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Kinds of Damage Caused By Raccoons
Raccoons can be found across Tennessee and while they may look cute from a distance, they create havoc when they settle into your home. At Critter Wranglers, we have handled raccoon removal in Powell, Knoxville, Louisville, Rockford, and beyond, and we’ve seen every kind of raccoon damage you can imagine.
If they get into your trashcan, they will leave literal trash all over your yard, but it gets worse. Raccoons have been known to pull up freshly laid sod and to eat fish out of decorative ponds. They will also make a buffet out of your garden just when you are preparing to harvest it. If raccoons want to get into your attic but can’t find an opening, they will make their own. Raccoons pull up shingles and chew through wood. Your home is then susceptible to water damage or other pests. In many of our raccoon removals, we have found multiple raccoon holes made in one roof. In your attic, a raccoon is able to cause many costly problems. They can break into air ducts, ruin your insulation, and will use your attic as their bathroom. Raccoon feces can spread diseases to you and your pets, so the sooner you detect the problem the better. Our technicians are just a phone call away and can do a free inspection if you are worried you might have raccoons inside your home. Unable to get into your attic or a suitable tree for nesting, a raccoon may decide to dig under your foundation, especially if it has been freshly laid. While the raccoons won’t directly damage your concrete, the hole they make can, by letting in moisture and leaving room for settling, which could lead to cracks in your foundation and your home.
Trashing Your Yard
Roofing Damage
Attic Damage
Foundational Damage
Raccoons have their place in nature, but that place is definitely not inside your home! If you think you may need help from Critter Wranglers, you can learn more about our raccoon removal services here.