Raccoon Prevention Strategies

Raccoons may seem cute and cuddly but the animal is a major pest when it takes over the home. Raccoons are intelligent and use their smarts to gain entry into a home to make a nice and cozy place to live. This species of animal is nocturnal and likes to make a sleep space in attics, crawl space or chimneys. Raccoons can damage areas of your home that they infest as well as carry diseases such as rabies which can be a hazard in the home. Learning what to do when a raccoon is found in the home is imperative to make your house a safe environment once again.

 Why Do Raccoons Enter the Home?

Raccoons in a natural setting will live in a tree or hollows. In an urban area, raccoons find attics and crawlspaces, and cozy and premade homes. Raccoons actually prefer to live in manmade areas and will enter your home even if you are inside. In the warmth of your home, raccoons will enjoy living and creating a family which can lead to even more of the creatures inside your space!

Health Hazards

There are many health hazards associated with raccoons, the worst and well-known issue being rabies. However, raccoons also can contaminate the home with their feces. Raccoon feces can be infected with a type of roundworm known as Baylisascaris. This can cause illness if the eggs of roundworm are ingested.  

This is why Toronto raccoon removal is so important. A professional in the field of wildlife removal will be able to remove the raccoon from your home as well as clean the space after. Your home will be clear of contaminants so you do not have to worry about sickness or disease after the removal is completed.

Once the raccoon is removed, the technician will suggest options for cleaning and clearing the affected space. This could include restoration of the space with new insulation, framing and more. With removal service, the raccoon will be taken from the home in a safe manner, allowing you to feel good about the animal’s removal. Traps are used that will remove the animal but protect it from harm in the process.

Preventing Raccoons from Entering the Home

Now that you know about raccoons and how Toronto raccoon removal works, you should consider preventing raccoons from entering the home. Any potential openings to your home need to be identified. Any openings found can be blocked with heavy gauge screening to ensure the raccoon cannot enter. An expert will be able to evaluate your home and determine any areas that may be susceptible to raccoons getting inside. If you feel that your home may be at risk, contact a wildlife inspection to see if your home is vulnerable. After an inspection a wildlife specialist will be able to provide options for protecting your home.

To learn more about raccoon removal in the home, contact Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. The pest removal company has vast experience in assisting homeowners in animal and pest issues including raccoons. Contact Skedaddle today to see if you have a home that is vulnerable or for the removal of such pests.