Emergency Removal of Raccoon from Kitchen, Den, or Bedroom
Most raccoon calls pertain to removing raccoons from attic. But if you have a raccoon inside the living areas of your home, you have a serious situation! Be careful. You probably need to go ahead and call us to handle this.
Our 24/7 number is 423-502-8148.
Until we arrive, you should:
1. Keep your distance from the raccoon. Do not corner the raccoon.
2. Keep children and pets in a secure locked location away from the raccoon. If you cannot secure the raccoon, it might be better to wait outside until we arrive. The bottom line is don’t get bitten!
3. If someone has been bitten or made contact with saliva, try not to let the raccoon escape. Close the door to the room the raccoon is in if you can do so without risking another bite. It will need to be tested for rabies. Call us to come and remove the animal. You will also need to call either your doctor or local health department regarding testing.
4. If no one has made contact with the raccoon or its saliva, open a door or window to the outside and allow the raccoon to leave on its own.
Once the raccoon is out of the house, you will probably need to schedule a home inspection. Though it is very common for raccoons to make a home in attics, it is relatively rare for raccoons to show up in occupied areas of a building. You should probably read about How Raccoons Get into Your Home once your situation is secure.