Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Identification
Raccoons are medium-sized mammals with distinctive black face masks and ringed tails. They are highly intelligent, nocturnal, and known for raiding garbage cans, gardens, and pet food. They can carry rabies, roundworm, and distemper, and cause significant property damage to attics, soffits, and roofing.
Treatment Cost
$300 - $800
Urgency Level
High
Commonly Found In
Attics, chimneys, under decks, garages, sheds
Recommended Treatment
Professional wildlife capture and relocation required. Live traps are set near entry points. Technicians seal all access holes after removal. Attic decontamination may be needed to remove droppings and nesting material.
Prevention Tips
Secure garbage cans with locking lids, seal attic and roof openings, trim tree branches away from the roof, remove pet food at night, install motion-activated lights or sprinklers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I identify a raccoon?
Raccoons are medium-sized mammals with distinctive black face masks and ringed tails. They are highly intelligent, nocturnal, and known for raiding garbage cans, gardens, and pet food. They can carry rabies, roundworm, and distemper, and cause significant property damage to attics, soffits, and roofing.
How do I get rid of raccoons?
Professional wildlife capture and relocation required. Live traps are set near entry points. Technicians seal all access holes after removal. Attic decontamination may be needed to remove droppings and nesting material.
How can I prevent raccoons?
Secure garbage cans with locking lids, seal attic and roof openings, trim tree branches away from the roof, remove pet food at night, install motion-activated lights or sprinklers.
How much does raccoon treatment cost?
The average cost of professional raccoon treatment ranges from $300 to $800 in Quebec, Canada.
Where are raccoons commonly found?
Attics, chimneys, under decks, garages, sheds