Empire is a small Clear Creek County mountain community situated along the Clear Creek canyon on US Highway 40, between Georgetown and Berthoud Pass. The canyon setting, proximity to Clear Creek, and surrounding national forest terrain make Empire raccoon removal a genuine concern for local homeowners. Raccoons in mountain canyon communities like Empire are drawn to the warmth and food sources that homes and outbuildings provide, particularly as temperatures drop in fall and winter. Colorado Wildlife Specialists provides professional, humane raccoon removal throughout Empire and the surrounding Clear Creek County area.
Why Raccoons Are a Problem in Empire
Clear Creek provides raccoons with reliable water and riparian cover that runs directly through the Empire area, and the canyon walls concentrate wildlife movement through and around the community. Empire’s historic structures and older homes often have aging rooflines, gaps in siding, and deteriorated vent covers that make them easy targets for raccoon entry. The remoteness of the canyon setting means raccoon problems can go unaddressed longer, allowing damage to accumulate.
Raccoon infestations in Empire properties cause serious damage. They destroy insulation, compromise structural materials, and chew electrical wiring, creating fire hazards and costly repairs. Raccoon droppings carry Baylisascaris roundworm and pose real health risks. Raccoons are a known rabies vector in Colorado, and their disruptive nighttime activity inside structures disturbs Empire residents throughout the night.
Empire Raccoon Removal Services
Colorado Wildlife Specialists handles every Empire raccoon removal job with a thorough inspection to identify all active entry points, nesting areas, and the full scope of raccoon activity. Canyon and mountain properties present unique structural challenges, and our team is experienced in identifying and addressing all access points thoroughly.
We use humane trapping and exclusion methods that remove raccoons safely and completely. Empire property owners can count on professional service and reliable results from Colorado Wildlife Specialists.
Raccoon Prevention and Exclusion in Empire
After raccoon removal, Colorado Wildlife Specialists seals all entry points and reinforces vulnerable areas using materials designed for Colorado’s mountain climate and capable of withstanding sustained wildlife pressure and extreme weather. Roof vents, chimney openings, soffit gaps, and foundation perimeter vulnerabilities are all addressed.
We also provide Empire homeowners with guidance on reducing raccoon attractants, including securing trash and food storage and managing vegetation near the structure. These combined measures provide lasting protection for Empire’s canyon properties.
Serving Empire and Clear Creek County
Colorado Wildlife Specialists serves Empire and surrounding Clear Creek County communities including Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume, and Dumont. If raccoons are causing problems at your Empire property, contact us today for a professional inspection and prompt, effective service.
For more information about our full range of services, visit our Colorado raccoon removal page.