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All About The Raccoon

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All About RaccoonsA Raccoon is an interesting mammal, an average raccoon is about 24 – 38 inches, and they weigh about 14 – 23 pounds this to a great extent depends on the availability of food.

The female raccoons are smaller than their male counterparts, the young ones are called kits. The most peculiar and interesting difference between wild and city raccoon is that in the wild raccoon has a lifespan of about 2-3 years only, however in captivity they can survive for almost 20 years! Raccoon is omnivorous by nature and they tend to eat at every opportunity, their favorite diet consist of plants, fruits, berries, nuts, eggs, frogs, rodents etc. Perhaps this is what lures the raccoon to the easy access of food in the from of garbage bins, sheds and gardens, no wonder then, why the raccoon is raiding your

Wild habitat:

The wild raccoon live in burrows or cavities they mostly emerge at night or dusk to hunt for food. They originally lived in tropics along riverbanks. They however over a period of time they moved up North Raccoon have very successfully changed or rather expanded their diet In the city or urban areas the raccoon seem to survive well due to the abundance and variety of human food that is available to it. The range and size of a raccoon home is directly dependent on the food supply that is available.

They are a very adaptive species, in winter and in adverse condition the raccoon tends to stay put in their dens for 3-4 weeks or more. If you are trying to raccoon proof your home a study of their behavior is a good thing. It is a matter of great importance that the raccoon is out of your premises rather than locked in as they may cause havoc and damage to your home in this case you should call the professionals. There are many companies that offer raccoon removal services by raccooncontrol.ca. Pick one that offers humane services. 

Some more facts:

Raccoons are fast and can catch up speeds up to 15 miles per hour. Raccoons are great swimmers and manage to stay under water for many hours. They are found all over North America they also have made their presence even in Japan, Russia and Germany.

Though the Raccoon may give you nightmares, especially if it’s you garden or shed they are raiding. However with little patience and understanding and observation of the Raccoon can take steps to preserve this animal and at the same time prevent its entry to your home.

How To Squirrel Proof Your Attic

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squirrel-proof-atticIf you are among those who live in squirrel populated areas, then you need to ensure that you install improvements to your house. This will prevent squirrels from nesting in your attic, edge or basement space. According to leading wildlife control Toronto company , to attain this, there are three steps one needs to follow when preparing squirrel proof for your home.

To begin with, you need to evaluate your home by moving around the house. Look for entry points and have it in mind that squirrels use considerable small openings to enter into the house. Make sure you look for openings on the roof, under the soffit and facade. Make sure you close every opening that may act as a squirrel door.

The second thing to do is to purchase materials you need to prevent squirrels by blocking each opening. You can seal some openings, which are not critical using expanding foam. It is not advisable to seal all openings. This is because other openings are necessary for  appropriate performance of the roof. Sealing the entire roof will result to a problem of moisture build up and possible ice dams in a tundra region. It is advisable to talk to a professional before sealing all openings with airtight materials. For small holes, use self-expanding foam because they are simple to use. All you need to do is to insert the hose into the gap.

Squirt the foam and it will grow to fill the hole and hardens. Materials can be bought from your local home-improvement retailer.

Finally, after purchasing the materials, determine holes to be sealed and holes necessary for air flow. The next thing is to install the materials appropriately. Even though the steps are simple, this work should be handled by a professional installer. A special care needs to be taken for the installations that need you to use a ladder. This is because you can forget and lose balance.

Getting Rid of Squirrels From Your Attic

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squirrelinatticGetting rid of squirrels in an attic is something which is a problem to many. These creatures are always bothering, especially with the noises they make. When one hears these noises, he or she should take appropriate measures as fast as possible to stop them from multiplying.

Squirrels are rodents; thus they like chewing things such as electrical wiring among other stuff. This is particularly dangerous since it can cause fire in the house. Therefore, it is imperative to eliminate them out of one’s attic immediately. We asked a technician who performs squirrel removal in Toronto for some tips. So here they are: [Read more…]