Although these creatures resemble cuddly bandits, they may actually be rather dangerous if approached too closely. Raccoons can be hazardous to humans and animals if they feel threatened or if they are defending their young. Never approach a wild animal, even if it seems tame, like a raccoon....
Raccoons are nocturnal animals, so they’re only active at night. Unless you’re a night owl yourself, you may never actually see them on your property. But in the light of day, these common signs of raccoons can tip you off that you’re housing some scavengers. Trash cans knocked over...
Raccoons are great climbers, swimmers, jumpers, and runners. Their five-toed paws make them very dexterous, and their agility can allow them to outsmart every human concoction used to deter them. If they aren’t breaking into your garden, they might try to climb into your chimney to use i...
So bravo to you for disguising your espionage as simple-minded tit-ogling. There's something deeply satisfying about discovering that you can use a nearby mirror to spy on people without them noticing. I feel so dangerous whenever I do that. The other night, I went to go take a piss and...
Learn if raccoons can climb fences, if they can swim or hibernate, how well they are able to jump, and just how smart they are. I can let you know how dangerous raccoons can be towards pets and why raccoons Die Inside Houses. Learn if they burrow and dig holes and what kinds of ...
Other homeowners have used tricks like apple cider vinegar, as the raccoons tend to not like the smell. It's important to deal with a raccoon invasion quickly because breathing in fumes from raccoon feces, as well as handling the animal yourself, can be dangerous to your hea...
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Raccoons are most dangerous any time they feel threatened, which includes during attempts to remove them from their den or when they’re protecting their young. These are the times you are at most risk for a bite or scratch. How Do You Get Raccoons Out of a Chimney?
Are Raccoons Dangerous To Humans? Even if you don’t own chickens, it’s a good idea to get rid of any raccoons that are living on your property, because raccoons can pose a health risk to humans and our pets. These animals can transmit many different diseases, introduce other smaller pe...
While it may actually work, using mothballs to repel raccoons is actually dangerous and in some states illegal. The reason being is that as mothballs sit out, they start to vaporize. The chemicals that they contain are released into the air and increase the chances of nasal cancer and ...