| Raccoon Trapping and Removal (procyon lotor) |
Raccoons can become damaging wildlife when they take up residence within our homes.
They can become destructive and damage buildings while gaining access to a residence
by bending gutters, louvers or soffits. Occasionally, raccoons will build a nest within an
exhaust vent or gnaw on wires; potentially creating a fire hazard.
They can become destructive and damage buildings while gaining access to a residence
by bending gutters, louvers or soffits. Occasionally, raccoons will build a nest within an
exhaust vent or gnaw on wires; potentially creating a fire hazard.
Raccoons also can also be considered a nuisance when
foraging for food, typically leftovers from garbage bags,
cans and dumpsters. They can be noisy when living in
an attic or in a crawlspace, especially when a litter of
young is present. Raccoons may raid gardens, helping
themselves to fruits and vegetables.
foraging for food, typically leftovers from garbage bags,
cans and dumpsters. They can be noisy when living in
an attic or in a crawlspace, especially when a litter of
young is present. Raccoons may raid gardens, helping
themselves to fruits and vegetables.
Finally, raccoons pose a health hazard. Raccoons
are the primary rabies vector species of the eastern
United States. Although raccoons are primarily
nocturnal, a raccoon which is seen during daylight
isn't necessarily rabid. A nesting mother may
venture out during daylight to forage for more food
for her young. The feces which they leave in yards,
gardens and play areas is a nuisance and a potential
health hazard as it may host roundworm.
are the primary rabies vector species of the eastern
United States. Although raccoons are primarily
nocturnal, a raccoon which is seen during daylight
isn't necessarily rabid. A nesting mother may
venture out during daylight to forage for more food
for her young. The feces which they leave in yards,
gardens and play areas is a nuisance and a potential
health hazard as it may host roundworm.
| On your property or in your house, Garden State Wildlife Control will remove and relocate nuisance raccoons in New Jersey using humane methods. After raccoons have been removed, Garden State Wildlife Control will perform necessary repairs and install exclusions to prevent future access by nuisance raccoons. As with all juvenile wildlife which is removed, every effort is made to keep the young with their mother. In situations where juveniles become orphaned, Garden State Wildlife Control works with a licensed New Jersey wildlife rehabilitator to raise the young for future release back to nature. |
| For raccoon removal, call: Garden State Wildlife Control (973) 896-8181 |
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| The above pictures illustrate how easily raccoons are able to climb into an attic space. This residence is located in Warren County, and the raccoon has established a consistent route, which is evidenced in the smudge marks left from repeated contact with the siding. |
| March 13, 2012 Piscataway, New Jersey The adult raccoon in this attic caused extensive damage to the attic insulation. Customer complained of hearing "scratching noises" in the ceiling. |
| (If I sounded like I was in pain, it's because I had a bad GI illness and a 100+ fever.) |
