Affordable Raccoon Removal Toronto

Temperament & Character

Noted for their intelligence, the carnivorous raccoon is part of the family Procyonidae that includes bears and even the Giant panda. Generally nocturnal, these mammals may become annoying when scavenging for food in garbage cans in populated areas. Pestend offers raccoon removal services in Toronto & the GTA.

The raccoon is an omnivorous creature, eating almost everything in sight including small animals, crayfish, frogs, birds and their young, fruits, nuts, and grains and corn from fields and storage areas. The long toes (“fingers”) on its feet are used with great dexterity in grasping small objects and in searching for food. The larger surfaces of its hind feet allow it to balance easily.

Raccoons are often found near lakes, ponds, marshes or streams where food sources are plentiful and prefer the common cover of trees or brush. They also favour the shelter of tree hollows, hollow logs and other natural settings rather than digging their own dens. Sometimes they use rock dens or abandoned burrows of other species, or even the inside of farm machinery like a threshing machine.

Health Risks:

Raccoons establish “latrines” near places where they get their food. This is a serious problem because up to 70% of raccoons are infected with a roundworm or parasite called Baylisascaris procyonis and Leptospirosis. People, particularly children, become infected by touching contaminated dirt or dust and then putting their fingers in their mouth. Once the eggs are ingested, they hatch into larva that migrate to other parts of the body and can lead to brain and eye damage and even death.

Rabies:

Rabies is a viral infection that is usually always fatal. It is transmitted through a bite by an animal infected with the disease. Rabies can spread when the saliva of an infected animal enters an open wound although this is a rare occurrence. Receiving a rabies vaccine promptly after exposure to the virus is the best way to prevent the disease in humans.

Disease Prevention:

• Prevent raccoons from entering your house through pet doors or other openings.
• Safely clean the areas on your property where these animals urinate and defecate, also known as raccoon latrines, being careful not to touch any droppings.
• Raccoon urine can contaminate water, soil and surrounding vegetation so direct contact should be avoided.
• You should always contact a company experienced in wildlife control services when you need help removing raccoons and their latrines from your property.
• Vaccinate cats, dogs and ferrets to protect them against rabies.
• Make sure all household pets including dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets are vaccinated to protect against rabies.

Raccoon Control Toronto:

Every wildlife job is unique and getting rid of raccoons requires special skills, knowledge, tools, materials and methods. Pestend wildlife removal technicians specialize in removal of wild animals from attics, chimneys, walls, crawl spaces beneath buildings, sheds, and other hard to reach locations. Our experienced wildlife technician will do a detailed inspection of your premises and take immediate action to resolve any wildlife conflict. We are able to customize raccoon removal solutions in Toronto to fit your needs.