{"id":617,"date":"2017-01-24T19:45:48","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T19:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/?p=617"},"modified":"2021-11-03T17:05:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T21:05:55","slug":"what-to-do-when-you-have-a-raccoon-infestation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eexterminateur.ca\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-raccoon-infestation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get rid of raccoons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Quebec, raccoons are a source of amusement for many bystanders and tourists. Despite being cute and entertaining, these wild animals can cause a lot of damage when they invade a property. If you are reading this, you probably know what we are talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some easy methods from our team of professional exterminators<\/a> to help you get rid of raccoons once and for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand raccoons to better get rid of them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every problem has a solution. If you want to get rid of unwanted intruders, you have to understand them. Why are they on your property and what attracts or repels them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all the infestations we have solved, our raccoon removal<\/a> specialists have become quite familiar to help you get rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raccoon definition and description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons (Procyon lotor<\/em> in latin), sometimes humorously called trash pandas, are small and easily recognizable for the black mask around their eyes. This omnivorous mammal is less than a metre long but can weigh up to 16 kilograms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though they seem clumsy at first glance, they are actually quite agile, can climb trees and even reach 25 km\/hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are common in Canada, except in Newfoundland and Labrador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons\u2019 habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons often travel in groups in search of food. They are mainly active at night and like to take their finds into the water to clean them. These mischievous mammals wait until you are asleep to sneak in and often leave tracks behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some clues of raccoon infestations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Property damage<\/li>
  • Overturned or open trash bins<\/li>
  • Waste scattered everywhere<\/li>
  • Excrement<\/li>
  • Footprints<\/li>
  • Suspicious noises (coming from the attic or roof)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Locate the area of the house where raccoons seem to be staying. Raccoons only live in one place at a time, usually the attic or basement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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