Raccoon Control Tips to Protect Pets

1. Raccoon Control Tips to Protect Pets 416-429-5393 833-833-4295 hawkeye@hawkeye.ca

2. Understanding Raccoons and Pet Safety • Raccoons are intelligent and adaptable creatures that can pose a threat to your pets, especially small dogs and cats. • These nocturnal animals are drawn to food sources, making pet food and unsecured trash cans irresistible attractions. • While raccoons may seem harmless, they can carry diseases and parasites that can be harmful to your pets.

3. Dangers Posed by Raccoons to Pets • Diseases: Raccoons can carry a variety of diseases that can be harmful to pets, including rabies, leptospirosis, and distemper. These diseases can be fatal if not treated promptly. • Parasites: Raccoons can also carry parasites, such as roundworms and fleas, that can be transmitted to pets. Parasites can cause a variety of health problems in pets, including anemia, weight loss, and digestive issues. • Physical Injuries: Raccoons are wild animals, and they can be aggressive if they feel threatened. Raccoons have sharp teeth and claws, and they can inflict serious injuries on pets.

4. How to Prevent Raccoon Encounters • Secure Garbage Bins: Use wildlife-proof containers to prevent raccoons from accessing food sources. • Seal Entry Points: Close off openings in your home to deny raccoons access. • Trim Tree Branches: Keep branches away from the roof to deter raccoons from climbing onto your property. • Install Motion-Activated Lights: These can startle raccoons and discourage nocturnal visits. • Regular Inspections: Routinely check for signs of raccoon activity to address issues promptly. • Professional Exclusion: Hire experts to install barriers and secure your property against raccoon intrusion.

5. How to Protect Your Pets from Raccoons • Keep your pets indoors, especially at night: Raccoons are most active at night, so keeping your pets indoors during this time can help to reduce the risk of encounters. • Remove food and water bowls from outdoors at night: If you leave food and water bowls outside for your pets, be sure to bring them inside at night to avoid attracting raccoons. • Use motion-activated lights and sprinklers: Raccoons are startled by sudden movements, so motion-activated lights and sprinklers can be used to deter them from your property. • Vaccinate your pets: Vaccinating your pets against rabies and other diseases can help to protect them from these diseases if they are exposed to a raccoon. • Supervise your pets outdoors: Even if you take all of the necessary precautions, it is still important to supervise your pets when they are outdoors, especially at night. This will help you to keep them safe from raccoons and other dangers.

6. Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control • Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control is the only pest bird and animal/wildlife control company in Canada to be designated "Certified Wildlife Control Professional" AND hold the following licenses: Trapping of Fur Bearing Animals Permit, Falconry Permit, and Pest Control License. • This allows Hawkeye to employ control methods in addition to relocation of captured raccoons. • Hawkeye has a team of experienced and qualified professionals who can safely and effectively remove raccoons from your home or property.

7. Reference Links • Benefits of Preventive Raccoon Control • Tell-Tale Signs You Have a Raccoon in Your Home • Why Should I Hire A Licensed Trapper To Trap Raccoons? • What Should You Do if You Encounter a Raccoon in Toronto? • Keep Raccoons at Bay: Effective Ways to Raccoon-Proof Your Home

8. Contact Us Hawkeye in Canada 416-429-5393 Hawkeye in U.S.A 833-833-4295 hawkeye@hawkeye.ca

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