Spring is a beautiful time of year—flowers bloom, birds sing, and unfortunately, it’s also peak baby raccoon season. If you’ve started hearing odd noises in your attic, chimney, or walls, you might be dealing with a family of raccoons setting up camp in your home.
Here’s why baby raccoon season is a big deal—and how professional raccoon trapping and wildlife control services can help.
When Is Baby Raccoon Season?
Baby raccoon season in Kansas typically begins in early spring and lasts through late summer, with most raccoons giving birth between March and June. During this time, female raccoons (called sows) are looking for safe, quiet, and warm places to raise their young. Attics, crawl spaces, sheds, and chimneys are prime real estate.
Why Raccoons Are a Problem
Raccoons might look cute, but they can cause serious damage:
• Torn insulation
• Chewed electrical wires
• Contaminated areas with urine and feces
• Loud, disruptive noises (especially at night)
And if babies are involved, removing raccoons becomes even trickier. That’s why it’s critical to work with a professional wildlife control expert who understands humane and effective raccoon trapping methods.
The Importance of Humane Raccoon Trapping
When dealing with a raccoon family, it’s essential to use humane trapping techniques. Separating a mother from her kits (babies) can be fatal to the young and cause even more aggressive behavior from the adult. A licensed wildlife removal company will:
• Conduct a thorough inspection of your property
• Locate the nesting site and assess the presence of babies
• Use live traps or one-way doors to remove adults safely
• Carefully extract and reunite the babies with the mother when possible
• Seal entry points to prevent future infestations
Why You Shouldn’t DIY Wildlife Removal
Many homeowners try DIY raccoon removal, but that often leads to bigger problems. Raccoons are strong, smart, and potentially dangerous, especially when protecting their young. They can carry rabies, roundworm, and other diseases harmful to humans and pets.
Professional wildlife control specialists are trained to handle raccoon infestations legally, humanely, and effectively—ensuring your home is safe and raccoon-free for good.
How to Protect Your Home During Baby Raccoon Season
While prevention is always best, here are a few tips to reduce your chances of an unwanted raccoon guest:
• Seal holes and cracks around the roofline, soffits, and vents
• Install chimney caps and attic vent covers
• Secure trash bins and avoid leaving pet food outside
• Trim tree branches away from the roof
Need Help with Raccoon Trapping or Wildlife Control?
If you’re hearing scratching, thumping, or crying sounds in your attic, don’t wait—call a licensed raccoon trapping expert. Whether it’s a lone raccoon or a full family with babies, our professional wildlife control services ensure a safe and humane solution.
Contact Orange Mouse today to schedule an inspection and keep your home critter-free this season!