For more info: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Education/WildlifeNotesIndex/Pages/Raccoon.aspx
The raccoon is found throughout all of Pennsylvania. Raccoons prefer more wooded, public, and suburban areas. They survive on just about anything. They are omnivorous, eating plants and animal foods. From leftovers in your trash to the flower petals in your garden. They can easily be attracted to your home. Raccoons breed from feb to march with a gestational period of 60 days. Mother raccoons will look to nest her young in unthought of areas of your house. Living in your walls, chimney, or any entry they can get access to.Disease Raccoons are susceptible to sickness or disease – distemper, listeriosis, rabies, parvoviral enteritis etc.
Removal & Prevention:
The most effective way to remove raccoons causing damage to your property is to trap them and remove them. Other methods apply to their situations. Call for free consultation.
