As human beings encroach upon what remaining wilderness or open space we still have, we see more and more wild animals in our neighborhoods and even our homes. Skunks, opossums, and raccoons are known to nest in places other than their natural habitats. These animals have become desensitized to humans and therefore have little remaining fear. Raccoon removal is vital to keep them from spreading disease or destroying property. They may decided to live in a chimney, an attic or crawlspace.
Most commonly known for stealing trash, raccoons may also eat food left out for pets or birds, or even let themselves into the kitchen via a pet door. Attics are common roosts for raccoons, as it is often easy to obtain access through an open soffit or vent or they may tear open a wall in order to get in. These animals are also known to swim, play, and eliminate bodily waste in outdoor pools.
Raccoons can be carriers of diseases that can be transferred to household pets, including rabies and distemper. Droppings from raccoons may contain a strain of roundworm that only these animals carry, this can infect a human by being inhaled.
Raccoons may also tear up insulation, leave droppings behind, and also have babies wherever they are holed up. They should be removed as soon as possible to avoid any further damage or distress to household pets. There are a few ways that this can occur.
The simplest way is to try and get the animal to leave. Put away any pets and keep small children restrained. Open windows and doors to give the animal different ways of escape. Steering them the right way with a broom may be necessary. An upset animal may defend itself, so use caution.
An animal snare pole is also a good way to snag an errant raccoon, but you must move quickly and be fairly strong. Raccoons are strong and fast and may fight. If it will not leave on its own or is in a confined space such as an attic or crawlspace, a humane trap may need to be used.
It may not be legal to trap or trap and release raccoons where you live, so it is important to check local laws first. In these cases, it may be mandatory to call an animal control unit or hire a professional wild animal removal service. Humane traps can be purchased or sometimes borrowed from some animal control offices.
Traps should be baited with bread or marshmallows. It is important to monitor the trap frequently, as it is just as easy to catch a stray cat or other animal. Once trapped, the raccoon must be released at least ten miles away or it may find its way back.
Raccoon removal may have to be accomplished by a professional in some instances. Raccoons with babies may be more defensive and harder to catch. Be sure to fix or remove what attracted or allowed the animal to enter the home to begin with, so it will not happen again.
Most commonly known for stealing trash, raccoons may also eat food left out for pets or birds, or even let themselves into the kitchen via a pet door. Attics are common roosts for raccoons, as it is often easy to obtain access through an open soffit or vent or they may tear open a wall in order to get in. These animals are also known to swim, play, and eliminate bodily waste in outdoor pools.
Raccoons can be carriers of diseases that can be transferred to household pets, including rabies and distemper. Droppings from raccoons may contain a strain of roundworm that only these animals carry, this can infect a human by being inhaled.
Raccoons may also tear up insulation, leave droppings behind, and also have babies wherever they are holed up. They should be removed as soon as possible to avoid any further damage or distress to household pets. There are a few ways that this can occur.
The simplest way is to try and get the animal to leave. Put away any pets and keep small children restrained. Open windows and doors to give the animal different ways of escape. Steering them the right way with a broom may be necessary. An upset animal may defend itself, so use caution.
An animal snare pole is also a good way to snag an errant raccoon, but you must move quickly and be fairly strong. Raccoons are strong and fast and may fight. If it will not leave on its own or is in a confined space such as an attic or crawlspace, a humane trap may need to be used.
It may not be legal to trap or trap and release raccoons where you live, so it is important to check local laws first. In these cases, it may be mandatory to call an animal control unit or hire a professional wild animal removal service. Humane traps can be purchased or sometimes borrowed from some animal control offices.
Traps should be baited with bread or marshmallows. It is important to monitor the trap frequently, as it is just as easy to catch a stray cat or other animal. Once trapped, the raccoon must be released at least ten miles away or it may find its way back.
Raccoon removal may have to be accomplished by a professional in some instances. Raccoons with babies may be more defensive and harder to catch. Be sure to fix or remove what attracted or allowed the animal to enter the home to begin with, so it will not happen again.
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