Raccoons have a tendency to take over your property as they see fit. It can seem at times as though they barely know that you are also living on you the property. What attracts them in the first place is the same thing that attracts most other pests to an area; access to food. They are scavengers by nature, and not very picky as a result.
They will go through your garbage cans to find something to eat, and are resourceful when they need to be. Their opposable thumbs make it easy for them to open containers to get at the contents. They often leave a mess in their wake, that you then have to clean up later on.
In addition to food, they have been know to seek warmth. Particularly in colder weather they will look for the warmest and most sheltered place to reside or build a nest. It is not uncommon for raccoons to find their way into the roofs of building and set up shop there. For all these reasons and inconveniences it is ideal to have any raccoon problem dealt with as soon as possible to save yourself from the headaches that come with their presence.
How to Get Rid of Raccoons
Getting rid of any raccoon problem that you may have is complicated by the fact that they are protected by law in many areas of Ontario. This means that in these regions you are not allowed to harm or kill a raccoon. This leaves only the option of humanely trapping the critter and then setting it free elsewhere.
There are also limitations on how far away you are legally allowed to take them from where they were originally trapped. So this means that you must transport and handle this wild animal. They are also known to carry diseases that could potentially be very harmful to humans. Rabies is only the most well-known illness.
Due to these factors, it is in your best interest to hire a professional pest control Ottawa service to handle this on your behalf. Professional use one way-entry traps that raccoons with not be able to get out of on their own once they have been lured into one. They have the experience and best tools that allow them to handle it in the most effective and safest manner.
Pest Control Ottawa
If you are in Ottawa or its surrounding regions and in need of pest control, raccoon or otherwise, we are the ones to call. We have a long history of customer satisfaction, and pride ourselves on our quality of service.
All of our pest control specialists are experienced and licensed professionals who will do their best to ensure the job is done right the first time. So give us a call today! Our friendly and helpful staff will answer any related questions that you have. Pest Control Ottawa ON Can Remove Troublesome Raccoons From Your Property call (613) 209-1880.
