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Raccoons
Easily recognizable, the northern raccoon is one of the most common nuisances around the Portland area. The animal appears somewhat grayish, somewhat blackish, and somewhat brownish, with a bushy striped tail, and a black mask over it's eyes. Raccoons are typically docile, playful, and curious creatures, but when threatened they become fierce fighters. A raccoon mother cornered in a crawlspace can easily turn into a very unpleasant situation.
Raccoons have thousands of nerve endings in their hands and can often be seen feeling their food and even dunking it water, appearing like they're washing it. It's believed however, that the water enhances their sense of touch, making it easier to find bits of inedible matter on their food. The name "raccoon" is derived from the Algonquian word for this animal aroughcoune, which translates, "he scratches with his hands."
Females usually give birth to four young, but can range anywhere from two to seven. The gestation period lasts roughly two months, and the babies appear in late spring. After weaning off of mother's milk, the young begin to go out with their mother at night, looking for food. By the fall, most young have left the den to find their own, but on rare occasion, can stay up until the mother is ready to give birth again in the spring.
Raccoons can be regular visitors to your property in search of food, or maybe they've taken up residence in your attic, crawlspace, or a spot in the wall. Regardless, we provide trapping and removal services to make sure they leave you and your property alone.
Raccoons have thousands of nerve endings in their hands and can often be seen feeling their food and even dunking it water, appearing like they're washing it. It's believed however, that the water enhances their sense of touch, making it easier to find bits of inedible matter on their food. The name "raccoon" is derived from the Algonquian word for this animal aroughcoune, which translates, "he scratches with his hands."
Females usually give birth to four young, but can range anywhere from two to seven. The gestation period lasts roughly two months, and the babies appear in late spring. After weaning off of mother's milk, the young begin to go out with their mother at night, looking for food. By the fall, most young have left the den to find their own, but on rare occasion, can stay up until the mother is ready to give birth again in the spring.
Raccoons can be regular visitors to your property in search of food, or maybe they've taken up residence in your attic, crawlspace, or a spot in the wall. Regardless, we provide trapping and removal services to make sure they leave you and your property alone.
Common Problems
Raccoon in the attic
Raccoon in the chimney
Raccoon in the crawlspace
Raccoon under the deck
Raccoon in the backyard
Raccoon attacking pets
Signs of Raccoons
Thumping and scratching in the attic
Chirping sounds
Open crawlspace vent
Excrement found in one area, usually outside
Garbage knocked over
Diseases
Distemper - both the canine and feline versions
Leptospirosis
Parvovirus
Pseudorabies
Tuberculosis
Rabies
Ticks, lice, fleas, botfly, roundworms, flukes, and tapeworms
Raccoon in the attic
Raccoon in the chimney
Raccoon in the crawlspace
Raccoon under the deck
Raccoon in the backyard
Raccoon attacking pets
Signs of Raccoons
Thumping and scratching in the attic
Chirping sounds
Open crawlspace vent
Excrement found in one area, usually outside
Garbage knocked over
Diseases
Distemper - both the canine and feline versions
Leptospirosis
Parvovirus
Pseudorabies
Tuberculosis
Rabies
Ticks, lice, fleas, botfly, roundworms, flukes, and tapeworms
