At night, a woman hears scratching noises coming from her attic. When she gets up in the morning, her trash cans have been turned over, and food has been strewn everywhere. Raccoons are probably the culprits, and she will need fast, effective raccoon removal solutions.

Raccoons have a distinctive black mask, and ringed tail. The creatures are nocturnal omnivores, although people may sometimes see them awake during the day, searching for food. An adult may weigh anywhere from ten pounds to forty pounds, and most raccoons live between five and six years in the wild. Female raccoons typically mate in winter, and deliver litters in the spring. The female will be very protective of her three to five babies, and will also be on the lookout for a warm place to live, which may be an attic or a chimney.

Many raccoons den in trees. Raccoons are particularly prolific in urban areas, where their strength and climbing ability allows them to adapt. Raccoon often tear holes in buildings, when in search of food and shelter. In many cases, raccoons will eat food that has been set out for pets.

Raccoons carry multiple diseases. Raccoons may carry potentially fatal rabies, and canine distemper, which is fatal to dogs. In addition, their droppings may contain raccoon roundworm, which could cause a serious infection in humans. To protect humans and animals from disease, a raccoon infestation should be removed as quickly as possible.

Raccoons cause a great deal of damage to human habitats. When a mother raccoon dens in an attic, she often tears insulation off of pipes and off of floors, and rips open ducts. In order to access the attic, she may tear a hole in the roof, and once inside, she and her young will leave a copious amount of droppings.

Repellents may be used with mixed results. No officially registered repellent exists on the market, but some urine-based repellents, which are supposed to transmit the scent of predators, are sold in stores. Homeowners may also try ultrasonic sound emitters, in an attempt to chase raccoons away. However, while homeowners wait for repellents to work, raccoons inflict more and more damage within the home.

Trapping and removal is the only surefire way to get rid of an infestation. Lethal traps are illegal in most states, and many states prohibit trapping and removal by ordinary homeowners. In all cases, the young must be found and removed, before the female is trapped and removed. Homeowners may try setting a large cage trap, but the trap must be monitored frequently, in case a stray or domestic animal becomes imprisoned inside.

To prevent disease, and serious damage to the home, homeowners should call a professional wildlife remover, as soon as they become aware of an infestation. Professional removers may be found online, or in the Yellow Pages. Reading online customer reviews will give homeowners some sense of the quality of listed removers in their area. With professionals on their side, homeowners will not have to wait an extended period of time for raccoon removal.

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