Raccoon Removal
Serving Cumming, Forsyth County & Metro Atlanta since 1980 — backed by the Forsyth Promise: if pests come back, so do we.
Raccoons — Control & Prevention in Metro Atlanta & North Georgia
A raccoon in the attic sounds like someone walking upstairs — because at 15 to 30 pounds, raccoons are the largest animal likely to move into your home. Mothers seek out attics and chimneys in late winter and spring to den, tearing off shingles, ripping soffit panels, and crushing ductwork on the way in. Their droppings can carry raccoon roundworm, and they will defend a den aggressively.
This is not a DIY job. Forsyth Exterminating's licensed wildlife professionals remove raccoons safely and humanely, reunite mothers with kits whenever possible, repair the damage, and seal the structure so the den site doesn't get re-used year after year.
Signs You Have a Raccoon Problem
- Heavy walking or thumping sounds overhead at night
- Torn shingles, soffits, or ripped vent covers
- Chittering sounds of kits in spring
- Tipped trash cans and raided pet food
How We Solve It
Inspection & assessment
We confirm raccoon activity, locate den sites, and check for kits before any removal begins.
Humane removal
Licensed trapping and removal handled safely — including mother-and-kit situations.
Repair & exclusion
Entry damage is repaired with reinforced materials, and chimney caps and vent guards installed.
Cleanup
Contaminated insulation and droppings are removed and the area sanitized — with warranty on exclusion work.
Keep Them From Coming Back
- Install chimney caps before denning season
- Secure trash can lids with straps or locks
- Bring pet food in overnight
- Reinforce soffit returns and roof vents
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Raccoons FAQs
Are raccoons dangerous?
They can be. Raccoons defend dens, can carry rabies, and their droppings may contain roundworm eggs hazardous to people and pets. Removal and cleanup should be handled by licensed professionals.
There's a raccoon family in my attic — what happens to the babies?
We locate kits and use removal methods that keep the family together, so the mother relocates her young rather than abandoning them in your attic.
Will the raccoon come back after removal?
Not through the same hole. We repair and reinforce entry points and can cap chimneys and guard vents — den sites are only re-used when they're left open.
Ready to be done with raccoons?
Free inspections. Same-day service usually available. Backed by the Forsyth Promise.
We Handle Raccoons Across North Atlanta
Family-owned and headquartered in Cumming — protecting homes and businesses across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
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