They’re fluffy, wide-eyed, and oddly adorable—but baby raccoons are far from harmless when they show up in your attic, chimney, or crawlspace. When you spot one, chances are their protective (and very determined) mother is nearby.
At A Plus Wildlife, we get more spring and summer calls about raccoons than almost any other animal—and 90% of the time, it’s a mama with babies. While it’s easy to be charmed by the little ones, raccoons in your home can lead to serious structural damage, health risks, and costly repairs if not handled properly.
Why Raccoons Choose Your Home
Spring is raccoon birthing season, and mothers are on the hunt for a safe, quiet place to raise their young. Your attic, chimney, or even a wall void offers:
- Warmth and protection
- Shelter from predators
- Proximity to food sources (like your trash cans)
Once mama raccoon sets up a nursery, she rarely leaves her babies unattended. She’ll defend her space fiercely and return repeatedly, even if relocated, unless the babies are removed too.
Meet the Baby Raccoons
Baby raccoons, called kits, are born blind and helpless. A typical litter ranges from 3 to 5 kits. During the first few weeks, they stay tucked away while Mama ventures out for food.
As they grow, their curiosity kicks in—and that’s when you may start hearing thumping, chirping, and scratching from inside your walls or ceiling. By 8 weeks, they’re mobile and can get into even more trouble.
Why DIY Isn’t the Answer
It’s tempting to try a quick fix, but dealing with raccoons, especially mothers and babies, requires skill, patience, and legal knowledge. Common mistakes include:
- Trapping mom but not the babies: This leads to orphaned kits who cry for days and often die in hidden spaces, leaving behind odor and sanitation issues.
- Blocking entry points too early: Trapping the raccoons inside causes them to panic and tear through insulation, wires, or ductwork trying to escape.
- Using repellents or loud noises: These might scare mom off temporarily, but she’ll either return or relocate her babies to a harder-to-reach area of your home.
Why Professional Help Is Essential
At A Plus Wildlife, we approach each raccoon situation with a combination of compassion and expertise. Our process for handling raccoon families includes:
- Inspection: We locate entry points, nesting sites, and determine if babies are present.
- Safe Removal: We use humane and legal techniques to remove both mother and babies together whenever possible.
- Reuniting and Relocation: When safe, we place the babies in a heated reunion box outside the home, allowing mom to relocate them on her own to a wild den site.
- Exclusion and Repairs: We seal entry points and repair damage to keep raccoons (and other animals) out for good.
- Clean-Up & Sanitation: Raccoons can leave behind feces and urine that carry diseases like leptospirosis and raccoon roundworm. We fully sanitize affected areas to restore safety.
Timing Matters
Spring and early summer are peak seasons for raccoon family infestations. Catching the issue early prevents further damage and gives us the best chance to remove the animals humanely and efficiently.
If you hear noises in the attic at night, notice insulation debris, or spot a raccoon near your home repeatedly, don’t ignore it, especially if you suspect a mother and babies may be involved.
Trust A Plus Wildlife for the Right Solution
We understand that you want to protect your home, but also treat wildlife with care. That’s why we offer safe, humane raccoon removal services backed by years of experience and local expertise.
Don’t risk harm to yourself, the animals, or your home. Let us handle the problem the right way.
📞 Call A Plus Wildlife today or request service at:
🌐 https://wildlife-control.org
Your attic wasn’t meant to be a nursery. Let’s evict those tiny bandits before they turn into full-grown trouble.