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How to protect your pets from Animals, Pests and Wildlife When pets are running around outside, often unattended, they are at risk of being harmed by wild animals. No matter the season, animals are often outside wandering around looking for food. Pets don’t have the same survival skills as wildlife

Designed to keep raccoons from rummaging through the city’s garbage and leaving a mess in their wake, “raccoon-resistant” green bins were designed to be foolproof. However, with city-wide reports of these furry robbers breaking into (what should have been impenetrable) bins, citizens can’t help but wonder: Does Toronto have smarter

Raccoons are medium-sized, intelligent, nocturnal creatures popularly known for the bandit-like mask of black fur that covers their eyes. They can be found alongside humans in cities, suburbs, farms and forests around Canada. However, in the past years, these seemingly adorable animals started procreating at a rapid rate and infiltrating

Raccoons may look cute and non-threatening, but these animals can transfer potentially fatal diseases through their bodily waste, bites, or scratches. Infectious diseases that raccoons can carry and spread Raccoon Roundworm Raccoons can spread roundworm eggs through their droppings. These eggs are light and can become airborne. Humans easily inhale

You may keep wondering why raccoons frequently visit your home after you think you’ve taken every precaution to keep them away. As it turns out, there are common features surrounding a home that raccoons find irresistible. If you live in an urban area like Toronto, Ontario, where development drove the

Raccoons have a specific breeding cycle and habits that can help you recognize when they might invade your home or property and become unwanted guests. The Raccoon Breeding Cycle The breeding season for raccoons extends from early January to late June; peak months are March and April. The gestation period

Winter Is the Season For Unwelcome Guests After spending time outdoors in the snow, there’s nothing like returning to a warm house, a cup of tea or hot chocolate, and sitting on your favorite chair near the fire. Unfortunately, you and your family may not be the only ones enjoying

There are a lot of times you may see a raccoon in your area. There are several ways to keep yourself safe. By keeping yourself safe, you will also be able to keep the animals we live around safe as well. What to do If You See a Raccoon If

Wild Raccoon Facts Raccoons are bright and inquisitive. Do not approach a wild animal even if it is a baby. That is a basic safety tip for any individual. Be safe keep animals at a distance. They do not mean to be a nuisance but often are. The animals are