Raccoon Guides & Resources
Free expert answers to the raccoon questions Louisville homeowners ask us most — written by the technicians who deal with these animals every day.
Signs of Raccoons in Your Attic
Thumping at night? Learn the sounds, smells, and visual clues that tell you a raccoon — not a squirrel or rat — has moved into your attic.
Read the guide →What Do Raccoons Sound Like?
A noise identification chart for your attic: raccoon thumps vs. squirrel scampering vs. rat scratching, plus what baby raccoons sound like.
Read the guide →Raccoon Poop Identification
What raccoon droppings and latrines look like, why they're uniquely dangerous (roundworm), and how to clean them up safely.
Read the guide →Baby Raccoons: What to Do
Found a baby raccoon alone — or hearing babies in your attic? When to leave it, when to call a rehabber, and how humane removal works.
Read the guide →Kentucky Raccoon Laws
Is it legal to trap, relocate, or kill a raccoon in Kentucky? Plain-English rules on trapping, relocation, and NWCO licensing.
Read the guide →Diseases Raccoons Carry
Rabies, raccoon roundworm, leptospirosis, and more — what Louisville homeowners and pet owners need to know about raccoon health risks.
Read the guide →How to Keep Raccoons Away From Your Property
Practical, proven prevention steps: securing trash, protecting your roofline, deterrents that work (and the popular ones that don't).
Read the guide →Need Hands-On Help Instead?
Guides are great for prevention, but an active raccoon problem needs a professional. We answer 24/7 across Louisville Metro and Southern Indiana.