Raccoons in the Attic & Breeding Season – Columbus, OH

All throughout Central Ohio, homeowners have to deal with raccoons in the attic. Raccoons are pesky little critters who, by and large, have no respect for your personal property. Often times, you can find them tearing through your walls and vents, ruining your siding, or destroying the attic.

When you find evidence of a raccoon invasion, you have to work to fix the issue as quickly as possible. Raccoons in the attic will gladly take any extra time you give them to wreck your house. If you leave them alone, they will not only cause property damage, but also threaten your safety. Raccoons can leave piles of waste that can carry disease and bacteria. It should go without saying, but please do not confront raccoons on your own.

Breeding Season for Raccoons in the Attic

As we near the beginning of spring, raccoons will begin to have their litters. Usually, female raccoons will have 3 to 5 babies per litter, with the peak birthing months being March and April. This influx of new wildlife can be a headache for residents of Central Ohio. Raccoons generally build their nests in the safest place they can find. Understandably, your attic is a perfect location for their young.

To find out more about how raccoons build their nests and operate within your house, click the link here. If given the chance, raccoons will multiply and leave you scrambling to repair the damage they cause. Protect your home and attic from pesky critters this season by following the four key steps below:

The 4 Most Important Steps for Dealing with Raccoons this Season

• Step 1: Make sure you understand the animal you’re dealing with. You can read more about raccoons on our species page. Please be cautious, because raccoons can pose a threat to your well-being.
• Step 2: Call a wildlife removal service. Even if you aren’t sure that raccoons are the issue, there aren’t many good forms of wildlife invasion, and several can be dangerous or destructive. Buckeye Wildlife Solutions is your premier Central Ohio removal service, and will handle any invading animals with ease.
• Step 3: Secure the area and stay clear! The last thing you want is a group of raccoons running freely through your house. Close any doors and seal potential openings that would make for easy entry to your living space.
• Step 4: Follow your wildlife removal specialist’s advice. Each situation is unique, and your animal expert may have specific tips or guidelines for you to follow in order to stay safe. After all, that is our number one priority!