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Racoons

Information about Racoons

Information:

- They average 2-3 feet long
- Their average weight is 8-22 pounds
- One litter a year consisting of 3-6 babies
- Birthing months are typically during the spring
- They are nocturnal animals
- They feed on anything they can get their paws on

Nuisance Concern:
- They look for tall structures were they can enter from the top to dwell in
- They usually occupy attics, chimneys and decks
- They will search for food in garbage cans, dumpsters and pet dishes
- They carry a number of parasites and diseases
- They are the number one carrier of rabies

Removal:
- Our recommendation is trapping (most effective) or strobe lights
- Remove from chimney w/ strobe light and then a cap should be installed
- Damage can be repaired after the raccoon is caught

can carry a number of parasites and diseases...

 

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If you have a squirrel, raccoon or any other animal living in your attic APCS recommends trapping and removing the animals. Once there is not any more activity APCS recommends sealing off any other possible entry points. The technician will be able to advise you of any preventative repairs.

If you have mice. APCS recommends treating until the activity has decreased to a minimal amount. Once activity is minimal APCS recommends sealing off any possible entry points. The technician will be able to advise you of any preventive seal-up.