Raccoons are messy creatures. They might look cute, but these are wild animals that are famous for dumpster-diving and getting into trouble. Raccoons don’t go to the vet. If you recently suffered a raccoon invasion, it’s important that you clean up after the animals. It’s also imperative that you do it right. Up to half the raccoons you see in the city have roundworm, a parasite whose eggs are tough enough to withstand disinfection. Read on to see how you can get rid of raccoon poop safely. Call Raccoon Control today if you need help.
The most urgent thing you need to clean up after a raccoon invasion is raccoon poop. Raccoons like to make large piles of poop known as latrines, which smell awful and often contain a parasite known as raccoon roundworm. This is a very dangerous parasite that is fatal to humans, cats, and dogs. So, put on a pair of rubber boots, some goggles, and a disposable pair of gloves and a face mask. Then, spray the latrines on your property with a household disinfectant. Invert a plastic bag and bag up all the feces carefully. Tie the bag and throw it out immediately. Finish cleaning by pouring boiling water onto the surface or using a steam cleaner to destroy roundworm eggs.
Feces on a wooden deck or somewhere on the roof can be cleaned up the same way. Contaminated insulation must unfortunately be thrown out. Be thorough in your cleanup and disinfect every surface the raccoons may have touched. No matter what animal or pest you dealt with, you must clean up after them. These are wild animals that are dirty and carry disease. Use a bleach solution or disinfectant to mop your floors and wash fabrics at the hottest allowable temperature. Ventilate the home when you are cleaning and throw out all of your personal protective equipment when you are done.
How to Raccoon-Proof the House
Raccoon-proofing the house will ensure that this never happens again. If you can, inspect your roof carefully and look for entry points. Raccoons can enter the attic via roof vents, gaps in the fascia, and soffits where they can stand below them and push through. Cover these areas with a thick, half inch, galvanized steel mesh. Screw the material right into the roof. The mesh will be too thick for the animals to chew, and too sturdy for them to tear it off. If it’s unsafe, contact a local wildlife removal company and a technician will do it for you.
The technicians at Raccoon Control are experienced in getting rid of raccoons and cleaning up after them. We can remove the animals safely, disinfect their mess, and wildlife-proof your property so they don’t come back. Our feces removal service is thorough. We can get rid of every germ and every potential parasite for your peace of mind. To keep them out, we offer comprehensive exclusion in which we seal and cover every weakness in the yard or on the roof. Call us for an inspection today.