Raccoon Removal & Proofing Services in NW Indiana
If you’re hearing thumping or scratching overhead, finding torn insulation or tipped‑over trash cans, or seeing raccoon paw prints around your home, it’s time to call in professional help. Shamrock Wildlife Services provides humane, effective raccoon removal, proofing, and long‑term control for homes and businesses.
Call (219) 707-1968 to learn more about raccoon removal, trapping, control, and repair of any damage caused by these nuisance wildlife in Northwest Indiana.
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Effective, Humane Raccoon Removal & Proofing Services
Raccoons are impressive wild animals, and while we appreciate these animals out in nature, they can become destructive pests for homeowners and business owners. And once raccoons destroy soffits, rip roofing, or move into attics and walls they quickly become a serious problem for your health and your wallet.
Thankfully, you don’t have to tackle a raccoon problem in Indiana on your own. At Shamrock, we deal with this type of unwanted wildlife all of the time, which is why we offer professional removal and proofing services that not only get animals out but keep them from coming back.
How Our Raccoon Control Works
Every service to address wildlife issues begins with a thorough inspection to identify entry points, locate nesting sites, and assess any structural or insulation damage. From there, our licensed wildlife specialists use humane, legally compliant trapping and removal methods tailored to your situation, prioritizing safety for your family, pets, and property.
Once the raccoons are removed, we use proven exclusion techniques to protect your home against future problems. These include sealing access points, repairing soffits or roof damage, and installing one-way doors or durable metal flashing to keep animals out.
On top of these wildlife removal services, we also offer sanitization and restoration to clean contaminated areas, remove soiled insulation, and help return your attic or crawl space to a safe, healthy condition. Learn more about our repair services.
Signs You Have a Raccoon Problem in NW Indiana
Common signs that you may have a raccoon-infestation include:
- Loud thumping or scratching noises at night, especially in attics, walls, and crawlspaces
- Foul or musky odors
- Visible damage to shingles, soffits, vents, or garbage cans
- Torn or disturbed insulation
- Droppings or urine stains
- Tracks, smudge marks, or paw prints near rooflines, chimneys, downspouts, or other likely entry points
Think You Have A Raccoon Problem?
It’s important to get a handle on things before they have a chance to wreak further havoc or cause a health concern, like roundworm, giardia, or leptospirosis.
Why Choose Shamrock to Handle Your Nuisance Wildlife Problem
Choose Shamrock Wildlife Services when you want the job done right the first time by a fully licensed and insured team that’s local to NW Indiana.
We have extensive experience solving wildlife problems for homeowners, farmers, and business owners from La Porte County down to Newton County, and we understand the specific animal pressures and property types in this region. Instead of one-size-fits-all approach, we provide customized removal, exclusion, and repair solutions that actually remove the animals and fix the problem, not just chase them away or put on a bandaid.
Get Rid of Raccoons Now and Prevent Problems in the Future
If these critters have made themselves at home in your attic or walls, contact us for a prompt inspection and a clear plan: assessment, removal, exclusion, and restoration. Let our raccoon removal services restore safety and comfort to your property — schedule your appointment.
Raccoon Removal, Control, & General FAQs
Do raccoons carry rabies?
Yes raccoons can carry rabies and other diseases such as giardia.
Are there repellents I can use for raccoons?
A predator urine can be used to try to deter raccoons or other small animals from getting on your property. Coyote or Fox urine is recommended.
Do raccoons burrow?
Raccoons can burrow holes under structures like a deck or a shed to live under it, but they typically will not create a large hole to live in the ground.
Will a raccoon attack me?
Though we can’t be certain in every situation, most times a raccoon will choose flight over fight.
How long will raccoons stay in your attic?
Most late winter and spring time raccoon calls are related to females denning in attics.
Once a mother raccoon moves in, she is going to be there until the kits are ready to meet the world. This will take about 8-10 weeks if you do nothing and let nature run its
course.
Will raccoons eventually leave on their own?
Raccoons are unlikely to leave on their own unless their food and shelter are removed, as they will stay as long as the environment is appealing to them. While they may move dens frequently, they will stay in a location if there is a consistent food source and a safe place to live. To encourage them to leave, you can make your property less appealing by removing food and shelter, and by using deterrents like bright lights and loud noises.
Do raccoons return to the same place every year?
Yes, raccoons have a strong homing instinct and will return to the same areas for shelter and food, even after being relocated. If a raccoon has established a den or is regularly finding food on your property, it is highly likely to find its way back unless you seal all entry points and remove attractants and clean and remove scent.