Aggressive raccoon baring teeth — Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management provides humane raccoon removal services in Des Moines, Iowa

WHY RACCOON REMOVAL IS IMPORTANT

Hearing heavy noises in the attic at night? Finding tipped-over trash cans, torn soffits, or bad smells around your home?

These are common signs of raccoon activity for homeowners in Des Moines and Central Iowa.

Once raccoons get inside an attic, roof, or garage, they can damage insulation, leave behind droppings, and create safety concerns for pets and families.

Humane raccoon removal helps stop the problem before it gets worse.

1. Protect Your Home and Family

Raccoons may carry bacteria, parasites, and diseases like rabies and raccoon roundworm.

2. Prevent Costly Damage

Raccoons can tear through vents, soffits, roofing materials, and insulation while trying to nest inside your home.

3. Restore Peace and Quiet

Professional raccoon removal helps stop attic noises, odors, trash messes, and ongoing wildlife activity around your property.

Since 2008, Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management has provided humane raccoon removal and wildlife pest control services throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa.

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RACCOON REMOVAL SERVICES

Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management provides complete raccoon removal services for homeowners throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa.

Our process is designed to safely remove raccoons, identify how they entered the home, and help prevent future wildlife problems.

  • Humane Raccoon Removal

    We safely remove raccoons from attics, garages, chimneys, crawl spaces, sheds, and other areas where raccoons commonly nest or hide.

  • Property and Entry Point Inspections

    Our team inspects the home for roof gaps, damaged vents, soffits, crawl space openings, and other access points raccoons may be using to enter the property.

  • Raccoon Prevention Services

    After removal, we help reduce the risk of future raccoon problems by sealing entry points and identifying vulnerable areas around the home.

  • Safe and Professional Wildlife Control

    We use safe methods to remove raccoons. These methods keep your family, pets, and home safe.

  • Removal Plans Based on Your Home

    Every raccoon problem is different. We tailor our raccoon removal service based on the location of the activity, the condition of the home, and the level of infestation.

Schedule a raccoon inspection today with Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management and protect your Des Moines home from future raccoon activity.

OUR RACCOON REMOVAL PROCESS

Complete Property Inspection

We inspect attics, rooflines, vents, crawl spaces, and other areas to confirm raccoon activity and locate possible entry points around the home.

Humane Raccoon Removal

We use safe and humane raccoon removal methods to remove raccoons from the property and help secure affected areas around the home.

Long-Term Prevention Planning

We identify vulnerable areas around the property and provide recommendations to help reduce the risk of future raccoon activity.

NOT A RACCOON INFESTATION?

Not every attic noise or animal problem is caused by raccoons.

Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management also helps homeowners throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa identify and remove other common wildlife and pest problems.

  • Wildlife Removal Services

    We remove squirrels, skunks, birds, opossums, and other nuisance wildlife commonly found in attics, crawl spaces, garages, and around the home.

  • Insect Pest Control

    Our team handles ant infestations, wasp nests, spiders, and other common insect problems affecting homes throughout the Des Moines area.

  • Rodent Control Services

    We identify and remove mice and rats, locate entry points, and help prevent future rodent activity inside the home.

Whether you’re dealing with raccoons, rodents, insects, or other wildlife, Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management provides humane pest control services throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa.

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HOW TO SPOT RACCOON ACTIVITY

Raccoon Removal Service

Raccoons are most active at night and often stay hidden during the day, making it difficult for homeowners to immediately identify the problem.

Recognizing the early signs of raccoon activity can help prevent larger attic, roof, and property issues later on.

1. Heavy Noises at Night

Raccoons are much larger than most attic pests, so homeowners often hear loud thumping, walking, scratching, or movement coming from attics, crawl spaces, roofs, or ceilings during the night.

2. Tracks and Outdoor Disturbances

Raccoon tracks, knocked-over trash cans, disturbed pet food, and digging around decks or garbage areas are common signs of raccoon activity around the property.

3. Roof and Entry Point Damage

Raccoons may tear into soffits, attic vents, shingles, or weak roof areas while trying to enter the home. Damage around rooflines and attic openings is often an early warning sign.

MAIN ISSUES

  • Damage of Property

  • Noises in Attic

  • Severe Odor

  • Droppings

Frequently Asked Questions

Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management has provided raccoon removal and wildlife pest control services throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa since 2008.

Our licensed and insured team focuses on long-term solutions by removing raccoons safely and helping prevent future wildlife problems around the home.

In many cases, we can schedule a raccoon inspection within 1–2 business days depending on the season and current service demand in the Des Moines area.

Early removal is important because raccoons can quickly damage insulation, vents, and other areas inside the home.

Professional raccoon removal is usually the safest and most effective option.

Raccoons are strong, intelligent animals that can return repeatedly if entry points around the home are not properly identified and secured.

Raccoons can become defensive if cornered and may carry bacteria, parasites, and diseases like rabies and raccoon roundworm.

If you suspect raccoon activity around your Des Moines home, it’s best to avoid direct contact and schedule professional raccoon removal.

Sometimes raccoons leave temporarily while searching for food, but many return if they find shelter inside an attic, garage, crawl space, or roof area.

Without proper raccoon prevention and exclusion work, the problem can continue over time.

Raccoon removal costs vary. It depends on where the raccoons are, how many there are, and if any fixes are needed.

After we check the house, we tell homeowners how much the work will cost. This helps them know what to expect before we start.

Raccoons can be active year-round, but many homeowners in Des Moines notice increased activity during colder months and spring nesting season.

Attics, crawl spaces, garages, and roof areas often become attractive shelter spots during these times.

Yes. Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management provides raccoon removal services throughout Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ames, Panora, and surrounding Central Iowa communities.

If you’re unsure whether we service your area, just contact our team.

Some raccoon problems can be resolved within a few visits, while larger infestations or attic nesting situations may require additional time depending on the severity of the activity and the condition of the property.

Yes. We stand behind the quality of our raccoon removal and wildlife pest control services.

If concerns come up after service, our team will work with you to help resolve the issue properly and protect your home moving forward.

If you hear loud sounds at night, scratching noises, see broken parts in your attic, smell bad odors, or notice messed-up insulation, there might be raccoons living there.

Some homeowners in Des Moines also notice droppings or visible roof damage near entry points.

Yes. Raccoons can tear through shingles, soffits, vents, and insulation while trying to enter or nest inside the home.

If raccoons aren’t removed soon, they can cause water problems and damage in the attic that can be very expensive to fix.

Raccoons may return if food sources or entry points around the property are still available.

That’s why professional raccoon removal usually includes identifying access points and helping reduce the risk of future activity around the home.

Yes. In addition to attics, raccoons may enter crawl spaces, garages, sheds, chimneys, and areas under decks looking for shelter and warmth.

These hidden areas often provide safe nesting spots during colder Iowa weather.

If you suspect raccoon activity in your attic, roof, garage, or around your property, it’s best to contact a professional raccoon removal service.

Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management provides humane raccoon removal and wildlife pest control services throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa.

Why Choose Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Control

Proven Expertise

Our team’s accumulated experience in pest management equips us to deliver dependable solutions tailored to resolve your distinct challenges effectively.

Tailored Treatments

Understanding that no two pest issues are alike, we adapt our strategies to align with your particular situation, aiming for precise and successful outcomes.

Commitment to Quality

Quality is more than a standard for us; it’s a pledge. We use top-of-the-line products and cutting-edge techniques to deliver unparalleled results you can trust.

Exceptional Customer Care

Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal. From your initial inquiry to the final treatment, we’re committed to making your experience seamless and satisfactory.

Take Care Of Your Pest Problem Today

We service the entire Des Moines, IA metro area. Contact us today for the safe and efficient removal of your pest problem.

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Sophia O'Brien
Nate with Bobcat Pest was great to work with! I called in about a birds nest removal. He gave the roof a full inspection, cleaned out the nest/dead birds, and returned a week later to patch the hole. Very professional service.
Sophia O'Brien, Des Moines, Iowa
Kayla Lynch Engebrecht

Highly recommend this group!!! Within 24 hours of my “something stinks” panic call, one of the techs, Ronnie, was at our place taking care of the animals that found their final resting place in our vents… and patched it up so we wouldn’t have this happen again. On time, efficient, and very knowledgeable!!

Kayla Lynch Engebrecht, Des Moines, Iowa
Molly Roffman Wosmansky

They do an amazing job with our pest control and keeping all the mosquitos at bay. I really appreciate how caring & respective Gene is towards these animals and rodents…

Molly Roffman Wosmansky, Des Moines, Iowa
Scott Crook

What a great experience Ronnie Hayes came to our place he came to our place assessed that we had a few raccoons in our attic. He even put a trap on the roof and for them out the same day then the relocated them. For a very responsible place.

Scott Crook, Des Moines, Iowa
Alison Kanne
Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management came to my house to deal with a serious bat problem. I have had no issues with bats since they came, and the guy who did the work on my house was thorough and took obvious pride in his work. They are knowledgeable and thorough and don’t take the easy way out. It was clear that they really cared about solving my bat issue and I highly recommend them to anyone with a bat problem.
Alison Kanne, Des Moines, Iowa
Margaret Branwen Dewey
Jared was super helpful, set up traps, and we are looking forward to a raccoon free attic.
Margaret Branwen Dewey, Des Moines, Iowa
Cortney Dierks

Thank you so much! We debated calling for a long time. When I finally did Blake came the very next day and trapped the squirrel who was the culprit of the damage. He fixed the damage too! We are so happy we finally called, wish we would have done it sooner! Thanks Blake!

Cortney Dierks, Des Moines, Iowa
Jayson Jones

Highly recommend using this company for any pest control needs and or wildlife issues.

Jayson Jones, Des Moines, Iowa
Knowledgeable, careful, and insightful-
I had the opportunity to meet with Nicole Spaulding from Bobcat Wildlife and Pest Management to learn more of what she does and to ask questions about their industry, fearing it affected my own (outdoor aquatic stock growth).
She took the time to share with me the ins-and-outs of her industry, genuinely caring for my concerns, resolving them completely in the end.
Grant Sodders, Des Moines, Iowa