Raccoon Control in Birmingham, AL: Professional Trapping & Removal
Raccoons may look like cute with their masked faces and bushy tails, but for Birmingham homeowners, they are a serious threat to property and health. At Peskies Pest Control, we provide expert, humane raccoon removal and exclusion services across Jefferson County, Shelby County, and the surrounding areas.
Whether you are in the historic streets of Five Points South, the growing neighborhoods of Trussville, or the suburbs of Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and Mountain Brook, we are your local wildlife experts.
How Raccoons Enter Your Birmingham Home
Raccoons are incredibly intelligent and have dexterous paws that act like little hands. In Alabama, they frequently seek shelter in attics and crawlspaces to escape the heat or to find a safe place to raise their young.
Common entry points include:
Roof & Attic Vents: They can easily rip off plastic vent covers or bend thin metal to squeeze inside.
Soffits and Eaves: Raccoons will find a small gap and use their strength to tear away fascia boards or soffit panels.
Chimneys: Uncapped chimneys are essentially hollow trees to a raccoon—perfect for nesting.
Crawlspace Latches: If your crawlspace door isn’t secured, a raccoon will pull it open to hide under your floorboards.
Why You Shouldn't Wait: Health & Property Risks
Raccoons aren’t just uninvited guests; they are “vector species” for several dangerous diseases in Alabama.
1. Rabies
Raccoon rabies is particularly prevalent in the Southeast. Any raccoon acting lethargic, uncoordinated, or overly aggressive should be avoided at all costs.
2. Raccoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis)
This parasite lives in raccoon intestines. Its eggs are passed through feces. If humans or pets accidentally ingest or inhale the eggs (often found in “latrine” areas in attics), it can lead to severe neurological damage.
3. Leptospirosis & Salmonella
These bacterial infections can be spread through raccoon urine and droppings, contaminating your insulation and air ducts.
4. Property Damage
Raccoons will shred your insulation to make nests, chew through electrical wiring (creating a fire hazard), and damage your HVAC ductwork.
Our Raccoon Removal Process
At Peskies Pest Control, we evict and exclude to solve the problem for good using a professional 3-step approach:
1. Inspection
We perform a thorough inspection to find all entry points.
2. Trapping
We use professional-grade live traps and species-specific bait to safely capture the intruders.
3. Exclusion
Once the raccoons are gone, we seal the entry points with heavy-duty materials to ensure they can’t return.
"You will be 100% HAPPY with our pest control service...or you won't pay a penny!"
Proudly Serving the Magic City and Beyond
We are local neighbors who understand the specific wildlife challenges of Central Alabama. Our service area includes:
Birmingham & Homewood
Hoover, Pelham, & Alabaster
Mountain Brook & Vestavia Hills
Trussville, Leeds, & Moody
Gardendale, Fultondale, & Center Point
Chelsea & Helena
Don’t let a raccoon ruin your peace of mind. Call Peskies Pest Control today at (205) 470-8161 for a FREE consultation!
