Raccoon Control in the Carolinas

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If you own a home or business in the Carolinas, protecting it from pests is crucial for maintenance. Some animals, like raccoons, can be harmful to people and property. Raccoons pose risks to pets, cause damage to buildings, and can transmit diseases through feces, urine, saliva, and bites. To protect your home or business from raccoons, it’s essential to learn about their behavior, implement prevention strategies, and find effective treatment options in case of an infestation. 

What Are Raccoons? 

Raccoons are medium-sized nocturnal mammals recognized by their dexterous front paws and distinct black eye markings. Originally forest-dwelling, raccoons have adapted to urban areas, frequently found near homes and businesses in North and South Carolina. They are known for rummaging through garbage, stealing pet food, and nesting in attics. Raccoons are considered a rabies-vector species, making it especially important to safeguard your pets, family, employees, and customers. 

How Do I Identify Raccoons? 

Raccoons can be identified by their black eye markings and grayish fur, which consists of a thick undercoat. They are larger than house cats, comparable in size to small to medium-sized dogs, and have long, striped tails. 

How Do I Get Raccoons? 

Raccoons are prevalent in North and South Carolina, often moving from rural areas into urban environments in search of food and shelter. They may invade your home or business seeking shelter for nesting or bearing young, commonly entering attics, walls, chimneys, or crawl spaces. 

What are the effects of raccoons on and around my home or business? 

Raccoons can be a significant nuisance. They may raid trash cans, eat pet food, and pose a threat to pets such as cats and small dogs. They can cause structural damage by tearing apart shingles or vents to gain entry, and once inside, they may shred insulation, wiring, and other building materials to create nests. Raccoons carry various parasites and diseases, including rabies, and can damage vegetable crops and fruit trees. 

How Long Do Raccoons Live? 

Raccoons typically live 2-3 years in the wild but can survive over a decade if food sources are abundant. Females gestate for about two months and usually give birth to litters of two to seven babies, known as kits. 

How Do I Prevent Raccoons? 

To deter raccoons, it’s essential to eliminate food sources and secure potential shelters. Here are some preventive measures: 

• • Secure trash cans, and do not leave pet food outside.
  • Clean up any fallen fruits or nuts.
  • Consider fencing around your yard and using barriers to protect fruit trees.
  • Never feed raccoons, as this can encourage them to return. 

Protecting Your Home or Business From Raccoons With Clark’s Termite & Pest Control 

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control offers expert treatment designed to effectively and efficiently control and prevent pests from invading your home or business in North Carolina and South Carolina. Our use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques focuses on identifying the core of the pest concern and controlling raccoons at the source. Through IPM, we select and apply pest control materials to minimize risks to human health, pets, and the environment. 

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