They are known for their distinctive black and white facial markings. While they may look cute and harmless, raccoons can be dangerous if they feel threatened or provoked. These critters are highly adaptive to both rural & urban environments. You might find raccoons around Parma Parks, or scavenging for food around homes or apartment complex dumpsters.
Quick Facts
Size: Adults are generally 2 to 3 feet long, and can weigh as much as 24 lbs.
Lifespan: 2-3 years in the wild.
Diet: Fruit, nuts/seeds, eggs, insects, fish, and other small animals.
Habitat: Raccoons traditionally prefer heavily wooded areas with access to water. In suburban or urban environments, they may attempt to nest inside sheds, barns, attics, or other man-made structures.
Why keep raccoons off your property?
- Disease: Raccoons can be carriers of diseases such as rabies, which can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches. It is important to keep raccoons away from your home and family to reduce the risk of contracting these diseases.
- Damage: Raccoons are known for their mischievous behavior, and they can cause damage to your property by tearing open garbage bags, digging through gardens, damaging your attic or other areas of your home, and damaging trees and shrubs.
- Injury: While raccoons are usually timid animals, they may become aggressive if they feel threatened or if they are protecting their young. This can lead to confrontations for you or your pets.
Parma Raccoon Control, Trapping, and Removal
A raccoon infestation can quickly lead to costly repairs, or vet & medical bills. If you suspect raccoons are on your property, contact us today! Our professional technicians will perform a thorough inspection of your property to determine the most effective Parma raccoon control solution.
If raccoons are invading your property, contact us at 208-949-1003.