Survival and The City: How Do Raccoons Beat The Odds?
As human civilization expanded into cities, the natural habitats of raccoon were slowly destroyed. Not to be outdone, the animals moved to the cities and made a home for themselves there. Admittedly, raccoons have always shown an uncanny ability to survive in adverse situations, and it seems that they found a way when it came […]
Raccoons On Your Backyard – What Is The Damage They Can Cause
Raccoon populations are as high in the urban or suburban areas owing to the fact that there are no predators and the easy availability of food. Therefore, it is not surprising that raccoons roam the backyards of many homes and many a time they are not welcome visitors in the neighbourhood. If raccoons roam around […]
What Diseases Do Raccoons Carry
Raccoons are very aggressive animals in nature and can transfer diseases to human beings and animals through direct or indirect contact, scratches or through bites. Even though these animals are nocturnal, proper care and precaution should be taken when having an encounter with these animals or any other thing that they have come in contact […]
The Reproductive Cycle of Raccoons
Raccoons are medium sized omnivorous mammals. They are members of the Procynoid family which are indigenous animals of north America. They are furry animals and usually grey or black in color. Their most unique feature is the area of darkening all round the eyes. Their tails also have a patch of black color. Being typically […]
The Lifecycle of The Raccoon
Raccoons are a problem for many Mississauga residents. Our raccoon removal solutions are humane and effective. If you have a raccoon problem, before you give us a call, take a minute and learn a few things about them. Raccoons are nocturnal and remain active during the evening hours throughout the year. Raccoons breed towards the […]
How To Remove Raccoons with Babies from an Attic
The raccoon as we know it is a quite adaptive animal. From living in the wild, to our neighborhoods, they are right up our houses, making homes in the attic! Some may argue it is we that took up their habitat, but the main reason why the set up residence in our homes is to […]
Homemade Raccoon Repellents
Anyone who has ever lived next to wooded areas or large parks has probably encountered raccoon’s or other wildlife during their stay there. Raccoon’s, in particular, are renowned for making a mess out of trash cans and gardens. And once they’ve found a promising spot, they tend to make return trips, giving homeowners the continual […]
What Diseases That Raccoons Carry
As raccoons continue to be adept at living especially in areas where human settlements is concentrated, it poses health risks by contracting their diseases. Raccoon diseases are very dangerous and can spread to livestock pets and people, as well. It is a common observation that young children are at high risk of contacting the raccoon […]
How to Remove Raccoons From An Attic
Once you have established that the creature running around in your attic is a raccoon, you need to make a decision on what removal method to use. If you are just concerned with getting the critter out of your attic, you have several options at your disposal. These include repellents and traps. However, for people […]
Practical and Natural Raccoon Deterrents
If you are a home-buyer, you realize how important protecting your investment can be. Keeping the proper insurance, maintaining the home, and engaging in preventative measure to avoid household pests are all important. If you live in an area with a large raccoon population, then you should consider guarding against raccoons as well.