Keep Raccoons Out
Various species of raccoons live around the world. However, they are most prominent in the United States, Mexico, and parts of Canada. Adaptable, raccoons are found in almost every climate region of the U.S., and some have even learned to survive solely on human garbage. Favored nesting locations of wild raccoons include forests, marshes, and prairies.
Raccoon Problems
- Pregnant female raccoons or raccoons that have recently given birth will enter homes to find shelter for their offspring. Male raccoons only get inside if they're searching for food.
- Since their hands are structured in such a way that allows them to grasp objects, raccoons have been known to open doors and gain access to secured goods like stored pet food.
- Raccoons damage landscapes while they forage for food. As omnivores, the animals will eat almost anything, including vegetation found in gardens and on farmland.
- The nocturnal mammals also contribute to notable building damage, as they are skilled diggers. Furthermore, raccoons contaminate homes with their excrement and urine and are carriers of diseases.
- Raccoons infamously target unsecured garbage receptacles and leave behind massively unhygienic messes. The nocturnal creatures will occasionally attack livestock, such as poultry, and common house pets, like dogs and cats, as well.
Keeping Raccoons Out
Feeding raccoons only increases the chance of home invasion. As such, property owners should employ simple methods of control, like securing trash bins with fitted lids and attaching latches that lock the lids in place.
Raccoons normally flee upon approach, but rabid individuals display fearlessness regarding humans. Infected raccoons may also foam at the mouth and move about erratically while baring their teeth. However, not all infected raccoons act strangely, so people must always use extreme caution around the animals. The only way to stay completely safe from raccoons is to enlist the help of certified professional removal teams like Critter Control.
Raccoon Trapping and Removal
Critter Control specialists are experts at raccoon removal and are skilled raccoon trappers. Using the most advanced technologies and tools, our teams will resolve any animal problems plaguing your home. Utilize our extensive knowledge and expertise to fix your raccoon problems by calling us today.
We can help you get rid of raccoon problems. Call Critter Control of St. Joseph today to keep raccoons out!
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