Raccoons carry other diseases besides rabies. One common parasite (that will affect humans in a serious way) found on raccoons has tiny eggs that must be burned to be killed- the usual disinfectants won't do it. Do, please, use caution! It may be necessary to kill it. In many states and towns it's illegal to transport 'em to another site. You do not want to corner him!

If an exit hole has been reopened for him, you might just hustle him out by chucking a large quantity of moth balls downstairs. It sometimes is nasty enough to send them packing (skunks, too!) though it may take a few hours for the fumes to build up.

Good luck!

maeve, who has had raccoons try to move into her attic...and barn.