Raccoons in Reston, Virginia

This page provides general informational reference material about raccoons that may be encountered in Reston, Virginia and surrounding Northern Virginia communities. It is not a service page. AnimalControlSolutions.com is a wildlife control directory and does not perform wildlife control services.

Raccoons are adaptable mammals commonly found in wooded buffers, greenbelts, and residential neighborhoods throughout Reston. They are primarily nocturnal and may seek shelter in attic spaces, crawlspaces, chimney voids, and under-deck areas.

Access to structures often occurs near rooflines, loose soffit panels, open vents, and uncapped chimney caps. Raccoons are strong climbers and may use downspouts, trellises, and nearby tree limbs to reach roof edges.

Activity often increases in late winter and early spring during denning periods, and again in late summer as juveniles begin exploring.

This page is part of the Reston wildlife information directory. Return to the city hub for additional wildlife topics and provider listings.

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• Squirrels
• Bats
• Birds