Few things are more unsettling than realizing you’re not alone in your own home — and we’re not talking about guests. Imagine lying awake at night, hearing scratching in the walls or spotting a pair of glowing eyes peeking through a hole in your ceiling. For one D.C. resident, that nightmare dragged on for over a year.
Linda Chaplin’s apartment became the unexpected home for more than a dozen raccoons, and despite months of complaints, the property’s management did next to nothing. Only after a local news station got involved did a wildlife team finally arrive to assess the situation — and ended up removing 15 raccoons that had settled in and taken over not just her unit, but neighboring apartments as well.
Situations like these aren’t as rare as you might think, especially here in South Florida. As development grows and green space shrinks, animals like raccoons are finding new ways to survive — often in our attics, crawl spaces, and walls.
Raccoons in Your Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
Raccoons are smart, adaptable, and surprisingly strong. They can tear through vents, soffits, and weak roofing to gain entry, especially during cooler months or when searching for a safe place to raise their young.
Once inside, they can cause serious damage:
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Chewed wires and insulation
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Urine and feces contamination
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Noise that keeps you up at night
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Potential risk of disease
Humane Raccoon Removal in South Florida
At Alco Pest Control, we understand that raccoons aren’t “pests” — they’re wild animals looking for shelter. That’s why we specialize in safe, humane trapping and relocation, ensuring the animal is unharmed and returned to the wild where it belongs.
Here’s how we help:
✅ Thorough inspection of your home
✅ Humane trapping using safe enclosures
✅ Relocation to suitable natural habitats
✅ Repair and sealing of entry points to prevent reentry
✅ Clean-up and sanitation of affected areas
We never use poisons or inhumane methods — and we’re fully licensed and insured to handle nuisance wildlife the right way.
Don’t Let Raccoons Take Over
If you’ve seen signs of raccoons in or around your home — or you just want peace of mind — call the pros at Alco Pest Control. Don’t wait for the problem to get out of hand. We’re here to help you reclaim your space safely and ethically.
“Your Satisfaction Is Our Future”
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