Chicago Hunters for the Hungry

Here at Windy City Wildlife, we also work with corporate clients and private landowners throughout Chicago to reduce the deer population on their property at no charge. The meat from hunted deer is then donated to local food banks. Contact me to learn more.

Chicago Raccoon Removal: They're Cute but Nasty

Though they look cute and cuddly, raccoons are related to bears and have a similar temperament—especially when cornered or around their young. If you have one living in your home, in your yard or anywhere else on your property, contact Windy City Wildlife to have the raccoon removed.

Raccoon Problems in Chicago

• Nesting in attics, chimneys and soffits (under eaves around the perimeter of the attic); tearing out insulation; ripping up ductwork; chewing through wires; damaging wooden joists; tipping over garbage cans; stealing pet food and bird seed; ripping up screens and garbage bags; digging for grubs and destroying lawns and golf courses; and killing ornamental fish in ponds
• Causing further problems under decks, front porches, decks, and other concrete slabs
• Carrying rabies and distemper, posing a threat to people and domestic pets
• Causing diseases that affect people and pets like roundworm via urine and droppings
• Carrying fleas, ticks and other parasites, leading to even more diseases
• Alarming dogs, cats and other pets with their presence during the night due to their nocturnal habits

Why You Need Windy City Wildlife Service

• Traps need to be set at all entry points
• Raccoons weigh between 10-20 lbs. (sometimes up to 50), are crafty and can get out of most traps
• You must be licensed to capture raccoons and it is illegal to released them on other properties
• Getting bitten can give you rabies
• Raccoons will tear new holes if old holes are blocked and offenders are not removed
• There are no effective raccoon repellents – moth balls, predator urine, ultrasonic emitters, and ammonia-
  soaked rags are ineffective from our experience
• While cute, a raccoon’s bear-like temperament makes it unsuitable for close contact or being a pet
• Infested attics need to be cleaned and decontaminated

Welcome to Windy City Wildlife: Raccoon Removal & Wildlife Trapping in Chicago

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Windy City Wildlife provides 24/7 emergency removal of raccoons, squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, rats & mice, opossum, birds, bats, foxes, coyotes, beavers, muskrats, and any other wild animal from your home, condo association, golf course, or anywhere else you are having an issue. We serve Chicago, the northern suburbs and the western suburbs.

Wild animals carry rabies, fleas, ticks, parasites, and other diseases, posing a serious risk to your family's health—especially to children and the elderly, not to mention damage to your property. Let Windy City Wildlife professionally and humanely remove your animal problem today. With 25 years of experience in Chicago, our fully licensed and insured staff will protect your home, your family and your privacy.