Raccoon

The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is about the size of a small dog, and is most notable for its black mask and bushy ringed tail.  Raccoons are common throughout the state and occur everywhere there are trees, the cavities of which they often use.   Raccoons are omnivorous feeding on fruits, plant material, eggs, crustaceans, small animals, and garbage.  Raccoons usually become active in the late afternoon and throughout the night.

Problem raccoons are usually the result of chronic feeding by humans. Wild raccoons accustomed to being fed will generally loose their natural fear of humans and seek to move closer to their food source--your house.  Once raccoons take up residence in your attic or outbuildings they can become very destructive and difficult to remove.

Prevention is the key to dealing with raccoon problems. 

 Do not feed raccoons! 

Raccoons should not be handled by inexperienced individuals!