Raccoons Running On Roof

Dealing with a raccoon infestation can be a very frustrating situation.

Raccoons running on roof.

A raccoon on the roof is usually a very good sign that you have a raccoon living in your attic or a raccoon is trying to break into your attic with the intention of living in there. Cayenne pepper is one of the natural raccoon deterrents and a great way to repel critters and pests. Raccoons on the roof 12 07 2004 raccoons are excellent climbers. Raccoons are going to arrive in short order if there is a reason and the biggest reason is food.

Trapping raccoons that are regularly on the roof whether the raccoons are getting on the roof or actually using it as a route to the attic trapping is an important way of dealing with the issue and cage traps are the most common approach to catching these animals. Raccoons are chicken predators and they wreak havoc in vegetable gardens. They are very strong they have very nimble hands and they can actually swivel their hind feet 180 degrees allowing them excellent grip and the rare ability to descend a tree or a wall downspout or screened in pool such as seen above headfirst. If you have spotted a raccoon on the rood during spring.

Typically raccoons get in through the eaves of the roof or in openings at the foundation level. If you seem to be the only one on the block getting terrorized by these creatures you may be wondering why they chose you over anybody else. That does not mean that they are looking for food on your roof but your roof might have been the easiest way out of a tree that is nearby. Raccoons have even been known to rip shingles off or tear holes in the roof in search of shelter causing damage that can cost many thousands of dollars to repair.

Very quietly i went to the back sliding doors opened them and stepped outside to see if i could see anything on the roof and by the time i stepped outside there were 5 large raccoons on the ground running fast in a scatter pattern away from where they started. Once you ve located the access point the next step is to make your home inhospitable. These pesky rodents hate the smell of this homemade raccoon repellent.