Capture of a raccoon brought into your home?
Have raccoons entered your attic or are attacking your garbage cans every night? Catching raccoons is not easy. Don’t wait to contact a raccoon exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal. Although raccoons may look cute, they are wild animals that can carry diseases such as rabies and mange. Some municipalities are even under close surveillance for raccoon rabies.
Raccoons carry parasites
These black-masked rodents also carry fleas, lice and ticks. If you see one or more raccoons prowling around your home, do not approach them or let your children approach them: if these rodents feel unsafe, they could bite, scratch and cause infections.
General information about raccoons:
You will recognize the raccoon by its ringed tail and black mask!
The biology of the raccoon
- Breeding periods per year: January-February
- Number of gestation times: 63 to 65 days
- Babies are born: April-May
- Number of babies per litter: 4 to 8
- Weaning of babies: 8 weeks
- Raccoon life expectancy: 7 years
Recognizing a raccoon infestation
- Scratching, screaming, or movement in the attic, mainly at night
- Noises in the fireplace or in the walls
- Shredded insulating wool in the attic
- Broken soffit, damaged shingles
- Path in cellulose insulation
- Droppings the size of those of a medium-sized dog
How to end raccoons for good
- Capture the raccoon with a cage or specialized tools
- Find entry points and perform raccoon extraction work
- In order to remove all traces of odors, not to attract other raccoons and to ensure that no harmful spores contaminate your pets or the air in your home, it is ideal to decontaminate the premises.
An agile climber, the raccoon is not afraid of falls, because its body can withstand a tumble of about fifteen meters without injuring itself!
Nova Extermination is an exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal that captures raccoons and relocates them in the forest, far from your home. The Government is strict on this subject: raccoon exterminators on the South Shore of Montreal do not have the right to eliminate individuals. They must relocate each animal to its natural environment.
Capture of raccoons according to standards
Our methods comply with the standards in force. As a raccoon exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal with many years of experience in the field, we will first identify the raccoon traffic route or nest location, and set up capture cages with bait. We then relocate the whole family together to the forest, far from the houses and the city.
Damage assessment
We can also assess the damage that raccoons have caused to your insulation and materials and thus decontaminate. We can carry out work to prevent other raccoons from invading your home, such as caulking and blocking entrances with soffits, etc.
Learn more about raccoons
Learning more about raccoons will help you better understand how dangerous they are and the damage they can cause to your home. As a raccoon exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal, we know that it is preferable to capture raccoons and relocate them to the forest.
Here is some information about this wild mammal that is very common in our province:
A raccoon exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal must know their habits to better capture them and advise you on how to avoid their return.
Contact us for more information
Contact an exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal who captures raccoons and will relocate them to a safe place in their natural environment. Trust our experienced team.
Call on a certified expert
Our company holds all the necessary permits, licenses and insurance for the capture of raccoons and the relocation of raccoons.
Our techniques are in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of the Environment. In addition, we have a license from the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec (RBQ: 5734-75930-01) as well as from the CNESST to carry out caulking work.
We are also protected by liability insurance.
Where we capture the most raccoons
Raccoon pressure varies significantly depending on the nature of the building and the proximity of wooded areas. In Longueuil and the surrounding area, Old Longueuil concentrates pregnant females in the soffits in April-May, and Saint-Hubert regularly produces cases of cohabitation under rear galleries. In Brossard and the south of the South Shore, poorly sealed composts and in-ground pools in sectors A to R are highly attractive to young homeless males. Our raccoon capture offer on the South Shore covers the entire MRC territory, with a fleet of approved cages always available. In Boucherville and the Parc des Îles area, the proximity of Parc national des Îles generates almost continuous activity from April to October. Further east, the service in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Iberville mainly deals with cases along the Richelieu and in the wooded neighbourhoods. In Saint-Hyacinthe, we frequently intervene on the semi-rural lands around Saint-Hyacinthe, where raccoon rabies remains monitored by the MFFP until June 6, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions: Raccoons
How do I know if a raccoon has moved into my attic?
Raccoons are noisy at night and produce heavy moving sounds, growls and sometimes vocalizations of young in the attic or chimney. We often notice enlarged access holes under soffits or on the roof, displaced insulation and feces grouped in the latrine. A female who gave birth in the spring makes the situation more delicate, as young may be present.
Why do you prefer capture and exclusion for a raccoon?
The raccoon is a robust animal and protected by rules governing its capture, so a respectful and compliant approach to capture and exclusion is necessary. Exclusion consists of ensuring that the animal leaves the premises, often taking into account the presence of young animals, and then permanently sealing the accesses. This prevents an animal from getting trapped inside and prevents future intrusions.
What damage can a raccoon cause to my home in Boucherville?
A raccoon can tear off soffits, damage the roof, compact or soil insulation, and create latrines with feces that pose a health risk, including raccoon roundworms. Its comings and goings can also damage the ventilation system and ducts. In Boucherville or Saint-Bruno, this damage justifies a quick intervention before the calf season.
How does a capture and exclusion intervention work?
We inspect the roof, soffits and attic to locate the main access and detect the presence of small ones, then apply a capture or exclusion method adapted to the situation. Once the animals are safely removed, we securely seal the openings and reinforce the weak spots. Cleaning and refinishing of soiled insulation may be recommended.
How much does it cost to capture a raccoon on the South Shore?
The price is based on an evaluation, depending on the location of the animal, the difficulty of accessing the roof, the presence of young animals and the extent of the repairs and sealing required. Simple access is very different from a case where the insulation needs to be replaced. We give you an estimate after inspecting the premises.
Do you guarantee that no raccoons will return?
We aim for a sustainable result on a case-by-case basis: once the accesses are securely sealed, the risk of re-intrusion in the same place decreases significantly. Since raccoons are present everywhere in Montérégie, new individuals may look for other weak spots, hence the importance of quality sealing and maintenance. We advise you on the corrective measures to protect your building in the long term.