We have been dealing with a lot of Raccoon removals in the last few weeks. We have been seeing a lot of soffits being ripped apart due to raccoons trying to gain entry into the attic. Right now is the time where the raccoon is needing a good nesting spot to raise their young, and the attic is a perfect location for a raccoon to raise their young.
Why Raccoons Chew Through Soffits
Raccoons like to make dens in chimneys and attics. Soffits are easy entry points for a few reasons:
They usually will be within easy reach of a roof corner and have simple lightweight coverings.
Soffits often have vents and raccoons can feel the warm, dry air. They think, "I'd like to live in there."
Soffits are not exposed to weather, so in many cases their
Why Raccoons Chew Through Soffits
Raccoons like to make dens in chimneys and attics. Soffits are easy entry points for a few reasons:
They usually will be within easy reach of a roof corner and have simple lightweight coverings.
Soffits often have vents and raccoons can feel the warm, dry air. They think, "I'd like to live in there."
Soffits are not exposed to weather, so in many cases their