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Humane Raccoon Control and Removal in Houston

Safely Removing Raccoons from Your Property for Good

Raccoons are cute and furry, but they can also be a big problem when they invade your home. This is why we take pride in providing professional raccoon removal services in Houston. Raccoons can cause extensive damage and can carry diseases that make you and your family sick. You want to remove these animals, and fast, but you don't want to harm them in the process. 

That's where we come in. At 911 Wildlife, we specialize in humane wildlife management. As a company owned and operated by wildlife rehabilitators, we understand the importance of taking care of these animals while protecting your family at the same time. We will make sure that the raccoons are removed from your home safely, without the use of traps, poisons, or other inhumane methods. 

We do not trap and relocate animals. While this seems like a humane solution, relocated animals rarely survive in unfamiliar territory, competing for resources, and often leave orphaned young to starve. Plus, other animals will just move into the newly available space. If you have raccoons in your home, call us today. We offer fast, professional wildlife removal services that will take care of them quickly and efficiently.

Contact 911 Wildlife today for raccoon removal and surrounding areas. We will ensure your home remains wildlife-free!

Our Step-by-Step Humane Raccoon Control Process in Houston

Discovering raccoons in your home can be distressing, not only because of the potential damage but also due to the concern for the animals themselves. At 911 Wildlife, we approach this problem from a unique perspective. As a company owned and operated by wildlife rehabilitators, we understand the delicate balance between protecting your family and property and ensuring the humane treatment of wildlife. Our deep knowledge of animal behavior guides every action we take.

We recognize that every raccoon situation in Houston is different. The right solution depends entirely on the specific circumstances, especially whether a mother raccoon and her young are involved. Our first step is always to assess the situation to determine the most appropriate and effective path forward. The options can vary, but our goal is to do what is best for your family and the animal, whether that involves strategies to help a mother relocate her babies on her own or other humane methods to encourage them to leave.

Ultimately, our raccoon control service is about creating a safe and lasting solution for both you and the wildlife. Once we have confirmed the animals have moved out safely, our focus shifts to securing your home. We meticulously identify and seal all entry points to prevent future intrusions. This ensures your home is protected while allowing the raccoon family to continue their lives elsewhere, undisturbed.

We place one-way doors to encourage raccoons to leave safely. Our team times each step to match wildlife patterns in Houston, avoiding harm to adults or young. We follow animal welfare guidelines set by trusted wildlife organizations throughout our process. This approach gives you peace of mind by using humane methods and permanent prevention, in line with the highest standards in raccoon control.

Understanding Raccoon Behavior: Why They Choose Your Property

Raccoons are highly adaptable and intelligent creatures constantly searching for safe, warm places to build their dens and raise their young. Urban and suburban areas like Houston provide an ideal habitat with plenty of food, water, and shelter. Your home's attic is particularly attractive because it mimics a natural den—it’s dark, quiet, elevated, and protected from predators and the elements.

These resourceful animals can easily climb trees, downspouts, and brick walls to access your roof. Once there, they can exploit a small hole or weak spot to tear their way into your attic. Understanding this behavior is central to our raccoon control strategy. By making your home less attractive and accessible, we can provide a long-term solution that keeps your property wildlife-free.

Get a permanent solution to your raccoon problem. Reach out to us at (903) 289-7255 or contact us through our website.

Why Houston Residents Trust 911 Wildlife

Choosing the right wildlife control company means finding a team that is not only effective but also aligns with your values. At 911 Wildlife, we have earned the trust of Houston residents by consistently delivering a service that is humane, transparent, and built on a foundation of genuine wildlife expertise. Our commitment to ethical practices is what sets us apart.

Here’s why homeowners choose us for their raccoon control needs:

🔴 A Commitment to Humane Principles: Our methods are rooted in a deep respect for wildlife. We focus on strategies that encourage raccoons to leave on their own, paying special attention to keeping mothers and their young together. We solve the problem without causing unnecessary harm.

🔴 Ethical and Effective Solutions: We do not trap and prematurely relocate animals. While it may seem kind, incorrect relocation often leads to a grim fate for the animal in a new, unfamiliar territory and can leave orphaned babies behind to starve. Our approach is both more humane and more effective.

🔴 Focus on Permanent Exclusion: A vacant attic is an open invitation for new wildlife. That’s why our service doesn’t stop at removal. We provide comprehensive exclusion work, sealing every entry point with durable materials to ensure your home is permanently protected from future intrusions.

🔴 Unmatched Expertise and Professionalism: As wildlife rehabilitators, we bring a level of understanding to our work that standard pest control companies cannot match. Our team provides fast, efficient, and professional wildlife removal services in Houston, guiding you through every step of the process with clarity and care.

The Importance of Professional Raccoon Exclusion and Damage Repair in Houston 

Simply removing a raccoon is only half the battle. Without professional exclusion work, a new animal will quickly take its place. This is why our service focuses heavily on identifying and sealing every potential entry point. Our raccoon exclusion services are designed to be permanent, using materials that animals cannot chew or tear through. This is the most critical step for effective, long-term raccoon control.

Furthermore, raccoons can cause extensive damage that compromises your home’s integrity. They can tear up ductwork, chew on electrical wires (creating a fire hazard), and destroy insulation, which reduces your home's energy efficiency. Addressing this damage is crucial for your safety and to prevent further costly repairs down the road. Our team can assess the damage and recommend the best course of action to restore your home.

For humane and effective raccoon control, call us today at (903) 289-7255 or send us a message online.

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Our FAQs

Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 903-289-7255 today!

  • How can I prevent raccoons from returning?
    You can prevent raccoons from returning by making your property less attractive to them. Some things you can do include sealing up all potential entry points, trimming back vegetation, and removing potential food sources, such as trash cans, pet food, and bird seed. By making your property inhospitable to raccoons, you can discourage them from returning. At 911 Wildlife, our wildlife pest control services include exclusion, designed to keep animals like raccoons from returning.
  • What should I do if I see a raccoon on my property?
    If you believe the animal has health concerns, then contact your local animal services. If you believe it is residing in your home/property, then contact 911 Wildlife for assistance.
  • What danger do raccoons pose in my home?
    Raccoons often raid trash cans, cause property damage, and can even carry diseases. If they invade your home, they can cause significant damage and pose a serious health hazard to humans and pets alike. Their feces contains histoplasmosis spores, which can cause respiratory illness in humans, and they can also transmit rabies. Additionally, they can carry lice and fleas, which can spread to humans and pets.

Raccoons In Your Houston Home? Here Are The Signs

Raccoons are clever, resourceful, and persistent. These traits make it easy for them to get into homes when they look for food or shelter. When you suspect a raccoon has moved in, act quickly. The longer raccoons remain in your home, the more trouble they can cause, including health risks and property damage. 

Here's how to tell if these animals are making themselves at home in your house:

  • Strange Noises: Thumping, scratching, scurrying, or chittering sounds coming from the attic, walls, or chimney, especially at night.
  • Visible Damage: Torn shingles, damaged soffits, ripped-up insulation, or uncapped chimneys are common signs that raccoons are using your home for shelter.
  • Tracks and Droppings: Raccoon tracks, which look like tiny human handprints, may be visible on decks, downspouts, or in soft soil. You may also find their droppings, known as a latrine, in or around your property.
  • Raided Garbage Cans: Raccoons are notorious for knocking over and raiding garbage cans in search of food. While this doesn't guarantee they are in your home, it shows they are active in your area.

Many Houston homes have accessible attics, especially those near bayous or greenbelts, which attract high raccoon populations. Signs like disturbed shingles, bent attic vents, or torn soffits—common in local construction—often indicate entry points raccoons use in this region. Properties with large oak or pecan trees can also face a higher risk of roof access.



Frequently Asked Questions



Can't I just trap the raccoon myself? 

We strongly advise against this. Handling wildlife is dangerous, and DIY trapping often leads to separating mothers from their young, leaving babies to die in your attic. Our professional raccoon control service ensures the entire family unit is removed together, humanely.

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