Is It Normal To See A Raccoon Out During The Day?
During the past few weeks we have been receiving calls from a few worried residents that have seen raccoons out during the day. Most people believe that the raccoon must be sick or injured to be seen during daylight hours but that is not always the case. This raccoon had been hanging around this townhouse […]
Countdown To Baby Season: Interesting Facts About Raccoons
Interesting Facts About Raccoons In these cases, professional services like pest control in Burnaby, as well as in other Vancouver areas are essential for safely and humanely dealing with raccoon infestations, ensuring that both the animals and your home are treated with care.
Imagine You Are A Raccoon: Story of a Raccoon In Attic In Toronto
Imagine You Are A Raccoon: Week 1 Welcome to “Imagine You Are A Raccoon”, which is a 14-part weekly series by Brad Gates, B.Sc. Stay tuned each Wednesday for the continuation of this story! Just imagine you are a one year old adult female raccoon living in Toronto. Being a nocturnal animal, you travel your […]
“What Are Raccoons Doing In My Attic?” – Raccoon In Attic
Raccoons make smart decisions! Prior to giving birth in an attic of a home, most pregnant female raccoons will choose to push back the fibreglass insulation and tear the plastic vapour barrier away from the drywall ceiling. The mother will then give birth directly on the flat drywall surface. Alternatively, very few females will choose […]
Is the mild spell in the GTA promoting mating? Raccoon Hole In Roof In Vaughn
Screams of Love? Have you heard the sounds of blood curdling screams emanating from your backyard or attic lately? Thoughts of an animal being aggressively attacked might come to mind. The recent mild spell we have been experiencing in the GTA will signal to some raccoons that now is the time to mate. Generally, the […]
Why Do Raccoons Have Ringed Tails? | Raccoon in Attic in Brampton
Why Do Raccoons Have Ringed Tails? Raccoons are easily identified by their characteristic black eye mask and ringed tail. Even at birth the rings on their tails are slightly visible. In the animal kingdom, fur patterns and colouration have evolved over time usually as a benefit to the particular animal. Sometimes it is a matter […]
Raccoon Removal From Attic | Locked Out!
This particular spot is a very common entry point for raccoons. They are able to use their back and push up on the often very flimsy aluminum soffit and gain access inside the attic. It is very important to screen these areas to prevent any unwanted animal intrusions into your home, especially if you have […]
Will a Mother Raccoon Come Back For Her Babies?
There are a few instances where a baby raccoon could get separated from its mother. When relocating her babies, a mother raccoon may place her babies in a known safe location to await her return while she either scopes out where she is going next or while she relocates one of her other babies. It […]
The Danger of Raccoon Feces
Raccoon Roundworm(Baylisacaris Procyonis)Whether we like it or not raccoons are abundant in our urban environment. In their search for food and shelter it is not uncommon to have them in our backyards, on our decks and in our homes. As raccoons travel within our community they tend to deposit their feces in localized areas called […]
