Raccoon Control

Raccoon Control in Aspen

Veteran-Owned, IPM-Driven Raccoon Removal for Aspen Properties

Raccoons are one of the most persistent wildlife challenges Aspen property owners face. At RAM Pest Control, we handle raccoon conflicts through an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach that addresses the problem without harsh chemicals and without running afoul of Colorado’s wildlife removal regulations. We’re a local, veteran- and family-owned company with over 18 years of experience serving residential and commercial customers in Aspen, Vail, and the surrounding Western Colorado area.

Our wildlife management services include raccoon, skunk, bat, and bird removal, all performed using methods designed to minimize impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Long-term prevention, not just immediate removal, is the goal.

Dealing with raccoons on your Aspen property? Call RAM Pest Control at (970) 665-4117 to schedule same-day service.

What Aspen Property Owners Can Expect from RAM Pest Control

Raccoon problems rarely wait for a convenient time. We offer emergency services and same-day scheduling so active infestations don’t sit unresolved overnight. Our technicians bring current knowledge of industry advancements to every job, and our eco-friendly methods are designed for households with children and pets.

We treat every customer the way we’d treat a friend: honest communication, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and a genuine interest in protecting your property for the long term, not just closing a service call.

Signs of a Raccoon Problem & the Risks Involved

Raccoons are nocturnal, so most property owners first notice them through sound: thumping or scratching overhead between dusk and dawn. They commonly enter attics, chimneys, and crawlspaces when seeking a den site. Other signs include torn soffit panels or fascia boards, overturned trash, and damaged insulation or ductwork once they’ve settled in.

The health risks are real. Raccoon droppings can carry Baylisascaris procyonis, a roundworm parasite that poses a particular risk to children. Raccoons can also transmit rabies, distemper, and leptospirosis. Mother raccoons denning with kits, typically born in spring, can defend the site aggressively if disturbed.

Why DIY Trapping Puts You at Legal Risk in Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) sets specific conditions for permit-free raccoon trapping and relocation. Without a state permit, you may only relocate a raccoon within two miles of the capture site, and only after notifying CPW in advance, confirming the release site is appropriate habitat, and obtaining landowner permission at that location. Any situation outside those conditions requires a CPW relocation permit before release.

In practice, most Aspen neighborhoods don’t offer a legal two-mile release option that also meets habitat and landowner requirements. Skipping any one of these steps puts a property owner out of compliance with CPW’s nuisance wildlife rules. Working with a licensed professional helps keep the process compliant from capture through release.

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At RAM Pest Control, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our customers have to say about working with us.

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Areas We Serve

RAM Pest Control is proud to serve Aspen, Vail and Roaring Fork Valley, CO and other surrounding areas.

Aspen
Carbondale
Snowmass
Vail

Our Raccoon Control Process

Our approach combines live cage-trap capture with thorough exclusion work. After trapping and relocating the animal in compliance with CPW requirements, we seal the entry points that allowed access: attic vents, chimney openings, crawlspace gaps, and compromised soffits. Chimney caps and exclusion barriers are installed where appropriate to help prevent re-entry.

Every step follows our IPM framework. That means we assess the full scope of conditions attracting raccoons to your property, address root causes, and apply targeted methods that protect the surrounding ecosystem. The result is a solution designed for long-term management rather than one that needs repeating every season.

Pitkin County Regulations & Aspen Neighborhood Challenges

Wildlife removal in Pitkin County involves additional layers of regulation compared to most other parts of Colorado. The county’s landscape and wildlife density create frequent interaction between raccoons and developed properties, and local building codes shape how exclusion work must be performed. We know those requirements and build them into every job from the start.

Neighborhoods like Red Mountain present their own challenges given their proximity to natural habitat corridors. We tailor service plans to the conditions on your specific property rather than applying a one-size approach. That local familiarity is one of the reasons Aspen property owners call us when a raccoon problem needs to be handled correctly.

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Why Choose RAM Pest Control?

Over 20 Years of Experience
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Ready to Protect Your Aspen Property?

An active raccoon den can cause damage quickly, and health risks can escalate the longer droppings accumulate. We offer same-day scheduling, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and a removal process built around Pitkin County’s specific regulations. You’ll know exactly what we’re doing and why before we start.

Call RAM Pest Control now at (970) 665-4117 to schedule raccoon control service in Aspen.

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