Raccoons

What do raccoons do in the winter

What do raccoons do in the winter

The winter is a hard time for a raccoon. If they are in the city it’s a bit easier but not much. They have to keep finding food because their fall nut storage can only go so far. And finding a warm place to sleep is high up on the list.  Got a raccoon you…

There is a raccoon out during the day is it rabid

There is a raccoon out during the day, is it rabid?

Most people are aware that raccoons are nocturnal and that a raccoon running around during the day must be rabid because raccoons don’t do that. The truth is Raccoons have many reasons to be outside in the day. They could be desperate for food or shelter, trying to find a place to rest. They can,…

There is a dead raccoon in my yard, how do I dispose of it

There is a dead raccoon in my yard, how do I dispose of it?

Encountering a dead raccoon on your property is probably the worst thing that will ever happen to you. The smell alone, in combination with the raccoons’ feces and urine, will be like the smell of death. It is very difficult to clean because it is riddled with diseases and parasites that cause serious medical issues…

Raccoon repellent remedies do they work

Raccoon repellent remedies – do they work?

Raccoons may seem cute but they’re actually disease-packed vermin that want to eat your trash and live in your attic. If you want to get rid of them you have a number of options. In this case, we will be talking about repellents. Now if all you are worried about are raccoons getting into your…

How to tell if a raccoon has rabies

How to tell if a raccoon has rabies

A raccoon that is rabid will act overtly aggressive towards anyone or anything it comes in contact with. It will snarl and may even approach you. Don’t get close though, because you could get seriously hurt. But that’s not the worst of it. A raccoon can have rabies and not be showing the symptoms. Which…

How to safely clean raccoon feces

How to safely clean raccoon feces

Raccoon feces are extremely dangerous. It must be properly cleaned or they can cause serious harm to people and animals. If not disinfected after it is cleaned it can cause all kinds of terrible health issues.  Got a raccoon you need to get rid of? Contact raccoon removal Guelph, and we’ll get your life back…

Humane raccoon trapping and removal

Humane raccoon trapping and removal

If you have a raccoon on your property or in your home then you need to get rid of it as soon as possible. Most people jump to trapping as a perfect solution. Trap the animal, take it far away and release it. Yea that works, sometimes. You can also make the problem much worse…

Raccoon behaviour in residential areas

Raccoon behaviour in residential areas

Over the past 80 years, raccoons have had a huge explosion in population. Some people say it because they are learning from us. They seem adept at manipulating the human world and their diet lets them eat literally anything. They hunt for food at night so the trash is easy to find and rarely locked…