{"id":2129,"date":"2021-09-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/?p=2129"},"modified":"2023-03-10T11:20:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T15:20:17","slug":"raccoon-rabies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/blog\/raccoon-rabies\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabies in Raccoons: What Is It and How Do You Protect Yourself?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Raccoons seem sweet and gentle. But behind their innocent appearance lie many dangers. Among other things, raccoons can carry and transmit rabies, a potentially fatal virus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s important to know more about this disease so you can avoid contracting it. You also need to protect yourself from potentially rabid raccoons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The professional exterminators at E.Exterminateur will explain what rabies is and how to protect yourself from it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is rabies?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rabies is a <strong>contagious virus<\/strong>. Raccoons are one of the primary carriers of rabies, <strong>though all mammals can contract it<\/strong>. Only birds, amphibians and reptiles are spared.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do raccoons transmit rabies?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The virus is <strong>found primarily in saliva<\/strong>. It can also be present in the cerebrospinal fluid and nervous tissue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rabies spreads when it comes into contact with an open wound or mucous membrane. The virus travels to the brain through the nerves. <strong>By the time it reaches the brain, it\u2019s too late<\/strong>. The damage is irreversible and <strong>can result in death<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Humans primarily <strong>contract<\/strong> <strong>rabies through bites or contact with a rabid animal<\/strong>. Yes, <strong>a rabies-infected animal can transmit it to you<\/strong>. That&#8217;s why it\u2019s so important to <a href=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-raccoon-infestation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get rid of raccoons<\/a>! \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2>What are the symptoms of rabies?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>There are many rabies symptoms, including:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Fever<\/li>\r\n<li>Chills<\/li>\r\n<li>Fatigue or weakness<\/li>\r\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\r\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\r\n<li>Anxiety and irritability<\/li>\r\n<li>Pain and itching near the bitten area<\/li>\r\n<li>Pins-and-needles sensation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Symptoms typically appear <strong>6 to 12 weeks after being bitten<\/strong>. If you think you\u2019ve been bitten by a rabid raccoon, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/agriculture-environment-and-natural-resources\/animal-health\/animal-diseases\/rabies-in-animals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">act quickly<\/a> and <strong>contact a doctor ASAP<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The onset of symptoms is <strong>a sign that the virus is gradually moving through the body<\/strong>. It is therefore essential to seek medical attention. But don\u2019t panic\u2014death occurs only in rare cases and is often the result of neglecting the symptoms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2>How to protect yourself from rabid raccoons<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-2458\" src=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/comment-se-proteger-de-la-rage-du-raton-laveur.jpeg\" alt=\"comment-se-proteger-de-la-rage-du-raton-laveur\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/comment-se-proteger-de-la-rage-du-raton-laveur.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/comment-se-proteger-de-la-rage-du-raton-laveur-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are several ways to<strong> avoid contact with potentially infected raccoons<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid all contact with rabid raccoons<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The first tip to avoid contracting rabies is simply to avoid all contact with raccoons, especially if they seem infected.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you come across a raccoon that looks sick, let <a href=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pest management experts<\/a> take care of it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you know if a raccoon has rabies?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are a few ways to tell if a raccoon is rabid. Look out for anxious, aggressive or even over-friendly behaviour; a slow or disoriented gait; a lot of saliva; and strange noises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention is key<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To avoid contact with a rabid raccoon, you should take steps to limit their access to your property. Pest prevention services can secure your house and keep raccoons from accessing your roof or attic. It\u2019s not just bites you have to watch out for. <a href=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/blog\/raccoon-droppings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raccoon droppings<\/a> are also dangerous.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Experts can install physical barriers such as wire mesh, cement or sealant to close off potential openings. This will eliminate many risk factors and prevent raccoons from entering your home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call in the professionals<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether you spot one or several raccoons near your home, it\u2019s essential to get the situation under control ASAP. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to turn to a <a href=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/services\/extermination\/raccoon-removal\/\">raccoon removal service<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A team of professionals can <strong>get rid of these pests without harming them<\/strong>. They use a special cage and bait (e.g. apples) to attract the raccoons and then release them in a suitable environment.<strong> Regain your peace of mind <\/strong>and avoid coming into contact with these animals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2>Contact E.Exterminateur to protect yourself from rabid raccoons<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rabies in raccoons is a dangerous disease. There are serious risks involved, and you should act accordingly. <a href=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/services\/sealing-and-caulking\/\">Preventative caulking<\/a> can help you avoid any unwanted encounters. But if you come across one (or more!) of these pests near you, the best thing to do is contact a raccoon removal service.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/contact\/\">Contact E.Exterminateur<\/a> ASAP. Our experts will come directly to you and help you get rid of raccoons for good. Plus, the initial estimate is free!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raccoons seem sweet and gentle. But behind their innocent appearance lie many dangers. Among other things, raccoons can carry and transmit rabies, a potentially fatal virus. It\u2019s important to know more about this disease so you can avoid contracting it. You also need to protect yourself from potentially rabid raccoons. 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