These unwelcome guests will shelter in chimneys, attics, garages, under decks, porches and under hot tubs. They usually breed in the end of January into February. Raccoons do not form bonding relationships but pair only to mate. Babies are born between April & July. Typically, a sow (raccoon mother) will have 2-3 dens already secured before she first gives birth. Therefore she will move from one “den” site to another with her young in tow. You will need to get the mother out before you begin the exclusion process. When the mother realizes that her kids are in danger she usually will begin to move them within 24 hours. You need to be absolutely sure that all the raccoons are out attic before you exclude it. The raccoon will likely try and get back in your attic at one point so wiring or boarding up the entry point is crucial. Also, repairing the damage to its original constructed method is good. Usually where raccoons find entry points it is either worn or damaged areas, or gaps in construction – and yes i’ve done brand new homes. You can lawfully live trap and relocate raccoons without a permit and if you can, take them out to Critter Care Wildlife Society in Langley. If the process becomes too daunting or you just don’t want to deal with a mamma bear (raccoon) you can get a hold of me at gogreenpestcontrol.ca@gmail.com, the sooner you can deal with these bandits the better for all.
gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. Randy Bilesky
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