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Warning – Raccoons, while appearing cute and cuddly, are extremely dangerous wild animals. You should never try to pet, feed, or play with them. They can become aggressive with no warning, especially around their young. Most raccoon injuries sustained by people are due to them trying to interact with the wild animal. If you suspect you have a raccoon in your attic or around your property, please call Wildlife Experts to prevent an attack on you. Call Rapid Rodent Removal for a free consultation today.

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Description Of Wildlife animal called the Raccoon

The raccoon is a medium-sized mammal native to North America. The raccoon is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in) and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg (11 to 57 lb). Its grayish coat mostly consists of dense underfur which insulates it against cold weather. Two of the raccoon's most distinctive features are its extremely dexterous front paws and its facial mask. Raccoons are noted for their intelligence, with studies showing that they are able to remember the solution to tasks for up to three years.

We Specialize in the HUMANE REMOVAL and exclusion of RACCOONS from all structure types, no matter the shape or size, when it comes to RACCOONS we've got you covered. Not only do We remove the Raccoon's , we can also in some cases Cleanup the Droppings they leave behind.

The Raccoons pose A Year Round Nuisance and threat to our living conditions since their feces is known to carry RACCOON ROUNDWORM. There feces is NO JOKE. Not to mention the amount of damage they cause to an attic space, they commonly damage A/C Ducts, Depreciate Insulation, Chew Electrical Wires, Defecate Everywhere and much more.

Raccoons like to live in woodland areas near water sources such as streams, marshes, and rivers. Much of their food supplies comes from aquatic invertebrates such as clams, crayfish, turtles, and snails. The masked creatures also eat a large variety of plant-based foods, such as acorns, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and corn.

Urban areas, farms, and suburbs likewise make good homes for raccoons, who have adapted to city life by learning to scavenge from garbage cans, gardens, and crop fields. Wild raccoons typically nest in tree cavities, rock crevices, underground burrows, and the abandoned dens of other animals, such as muskrat lodges. In suburban areas, the animals have been known to seek the shelter of unoccupied buildings.

Raccoons Appearance

The small, stocky animals are covered in gray fur with distinctive black markings in the shape of a bandit's mask around their eyes and rings along their fluffy tails. The animals appear hunched as they walk because their back legs are longer than their front legs. Raccoons have black eyes, short ears, and small black noses at the end of their short, narrow snouts.

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Raccoons behaviour is to nest in trees or chimneys if the have acesss to the roof

Like most other wildlife that may intrude on your property, there are several health risks that go along with having raccoons in your area, including raccoon poop , urine and feces, raccoon attacks, transmitted diseases, injury to pets and children, destruction of property, and fire hazards.

Raccoons transmit several diseases through their urine and feces, including:

• Raccoon Roundworm

• Leptospirosis

• Salmonella

If you get bit or scratched by a raccoon you should go to a doctor to get checked for rabies immediately as this virus is carried in a raccoons saliva.

Never attempt to remove raccoons from your property alone, especially if the raccoon has babies or is acting in an unusual or aggressive manner. Always call a Wildlife Expert to help determine the best    plan for raccoon removal. Call Rapid Rodent Removal now for a free inspection and individualized raccoon Removal plan.

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Raccoon Removal tip : If you've got raccoons in your attic, it's important that the wildlife operator search for a litter of baby raccoons, and remove them by hand before trapping and removing the female raccoon.

RACCOONs in your home? INFORMATION

Raccoons are mostly nocturnal animals but may sometimes be heard during the daytime. Baby raccoons are extremely vocal – if you hear growls, a sort of chattering, whistles, screams, hissing, or snarls you probably have a family of raccoons living in your attic. You may also hear a heavy thumping sound. Raccoons are bigger and heavier than rats or squirrels so they will move slower and have a heavier sound.

Raccoons are not considered hibernators, however they become significantly less active beginning around October and only reemerge in early spring. A raccoon’s mating season is from January through March, with a female raccoon giving birth to between 4-6 young. They will begin to hunt for themselves between 9-12 weeks of age but may stay with their mother up to a year old. Be wary of a mother raccoon with her young as she will tend to be extremely aggressive to protect them.

Raccoons are omnivorous and opportunistic so they will eat anything they can get their hands on. It is not uncommon to see raccoons eating fruits, nuts, berries, insects, rodents, frogs, eggs. In urban and suburban areas they are known for foraging in trash cans. Raccoons are also frequently caught eating pet food that is left outside or in garages.

Raccoons usually live in dens that they have made in trees or sewers. However, raccoons are more and more frequently choosing to make their dens in attics as it provides shelter, warmth, and safety for their young and themselves. They will burrow into your insulation, chew on wires, tear holes in the sides of your house, and even come down into your home if you have food that is not tightly stored. They have also been known to make their dens in and around chimneys, which causes several problems including people in the home inhaling urine and feces, or the raccoons getting stuck and dying.

Trash cans Pet Food, Bird Feeders, Chicken Coops and Gardens wont be protected by fences

Fun fact – A raccoon’s paw has an appendage that acts as a thumb so they are able to get into more than you would think!  

Think you have a raccoon in attic or garage? Call us at Rapid Rodent Removal for a free inspection and personalized Raccoon Removal Plan.

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Dont do-it-yourself hiring a wildlife exterminator for trapping, ticks and attic decontamination at your property

• Is there walking on your roof at night?    

• Do you hear banging or something playing in your attic?

• Do you hear chirping from your attic?

• Notice raccoons in your yard?
  
  

If so, you might have raccoons in the attic, and very probably likely, some amount of Raccoon damage inside your attic.

Raccoons in the attic can cause thousands of dollars in damage, From soiled insulation, to ripped up ductwork. Piles of fecal matter which will build spores, become absorbed into broken ducts, and enter your living space will cause an illness. The latrines are recommended to be removed. The pheromones will attract other animals inside the attic. Diseases are also always an issue with raccoons living inside the attic. When dealing with raccoons, potential risks such as parasite roundworm and zoonotic diseases can pass from mammal to human. Proper equipment is recommended. In some cases the entire insulation might have to be removed depending on the severity of the problem.

Raccoons generally give birth during the springtime, but there are cases were it bleeds into summer. The kits will become very active during summer months. It’s always best to have the mother raccoon remove her babies herself, opposed to trapping her then removing the babies. Most of the time the babies will be in the far back corner of an attic. It can be difficult getting to those babies.

Removing a mother raccoon and leaving her kits inside the attic will cause the kits to scream for their mother. They cause a yelping, chirping sound. If you ignore the babies they will die inside the attic and now you’ll need dead animal removal services. They can be easy or very difficult to find inside the insulation depending where they are located.

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Using raccoon eviction fluid is the single best way to remove raccoons in the attic. If you have a pregnant mother raccoon, or a mother already with babies, this method is best for you and the raccoons.Boar male raccoons will kill raccoon kits to stay the dominant raccoon in the neighborhood. Sometimes just a properly placed trap will motivate the mother raccoon to move her family elsewhere.

Get on the roof and seal up all points of entry except the main one. It’ll have more evidence than the other entry points.

Give mother raccoon a few days to remove her kits.

Monitor the main entry to identify if raccoons have left the attic. If the areaway was bothered, the hole can be lightly covered again. If it had not been bothered for three straight days, you have either been successful at getting rid of them or trapping the raccoons inside your attic.
You probably have a raccoon in the attic. But, never discount the fact that it might be an opossum, squirrel or even rats. We get calls all the time when homeowners assume something HUGE is in their attic but we find rats, or squirrels even. Rats have a tendency to chew on light fixtures, pipes, ducting and the like, all which will reverberate to amplify the noise. Most think they’re raccoons in the attic, but really it’s a rodent issue. Look for points of entry, if you don’t have any 2 1/2 inches or bigger, you most likely have rodents.

“Trap mother raccoon”

This method can be accomplished but I recommend hiring your local wildlife operator as you need the proper equipment and knowledge to do so.

Listen for babies, they chirp, and believe me when I say this, you will notice.

Find the point of entry and set a trap as close as possible- button up the trap against the hole if you can.

If you trapped a mother raccoon, it’s crucial to go inside the attic to remove the babies.

If you can’t set a trap near the point of entry then lay a trap near the tree or fence that leads to the roof.

Raccoons are adaptive to their surroundings and human neighbors. They have learned that garbage cans and dumpsters are excellent sources of food, and that attics and chimneys make an excellent habitat. Raccoons have narrow hips and flexible rib cages that allow them to enter holes only 4.5 inches in diameter; enabling them to breach your home or building through soffits, roof vents, attic fans, roof boards, and utility lines. A mother raccoon will often tear a hole in a roof to access an attic, where she and her litter will cause quite a lot of damage and make a lot of noise. Raccoons are also very strong animals; tearing insulation off pipes, destroying ductwork, breaking screen doors to access pet food, and they can use their thin, nimble hands to manipulate a variety of items, including turning handles, opening cans, untying knots and unwrapping objects.

getting rid of raccons means geeting rid of the danger a raccoon can bring

Raccoons are common carriers of rabies and leptospirosis, a bacterial disease caused from contaminated water, food, or soil containing feces or urine from infected animals. They also can carry canine distemper, which can harm or kill your dog. Raccoon feces may also contain roundworm, which, if the spores are inhaled by humans, can cause serious infection or in rare cases death. Raccoons have been known to occasionally contaminate swimming pools by defecating and urinating in them. Even if a particular raccoon is not carrying any of these diseases, there is always the possibility of getting scratched or bitten. When it comes to raccoons, it is best to leave it to the professionals for safe removal and exclusion

Feeding habits
Raccoons can feed on almost anything, but they are more fond of creatures that are mostly found in water like crayfish, clams, fish, snails and frogs.

They also like to eat insects, birds, birds’ eggs, seeds, nuts, vegetables and fruits. They are great climbers and can easily get inside your house. When present in an urban area, they can often be seen eating pet food, garbage, squirrels, mice and rats.

You will can be sure of a raccoon’s presence whenever you notice raided garbage cans, damaged gardens (especially the vegetable plots), scraped out freshly laid sod, holes dug in your lawn or hollowed out watermelons.

Nesting pattern
During the spring time, the problems from this animal become more eminent, as it is their nesting season. In the quest of a nice warm den, they may often enter the attic of your house or an uncapped chimney.

Even if you have adequate safety measures to protect your house from raccoons, they will find a way in if they wish to do so. If they are living in your attic, they may ruin your insulation, damage the electric wiring, leave strong odors and litter the floors.

Raccoon Removal

Common Questions

There are several things that can attract raccoons to a house:

1. Food sources: Raccoons are opportunistic feeders and will be attracted to easily accessible food sources such as garbage cans, pet food, bird feeders, and fruit trees.

2. Water sources: Raccoons need a source of water, so if there is a pond, pool, or other source of water on your property, it may attract them.

3. Shelter: Raccoons are looking for a safe and secure place to build their dens, so if your property offers potential den sites, such as a shed, attic, or crawl space, it may attract raccoons.

4. Lack of predators: Raccoons may be more likely to make your property their home if they feel safe and secure there and do not feel threatened by predators.

5. Overpopulation : when there is overpopulation of raccoons in certain area they are more likely to move in to residential area.

To prevent raccoons from being attracted to your house, it is important to eliminate potential food sources and shelter, and to keep trash cans securely covered.

If you find a nest of raccoons in your attic, it is important to take action to remove them as soon as possible. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Do not approach or disturb the raccoons: Raccoons can carry diseases such as rabies and can be aggressive if they feel threatened, so it is important to avoid contact with them.

2. Contact a wildlife removal professional: It is best to have a professional handle the removal of raccoons from your attic, as they have the necessary equipment, knowledge and experience to do so safely and humanely.

3. Seal off the entry points: Once the raccoons are removed, it is important to seal off any entry points they were using to get into your attic. This will prevent them from returning or other animals from entering.

4. Clean the attic: Once the raccoons are removed, it is important to clean the attic thoroughly to remove any feces, urine, or nesting materials that may contain harmful bacteria or parasites.

5. Keep an eye out: Even after the removal of raccoons it's important to keep an eye on the area, as they might try to come back, or other animals might try to take their place.

It's important to note that it is illegal to trap and relocate raccoons in many places, and it is not considered a humane solution, as the animals are often moved to unfamiliar and inhospitable areas where they may not survive.

It is possible for wild animals, including raccoons, to transmit fleas to your pets. Fleas are tiny, wingless insects that feed on the blood of mammals, including raccoons, dogs, and cats. If a raccoon or other wild animal has fleas, and they come into contact with your pet, the fleas may jump from the wild animal to your pet.

Additionally, If a raccoon or other wild animal has made a nest in your attic, the fleas and other parasites may infest the area and can jump on to pets or people passing by.

It's important to keep an eye on your pets for signs of fleas, such as scratching, biting or licking at the skin, and to regularly groom and treat them with flea and tick preventives. It's also important to contact a wildlife removal professional as soon as possible if you suspect a wild animal has taken up residence in your attic.

You should also vacuum and clean the area where the wild animals were, and consider fumigating the area or using flea or tick repellent.

If you suspect that raccoons are living in your attic, garage, or chimney, it is important to take action to remove them as soon as possible. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Contact a wildlife removal professional: It is best to have a professional handle the removal of raccoons from your attic, garage, or chimney as they have the necessary equipment, knowledge, and experience to do so safely and humanely.

2. Seal off the entry points: Once the raccoons are removed, it is important to seal off any entry points they were using to get into your attic, garage, or chimney. This will prevent them from returning or other animals from entering.

3. Clean the area: Once the raccoons are removed, it is important to clean the area thoroughly to remove any feces, urine, or nesting materials that may contain harmful bacteria or parasites.

4. Keep an eye out: Even after the removal of raccoons it's important to keep an eye on the area, as they might try to come back, or other animals might try to take their place.

5. Preventive measure: To prevent raccoons from entering your attic, garage, or chimney, it's important to keep those areas in good condition, to eliminate potential food sources, and to take measures like installing chimney caps or screens

If you suspect that a raccoon or squirrel is in your attic, there are a few ways to determine which animal it is:

1. Listen for noise: Raccoons are generally active at night and make loud scratching and shuffling sounds. Squirrels, on the other hand, are active during the day and make light scurrying and gnawing sounds.

2. Check for droppings: Raccoon droppings are usually larger and more tubular in shape than squirrel droppings, and may contain undigested bits of food such as berries and seeds. Squirrel droppings are smaller and have a more irregular shape.

3. Check for tracks: Raccoons have five toes on their front and hind feet, with the front paws larger than the hind paws. Squirrels have four toes on their front and hind feet and their tracks will be smaller.

4. Check for damage: Raccoons have a habit of tearing apart insulation and ductwork to make nests, while squirrels are known to gnaw on wood or electrical wiring.

5. Observe the animal: If you can safely observe the animal, you may be able to identify it by its appearance. Raccoons are larger than squirrels, with a distinctive black mask and a bushy tail with black and gray fur. Squirrels are smaller with a bushy tail, and their fur color can vary depending on the species, but they are generally red, gray, or black.

It's important to note that no matter what type of animal is living in your attic, you should contact a professional wildlife removal service to safely and humanely remove it.

Raccoons can carry a number of diseases that can be transmitted to humans and pets. Some of the most common diseases associated with raccoons include:

1. Rabies: A viral disease that affects the nervous system and can be fatal if left untreated. Symptoms in raccoons include aggressive behavior, abnormal vocalization, and difficulty swallowing.

2. Leptospirosis: A bacterial disease that can cause fever, headache, muscle aches, and vomiting. In severe cases, it can lead to kidney and liver damage.

3. Roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis): A parasitic infection that can cause serious neurological symptoms in humans and animals.

4. Salmonellosis : a bacterial infection that cause symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

5. Distemper: A viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems in raccoons. It is not transmissible to humans but can be transmitted to domestic dogs and potentially other animals.

6. Giardiasis: a water-borne disease caused by a parasite that can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and other symptoms in humans.

It's important to note that raccoons can be carriers of those diseases without showing symptoms themselves, and they can also contract them from other sources. It is important to avoid contact with raccoons and to clean up any droppings that are found on your property. It is also important to have your pets vaccinated against diseases that raccoons may carry.

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