Why Can’t You Just Grab the Raccoon Out of My Attic?

A raccoon in the attic may sound like a simple removal job, but physically chasing or grabbing a wild animal inside a confined attic can be dangerous. The raccoon may be hidden, defensive, protecting young, or one of several animals—and simply removing it doesn't address how it entered the home.

Ryan RidgleySeptember 23, 2026raccoon removal, raccoon in attic, raccoons in attic, attic wildlife, wildlife removal, raccoon exclusion, Cincinnati wildlife removal, Huntsman Wildlife, attic inspection, raccoon damage

Cincinnati Raccoon Mating Season

Raccoons are solitary animals, except during the breeding season, which occurs from late January to early March. During this time, male raccoons, also known as boars, will roam in search of females, or sows.

Ryan RidgleyFebruary 26, 2023raccoon trapping, raccoon in attic, raccoon removal, raccoon, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati, cincinnati attic, wildlife management, wildlife, prevention, trapping

Meet Cincinnati Area Raccoons

We know them as “Trash Pandas”, “Ringtails”, and “Masked Bandits”, but many are unaware of the habits and behaviors of the raccoons that frequent our neighborhoods and sometimes our homes.

Ryan RidgleyFebruary 14, 2023raccoon trapping, raccoon in attic, raccoon removal, raccoon, cincinnati wildlife, cincinnati

Three Reasons I Will Not Go In Your Attic

Before you start thinking Huntsman Wildlife has no place in wildlife control if we are not going to do a thorough inspection INCLUDING the attic, let me give you the top three reasons we will decide not to inspect the attic at that time.

Ryan RidgleyOctober 17, 2022animal control, animal repair, attic, attic inspection, animal in attic, raccoon in attic, bats in attic, cincinnati attic