That does not mean that they are looking for food on your roof but your roof might have been the easiest way out of a tree that is nearby.
Raccoons fighting on roof.
Summary of step by step instructions if outside.
Raccoons are going to arrive in short order if there is a reason and the biggest reason is food.
2 set traps in areas of high raccoon activity bait with marshmallows or if stray cats are not a problem in the area cat food works as well.
By design all rain and melted snow on the roof must pass this section on the way to the eavestrough.
If you seem to be the only one on the block getting terrorized by these creatures you may be wondering why they chose you over anybody else.
The edge of your roof where the eavestrough meets the house is a particularly vulnerable area for raccoon intrusion.
Two raccoons having a running battle on the roof of our house.
Below is the longest email i ve ever gotten but it s got some good lessons about raccoons on the roof.
High amounts of moisture as well as continuous freezing and thawing deteriorate this area of the roof faster than anywhere else.
Raccoons have even been known to rip shingles off or tear holes in the roof in search of shelter causing damage that can cost many thousands of dollars to repair.
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