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RACCOONS

    Raccoons

    Raccoons: What you need to know

    Identifying Characteristics

    • A Raccoon is 2 to 4 feet in length (nose to tail)
    • They are most recognized by the dark fur around their eyes that resembles a mask
    • Finding your garbage raided after being left outside is often a sign of Raccoon activity
    • Another sign of raccoon activity is hearing noises in an attic or chimney (most likely places they will nest at a residence)
    • They are most active at night

    Active Season

    • Raccoons generally become inactive by late October, only re-emerging for the mating season that begins in January
    • They usually give birth around April or May
    • There are 3 to 6 cubs in a litter, who will be on their own after the first year

    Interesting Facts

    • Raccoons can fit through surprisingly small openings only 2½ x 4 inches
    • They are more likely to be killed by an automobile than by another predator
    • They have been clocked running at speeds of up to 15 miles per hour

    Cause for Concern

    • Raccoons are known to be the top wildlife host of rabies in America
    • They are extremely destructive to property and dangerous to pets

    Town & Country Can Help

    Customer Preparation

    • Please be able to point out the area that you have been seeing the Raccoon. If you will not be home for the treatment, please provide us with a thorough description or clearly mark the area of concern

    Our Guarantee

    • All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!

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    If you have any evidence or any suspicion that this pest is around your property do NOT hesitate to contact us before the problem gets out of control.

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    At Town & Country Pest Solutions we have gone through great lengths to better understand the pests that we encounter. Photos and videos have been an important tool in our research and we have included them here to help you “identify your pest.”

    All our images and video are copyright and are property of Town & Country Pest Solutions. Do not duplicate without written permission. Email our on-staff photographer, Ryan, if you would like permission to use or purchase any of our media.

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