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Raccoon Removal
Overview
If raccoons have made a home in your attic or elsewhere in your house, taking swift action is vital to prevent further damage and health hazards. Raccoons are known to cause havoc on roofs and structures. Once they infiltrate these spaces, they can quickly become a significant nuisance for homeowners. Seeking shelter in warm, dry, and secluded areas, they pose a threat to property and health, making rapid intervention crucial.
During the breeding season, we identify raccoon dens and safely relocate the babies using methods like encouraging the mother to leave or installing one-way doors. Our approach is focused on reuniting mother raccoons with their young using a temperature-regulated reunion box.
Known to nest in attics, chimneys, or crawl spaces, raccoons are clever and resourceful, but we use humane one-way door systems and exclusion devices to safely relocate them.
Raccoon Facts
Vancouver is home to a large population of raccoons, with an estimated 100,000 of them in the city. They are known for their dexterous paws and their ability to adapt to urban environments. Raccoons are omnivores and will eat almost anything, including fruits, vegetables, insects, and small animals. They are also known for their distinctive “masked” facial markings and their habit of washing their food in water before eating it. Raccoons are intelligent and curious animals, but they can also be a nuisance to homeowners, as they are known to raid garbage cans and cause damage to property.
Raccoon Species
The raccoons inhabiting Vancouver belong to the species Procyon lotor, commonly known as the common raccoon. These intelligent mammals are characterized by their distinctive facial mask, ringed tail, and dexterous front paws. Raccoons are known for their adaptability and have thrived in both natural and urban environments.
Breeding Habits:
Raccoons typically breed in late winter to early spring, with a gestation period of approximately 63 days. Female raccoons, or sows, create dens in tree cavities, abandoned burrows, or human-made structures to give birth to litters of 2 to 5 kits. The kits are born blind and deaf, relying entirely on their mother for care and nourishment.
Feeding Habits:
Raccoons are omnivorous creatures with a varied diet. In urban settings like Vancouver, they are known to opportunistically feed on a wide range of foods, including fruits, nuts, insects, small mammals, bird eggs, and human refuse. Their adaptable nature allows them to thrive in diverse habitats, from forests and wetlands to urban neighbourhoods.
Morphology:
The physical attributes of raccoons contribute to their remarkable adaptability. Their agile front paws enable them to manipulate objects with a high degree of dexterity, allowing them to forage for food in a wide range of environments. Their excellent night vision and acute sense of touch make them well-suited for nocturnal activities, such as hunting for food and navigating urban landscapes under the cover of darkness.
Lifestyle:
Raccoons are predominantly nocturnal, with their peak activity occurring during the night. They are solitary animals, except during the breeding season and when caring for their young. Their ability to thrive in urban environments has led to increased encounters with humans, presenting both challenges and opportunities for coexistence.
Did You Know?
Raccoons are highly intelligent and have been observed displaying problem-solving behaviors, such as opening latches and containers to access food. – The word “raccoon” is derived from the Native American Powhatan term “aroughcun,” which means “animal that scratches with its hands.” – Raccoons are excellent climbers and are capable of descending trees headfirst due to their rotating hind feet.
Get in Touch
(604) 210-5316
If you’re hearing noises in your attic or suspect there’s a skunk under your shed, don’t wait—reach out to us today. We’ll schedule a free on-site estimate and design a custom plan to evict your unwelcome guests for good. Call us at (604) 210-5316 or fill out our contact form and let us bring peace back to your home.