Raccoon Feces and Baby Raccoon North York
The following article will analyze each step in the raccoon feces removal process in North York that technicians took to safely remove, disinfect, and deodorize the area where feces were present. It will also go over a baby raccoon trapping.
Exterior Inspection
The homeowner complained about raccoon feces on the deck of the second floor of their house. It was noted that some of the feces fell underneath. The technician was dispatched to inspect the site. When the technician arrived, he immediately went on to conduct an exterior inspection. The exterior inspection is of great importance because it helps the technician understand what he is dealing with. As mentioned before, raccoon feces were found on the second floor of the house which means that the raccoon must have gotten there by climbing. Raccoons are terrific climbers that often use the skill to break in attics and other human man-made constructions such as sheds, wooden decks on the porch area, and abandoned garages.
The technician also noted that the raccoon feces were much smaller which may have pointed out that the case involved a smaller size raccoon. The feces were much smaller in size compared to ordinary adult-sized raccoons which are about the size of dog poop.
Initial Measures Taken
The technician proceeded to remove the feces and eventually disinfect the site. Removal may seem like an easy task but it is a high-risk job. Raccoon feces can infect you easily due to direct and indirect exposure. Ringworm eggs are present in these feces which can be accidentally ingested. This is why kids and pets should be carefully watched when playing outside. These eggs can be easily put inside of their mouth by inadvertently putting the dirt inside of their mouth. For removal, the technician makes sure to cover himself head-to-toe by wearing a jumpsuit, goggles, and respirator mask. Gloves are also a necessity to avoid any contamination.
The feces are carefully put into a leak-proof bag and then disposed of safely. After the removal of the feces, the technician goes on to disinfect the area with industry-grade disinfectant to make sure that harmful bacteria get destroyed. Apart from being unpleasant to look at, feces produce an ammonia-like pungent odor that smells rotten. This is because raccoon feces are often mixed with urine.
A somewhat pleasant surprise was found. The technician found that there was a baby raccoon hiding under the barbecue. To assure that it was going to be safe, the technician decided to capture the baby raccoon. This is decided under very special circumstances. Raccoon babies are incredibly sensitive and vulnerable to predators. The raccoon baby is then brought to an animal rehabilitation location. It is important to note that keeping orphaned baby raccoons for a few days is illegal and that the proper authorities should be contacted.
Conclusion
The feces were removed and the area was disinfected. This case highlights a very common issue with raccoons that are settled in urban areas. This also highlights a very rare occurrence as most of these cases involve adult raccoons instead of an orphaned raccoons. It is very important to take the proper steps that involve the baby raccoon and the feces by calling a local wildlife control company such as Raccoon Control.