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Raccoon Removal and Roofline Exclusion – Peterborough

Job Overview Location: Peterborough, Ontario Structure: Detached one-story house with single garage Problem: Nocturnal wildlife activity reported in attic, consistent with raccoon presence Service: Humane raccoon removal and roofline exclusion Visits: 2 Summary We responded to a report of nighttime wildlife activity in the attic of a detached residential home in Peterborough. Based on the …

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Raccoon Break-In in Multi-Residential Properties

Raccoons / By Tahir

Exterior Inspection The property owner of a townhouse reported a raccoon issue. Upon hearing this a technician was dispatched to the property and started conducting an exterior inspection. The exterior inspection is the most important step in the raccoon removal process, and this also gives the technician the opportunity to understand the case in depth. …

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How to Make a Raccoon One Way Door

Raccoons / By Tahir

Raccoon One-Door Ways are a very effective way to get the raccoons out. Simply put, one-way doors lead the animal out so that they cannot re-enter since they pass through a one-way door that swings open in one direction. Once, the animal passes the One-Way Door, the animal gets locked out and relocates to another …

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Are Bats Dangerous For humans?

Raccoons / By Tahir

Yes, bats are dangerous to humans but not an immediate threat. They can carry rabies and a rabies check-up is certainly required as a precaution if you happen to have a bat in your house. Bats are not aggressive by nature but will attack if you come to close. Humans are actual far more of …

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Difference Between a Raccoon and Possum

Raccoons / By Tahir

While the two creatures look nothing alike it is quite interesting to note the differences and the similarities between these two urban nuances. The raccoon to many might seem like a bit furry cat and the possum like a big weird overgrown mouse that has grabbed the internet by storm because of its chaotic appearance. …

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Raccoon sleeping habits

Raccoons / By Tahir

The raccoons are very interesting animals that seem to spark the interest of Ontarians everywhere who comes across them. They are silly and playful animals who are most active at night causing a ruckus throughout different neighbourhoods all over the city. Yet, some of them are hard to spot at night, and you might be …

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How Do Raccoons Protect Themselves From Predators

Raccoons / By Tahir

Raccoons are incredibly skilled predators where they can hunt and catch all kinds of things from chickens to fish and everything in between. They are one of the most successful urban wildlife animals to roam cities in Ontario and beyond. They are mostly known for their antics and their incredible dexterity that open up new …

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Can Raccoons Climb Up Brick Walls?

Raccoons / By Isabelle

Raccoons are incredibly agile climbers. These flexible, adaptable creatures that live naturally in forests. They can climb up and down any rough surface to hide from predators and find shelter. Given their ability to climb, raccoons do well in cities and suburbs. They climb up the sides of buildings to get into attics and cluttered …

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What Does a Raccoon Paw Look Like?

Raccoons / By Tahir

Raccoon paws are eerily human-looking and have been the subject of a lot of speculation in the past since they resemble human hands so much. In fact, they are one of the most dexterous paws in nature, and for good reason too. Their paws have 5 dexterous fingers helping them to manipulate objects and food …

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How Long Can a Baby Raccoon Live Without Its Mother?

Raccoons / By Tahir

Baby raccoons will leave their den after 10 months. After that, the raccoon is thought to be fully independent. Some baby raccoons will be mostly ready between 8 and 12 months depending on how ready the raccoon is. They typically leave their dens in early spring. Baby raccoons can be inadvertently abandoned by accidentally falling …

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