by Sos Wildlife Control | Mar 8, 2019 | Raccoon Removal
Raccoons may be adorable creatures. However, their intelligence and cleverness are now giving many homeowners in Canada a headache.
There are already reports about these masked bandits causing trouble among Canadian homeowners, especially that they have slowly developed a penchant for living near human territories. While some manage to find their way into attics and build shelter, others rummage through garbage bins just to find food.
Yes, those may not sound like serious problems. But once they are able to set up a permanent shelter in your own personal space, know that removing them won’t be easy. Because they are smart, they will always find a way to escape and avoid capture.
In the event that you find yourself in that situation, your best option is to seek raccoon removal services in Toronto. Well, if you’re still not convinced about calling experts to do the raccoon removal job for you, maybe the following reasons will change your mind:
1. Raccoons can be very aggressive.
When a raccoon is cornered, it can become aggressive. This is especially true if the raccoon is a female with a litter of pups. Once it feels threatened, it will create noise. And then, if you try to chase or trap it, it will do everything to escape, even attack you. Obviously, it’s a job that only professional raccoon removal companies can do.
2. A raccoon’s bite can give you rabies.
Like other animals in the wild, raccoons may also carry diseases. That means the idea of removing a raccoon from your place is not a favorable idea.
The most common disease that raccoons carry is rabies. When an infected raccoon bites a human, it can inflict so much pain. Even worse, it can lead to death.
3. Raccoon repellents do not always work.
Of course, you are free to use a raccoon repellant to keep raccoons at bay. Unfortunately, not all raccoon repellents are created equal. Some of them work, but others don’t.
There are raccoons that can withstand the smell of these repellants. Thus, investing in these products might only be a waste of money.
4. Raccoon removal professionals are equipped with proper industry knowledge.
Raccoon removal Toronto service providers are backed with the necessary knowledge, training, equipment, and experience that are required to safely and humanely get rid of raccoons. They also know how to keep these creatures from coming back.
Some of them will also gladly carry out other related tasks, such as damage structural repairs and restorations, as well as urine cleanup services. If you don’t hire a professional to do all these things, it is likely that your raccoon problems will keep coming back in the future.
5. Specialists use humane animal removal methods.
Again, raccoon removal specialists possess the required skills to deal with these nuisance animals in a humane way. Unprofessional service providers may only tend to use methods that can harm the animal.
Always remember that treating raccoons the wrong way may put you in trouble with the law and some animal rights activists. Just to be safe, call qualified and reliable raccoon removal specialists.
6. You can get an honest assessment of the situation from professionals.
If you contact a professional raccoon removal company, rest assured that your problem has been taken cared of before they consider the job done. They will provide you an honest assessment of the situation first and do everything they could to ensure you end up satisfied with their service.
Sometimes, they will also share handy tips to prevent future raccoon infestation problems So, before you make a decision, be sure that you will be dealing with a legit raccoon removal specialist.
Our Professionals Can Help with Raccoon Removal in Toronto & the GTA
Raccoons may be considered threats to your properties. However, their presence should not keep you from living a comfortable life. Hire a professional raccoon removal company the moment you find out you have a raccoon infestation problem. By doing so, you won’t have anything to worry about in the coming years.
Now, if you are looking to work with a professional raccoon removal company in Toronto, look no further than SOS Wildlife Control. Our specialists have been properly trained to perform wildlife removal services that are in accordance with the laws.
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If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to our experts by calling Call 647 994 9453.
by SOS Wildlife Control | Feb 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Last Updated: June 2016
Raccoons have long been inhabiting the great city of Toronto, a concern for homeowners and business owners alike. Hearing the rummaging through their trash and the sound of scratching or crawling noises around upstairs isn’t exactly how you wanted to spend your evening, but from time to time, it happens and you’re in need of raccoon removal. Fortunately, there are many companies out there that provide Toronto raccoon removal services, but be on the lookout when selecting the right wildlife control company for you. There are several factors you should be cautious of when researching for this service. Ensure the company you are looking at is professional, has experience, conducts humane methods and more. Raccoons, although can be a nuisance to deal with when indoors and uninvited, are very interesting mammals. They are incredibly intelligent and possess skills that allows them to be able to walk through Toronto, between buildings, scavenging, and finding shelter. If you’re living in Toronto and are faced with the need for raccoon removal, keep in mind the well-being of the raccoon and call for a professional to help you with wildlife problems. This eliminates the risk of injuring yourself, others, and the raccoon. A professional will be able to help you deal with Toronto raccoon removal effectively and humanely.
Raccoons
Raccoons are part of the family of mammals called Procyonidae. This group of mammals also includes animals called coatis and olingos, and are characterized by their body size and long tails. Raccoons are easily recognizable by their unique physical appearance. They are small to medium sized mammals that are measured at about 25-35 inches. Raccoon fur is a brown-grey color, that lighter around their face but is covered by their signature mask. The dark area around the raccoon eyes and their long striped tail are the more distinguishing features of the raccoon, making them easily identifiable. Raccoons have a lifespan of about 2-3 years but can live to about 20 years in captivity. Raccoons are very adaptable. They can live under varying situations which is why they have become so accustomed to the city. A raccoon habitat originally are grassy, forested areas, often by riverbanks as they would seek out trees to climb to avoid predators. They find shelter in tree cavities for themselves and their young.
More facts about raccoons
- Raccoons have very agile fingers that allow them to unlatch cages
- Female raccoons give birth to about 3-4 young (kits) in the spring
- Raccoons are very intelligent. The rank just below monkeys on the mammal IQ test
- Raccoons can run at speeds of 15 mph
- Baby raccoons are born blind and cannot see up until about 3-4 weeks after
- Not all raccoons have rabies, but they have a risk of contracting it
- Raccoons are omnivorous, they eat berries and plans but they also eat frogs, insects eggs and more
- Raccoons can adapt to many environments which is why they do so well in the city, and are scavenging human food
Raccoons in the City
As previously mentioned, raccoons have been found to be extremely adaptable to many different living environments which is why they’ve succeeded in making a habitat out of more urban areas. A part of the reason why raccoons have been in the city is due to deforestation. According to The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals Canada is one of the leading countries in deforestation. This process drives fur-bearing animals like raccoons out of their natural habitat into more urban areas which is partially to blame for the need of Toronto raccoon removal services. Toronto raccoons have been doing well in the city because of how well the city supports the basic needs of a raccoon. There are many places for a raccoon to find shelter and take care of their young, they are free from their natural predators in the wild, and they have access to human food. Our waste often becomes food sources for raccoons which is one of the main contributing factors as to why the city needs Toronto raccoon removal.
SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated: Toronto Raccoon Removal
When conducting Toronto raccoon removal, SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated understands the importance of conducting humane, safe, proper methods that don’t pose risk to both the raccoon, the customer and the technician. Our technicians have the right experience, know the proper methods and are effective when conducting Toronto raccoon removal. Once our technicians arrive to the site, they make sure to ask all the right questions to best analyze the situation. Each case is unique, so we tailor our services to meet your specific needs and devise a plan of action to accomplish your Toronto raccoon removal situation promptly and effectively.
If baby raccoons (kits) are involved, the raccoon removal process must be done even more carefully as to not put the baby raccoon and mother at risk. The mother raccoon is first deterred from her babies temporarily while the technicians place the babies in a comfortable, heated box. The box is kept in a location that is easily found and accessible for the mother raccoon to find. The mother then will then take her young away to another location carrying them one by one from the box. Baby raccoon removal must be handled very carefully due to the delicate babies and the protective mother. For this reason and more, it is always a better solution to call for a professional wildlife removal service company to handle your Toronto raccoon removal problem rather than trying to conduct it yourself.
If you notice signs of wildlife in your house give us a call. At SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated, we provide superior Toronto raccoon removal services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Let us help you solve your wildlife problems. Taking action before it’s too late will help eliminate animal damage repair costs. We can easily be reached at 1-800-981-0330. Don’t wait and call us to schedule an appointment for a thorough inspection to help evacuate all your unwanted wildlife guests in the most humane way possible.
Call SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated at 1.800.981.0330 for Toronto Raccoon Removal!
by SOS Wildlife Control | Nov 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last Updated: May 2016
There are many different raccoon removal 
methods of humanely removing raccoon from your property. One-way doors and live raccoon trapping are the most humane options when done correctly. One-way doors are the more preferable method as one way door has minimal to no human-wildlife interaction. The less interaction with wildlife as possible is always preferred as it is best not to interfere with their normal habits. What is a one-way door? One-way doors are specially designed doors which allow the animal(s) to exit the property and not re-enter. SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated will cover all entry holes on your property except one. This remaining hole is where the one-way door is installed and where the raccoon will exit and wont be able to re-enter.
However as every raccoon removal job is different, in some cases different methods must be used. The next most effective raccoon removal method is live raccoon trapping. If relocated after being trapped, under the Ontario laws, wildlife captured must be released back into a natural habitat no further than 1 km away.
SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated does not recommend untrained individuals to live trap a raccoon by themselves as improper trapping can and have led to accidents in Ontario where residents have tried to trap wildlife but instead have trapped neighbors pets or have forgotten about the trap and the animal has died. Raccoon trapping takes experience and knowledge of the animal and wildlife behaviour. Professional raccoon removal technicians will have both the proper equipment, experience and knowledge of provincial laws pertaining to wildlife removal processes.
Our professionally trained technicians at SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated provides a full inspection, analyzes the entry/exit points of the raccoons and installs the wire mesh cages accordingly for the most effective results. Upon successful entry of the raccoons into the cages, our technicians are contacted for pick up of the animals.
Raccoons mate between January and March and the
female raccoon can have a litter up to 7 young. The family live together for approximately 1 year. If they’ve built their den in your chimney, attic, or beneath your porch, it is likely you will need to call a wildlife control company for getting rid of raccoons. There are additional precautions that must be taken to protect the baby raccoons, for example the baby raccoons must not be relocated away from their mother and must be placed in an insulated heated box for their mother to find and relocate them.
Do-it-Yourself Raccoon Trapping Risks
Many things could go wrong trying to capture wildlife on your own which is why we always recommend calling a professional for these services. There have been instances where domesticated pets have been captured, injured, or killed. If you set up a trap in direct sunlight and are not present at the time of capture, raccoons could suffer and die from dehydration and sun stroke. If a cage is not properly set up, raccoons can get out as they are very operative with their hands. This can lead to aggravation where they could cause further damage like chewing on electrical cables, or ripping up screen doors. Raccoon trapping requires strong knowledge of wild animal control laws and regulations. Humane and effective removal of raccoons is the key both for the animals and for the residents. If you’re unsure of the extent of the raccoon problem, or unsure about the behavior of the animals or don’t have proper trapping training and licencing , we don’t recommend doing this on your own.
Yes, they can be a nuisance when they set den in or around your property, or when they go salvaging through your garbage bins for food, but their traits make them an interesting species!
- Their masks symbolize exactly what they are supposed to: raccoons are expert thieves. Aside from using their nimble hands for food, they are known to grab small household or personal items, like make-up, and cutlery
- They have bad eyesight, and are thought to be colorblind but they have excellent hearing and great sense of smell.
At SOS Wildlife Control Incorporated, we provide superior raccoon trapping services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Let us help you solve your raccoon problems. We can easily be reached at 1-800-981-0330. Don’t wait and call us to schedule an appointment for a thorough inspection to help evacuate all your unwanted wildlife guests.
