Raccoon Raccoon Info:
Raccoons are easy to recognize with their distinctive black mask and ringed tail. They are a very common animals, particularly in urban areas. They are well adapted for survival in cities. They are excellent climbers, and they have very nimble hands. They are also strong, and they often explore, tearing new areas open in search of food and shelter. They like to den in trees, but they love to den in attics. A mother raccoon is very protective of its litter of 3-5 young, usually born in the spring time. Like many mammals, they are primarily nocturnal, though some people spot them during the day, often when in search of food. They are omnivores, and will eat almost anything they can get those crafty hands on.

Damage/Nuisance concerns:
Raccoons are one of the most commonly dealt with nuisance animals. They have adapted to living with humans. They have learned that garbage cans and dumpsters are excellent sources of food, and that houses are excellent habitat. A mother raccoon will often tear a hole in a roof to access an attic, where they will make quite a mess and a lot of noise. If you have a raccoon in the attic, it's going to make a big mess. They will search hard for food, and are fond of tipping over trash cans, raiding dumpsters, and stealing pet food. They will often break into a screened-in porch to get pet food. With so much building in the area, the homes of these animals are being destroyed. When that happens they will look for another warm and dry place to nest. This could be your attic, garage or under your porch. The other area of concern is the damage from the storms or hurricanes. Open roofs of soffits make an easy door for these animals

They carry a number of parasites and diseases that can affect people or pets. They are the #1 carrier of rabies, a potentially fatal disease. They also carry canine distemper, which can kill your dog. Their feces may contain raccoon roundworm, the spores of which humans can breathe in and become seriously infected by, so it is important to capture raccoons using human habitat. .

Damage Control & Solutions:
The best method to remove raccoons from around and in buildings is to live trap them. Once the raccoons have been removed from the building it is necessary to close the entry holes. It is important to be sure that all the animals have been removed as they will experience a painful death otherwise. Excluding in the spring and summer may require the removal of young raccoons. We have a large selection of traps, lures to attract them into the trap and also repellants to keep them away.  For the economy minded, we have a kit that includes everything you will need to trap your raccoon.