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Wildlife Footprints And Tracks

Identifying Wildlife Footprints and Tracks

Years of experience help the pros at Black Diamond identify wildlife footprints by inspecting the exterior and interior of your property. Animal tracks in the yard, whether in mud or snow tracks, can reveal which animals live nearby, such as raccoons, squirrels, or skunks. Animals like raccoons have a distinctive hand-like shape and often lead towards your home or garden.

If we find footprints in the attic dust or rodent tracks in the crawlspaces, this could be a direct sign of an active infestation within the structure. Squirrel tracks in the attic are typically small and numerous. By assessing the fresh tracks vs. old tracks, you can determine if the animal activity is current or seasonal.

Identifying these wildlife tracks near entry points, compost, or even rodent footprints in the basement is a crucial step for pinpointing the animal and starting the appropriate wildlife removal process.

Wildlife Tracks in House

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Footprints and tracks confirm an active infestation. Our experts will identify the specific pest and quickly apply the precise removal and exclusion process needed to protect your property and end the activity.
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  • How to identify wildlife footprints around my house

  • Mud or snow tracks — what animals live nearby?

  • Rodent footprints in attic or basement

  • Animal tracks in yard — signs of raccoons, squirrels, or skunks

  • How to tell if footprints mean a current infestation

By Animal Type:

  • Raccoon footprints — distinctive hand-like shape

  • Squirrel tracks in attic or yard

  • Dog-sized wildlife tracks — foxes or coyotes

  • Rodent tracks in dust or crawlspaces

By Location:

  • Tracks in snow or mud around property

  • Footprints in attic dust

  • Yard tracks near garden or compost

By Situation / Frequency:

  • Fresh tracks vs. old tracks — signs of active infestation

  • Seasonal tracking — winter vs. summer activity