09/04/2026
Roofers Trapped Juvenile Raccoons in the Attic
This is why you need to be careful when closing wildlife entry points.
If juvenile raccoons are still inside an attic and the entry point gets sealed, the mother doesn’t simply give up and leave. A nursing female can become extremely destructive trying to get back to her young. She may rip apart ridge vents, tear up shingles, damage soffits, or even chew through roof decking to regain access.
The right approach is to make sure the entire raccoon family is accounted for before permanently securing the structure.
At Nukingstreet Pest & Wildlife, we capture and remove the raccoons and then address the vulnerable areas that allowed them into the attic. For ridge vents, we can install heavy-duty Ridge-Guard screening designed to reinforce the vent while maintaining its intended function.
Wildlife exclusion isn’t just about closing a hole. It’s about understanding the animal’s behavior and fixing the building so the problem doesn’t happen again.
Hearing noises in your attic or seeing damage around your roof, soffits, or ridge vents? Call or text Nukingstreet Pest & Wildlife at 800-466-9918, visit our website, send us a DM, or comment Help.