Raccoon Control in Houston

Nearly 20 Years Protecting Houston Homes from Wildlife

Houston’s urban environment gives raccoons easy access to food and shelter, and these animals don’t stay outside for long. They move into attics and crawlspaces, cause structural damage, spread disease, and pose a real threat to pets and family members.

For nearly two decades, Preventive Pest Control has provided residential and commercial wildlife solutions across the Houston area. We handle the full scope of raccoon removal, from identifying entry points to humane trapping, exclusion, and sanitization. Every job is backed by a 100% Service Satisfaction Guarantee.

Call us at (713) 955-7405 or contact us online to schedule your free inspection.

Signs of a Raccoon Problem

Raccoons are intelligent and destructive, often causing significant damage before they’re ever seen. Catching the early warning signs is the best way to limit structural damage and protect your family’s health.

• Nocturnal Noises: Raccoons are most active at night. Loud thumping, scratching, scurrying, or chattering from your attic, walls, or chimney is a primary indicator.
• Exterior Damage: Check your roofline, soffits, and vents. Raccoons are strong enough to rip open shingles, tear apart fascia boards, or bend vent covers to force entry.
• Yard and Trash Disturbances: Overturned trash cans, rolled sod, and lawn holes from grub-foraging are common yard-level signs.
• Latrines: Raccoons repeatedly defecate in one spot, creating concentrated deposits often found in attics or on roofs. These latrines pose a serious roundworm risk. Eggs can remain viable in soil for years.

Any one of these signs warrants a professional inspection. The sooner the problem is addressed, the less structural damage and health exposure your household faces.

Our Raccoon Removal & Exclusion Process

At Preventive Pest Control, we use a proven, multi-step process for humane raccoon removal in Houston. We don’t just trap the animal. We find the source of the problem. Every plan is customized based on a thorough inspection of your property.

How the Process Works

• Thorough Inspection: We analyze your entire property to identify all entry points, nesting sites, and the full extent of the damage, including vulnerabilities that aren’t obvious on the surface.
• Humane Trapping & Removal: We use safe, humane methods to remove all raccoons from your home, including any young. Our technicians follow Houston-area regulations for wildlife handling throughout.
• Exclusion & Repair: We repair raccoon damage and permanently seal every entry point with professional-grade materials to help keep them from getting back in. This is the step that makes the difference between a fix and a repeat visit.
• Cleanup & Sanitization: When needed, we address contamination left behind: damaged insulation and hazardous latrines, to restore the safety of your home.

We stand by every job with our 100% Service Satisfaction Guarantee.

Why DIY Raccoon Removal Backfires

Don’t attempt to handle a raccoon yourself. These animals can carry rabies, distemper, and dangerous parasites, and a cornered raccoon can defend itself aggressively. This poses a real bite risk to you and your pets.

Trapping one raccoon rarely solves the problem. Young left behind in the attic can die there, creating odor and secondary pest issues. An unsealed entry point simply invites new wildlife in, restarting the cycle of damage.

In Texas, trapping, transporting, or relocating raccoons commercially requires a license, and private homeowners face significant legal restrictions on wildlife handling. Licensed operators are also trained to identify and repair structural damage: compromised ductwork, chewed wiring, and degraded insulation that DIY removal misses entirely.

Why Choose Us for Raccoon Removal in Houston

At Preventive Pest Control, we’re a “people business” first. We pair humane removal with a formal three-barrier prevention system designed to help reduce the chances of raccoons and other pests returning after the initial removal, and we back every job with a satisfaction guarantee.

• Nearly Two Decades of Local Experience: We’ve served the greater Houston area for almost 20 years, giving our team direct familiarity with urban wildlife challenges across Harris County.
• Highly Trained Technicians: Our team members are hand-selected and receive ongoing training on effective control methods. They’re chosen as much for their personable approach as their technical skill.
• Customized Plans, Not Cookie-Cutter Service: We analyze the problem in full, identify the source, and walk you through a custom action plan before any work begins.
• Three-Barrier Prevention System: Beyond removal, we treat interior and exterior areas using our proven three-barrier approach, addressing the conditions that make a property attractive to raccoons in the first place.
• Humane & Environmentally Responsible Methods: We prioritize humane removal and environmentally conscious solutions for residential and commercial properties alike.
• 100% Service Satisfaction Guarantee: We’re committed to addressing your wildlife problem thoroughly. If you’re not satisfied, we make it right.

Houston’s mild climate means raccoons are active year-round. There’s no hibernation season to give you a break. That makes ongoing prevention as important as the initial removal. Our team is ready to help protect your home from damage and your family from risk.

Call our team at (713) 955-7405 or contact us online to get started with a free inspection.