Raccoons are clever, adaptable, and increasingly common in suburban neighborhoods like those around Marysville and Everett, WA. If you’re hearing noises in your attic or noticing unusual droppings, you are most likely hosting an uninvited guest. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about raccoon identification, risks, removal, and how Guardian Wildlife Solutions can help.
- Shape & Size: Tubular with blunt ends, about 2–3 inches long and half an inch thick.
- Color & Contents: Dark brown and may contain undigested berries or nuts.
- Location: Often found in “latrines,” communal defecation sites near decks, attics, or gardens.
- Health Risks: May carry roundworm eggs (Baylisascaris procyonis) and leptospirosis.
- Scratching or thumping sounds in attic or walls
- Torn insulation, chewed vents, or wiring
- Visible droppings in concentrated areas
1. Inspection: We assess your property for nests, droppings, and entry points.
2. Cage Trapping: We use humane cage traps to capture raccoons.
3. Raccoon Removal: Captured animals are dispatched and disposed of per Washington law.
4. Clean-Up: (Optional) clean-up of latrines (highly recommended).
5. Exclusion Work: (Optional) Seal entry points to prevent future invasions.
At Guardian Wildlife Solutions, our raccoon removal service is $400 for one removal, which includes inspections, trap setup, and capture.
Local Competitors: $500 for basic trapping.
National Average:
- removal: $550–$975
- Full removal + cleanup + sealing: $1,000–$3,500
- Angie’s List: https://www.angi.com
- HomeGuide: https://homeguide.com
- HomeAdvisor: https://homeadvisor.com
- CDC on raccoon roundworm: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/baylisascaris
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raccoon