You can tell if you have racoons or in your attic by checking for signs of damage, smelling unpleasant odors, and hearing noises.
Signs of damage may entail:

  • Holes in the roof
  • Broken garbage cans or scattered garbage
  • Chewed wiring or pushed in soffits, & fascia
  • Broken attic fans or HVAC vents
  • Destroyed bird feeders or other wildlife feeders

The most common noises racoons will make would be thumping, scratching, hissing, growling or you may hear when they enter and exit the building.

Also baby racoons sound like “pikachu” from pokemon.

Racoons can also carry disease and become aggressive if not handled by a professional.