How Do I Know If There Are Baby Raccoons in the Attic?
All babies are cute, whether they have 2 legs or 4. But some babies are more lovable than others. The small, furry little raccoons in the attic, for instance, are probably not the most lovable. As they grow, these curious little beasts can do a lot of damage, which can result in you paying a lot of money.
So, how do you know? Is the thumping in the attic a raccoon family? You tell by the sounds and the time that they happen. Raccoons are nocturnal, so the sounds will be louder at night and you may not even hear anything during the day. The babies make a noise that is part vibrations, part screeches, part warbles, but the sound that gives it away is the chitters. It is a very distinct sound that is mostly unique to baby raccoons. If this is the sound you hear, you can bet that there are babies in that attic. And where there are babies, mamas are not far away.
If you have to remove the raccoon family from your home, the best way is to first catch one or more of the babies. It is best to get them all, so other little ones don’t starve to death and really stink up your house. You can put the babies in a partitioned trap, and use them to bait the mother. After the family is reunited, release them in an area that is not far from where they original lived. Raccoons are territorial, so if you relocate them to somewhere else, the family may die and other raccoons will just move in to take their place.
As soon, as the animals are out of your attic, make sure you repair any holes or vents that they can use to get back in. You may want to spread mothballs around the attic and wall openings, because raccoons hate the smell and will not go near them. Then your family will not have to share your home anymore.
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