An example of how strong raccoons are, and how much damage they
can do. They often just rip right through the roof, shingles,
wood and all! I was lucky to get this photo while the female
raccoon was checking to see what the threat was.
Please do not touch raccoon poo. It can contain raccoon
roundworm, which can infect people, and cause blindness and
other terrible symptoms. Call at
this phone number and you will get free advice about how
to handle and clean raccoon droppings. If you want to see
photographs, click here for raccoon
droppings and feces identification.
I've not only seen raccoons tear apart air ducts, but they
sometimes crawl into the ducts and live inside them. One raccoon
even climbed in the ducts and into the central air handler,
where it got electrocuted and rotted, causing the worst odor
ever.
This wire was shredded by the raccoon's claws. But raccoons also
chew on a variety of substances, including wood and wires. Click
here for more photos
of raccoons chewing on electrical wires.
Click to learn more about raccoon
diseases, such as raccoon
roundworm or raccoon
rabies.
Here is a complete list of the different articles and topics on
this website:
Albenzadole - A
treatment for parasitic diseases, like raccoon roundworm.
Attic - The internet's
definitive guide to removal of raccoons from attics.
Bait - Examination of
different kinds of baits used to catch raccoons.
Basement - Guide to
the removal of raccoons from basements.
By Hand - How to
remove raccoons by hand.
Catch - How to catch
problem raccoons.
Ceiling - Guide to
the removal of raccoons from ceilings.
Chimney - Guide to
the removal of raccoons from chimneys.
Coonskin - A
lighthearted coonskin cap poem.
Crawl Space -
Guide to the removal of raccoons from crawlspaces.
Damage - Photos of
home damage caused by raccoons.
Daytime - Article
about raccoons active during the daytime.
Dead - Locating and
removing dead raccoon carcasses.
Diseases - Analysis
of various raccoon diseases.
Donate - Donate to
various wildlife organizations.
Droppings -
Photos of raccoon droppings and feces.
Emails - Examples of
reader emails sent to me.
Entry - Possible
different points of entry into the house.
Eviction Fluid
- Analysis of the only known repellent that works.
Exterminator -
Raccoon exterminator information.
Feed - Should you feed
raccoons in the neighborhood?
House - Guide to the
removal of raccoons from the house.
How To Kill -
Article about how to kill raccoons.
Infestation -
Article about USA city raccoon infestations.
Home Page - The web's
best guide on how to solve problems with raccoons in attics.
Nest - Nest of raccoon
babies.
Noises - How to
identify noises in your attic or walls.
Pest Control -
Raccoon pest control information.
Pet - Can you keep a
raccoon as a pet.
Photos - Photograph
gallery of raccoons.
Poison - Information
about raccoon poison.
Poop in Pool -
Raccoons love to poo in swimming pools.
Prevention - How
to prevent raccoon issues from happening.
Problem - Article
about various problems caused by raccoons.
Professional -
An excellent listings of wildlife removal experts nationwide.
Rabies Vector
- Yes, raccoons are rabies vector animals.
Rehabber - Wildlife
rehabilitators that help raccoons.
Relocating -
Matters to keep in mind when relocating raccoons.
Repellent -
Analysis of various raccoon repellents.
Restoration -
How to fix your attic after a raccoon has been in there.
Roof - Guide to the
removal of raccoons from the roof.
Scared - What are
raccoons scared of?
Roundworm -
Information about raccoon roundworm, a dangerous parasite.
Supplies - A list
of, and analysis of, equipment for raccoon control.
Trapping - The best
guide on the web for trapping raccoons.
Wall - Guide to the
removal of raccoons from walls.
Wire Chew - Photos
of raccoons chewing on electrical wires.
How Do You Remove
a Raccoon Stuck in a Dumpster?
How to Keep
Raccoons Out From Under a Shed or Porch
How to Keep Raccoons
Out of My Garden
How to Keep
Raccoons Out of My Garbage Cans
Is It Legal for Me to Trap a Raccoon?
Will Homeowners Insurance Pay for Raccoon Damage?