While the behavior of raccoons isn’t drastically different from their smaller wildlife counterparts, it is significantly larger. For example, instead of squeaking and rustling, raccoons will create thumping noises loud enough to frighten your overnight employees or wake everyone asleep in your home. Furthermore, by chewing, scratching, and tearing through parts of your home or business, raccoons will cause a huge mess that requires careful cleanup.
Bigger wild animals come with bigger health hazards. Raccoons, when scared and in a defensive state, are prone to bite or scratch their way to safety. Therefore, by attempting to power through a pest problem this size without professional help, you’re at serious risk of contracting illnesses such as:
For Florida residents, raccoon trapping can be troublesome. Because the state’s laws require live trapping with the cages of specific sizes, anyone who captures a raccoon without following the set guidelines is subject to serious legal liability. Therefore, the safest way to walk away from a raccoon infestation unscathed and out of trouble is to rely on the licensed animal technicians at Critter Control® of Polk County.
At Critter Control® of Polk County, our expert wildlife professionals have a four-step program to keep Lake Wales raccoons and residents free from harm. This CritterSafe® system includes:
If raccoons are causing trouble for your home or business, let our team of animal experts personalize a CritterSafe® system that fits your property and your budget.