Raccoons

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Curious and clever, raccoons can cause serious problems around your home.

How to identify

  • Grayish-brown fur with black facial markings
  • Bushy tails with distinctive dark rings
  • Roughly 2 to 3 feet long, including the tail

Signs of activity

  • Scratching or thumping sounds in attics and walls
  • Overturned trash cans and scattered garbage
  • Droppings, damaged vents, or disturbed insulation

When they’re active

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What Do Raccoons Look Like?

When it comes to raccoons, they’re unmistakable! Medium-sized mammals, raccoons are grayish in color, those easily recognizable facial masks, and ringed tails. 

Raccoons In Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado Raccoons FAQs

If threatened or cornered, raccoons may become very aggressive animals. Coupled with the fact that they are common carriers of rabies, it is clear that raccoons can be dangerous. Because they are searching for new sources of food and shelter, many homeowners encounter these pests in attics, under decks and in other areas in and around the dwelling. These masked bandits are also a threat to property, causing extensive damage to structures and belongings if left unaddressed.
Raccoons are common in both urban and rural areas and take advantage of their close proximity to humans (and their trash). Other available food sources such as dog food and open trash receptacles are the most common reasons to have raccoons. During the winter months these nocturnal critters will look for a place to nest and commonly use attics when easy access is provided. Once spring arrives, it’s not uncommon to find out your home or building is being used as a nursery for baby raccoons.
Any attempts to get rid of raccoons should be left to professionals. At EnviroPest, we offer raccoon removal services that will safely rid your home or business of the pest(s). Trapped animals are humanely euthanized as per Division of Wildlife guidelines. A full plan for removal, damage repair, and cleanup is offered during the initial inspection.
EnviroPest uses the least amount of material possible while still resolving the problem. We utilize natural products, baits and mechanical means as a form of treatment whenever possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product so that it poses no threat to people or pets. All products are registered by the EPA. Our professional wildlife control technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.
We take all pest problems seriously and are committed to helping you ASAP. In most cases, we can respond the same or very next day.
Our price for raccoon control varies with the complexity of the job. Additional repair, cleanup and trapping services are bid per job due to the many different scenarios and building construction. Our prices are always presented upfront, with never any hidden charges or add-ons. Contact us for more information. Warranties differ depending on the amount of exclusion and repair work agreed upon by the customer. Your technician will clearly outline the warranty based on your individual job. 

We also guarantee your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with our service, we will correct it free of charge. That’s EnviroPest’s promise to keep your home pest free.
Discourage these critters by removing potential food sources and eliminating their ability to get inside your dwelling or structure.

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