Here is a raccoon captured in a roof-mounted system under a dormer soffit.

Trap is set on roof...

...and raccoon is caught.

Raccoons are expert climbers, and will often climb onto the roof of a home. Sometimes they do this as a matter of exploration, but most of the time they have a more sinister purpose... they are in fact entering your attic! They often climb onto the roof and push open an area of soffit in order to gain access to the attic. In order to solve the problem, a trapping professional can set a trap to remove the animal. Sure, the trap can be set on the ground, but that runs a risk of catching a non-target animal. If you want to be sure to catch the exact culprit, set the trap right at the entry point. In fact, if you want to be really sure, set it so that the animal has no other option but to enter the trap upon emerging from the attic. There's a few things to keep in mind when setting a trap on a roof. First of all, it should be bolted down. However, you don't want to cause roof leaks, so bolt it to fascia boards if possible, or be ready to plug the screw holes properly. Second, trapped raccoons tend to grab everything in reach, and will often tear up roof shingles. Line the area below the trap with 1/4 inch hardware cloth or some equivalent to prevent this. Third, please realize that in many cases, the raccoon in the attic is a mother with pups, and trapping her alone does not solve the problem. You need to be sure to remove the pups as well, preferrably at the same time if you plan to relocate them (if that's legal in your state, which it is here in Florida). You can't leave baby raccoons alone in an attic to die, it's inhumane and it causes an odor problem for you. Also, keep in mind that a roof can be a dangerous place on which to work. Please don't attempt to trap raccoons on the roof yourself - this is the domain of professional wildlife control experts.

For more raccoon trapping information, go back to the Orlando raccoon control page.

If you don't live in Orlando FL, click here for the National Directory of Wildlife Trappers.

I operate a professional wildlife removal and pest animal control business in Orlando Florida. I deal with wild critters and control them via trapping, exclusion, and prevention techniques. If you have to know how to get raccoons out of the attic and need to know how to get rid of raccoons on your property, give me a call any time and I can professionally take care of your Orlando raccoon problem.