Raccoons are a common pest in Chicago. They get into all kinds of mischief. They commonly tip over garbage cans and will pry or tear open anything they find that might lead to food. They commonly steal pet food. They like water, and will often defecate in a swimming pool or remove all of the fish from an ornamental pond. They have no fear of breaking into homes through pet doors or other means. Female raccoons love to live inside of attics, where they will often bear and raise their young. They can cause considerable damage and biohazard once in an attic. Raccoons can be a real pain. There are dozens of reasons to remove a raccoon from your property, but most importantly is the safety of your workers or family. Raccoons have been known to carry a variety of diseases and may be rabid if you are seeing them during the day. Chicago’s Green Trappers will provide you with peace of mind by eliminating the problem and preparing you for further protection from their presence. Raccoons have adapted well to urban environments. They are versatile animals, somewhat related to bears. Most of the adult raccoons in the Chicago area range from 12-24 pounds. A litter of usually 4 young are born in spring, and the mother raccoon raises them herself. They separate from her after a period of about 8 months. Raccoons have a black “mask” of darker skin and fur around the eyes, a ringed tail, and highly nimble hands. They are excellent climbers, and one of the few animals that can descend a tree headfirst. |
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