Raccoon Identification & Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions About Raccoons
Keeping wily raccoon invaders off your property is essential to stay safe from these potentially dangerous wildlife critters.
What are raccoons?
Raccoons are commonly encountered wildlife critters that are easily recognizable by their masked appearance, grayish fur, bushy gray and black striped tails, and long-fingered paws. They use their sensitive fingers to grasp and manipulate objects, climb, and carry items. Raccoons are known for being trash can invaders, as they are both omnivores and scavengers, and they are highly adaptable, something that encourages them to make more and more appearances around human structures.
DIY raccoon control methods can produce hit-or-miss results when you attempt to deal with this pest by yourself, which is why it’s important to contact Wildlife and Pest Control Experts if you suspect these critters are hiding on your property.
Are raccoons dangerous?
Though many people think that raccoons are cute, these critters are incredibly dangerous to human health. Raccoons can carry rabies, which is a life-threatening disease, and they also leave behind droppings and urine on the properties they invade, spreading around serious illnesses such as salmonella, leptospirosis, and raccoon roundworm. Raccoons may also transport parasitic insects like fleas and ticks to your property, where they fall off and start their own dangerous infestations.
Additionally, raccoons are nocturnal, and if you stumble across their daytime hiding spots, especially if they are hiding their babies there, you may end up being bitten or scratched. Raccoon bites and scratches must receive immediate medical treatment.
Why do I have a raccoon problem?
Raccoons are attracted to properties with plenty of food, water, and shelter to access. If you notice raccoons starting to hang around your property, you are likely encouraging an infestation with items that attract these opportunistic critters.
Where will I find raccoons?
Outside, raccoons typically hide around hollow trees, dumpsters and trash cans, abandoned dens, and underneath porches or decks. You may also see them in garages, crawl spaces, underneath outbuildings, inside attics, or the spaces between walls; anywhere that provides a dark space to retreat to during the day is a prime raccoon hiding spot.
How do I get rid of raccoons?
Get rid of raccoons the easy way by contacting Wildlife and Pest Control Experts at the first signs of raccoons on your property. Instead of facing down these dangerous pests yourself and utilizing less-than-effective DIY raccoon removal methods, allow our team to provide reliable and effective pest control for raccoons.
With our techs removing raccoons from your property, you can quickly reclaim your outdoor and indoor areas from the dangers these pests present.
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How can I prevent raccoons in the future?
Follow our tips below for the simple raccoon prevention and control your property needs to stay free from these critters:
- Secure your trash cans outside to stop raccoons from easily scavenging and invading these spaces.
- Block off access to raccoon hiding spots by sealing cracks and gaps around your property and placing screens in front of vented areas near crawl spaces to keep raccoons away from interior spaces.
- Clear out debris piles, dead trees, and fallen fruit or other organic debris to prevent raccoons from hiding or feeding on your property.
- Eliminate water sources and leaks that might encourage raccoons to settle down on your property.
Contact Wildlife and Pest Control Experts right away if you suspect raccoons are invading your property and benefit from our safe and effective raccoon and wildlife removal services.
