Raccoons

Pest Status:

Name:

Procyon lotor

Colour:

gray and black

Body:

black mask over their eyes.

Size:

human-like hands about two to three feet long.

Raccoons are adorable subjects of cartoons and memes, but in reality, they can be a fierce creature to have on your property. They go through your trash and cause havoc. They’re nocturnal but aren’t hard to find.

Facts, Identification, and Control

Here are some things to keep in mind.

Facts about Raccoons

Here are some basic raccoon facts.

Where Do They Live?

You can find Raccoons just about everywhere, but they’re most common in the wooded areas of the east coast.

What Does a Raccoon eat?

Raccoons are opportunistic scavengers. They’ll eat bugs from a rotting tree stump and sift through your trash with regularity.

How Did I Get Raccoons?

If you leave food out or your trash can isn’t secure, you’re likely to get Raccoons. Many people report sightings when they leave pet food out in the open.

How Serious Are Raccoon Problems?

Raccoons can develop into a serious problem.

Problem #1

They’re one of the significant carriers of rabies in the United States. Not all have it, but there’s a good chance the one in your trash does. These raccoon rabies facts are disturbing.

Problem #2

If you don’t know what to do if you see a raccoon in your yard, you should stay away. They can also fight if startled and could cause serious injury.

Problem #3

There are a few ways for you to know how to trap a raccoon, but you may not want to. These are best left to professionals before they destroy your yard.

What Can I Do About Raccoons?

Secure all pet food during the night in airtight containers and avoid leaving any food out. Keep your trash can lid on tight and invest in larger cans that are harder to climb.

Signs of Raccoons?

Your trash cans will be knocked over, or you’ll be able to see them during the evening trying to eat your pet’s food. They aren’t super shy when it comes to food.

Raccoon Prevention and Control Tips

Take care of these things first.

Control tip #1

Keep all food put away and don’t throw out scraps.

Control tip #2

Remove places to hid and install lights to deter their movements. They prefer cover.

Control tip #3

Call a professional to remove more than one if it has become a huge problem.

Raccoon Professional Pest Control

A professional knows how to trap a raccoon and how to get rid of a raccoon. Leave it up to them. They have raccoon facts and information to help them catch a raccoon efficiently.

FAQ’s:

Is it safe to touch a raccoon?

No, it is not safe to touch a raccoon. Picking them up with bare hands can cause harmful effects for your health and even can cause them to run and attack you. Raccoons can be very dangerous even for adult people.

What do raccoons hate?

Raccoons hate things that have a strong smell. You can use this to your advantage by choosing scents they dislike, such as hot pepper, onion, garlic, peppermint oil and Epsom salt to repel them.

Will a wild raccoon attack you?

Raccoons will attack if they feel threatened, particularly when they are sick. When they attack, they can inflict harm and cause serious injuries to people.