🦝 Raccoons in the Attic: How They Get In, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do About It 🏡

If you’ve ever heard scratching, thumping, or strange vocalizations coming from above your ceiling—especially at night—you might be sharing your home with an uninvited guest: a raccoon. 🛑

At Rogue Pest & Wildlife Control, we’ve seen a sharp rise in raccoon attic intrusions across Port St. Lucie, Palm City, and surrounding areas. These clever, persistent animals can turn your attic into a den, nursery, or shelter within just a few hours. Here’s what Florida homeowners need to know. ☀️

A curious raccoon peers out from the wooden beams of an attic, its front paws gripping the ledge as it looks directly at the camera with wide, alert eyes.

🧠 Why Raccoons Choose Attics

Florida raccoons are opportunistic. They’re constantly on the lookout for:

• 🛡️ Shelter from rain, heat, or predators

• 👶 A safe, warm place to raise their young

• 🥫 Easy access to food and water nearby

Attics check every box ✅. Many homes have unsecured roof vents, soffits, or rotted fascia boards that make entry easy. Female raccoons especially seek out attics in spring and early summer to give birth and nurse their kits in peace 🍼.

🚨 Signs of a Raccoon in Your Attic

Look (and listen) for these red flags:

• 🦴 Loud thumping or scratching at night

• 💩 Strong musky odors or visible droppings

• 🧻 Torn insulation and chewed wires

• 👀 Visual sightings near rooflines, gutters, or garbage cans

⚠️ Why You Should Act Quickly

Raccoons can cause thousands of dollars in damage 💸. Left alone, they:

• Rip apart insulation

• Tear through ductwork

• Soak drywall and wood with urine

• Carry parasites and diseases like raccoon roundworm and leptospirosis 🦠

They don’t just “move on”—once they find a comfy attic, they return season after season unless properly removed and excluded.

✅ What You Can Do

At Rogue Pest & Wildlife Control, our raccoon removal process is safe, humane, and effective:

• 🪤 Trapping & eviction

• 🛠️ Full exclusion repairs

• 🧼 Attic cleanup & sanitation

• 📆 1-year warranty on exclusion work

We also offer optional annual renewal to keep your home protected for years to come 🔒.

📞 Let’s Kick Them Out

If you suspect a raccoon in your attic, don’t wait. Call Rogue Pest & Wildlife Control at (772) 342-0262 or visit www.roguepestandwildlife.com to schedule a professional inspection.

Let’s keep Florida homes wildlife-free—where raccoons belong in the woods, not your rafters! 🌴🏠