Raccoons are a nuisance for the entire neighborhood. They making noises late into the night and get into the garbage, living messes for sleep-deprived people to clean up in the morning. Raccoons are pests that can cause significant damage to private properties and people’s quality of living.
For many people, they are a difficult pest to get rid of because of the dangers in handling them and the restrictions on pest control methods for wildlife. Find out more about raccoon removal Ottawa and prevention methods.
How To Prevent Raccoons From Infesting Your Home
Did you know that most raccoons that infest homes are female? The reason for this is simple: raccoons need to seek safe shelters in order to nest. Spotting a single raccoon on your property can mean a whole nest of offspring hidden somewhere nearby.
Prevent raccoons from entering your home by sealing all possible entrances. This means closing your doors and windows when not in use. Additionally, inspect your home thoroughly for any possible holes or cracks that could allow a raccoon through. Seal holes with metal mesh and other building materials.
One important tip in preventing raccoons is to regularly check the areas less frequently used for any signs of a raccoon infestation. Possible examples include the basement, attic, garages, sheds, crawl spaces, and insulation spaces.
The telltale signs of a raccoon infestation include messes caused by garbage being opened and picked through, overturned garbage cans, raccoon vocalizations and calls, and damaged lawns.
Why Raccoons Should Not Be Removed By Laypersons
Trapping a raccoon by itself could lead to negative consequences further down the road. This is juvenile raccoons are entirely dependant on their mothers for survival and do not leave the nest. Simply removing the mother raccoon may lead to unnecessary animal cruelty from the offspring starving to death.
Additionally, raccoons are potentially dangerous because of their ability to bite and scratch, and are transmitters of diseases that can spread to humans. All wild animals may attack if threatened or surprised. Raccoons, in particular, are carriers of rabies, roundworm, and Leptospirosis. They can be harmful to both human and domestic animals.
There are legal restrictions regarding the pest control of wildlife in many jurisdictions. The use of poisons and firearms is illegal in many cities. If convicted, the penalty may be a fine and/or incarceration. The use of live traps for raccoons must follow legal standards as well in order to prevent animal cruelty.
Professional Raccoon Removal Ottawa Services
Our company offers professional raccoon removal services for households throughout Ottawa. We offer inspections, removal, and professional prevention advice and services in order to remove raccoons from your home or neighborhood. Our friendly technicians are all bondable and trained experts in handling raccoons and controlling their population in urban and suburban areas.
Find out more about our services by contacting us. We offer general quotes over the phone. Book your service appointment today! We look forward to hearing from you. Ottawa ON Raccoon Removal Services And Prevention Methods call (613) 209-1880.
