Once raccoons get inside an attic every second counts. Remove the animals before they cause more damage.
Raccoons are adorable mascots of urban living, but they are problematic all the same. They break into attics, where they leave piles of feces and break electric cables. The damages they cause to the roof expose the attic to the elements, which gets the insulation wet and causes mold. A single raccoon invasion can leave …
Raccoon roundworm, or Baylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasite whose primary hosts are raccoons. While it does not kill raccoons, it is fatal to other species, like squirrels. Roundworm eggs are spread in an infected animal’s feces, which become airborne or picked up off the ground. Once ingested, the eggs move into their host’s intestinal …
Raccoons are strange animals. They are not like animal groups that we are used to, like dogs and cats and other familial animals. Raccoons are not familiar at all. Like black and brown squirrels they tend to kill each other. They are hyper-aggressive and have a very strange mating ritual. Raccoons are not friendly animals, …
Raccoons do not usually hunt during the day under normal circumstances, but it is not unheard of when they do prow and scavenge for food. Raccoons are actually nocturnal animals and this had many people believe that seeing raccoons during daytime meant that they were rabid. There is a bit of truth to this. Most …
Raccoons are very common in Canadian cities and suburbs. They do very well near humans, feeding on our garbage and denning in our yards. These are smart, adaptable creatures that often go undetected. Because they are nocturnal, they usually only come out at night. So, while you might not see them very often, raccoons are …
Raccoons do not hibernate in Ontario, nor anywhere else. They simply become less active during the colder winter months. Instead of going out every day, they might sleep in their dens for a few days at a time. Raccoons need to eat throughout the winter, so they must come out to feed. If you are …
Raccoons are smart, adaptable creatures that do well in cities. A recent study at York University found that city raccoons are quicker to open garbage cans than their country counterparts. These are problem-solving animals that make the most of their surroundings. It comes as no surprise that raccoons are omnivores that will eat whatever they …
Unfortunately, it is cruel but yes, male raccoons will indeed attempt to eat their young and then try and mate with the female. There is nothing much to say than nature plotting its own course. You probably wonder the same for the mother raccoon. No, mother raccoons are very close to their kits and stay …
No, homeowner insurance does not cover raccoon damage in most cases. This is because raccoon damage is considered preventable. Raccoon often finds themselves in the attics of homes and making a mess out of the attic. The reason why raccoon damage is not covered is that raccoons can take up space in residential properties knowingly. …
Raccoons and possums are two medium-sized mammals that are native to the Americas. In fact, both “raccoon” and “opossum” stem from the Algonquin language. Arahkunem means “he scratches with the hands,” while opassum means “white dog.” Although raccoons have been in Ontario forever, opossums have gradually been migrating north and are therefore becoming more common. …
