Cold Weather Raccoon Removal
It’s December and there’s a raccoon living in the house. It pulled back some soffit and is now tucked away in a void up in the attic/roof space.
To quickly address the problem:
- the entry/exit has been identified
- a trap has been put in place
- escape routes have been blocked
With this action plan, doesn’t it seem like this raccoon removal should be accomplished in no time?
Ah, the best laid plans…
Weather Has Strong Effect on Raccoons
In a case like this, however, the quick results desired by both homeowner and animal removal pro alike are far from guaranteed.
Why is that? The weather.
Even the best executed raccoon removal plan can be delayed because of very cold weather: just like we experienced here in the Canton / Kent / Akron area this mid-December.
Watch as Ryan discusses such a case.
Raccoons do not hibernate. That means that, to some degree, raccoons will be in and out of their dens throughout the winter months.
Much of their movement in cold weather is related to the availability of food both now and earlier this year. Raccoons and all of the animals who tough it out through winter instinctively regulate their activity on a Calories In vs. Calories Out model. Too much activity without enough food or stored fat and the winter could get ugly.
The key to raccoon removal success during cold weather then is to have patience: something easier said than done for homeowners who want a raccoon out of the house and a raccoon remover who wants to finish the job.
But, as long as the traps are in place when the raccoons move, the problem does get solved.
Other posts from our archives which may be of interest are:
Raccoon Removal Akron, Canton Kent
If you suspect a raccoon has taken residence in your home this winter and need it out, give us a call.
Even if it takes a little more time than all parties want, a plan can be established to get the raccoon out.
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