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©Photograph Compliments of: Sandy Pettit
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Most of us think raccoons are cute, especially the baby raccoons. They
are not so cute once they invade your garden, garbage or home.
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Health Issues for Humans & Pets#1 concern, don't handle raccoons,
or let your pets near them because of the following:
 | Carriers of rabies and feline distemper |
| May have roundworm that can infect humans |
| Hosts for leptospirosis and giardiasis |
| Carrier of fleas |
Raccoon Instincts
Raccoons are not vicious or aggressive. They are defensive.
They are most active at night, but may sun themselves or hunt for food in
daytime.
Habitat
They prefer woodlands, but can also thrive on grasslands with water
sources and shelter. Dens are made in tree cavities, chimneys, attics,
storm sewers, crawl spaces and under buildings, etc.
Reproduction
One litter between April & May.
What Attracts Raccoons to a Residence?
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| Pet Food |
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| Gardens |
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| Water |
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| Composts (Worms and Food Waste) |
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| Fruit |
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| Garbage |
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| Shelter |
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| BBQ Grills |
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і "Evergreen Animal Protective
League", Evergreen Animal Protective League Website, Wildlife
Information - Raccoons.
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