Forget rats and roaches. If you live in the Lake Worth, Florida area, raccoons may be among the most destructive pests you'll have to contend with say south Florida animal control experts.
In cartoons, the furry little creatures are resourceful, cute and industrious, an image bolstered by the bandit-mask markings and intelligent eyes. In reality, raccoons are certainly resourceful and industrious, but they are also extremely destructive. A raccoon will chew through almost anything to get to food and to access a warm, comfortable nesting place - and your attic or shed probably fits all of Mr. Raccoon's - or more commonly, Mrs. Raccoon's - requirements for a home.
Animal control experts report that their most common calls for raccoon removal have to do with raccoons that have taken up residence in a homeowner's attic. More often than not, the raccoon in question is a nesting mother, whose instincts lead her to find the safest and warmest place to have her kits. In order to get into your attic, she may rip apart the soffits, dig through the roof or even rip off the entire ridgeline of the roof.
Once inside, she will tear up your insulation to make a nest, foul and mark your attic and chew up the wiring. She'll also venture out to find food wherever she can, including in your garbage cans, your pet food dishes and your goldfish ponds. The destruction caused by raccoons is not limited to structural destruction, though. While their habit of washing their food has given raccoons a reputation for cleanliness, they carry and spread a number of nasty diseases that can affect your pets and your family. Raccoons are the number one carrier of rabies, which is potentially deadly and never fun to treat. They also may carry canine distemper, which can kill your dog, and their feces may harbor raccoon roundworm. The spores from raccoon roundworm can become airborne and inhaled, causing a potentially deadly infection in humans.
In short, there are many reasons beyond sheer nuisance value that you really don't want to share your Lake Worth, Florida home with a raccoon and her family.
Once a raccoon has decided that your attic is her home, you'll need an animal control expert to remove her, especially if she's had a litter. A number of south Florida animal control experts specialize in the humane removal and relocation of raccoons from businesses and private homes. These pest and animal control experts will evaluate the situation, locate any baby raccoons and remove both mother and babies from your home alive and unharmed, and relocate them to a safe nesting area far away from you.
Finally, many Lake Worth, Florida animal control experts will finish the job properly. Depending on the services you choose, the company may "raccoon-proof" your home by blocking access and advising you on other measures that will protect you from re-infestation. Many Lake Worth animal control companies can even repair the damage done by the raccoons, including removing and replacing fouled insulation and repairing holes in your roof and walls.
If you suspect that a raccoon has taken up residence in your attic or walls, or if you see signs of raccoons around your property, contact Lake Worth, Florida animal control experts to handle your problem and give you back your home.
Author Resource:
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the world's MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web.
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