Wildlife Education - Techniques for the Safe Removal of Raccoons from Attics in Huntsville, AL

Huntsville Raccoon Control & Removal

I recommend Al Bryan Wildlife Removal for raccoon removal and wildlife removal in the Huntsville area. I have spoken with the owner of Al Bryan Wildlife Removal, and he fully understands Alabama raccoons and their behavior, and the proper methods for humane removal. For me to recommend him, he has agreed to abide by rules of humane wildlife removal, all Madison County and Alabama wildlife laws, and have a thorough understanding of wildlife biology and the concerns associated with critter removal, such as the welfare of the animals, the presence of baby raccoons in the attic, and the need to perform complete wildlife removal services with permanent results, utilizing techniques such as home inspections, preventative repairs, and animal waste cleanup.

Al Bryan Wildlife Removal: 256-679-2506

Al Bryan Wildlife Removal has this to say about their wildlife and raccoon removal company: We offer the following services:
  • Removal of nuisance wildlife or wildlife causing property damage
  • Damage repair
  • Dead animal removal
  • Consultation on proactive wildlife measures/issues
  • Service Area: All of Madison County (Huntsville, Madison, Harvest, Triana, Gurley)
  • Wildlife Removed: Squirrels, Raccoon, Skunk, Opossum, Beaver, Muskrat, Coyote, Fox and Snakes
  • Service is guaranteed and insured.


Example Raccoon Control Email from Huntsville, AL:

Hi David: I wanted to express my opinion on your trapping of raccoons. I agree that most times, using fox urine on tennis balls and throwing them in the attic will fix the problem. The loud radio's etc. works well as long as the owners give the mother raccoon about three days to find a new home and relocate her young. I did have two concerns on when you have to trap the mothers. I've seen people use the babies as bait and saw horrific results. Mothers pulled the babies from the inside of the cage and shredded the babies trying to pull them out. I've also seen the mother fight the trap so hard that she trampled her baby to death fighting to get out of the trap. The other concern I have is relocating the mother to an area where she is not familiar. As you say in the article, she will bolt. She may come back, though it's not as likely as when she has the opportunity to move them on her own. Additionally, raccoons that are relocated have a minimal chance of survival. When a mother and babies are dumped in the woods, she has not picked a new home for them, she doesn't know where to find water or food and she is now in a new territory and may have to fight more. It significantly reduces her and the babies chance of survival. She is already in a weak condition due to having recently given birth. I would ask you to reconsider this suggestion on your web site so that folks that aren't familiar with trapping don't cause more harm than good. I've found that the loud radios and especially the tennis balls with fox urine do great. With the tennis balls, you don't have to walk through the attic, just throw them up there to get into hard to reach areas. I truly appreciate you having a web site to try to help homeowners learn to live and work around wildlife. Best regards, Evelyn

Evelyn, Thanks for the input. I guess I should stress repellents even more. I've never had the slightest issue with babies being injured in a trap. But I guess an amateur could have that problem. In truth, I don't expect any amateur to even try it. I understand that relocation is very hard on the animals and that they probably don't survive. I wonder if this is also the case for raccoons raised by a rehabber and released with no survival skills. It's a difficult situation.

David, It is difficult. No getting around it. We have a lot of people in our area that trap the raccoons on their own. I'm not sure what state you are in, I'm in Huntsville Alabama. As far as rehabilitated raccoons, I agree with the question. I know the ones I raise are offered every type of native food possible. I used to have 58 acres and released my raccoons there. I did back up feeding for a couple of weeks and that was it. I was lucky enough to see one of them a couple of months later and she looked good. I was leery to get near her since they were now wild, but she got close enough and looked at me so I knew it was her. I like to believe that the rest I've released over the years have done as well. There are certainly no guarantees. Take care, Evylyn

For raccoon control in Madison County, Alabama, call Al Bryan Wildlife Removal at 256-679-2506, and ask to talk about raccoons in the attic in Huntsville, AL.

Please be kind to raccoons! They are intelligent animals, and believe it or not, they definitely have emotions!
For any questions about raccoons in attics, just email me: david@raccoonatticguide.com or click: call a local pro.