Raccoon Reunion Box- Keeping Raccoon Families Together

Raccoon Reunion Box- Keeping Raccoon Families Together

Homeowners dealing with multiple raccoons in their attic are generally dealing with a female (sow) and her kit. The kit will remain with their mother until they are old enough to take care of themselves. How can a raccoon family be evicted safely and kept all...
Raccoon Latrines 101

Raccoon Latrines 101

Some homeowners are tipped off to a raccoon on site by growing piles of scat. Raccoons utilize dedicated areas to void their excrement. Understandably, these homeowners want the feces removed. Here are the basics on raccoon feces and the “communal latrine”. How to...
3 Facts About Rabies

3 Facts About Rabies

The fear of contracting rabies dates back thousands of years. The word rabies is thought to originate from the latin word rabere or “rage” and ancient Sanskrit, rabhas translated to “violence”. Throughout history humans have been informed that...
Help! Raccoons Digging Up Flower and Garden Beds!

Help! Raccoons Digging Up Flower and Garden Beds!

After a long cold winter many homeowners look forward to starting their gardens. Yards adorned with home grown flowers, vegetables, fruit… and raccoons. Why are raccoons attracted to flower and garden beds? What can be done to deter their destruction? Raccoons are the...
Habits of Mother Raccoons in Attics

Habits of Mother Raccoons in Attics

Most wildlife phone calls received during the spring through summer months for raccoons deal with mom (sow) and her babies (kit). Raccoons are becoming more fond of raising their offspring in attics. While denning down and raising her young she’ll demonstrate strong...