Many people think that raccoons are harmless critters, but you may start to see these animals as pests if they ever get into your garbage or garden. Because Georgia has so many heavily wooded areas, there is a large population of raccoons here and they can easily become a nuisance.

Tips on keeping your home raccoon-free:

Although it may not be possible to keep raccoons out of your yard, there are preventative measures to take to deter them . The key to keeping your home raccoon free is to eliminate the things that attract raccoons in the first place. For example:

While you could try and catch and release a raccoon yourself, we highly recommend leaving this to a professional wildlife company as raccoons carry rabies and other diseases. Here at  Local Exterminator, Inc we are qualified to capture and relocate raccoons so that you won’t have to. Our wildlife professionals have provided cost-efficient, quality wildlife control to our customers for over two decades. When it comes to raccoon control in metro Atlanta, we can take care of your situation in an efficient and timely manner,  contact us today for a free quote.