might work, then you'd have a dead raccoon in your attic. And maybe dead babies also.
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Old 12-05-2024, 10:44 AM
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I thought that rat poison made the animal thirsty and they went outside to drink. Drinking water made them die outside.
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No holes in roof or soffit. How does a raccoon get in my attic? Who can trap and remove?
We have used Gary DePalma - garyldepalma@gmail.com - twice with good results.

Call now and maybe he will just have to catch the mother, not babies as well.

They got in through the large, round vents on top of the roof - ripped away the metal grille (which may have been rusty) - but also pulled away the soffit at one point and somehow swung in under there - clever beasts!
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Wrong wrong wrong. Trap and release.
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Don't delay. Get a pro ASAP, and get it out.
I often see biz cards at local small businesses. Just saw a card wall at NYPD Pizza this weekend. Ace Hardwares?

I had illegal immigrants at my previous res in a fairly rural area. Already experienced with my raccoon trap and thought I could handle it. Broke in, patched. Broke in, patched. Had babies.
I won't go on.
Lots of damage, and smell that I'm not sure ever went away completely.

ASAP. Show no mercy. They looks so cute, but . . .
I agree. Critter Control is going to remove raccoons and squirrels and repairs holes and clean up attic. Four entrances were found that I was not aware of. For most people this is not a do it yourself project. Thanks to all of you who replied.
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Integrity Wildlife Removal. Daniel is hands down THE best. (352) 366-1706.
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If Massey or another similar company does your pest/bug control, contact them.
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