As the chill of winter sets in, you may wonder about the creatures that share your neighbourhood- particularly the commonly sighted and often misunderstood raccoon. This intriguing mammal, known for its distinctive markings and adaptable nature, has a host of behaviours that change with the seasons, particularly during the cold winter months. At its core,… Continue reading
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What To Do When You Find a Raccoon Stuck in A Dumpster
Raccoons are notorious for loving garbage and dumpster-diving. They are usually clever enough to get out of the dumpster, but occasionally the walls are too deep or slick and they cannot climb out. If you see a stuck raccoon, it may be tempting to try to help it get out. They are cute and seemingly… Continue reading
Are Raccoons Or Squirrels More Of A Nuisance?
Both squirrels and raccoons can be a nuisance if they get into your home, but is one of them worse than the other? Or is it just that they cause different problems that are equally bad? Part of the stress of having a nuisance animal in your home may be not knowing what it is,… Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Feed Raccoons In Niagara?
Raccoons are probably among the cutest nocturnal animals in your neighbourhood. Most people fall in love with their uniquely-coloured faces and those little tiny hands. Unfortunately, as any specialist on raccoon control in Niagara can attest, the infatuation with the cuteness of raccoons often leads to feeding and evolves into problems. Raccoons are wild animals;… Continue reading
Are There Benefits To Having Raccoons Around?
The black mask around a raccoon’s eyes lends it an air of mischievousness, but it also adds to their cuteness factor. These wily creatures are known for their cleverness and their garbage-stealing ways. They are intelligent and dexterous, a combination that comes in handy when attempting to bust open the latch on a bin. They’re… Continue reading
Raccoons: Keeping Your Pets Safe From Wildlife
Raccoons are common foragers in North America, but their familiarity does not make them welcome on most people’s property. The raccoon has gotten a bad reputation over the years for destructive behavior. As is typical with any rumor mill, it didn’t take long for these cute little scamps to become public enemy number one, with… Continue reading
Why Raccoons Should Stay Wild?
Raccoons can look soft, snuggly, and downright adorable. They can also seem almost human, thanks to their intelligence, manual dexterity, and curiosity. With those charming characteristics and irresistible faces, raccoons may be fascinating, but they are very much wild animals with unpredictable habits and reactions. They may also unintentionally wreak havoc on your home and… Continue reading
Raccoon Found in Niagara Tests Positive for Rabies
Niagara Region Public Health is asking residents to be vigilant after a raccoon in West Lincoln tested positive for rabies. A raccoon from the Caistor Centre area in West Lincoln- right beside Hamilton- has tested positive for rabies. It’s the first non-bat case of rabies in more than 25 years, said public health’s Peter Jekel,… Continue reading
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