Raccoon Trapping & Control
Raccoons are one of the most adaptable animals on earth. Originally forest dwellers, they have spread to mountainous, coastal, and heavily urban areas alike. They are recognized by their dexterous front paws, ringed tails, and the dark mask across their eyes. That mask, which helps them identify each other's facial expressions, is also one of the main reasons they developed a cultural reputation for being sneaky — a theme found in the mythologies of both the Lenape and Iroquois people, where the raccoon is portrayed as a trickster.
The word "raccoon" itself comes from the Algonquin word "arakun," meaning "he scratches with his hands." They were once thought to be solitary, but research has since shown they live in loosely gender-specific groups — related females sharing territory while males gather in groups of up to four during mating season.
Why Raccoons Are a Serious Problem
Raccoons are nocturnal and aided by exceptional night vision. Their nimble front paws can skim the bottoms of streams for food, climb almost any surface, open containers, and even unlatch doors and windows. They are highly intelligent — studies show they can remember solutions to problems for up to three years. They are also strong swimmers and have been found miles from shore in rivers.
Because raccoons eat nearly anything, they generate very unsanitary conditions wherever they forage. They can carry rabies, raccoon parvoviral enteritis, canine distemper, pseudorabies, and infectious canine hepatitis — all of which can spread to people and pets.
What To Do
If a raccoon makes its way into your house, attic, basement, or shed, it can cause significant damage fast. They have a short gestational period — just over two months — so if you detect a problem, address it quickly before it multiplies. Advanced Wildlife Control is ready to remove your unwanted intruders in Sullivan and surrounding areas. No mouse too small, no raccoon too big.