Anyone who has ever walked outside and seen their garbage bins overturned knows what damage raccoons can cause when they’re trying to get a meal. Raccoons are scavengers, and human trash is a gourmet buffet to them. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to keep raccoons out of your garbage.
Most people think that raccoons only live in the country, but they can be also found in the cities all across the country. Cities are great spots for raccoons because they offer plenty of sheltered places for raccoons to hole up and nest.
In the country, you’ll find raccoons in trees and other secluded areas, but in cities, they tend to seek shelter in places like sheds, attics and barns. Once they find a spot that they like, they’ll tend to stay there for the long-term. Raccoons prefer to find cozy places to have babies. Read More
You hear animal noises in the attic such as thumping, scratching or skittering and are the last thing you want to do is poke your head in to see what’s happening. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to identify animals living in your attic through other means besides doing a physical inspection of your attic.
Look out for the following signs to identify the offending animal; Read More
Raccoons are omnivorous animals so the easy answer to the question what do raccoons eat in cities is; virtually anything the critters can get their paws on.
Raccoons will gladly eat pet food left outside overnight, rotting vegetables and worms in compost, bird food, and leftovers in trash cans, fish inside decorative ponds, eggs and small birds in chicken coops, and fruits and berries from fruit trees. Although they are out of their natural environment in cities, raccoons still have an abundance of food choices in most cases. Read More
Raccoons that live in the wild tend to settle down in forests as near as they can get to a body of water. However, some wild raccoons also live in rural and urban areas. Housing and business development destroy forestry, and so the raccoon must adapt to a new environment. So, what does a raccoon eat in the wild, whether living in the forest or among rural and urban living conditions? Read More
Hearing animals in your attic, walls or crawlspaces doesn’t necessarily mean that raccoons are the culprit. Other animals that may break into the house include rats, mice, squirrels and bats. Positively identifying the animal is the first crucial steps to successfully removing wildlife from your home in Ontario. There are a few signs which indicate that the offending animal is indeed a raccoon. Read More
Raccoons are cute and look nice to cuddle with while watching them scampering about can be wildly amusing. Wanting to keep a raccoon as a pet is a natural desire for many people but before getting into why this is a bad idea, you need to first check with your provincial and municipal laws on whether it is legal in the first place. Read More
Hiring a raccoon removal company in Toronto is definitely the right thing to do if you have raccoons present in or around your house. DIY removal almost always ends in failure and is dangerous both for you and for the wildlife.
Picking the right company doesn’t have to be time-consuming, confusing or frustrating as long as you have covered a few basic areas. Many homeowners might want to consider the price of the service but this should only come into consideration once all other aspects have been satisfied. Read More
Rabies may sound like a disease that existed far back in history like the plague but at least one person every day dies of this disease somewhere in the world. What’s more, raccoons are vulnerable to contracting rabies by fighting with other rabid animals.
It goes without saying that you should not attempt to trap, catch or interfere with a rabid raccoon. Call a wildlife removal service in Toronto immediately you spot a raccoon that you suspect may be rabid. Read More
Raccoons typically nest in attics in Toronto during the breeding season around spring. The coons are simply looking for somewhere safe and warm to raise babies but this is no reason to share your home with wildlife. These animals carry diseases; they damage your insulation and wiring and can be vicious which puts you, your children and pets at constant risk of attack.
Signs of raccoon activity in the attic include unusual noises especially at night, nesting material such as torn insulation and clothing and damaged drywall, roofing tiles and wooden support beams. Read More