Known for their intelligence and adaptability, raccoons can become unwelcome guests on your property, causing potential damage and posing health risks. Our expert team specializes in humane raccoon control and removal services, ensuring a safe and effective resolution to raccoon-related concerns.
Fascinating Facts About Raccoons
Raccoons are fascinating creatures, especially when it comes to their breeding habits. These nocturnal animals typically mate during the late winter, between January and March. After a gestation period of about 63 days, the female raccoon gives birth to a litter of 2 to 5 kits, usually in April or May. The timing ensures that the kits are born when food is plentiful, giving them a better chance of survival. The mother will find a safe, secluded den, such as a hollow tree or abandoned burrow, to give birth and care for her young.
The kits are born blind and helpless, relying entirely on their mother for warmth, food, and protection. They remain in the den for about eight weeks before venturing out with their mother to learn essential survival skills. By late summer, the young raccoons are typically weaned and begin to forage on their own, though they often stay with their mother until the fall. This breeding cycle is perfectly timed to prepare the young raccoons for the challenges of surviving their first winter.
Interesting About Raccoons
Raccoons are highly adaptable and intelligent animals known for their resourcefulness and curiosity. They are easily recognized by their distinctive black “mask” of fur around their eyes and their dexterous front paws, which allow them to open containers, manipulate objects, and even turn doorknobs. Raccoons are omnivores, with a diet that includes fruits, nuts, insects, small animals, and human leftovers, which makes them well-suited to both wild and urban environments. Their keen sense of touch is heightened by the presence of vibrissae, or whiskers, on their fingers, helping them locate food in the dark.
These nocturnal creatures are also excellent climbers and swimmers, often using their skills to evade predators or access food. Raccoons are known for their problem-solving abilities, often figuring out how to bypass barriers meant to keep them out of garbage bins or homes. They have a unique habit of “washing” their food in water before eating, though in the wild, this behavior likely helps them soften or clean their food rather than a true washing process. Their intelligence and adaptability have made raccoons successful survivors, even in rapidly changing environments.
Signs of Raccoon Presence
Identifying the presence of raccoons on your property is crucial for prompt intervention. Common signs include:
Our Raccoon Control Services
At All Creatures Pest Control, we offer comprehensive raccoon control and removal services tailored to the specific needs of your property. Our approach includes:
Why Choose All Creatures Pest Control for Raccoon Issues?
Contact Us for Raccoon Control
If you suspect raccoon activity on your property or require assistance with raccoon control and removal, don’t hesitate to reach out to All Creatures Pest Control. Our team is ready to provide prompt and effective solutions to restore the tranquility of your home. Call us at 281-358-8914 or Email craig@allcreaturespestcontrol.com to schedule a consultation. Your peace of mind begins with our expertise in wildlife management.
