Do you live in a rural area? A suburb? The city? Almost anywhere you live in the 48 contiguous states, you probably have raccoons living near you. Although they’re active mostly at night, it’s not uncommon to see them out in daylight hours—especially if they’re working hard to find food for their young. Maybe you’ve become interested in raccoons because you catch a glimpse of one meandering across your yard every night and you’re curious what he … [Read more...]
Racoon a.k.a. Raccoon
You’ve got a problem with a racoon… or maybe a whole family or pack of racoons? If you’re referring to those mischievous nighttime visitors—or unwanted attic or chimney dwellers—with striped tails, eye masks, and human-like little hands, then you’ve also got a problem with spelling. Don’t be embarrassed, because it’s totally not your fault. It’s actually an epidemic, unleashed upon humanity by a vast conspiracy among these crafty woodland … [Read more...]
Safe Driving Tips to Avoid Collisions with Wildlife
It’s autumn, a time when animals are on the move and the days are growing shorter. When wildlife is moving it means they are crossing roads, so you’re right to be concerned about accidentally hitting an animal. You’re ahead of most drivers, simply by being aware of the need to be watchful to avoid collisions with wildlife. But here are more tips to keep both you and wildlife safe—at all times, and especially during the shift in seasons and … [Read more...]
Raccoon Trap 101
Although trapping is frequently suggested as a solution to wildlife conflicts, it’s neither the best nor the most effective approach. Here is what you need to know about trapping before you even think about using a raccoon trap. In many states it is illegal to trap and remove raccoons without a license, so check with your state wildlife agency, county, or local animal care and control department. Even if it is legal, trapping usually … [Read more...]
Want to Get Rid of Raccoons?
If the is a raccoon (or raccoons) inside your house or building there are a couple of recommended solutions to get rid of raccoons. First it is important to know that there could be dependent young inside between late February and September and trying to kick a momma raccoon out during this time may result in some damage to your house as mom’s strong maternal instincts compel her to get back to her babies. It is also important that you don’t … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Baby Raccoons
Baby raccoons are undeniably adorable. But discovering that you have a family of raccoons living in your chimney, attic, or walls can be surprising. Find helpful guidance on safe removal of raccoons from your home and guidance specifically on evicting raccoons from chimneys. But you might also find it useful to know a little more about raccoons in general. Understanding these animals will go a long way toward resolving any problems, so check … [Read more...]
Matching the Resourcefulness of Raccoons
How to succeed in today’s constantly changing world? Ask your neighborhood raccoons! “Be smart, resourceful, and adaptable,” they’d say—qualities that have helped raccoons flourish in a growing range of places. So, exactly what does success require in the daily life of a raccoon? Depends upon where she lives, but let’s focus on those living in cities and towns. Staying Safe… Although deaths from hunting, trapping, and vehicle collisions are … [Read more...]
Helpful Raccoon Facts
Are raccoons on your property impressing you in ways you wish they weren’t? Do they scale your chimney inside and out, for example, or harvest veggies from your garden before you can enjoy them? If so, it’s time to learn more about these resourceful animals, so you can solve and prevent the conflicts they can sometimes cause. We've got the raccoon facts. Raccoons are often blamed for things other animals do—one more reason it’s worth taking … [Read more...]