Fall preparation should happen before raccoons establish themselves in roofs, attics, sheds, garages, or other sheltered areas around your home. A late-summer property inspection can identify vulnerabilities while they are still relatively easy to address.

The goal of an inspection isn't to eliminate wildlife from the surrounding area, but to make the property harder for raccoons to enter, occupy, and repeatedly visit. This article will discuss what type of inspection is needed and what to pay attention to.

Removing a raccoon from your property does not automatically eliminate the risk of future intrusions. Buildings with accessible entry points remain vulnerable to new raccoons, or even the same animal returning after being released/relocated.

Exclusion is a long-term property protection strategy that complements raccoon removal. Learn why exclusion is a critical part of effective raccoon control.