Raccoon Removal in Pasadena, CA

Signs of a raccoon problem

Heavy nighttime movement usually deserves a closer look than the sound alone.

A raccoon in or around a Pasadena house may first show up as deliberate footsteps above a bedroom, thumping near an attic corner, movement over a roof, or repeated activity beneath a raised floor. The sound can be louder and slower than a rat, but sound by itself does not prove the species. Arman looks for accessible physical evidence and the route that connects the animal's outdoor travel path with the part of the structure where activity is heard.

Outside, clues can include a vent cover moved out of position, a gap at an eave, disturbed material near a crawl-space opening, paw marks on a dusty surface, or recurring visits around a chimney, roof edge, pool or trash area. Inside an accessible attic or under-floor space, the inspection may find an opening, compressed material, droppings or a travel path. The goal is not to label every noise as a raccoon; it is to identify enough evidence to recommend the right next step.

Odor changes the inspection but does not automatically mean that an animal is dead. A living raccoon using the same sheltered area can leave waste and scent, and a mother with dependent young can remain quiet for stretches between trips outside. If you smell something, hear young vocalizing, or notice movement during spring or summer, mention that before the visit. Those details help Arman plan the safest accessible inspection and avoid closing an occupied space.

Before the inspection

A few precise details can make a complicated Pasadena property easier to read.

Text the service address and explain whether the activity is above a ceiling, inside a chimney area, below a floor or only outside. Include the time of day, how long the noise lasts and whether the same location is involved each night. If the property slopes toward the Arroyo, has a detached garage, or has an attic access far from the sound, mention that too. This helps Arman bring the right access equipment and start in the most relevant area.

Photos taken from a safe place can help show a bent vent, damaged eave or track on a roof edge. Do not climb onto a roof, reach into a den, enter an unsafe crawl space or place yourself between a raccoon and its exit. Keep pets and children away from the suspected route. If an animal is visible inside a confined area, give it distance and text a photo or short video rather than trying to handle it.

Licensed in California

The person inspecting the house is the licensed owner who answers your call.

Brave Guys Inc. operates from one business address at 633 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91203, and Pasadena is a service area rather than a second office. The company registration is California Structural Pest Control Board PR 10209, Branch 2. Arman Nazarian holds SPCB Operator license OPR 15111 and performs the field work described on this page.

Wildlife trapping work is supported by a California Department of Fish and Wildlife trapping license, Trapper ID TP-11016. These credentials identify the company and technician before service; the recommendation still depends on accessible evidence at the property.