Question: My sister has a raccoon in her roof top. This is the third one in
three weeks. Do you handle this type of removal? If so what is your cost?
If not can you please lead me in the right direction?
ANSWER The Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is native to the Americas. It is one of the most successful animals in the urban and suburban habitat. It has adapted well to scavenging human garbage for food. Raccoons use the sites around houses and outbuildings for shelter.
The adults are active almost through the year. Males travel a wide area, but females generally remain close to their den The young (about 5 per year) are born in April-May.
The first step is to understand that raccoons learn quickly. If they encounter garbage or other sources of food around houses they will return to those sites often. Keep garbage in sealed containers. Close off any areas under porches, crawlspaces, or sheds that may provide a nest.
These animals sometimes carry rabies, so do not attempt to handle them. They are cute, but they can bite and they are not as friendly as they look!
The local Orkin branch can provide more details about raccoon removal. Please contact them directly for more information or to schedule a service.