Raccoon Trapping & Removal, Delaware
Raccoons in an attic or chimney are removed by trapping the adults, checking for a litter of kits, and closing the way back in. In Delaware that is a job of several visits, not one. Call Dale Sipple at 302-236-1273.
Raccoons are the animal we get called about most in Sussex County. They are strong, they are clever, and a female looking for a place to raise kits will pull back flashing, tear a soffit open or drop straight down an uncapped chimney. Once she is in, she is not leaving because you banged on the ceiling.
The order of work matters. We find the entry point first, then trap. Sealing a hole before the animals are out traps a litter inside a wall, and a dead raccoon in a wall cavity is a far worse problem than a live one in the attic. Spring and early summer jobs almost always involve young.
Signs you have raccoons
- Heavy, deliberate walking overhead at dusk or just before dawn
- Chittering or crying sounds from the attic or chimney — usually kits
- Torn soffit, lifted shingles or a pulled-back roof vent
- Droppings in the attic, on the roof or on a deck
- Knocked-over bins and raided pet food, night after night
Photos from Delaware jobs
Local business in Lewes, Delaware. No sub-contracting out jobs — we do the work!
Animal & Wildlife Trapping is a member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get raccoons out of my attic?
Trapping the adults, checking for kits and sealing the entry point afterwards. Do not seal the hole first or you will trap young inside the wall. Call Animal & Wildlife Trapping at 302-236-1273 for raccoon removal in Sussex and Kent County, Delaware.
How long does raccoon removal take?
Most raccoon jobs run several visits across a few days. Traps have to be set, checked and reset until every animal is out, and a female with kits takes longer than a lone male.
Can I trap a raccoon myself in Delaware?
Delaware regulates the trapping and relocation of wildlife, and doing it wrong risks the animal, your family and a fine. A certified wildlife control operator is licensed to handle it and knows where release is legal.
Do you fix the hole the raccoon came in through?
Yes. We handle exclusion and prevention, including chimney caps, so the next raccoon does not walk into the same opening.