Raccoons are a very common animal in Toronto, over the years they have adapted to living in urban areas. Raccoons are a nuisance, and not the easiest pests to get rid of especially if they have invaded your attic. What makes raccoons in your attic such a difficult task, is that there is ALWAYS a …
It’s annoying and frustrating having to wake up in the morning to clean up after a raccoon, and especially if you have a busy schedule lined up. But what is more frustrating is having to deal with this problem every single day. Raccoons can be a menace and will make a habit of knocking down your …
If you are a resident of Ontario, you have a raccoon story. They are real-life bandits and menace to society. Some people refuse to see them for their destruction, feed and house them. If you were a sympathizer back in 2015, under the then mayor of Toronto John Tory, would have charged you for “High …
If you’ve ever had a raccoon problem, then you understand they can be pretty messy. If not, ask someone who has had the chance of having their garbage bins toppled overnight and its content spread all over their lawn for the whole neighborhood to see. With that in mind, it’s not hard to imagine the kind of …
During spring, your yard can be victim to an acute yet innocent pest, the raccoon! Raccoons at first glance can seem harmless and cuddly, but don’t get fooled by their innocent looks. Raccoons can be a headache and are extremely difficult to get rid of. Ultimately, you might need to redo your attic insulation again …
Raccoons are a serious problem in most Canadian neighbourhoods. Many families wake up to the horror of their garbage cans being tipped over and contents sprawled all over their lawns. It’s a frustrating and annoying experience especially if you have to deal with it more than once. Early 2018, the city of Toronto unveiled its …
If you are reading this, you have a raccoon problem, and you are probably looking for ways to trap it. Raccoon trapping can be fun and also an inexpensive way to get rid of them. Raccoons eat almost anything, enticing them into your trap is an easy task. These pesky critters are both opportunistic and resourceful. They …
At Raccoon Control, we are often asked by our clients how to get rid of raccoons in the chimney. It’s our job to get rid of raccoons from your property, and this is one of the cases we often deal with. In most cases, when a raccoon gets into your home chimney, the owner will be able …
Raccoons are mammals that are part of the procyonid family. Raccoons are easily identifiable by their black mask of fur around their eyes. They have longer hind legs which give them a hunched posture. Raccoons are naturally shy animals and will likely retreat when they spot a human. However, as their natural habitat continues to fade away …
Raccoons are some of the most opportunistic feeders. They frequently take up residence in urban areas where they know there is a steady supply of food and water. They have been known to make dens and nests under porches, garages, in attics, sheds, and hollow tree trunks. Hollow tree trunks are particularly useful since they offer …
