Raccoon Removal in NJ

As the winter months approach, many of our furry friends will want to hibernate and take shelter somewhere warm. This includes the less cuddly - raccoon. Racoon Removal in NJ can be a necessary service when owning a home. 

Raccoons are smart and pesky creatures. You have either had your own garbage or your neighbors toppled down by raccoons, leaving a mess on your lawn. Now, imagine this type of mess inside your home. 

ALCO NJ Animal & Pest Control

Most raccoons will take residence inside an attic. The average raccoon weighs about 25-30 lbs, and can easily trample and compress your attic's insulation by simply walking around on it. Pregnant female raccoons that are looking for a nesting place will clear large areas of the attic to nurse their young. They love the dark, quiet corners in attics, basements and crawl spaces found in houses, sheds, and barns through out New Jersey. A mother will do anything possible to protect her newborn kits including producing a loud sharp screech followed by bites and scratches to any human or other animal such as a cat or dog who get too close to her nest. This is the most recognized animal in North America and it gets its name from the Indian word "arakun", which means "scratches with its hands." 

An even scarier thought for any home owner is that many raccoons will use your attic as a litter box. These problems are multiplied when as many as eight babies are born and raised just inches above your ceiling. 

They have also been known to carry roundworm, which is transmitted to humans through ingestion and inhalation of eggs passed in their feces. They can also carry rabies. While preyed upon by foxes, bobcats, coyotes and owls, the common raccoon is more frequently killed by cars and disease. It can often be rabid without showing any outward symptoms of the viral disease. Due to the public's fascination with this native New Jersey animal, rabies has become an even greater a threat than it was previously. Not only can it carry (and spread) the rabies virus; the female can actually pass the virus to her unborn kits in utero.

To reduce your family's risk of infection and return your attic to it's proper condition, Call ALCO NJ Animal & Pest Control today at (973)-540-9944 or (201)-261-7566 for same-day pest control and raccoon removal in Hudson County services. 

Animal Control in Essex County NJ

Animal control in Essex County NJ is a problem that may come up from time to time. If wild animals or wildlife are present on your property, this means nothing about you or your ability to maintain a clean environment. Unlike pests, wild animals often roam the wild and aren't commonly found in a home or commercial building. If they stop, it may be for various reasons: heat, food, or maybe an injury. Never fear, we have the experts to get these animals off your land and back into the wild where they belong. Give us a call today if you're having problems with birds, squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks, possums, or even larger animals such as fox or bears.

Alco Animal Control uses humane methods to capture and release animals on your property. Our many years of experience and continued learning gives us advanced knowledge about animals in your home or office, why they're there, how they got in, how to get them out, and how to keep them out. Our wild animal control in Essex County NJ promptly removes animals from your location and prevents exposure in the future. We are committed to your satisfaction and safety, so when you see or think you might have a wild animal in your home or building, call us for affordable service delivered without delay.

Squirrels are among the most common animal problem that we encounter in our dwellings. This is because most of the time houses are so close together. Instead of jumping from treetop to treetop, squirrels jump from rooftop to rooftop. Often times they find a roof they enjoy, or some area in close proximity to food, warmth, or another sought after luxury. We have the tools and experience for humane animal control in Essex County NJ, reminding them that the trees are their homes, not your property.

Raccoons are among the smartest of city-dwelling animals. Like many other animals, raccoons adapt alongside their environment. They are completely comfortable living alongside human beings in their homes, under their trash bins, or in the yard or garden area. Again, this is not a statement about your cleanliness. More so, the presence of raccoons is a testament to their intelligence and adaptability.

You may also find yourself with skunks, possums, and other larger animal intruders. No matter the species, you should always call our professionals for affordable animal control in Essex County NJ. Dealing with these animals yourself can be dangerous. More than this, the homemade remedies are not always proven effective against our furry friends. Don't cause damage to yourself, your family, or even to the animals. Call us today and we'll deal with the problem in the best possible manner.

Do you think you have an animal problem? We serve all communities within Essex County New Jersey, including:

• Animal Control in Nutley NJ
• Animal Control in Cedar Grove NJ
• Animal Control in Roseland NJ
• Animal Control in Verona NJ
• Animal Control in Bloomfield NJ

For more information about professional animal control in Essex County NJ, call Alco Animal Control at (201) 261-7566.