Raccoons do in fact hibernate during the winter but not continuously. They take breaks to find more food. Winter is a hard time for a raccoon. If they are in the city its a bit easier but not much. They have to keep finding food because their fall nut storage can only go so far. …
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North America is home to a massive raccoon population, but that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. Young raccoons are susceptible to a vast number of dangers that can easily end their lives. Most litters have a 50% or less survival rate and those that do survive have to cop with long winters and dangerous conditions. Raccoons …
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Raccoons are filthy creatures. Do not feed them. They will return to your home more likely to break into your garbage and make a mess. Not just that, raccoons are covered in parasites and their saliva is full of viruses and bacteria. I know, it’s tempting, the raccoons are so cuddly and adorable like an …
Raccoon poop. You can call it by a prettier name: Defecation, feces, sh*t, but when it comes to raccoons, nothing is worse than its poop. Raccoon poop contains (get ready, it’s a scary list!): Raccoon Round Worm (the most common illness with raccoon poop and very easy to catch because the spores are airborne!) Symptoms …
Raccoons, Ticks. How frequently the twain meets. Now if you are afraid of Lyme disease, and you should be. Then you have another great reason to stay far, far away from raccoons and call professional raccoon removal Markham. Where do ticks come from? Like most insects, they live in brush and tall grasses, piles of …
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Absolutely yes! Your pet can get an array of terrible illness just from interacting and rubbing against a raccoon. Your pet could get rabies, or fleas or even ticks which could lead to your little friend getting Lyme disease. On top of that, raccoons are highly aggressive and territorial, they may attack your pet, perceiving …
Yes, you can get rabies from a dead raccoon but it is transmitted through the saliva so you would have to get some of that saliva in an open wound. Rabies is still a dangerous disease that affects people around the world. Every day people are affected and die from this disease. One of the …
Raccoons get into your attic usually through chewing a hole or ripping off a vent or piece of siding. They crawl around in the inner workings of the house leaving all sorts of treats. But in this case its ticks with Lyme disease. They will infest your pets, and even you. This is why you …
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Raccoons are mammals that are easily identified by the bandit mask print over their eyes. Their hind legs are long which makes them look hunched when they walk. They are very shy and will naturally retreat if they see a human but as their habitat encroaches upon they are getting more comfortable with the presence …
Raccoon latrines are one of the most dangerous things you can find on your property. You, your pets and your children are all put in danger by its presence. They are sess pits of disease and contain illnesses like: If you find a latrine that smells truly foul, it’s likely the raccoon is still using …
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