Raccoon Recon.
With their ringed tail and black and white face mask, Raccoons are easy to recognize. Their distinctive markings are what give them their nickname: the “masked bandits” of the forest.
What they Eat
Medium sized omnivores, Raccoons eat almost anything - from fruit, nuts and berries to frogs, insects, bird eggs and mice. Urban Raccoons also scavenge for food in dumpsters, garbage cans, and composts. Pet food left outdoors is also a favourite snack.
Where they Live
Raccoons living in residential areas often make their dens in chimneys, garages, attics, under sheds, porches, and decks.
Life with Humans
In populated areas such as Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Raccoons have plenty of sources for food and shelter and few natural predators. Their prolific breeding (3-6 young born in the spring), and adaptability to human neighbourhoods, means that their numbers are steadily growing. In the urban areas, most raccoons are not even afraid of humans. We see a lot of cases where the homeowner tried to scare the raccoon away and was unsuccessful.
Fast Fact
Raccoons are extremely intelligent, curious animals have the uncanny ability to open containers, cabinets and even refrigerators to access food. In fact, they can remember solutions to complex tasks up to three years later!
Raccoon Removal in Toronto must be done by a professional wildlife control company. Your average handy man can lock the animal inside your attic and make your troubles worst. We make sure to humanely remove the raccoon and her babies (if any) and make sure that they do not get back in.
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