Raccoons can carry rabies, can cause serious property damage and be quite aggressive when threatened.
What is a raccoon?
The raccoon (Procyon lotor), is a well recognized medium-sized mammal native to North America. They are nocturnal and omnivores meaning that they will eat just about anything. Raccoons mate in the winter and females will give birth to an average of 3 to 5 young.
Why do I have them?
Available food sources such as dog food and open trash receptacles are the most common reasons to have raccoons. During the winter months these animals will look for a place to nest and commonly use attics when easy access is provided. A detailed inspection by a professional can identify these, and other potential reasons.
Are they dangerous?
Raccoons can carry rabies and other pathogens. Of the 6,940 documented rabies cases reported in the United States in 2006, 2,615 (37.7%) were in raccoons. They are very common in urban areas and are constantly searching for new sources of food and shelter. As a result many homeowners have raccoon problems including raccoons living in attics or under decks. They can cause serious property damage and be quite aggressive when threatened.
How do you get rid of raccoons?
Getting rid of raccoons is generally done by evicting them using one-way doors, lights, eviction fluid and other means. In some instances live trapping is required. You should not try to trap and remove raccoons yourself instead relying on a professional wildlife removal expert.
Is the treatment safe?
Home Check uses the least amount of material as possible while still resolving the problem. We utilize natural products, baits, and mechanical means as a form of treatment as much as possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product so that is poses no threat to people or pets. All products are registered by the EPA. Our professional wildlife removal technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.
How can I prevent this in the future?
Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our Common Pest Control Service to keep pests out of their home.
How do I schedule service?
You can either call the phone number listed at the top of this web page or Click Here to fill out our online form. A customer service specialist will get back with you right away.
The raccoon (Procyon lotor), is a well recognized medium-sized mammal native to North America. They are nocturnal and omnivores meaning that they will eat just about anything. Raccoons mate in the winter and females will give birth to an average of 3 to 5 young.
Why do I have them?
Available food sources such as dog food and open trash receptacles are the most common reasons to have raccoons. During the winter months these animals will look for a place to nest and commonly use attics when easy access is provided. A detailed inspection by a professional can identify these, and other potential reasons.
Are they dangerous?
Raccoons can carry rabies and other pathogens. Of the 6,940 documented rabies cases reported in the United States in 2006, 2,615 (37.7%) were in raccoons. They are very common in urban areas and are constantly searching for new sources of food and shelter. As a result many homeowners have raccoon problems including raccoons living in attics or under decks. They can cause serious property damage and be quite aggressive when threatened.
How do you get rid of raccoons?
Getting rid of raccoons is generally done by evicting them using one-way doors, lights, eviction fluid and other means. In some instances live trapping is required. You should not try to trap and remove raccoons yourself instead relying on a professional wildlife removal expert.
Is the treatment safe?
Home Check uses the least amount of material as possible while still resolving the problem. We utilize natural products, baits, and mechanical means as a form of treatment as much as possible. When conventional materials are required, we follow very stringent guidelines for the use of the product so that is poses no threat to people or pets. All products are registered by the EPA. Our professional wildlife removal technicians will inform you of any specific safety measures that need to be taken.
How can I prevent this in the future?
Pest problems can be difficult to prevent. Many of our clients choose to continue service with our Common Pest Control Service to keep pests out of their home.
How do I schedule service?
You can either call the phone number listed at the top of this web page or Click Here to fill out our online form. A customer service specialist will get back with you right away.