Los Angeles Raccoon Control and Removal

Raccoons are causing damage to homes and lawns in Los Angeles. Its no secret to anyone who already has an issue, which is why you are reading this now Ill bet Most companies offer to trap or remove the raccoons for a fee. They can get the immediate problem taken care of if they know what they are doing. A few offer to repair the damage caused by the animals. Removal of the fecal matter and urine soaked insulation is important, as it could cause health risks due to the spores of parasites in the digestive tract of the animal. These spores can become air borne if disturbed, and become inhaled or imbedded in the moist tissues of the eye, where the spores hatch and grow. Protecting yourself properly is important!
It can be expensive on major infestations, even on smaller homes, so correcting the issue early is the key. Every monday at 2:pm. we do a public service pod cast to connect the public with professionals in the raccoon control industry. We have wildlife control professionals on staff to answer any questions you may have. You may access by telephone by dialing 724-444 7444 and enter the show ID. 41596# or listen on line by going to talkshoe.com and finding the Wildlife Pro Connection. Feel free to down load past shows and listen to them at your conveniance. I hope to see you there!

Tonight and every Monday night 5:00 EST.will be an open discussion for anyone with questions about urban wildlife. Raccoons and Squirrels are entering homes in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County more often than most people think, and it is important that people get the animals out before they give birth in there attic or walls. We will be hoping to touch on many species of wildlife, including honey bees, but our live show is only 2 hours long, so please discribe the issue as best as you can, and our wildlife professionals will try to give you corrective action. This show is through a podcast and can be accessed via internet( http://www.Talkshoe.com ) Look for the Wildlife Pro Connection - Or via telephone by calling 724-444-7444 and using the call ID 41596 to access the show. 5:00 EST
Knowing what caused the animal problem is half the battle in living with wildlife in urban areas, and human safety is our main consern. We hope to see you there tonight! Brought to you by (http://www.findthewildlifepro.com) a multi source site which you may refer to for all your questions about wildlife in North America.

The sight of the masked bandits playing in your yard can be breath taking and amusing. The way they use there front paws like hands, the intence glare they give to spectator sometimes frightens them, but most times there is little worry of a raccoon attack. Anytime Animal Control is an animal damage control company dedicated to educating the public about wildlife so they may better understand what they are dealing with, so they may make a calm decision about what to do about what they have.
Removing raccoons by hand isnt something any body should attempt unless they know the animal inside and out, or if the animals are just little babies. If they are young, the raccoon removal process should not take place untill the mother is in a cage. As she WILL attack you to protect her young.
After the animal issue is resolved, Anytime Animal Control can also repair the damage caused by the animal, and clean up the raccoon toilets left in the attic. Spores in the droppings will become dry and airborne, causing health problems. If you elect not to have us do it, Be sure to wear a respirator, and eye protection while you do it.

Learning more about Raccoons
Category: Pets and Animals

Anytime Animal Control can be reached by going to anytimeanilcontrol.com for more imfo about nuisance wldlife, or to hire a wildlife professional. Todays blog is about Raccoons. I try to educate the public so they understand the animal a little more, and in turn calm you, the customer down. At the same time I let you know the dangers of having that animal in the area if any so you may be aware o those dangers.

I’ll post some of the most frequently asked questions and answers provide for each species.

Are Raccoons dangerous? A raccoon can certainly be dangerous,although only when cornered, or protecting there young. They have sharp teeth and claws. Many dogs instinctively chase raccoons. The raccoon will normaly run for a high spot to get away, like a tree or a fence. But in the event that a raccoon doesnt make it that far before the dog catches up, it will hold on with its front paws and use its strong back leggs and sharp claws to disembowel the attacker.In the event that a raccoon goes in your dirrection, it is best that you back away.This isn’t normal raccoon behavior. It may be that it feels that you are threatening its young, or worse yet, it may be sick. Don’t wait arround to find out.

How many young does a raccoon have?2-5 is a common litter. Most young are born in April or May and will stay with the mother up to a year.Usually one baby will stay with the mother even after she has given birth to the next litter. This gives the impression of the mother raccoon, the father raccoon, and the babies. This is just an illusion, as the male raccoon is a threat to the litter. His only job is reproduction, and he is not involved in the rearing of the young. A mother raccoon will fight a male to the death if need be to protect her young.

Can raccoons get rabies? Yes they can, just like most warm blooded animals. They only get t more often than dogs or cats because they haven’t been vaccinated aganst it. If you have alot of rabies cases in your area, don’t take a chance.

What do raccoons eat? Raccoons are omnivores, meaning that they will eat insects, rodents, birds and eggs, fruits and vegetables. Raccoons are fond of turtles, frogs, fish and shell fish. They need water to swallow the food they eat, as they don’t have much for saliva glands. This gives the impression that they are clean animals because they “wash the food before they eat” Raccoons often get into trouble by digging in peoples yards for grubbs, causing some real damage to peoples lawns!

How big can raccoons get? I’ve seen some 50 pound raccoons, but most are in the 25-30 pound range as a 2-3 year old raccoon. In the first year of a raccoons life, it grows quickly. Usually getting into the 20 pound range. Then it will gain size more slowly as time goes on.

How long do raccoons live? When a popuation of raccoons isn’t maintained, they will easily get sick and die young. 1-2 years is average. If the population is healthy the raccoons could live 6-8 years!

Monday, December 22, 2008

Raccoons or skunks are doing lots of things to become a nuisance to people in metro areas like San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties. They tear up garbage, dig under the homes foundation, rip up sod on the lawn, and ruin Koi fish ponds. Although expensive damage is the result of having a raccoon or skunk choosing your property as a denning, or feeding site, most people don’t want the offending animal to suffer. Anytime Animal Control keeps the most up to date equipment on hand for the humane removal and control of all animals, including raccoons and skunks. But choosing the rite man for the job is also important. It takes time to remove a family of raccoons or skunks humanely. Putting too much stress on the animal could lead to blowing the operation completely and causing bigger problems. We want them to choose to leave the building and take any babies with her.
Keeping garbage in a trash containor with a tight fitting lid
Protect koi fish with fencing or have new ponds constructed with deep edges, at least 2 feet. A sloping edge allows a raccoon to ease his way into the water slowly, they wont want to jump in after your fish.
Ensure that your home is in good repair, the broken or missing crawl space covers are just a problem waiting to happen. Dont lay the welcome mat out for raccoon or skunk troubles.
Our people here at Anytime Animal Control would like to thank you for choosing us, and the animals will too! Come visit our website at anytimeanimalcontrol.com

Anytime Animal Control is an animal damage control company which takes great pride in fact that we try to educate the client on ways they can reduce the chances of a re occurance of the skunk invasion. We can be found at anytimeanimalcontrol.com or by calling 800-714-8727
Sometimes the cuite little guys become a nuisance, but do you need the skunk humanely trapped, removed, or controlled? I’ll explain a little about each, and you can decide if it’s something you can do yourself, or if you need a professional to come out and help with the skunk problem you have.
Skunk Removal
This is where you have a skunk in the home, garage, or he is trapped some where needing rescue or removal.Our team is equiped with the most up to date knowlage and experiance to successfully remove skunks. If you have a skunk under your house, we wont attempt to remove it, we will place traps in places where it will need to go through. The traps are animal friendly. An actual skunk removal could result in the animal spraying to defend itself!
Skunk Control
Controlling skunks is actually controlling the behavior of skunks. They are omnivores, meanng they will eat just about anything. Fallen fruit, insects, garbage, pet food, are just a few on the long list of a skunks menu. So, picking up the fruit before sun down, keeping pet food indoors, and securing trash inside a containor with a tight lid is a great start! Other things you can do, are keeping doors closed, and making sure fences go all the way to the ground. A skunk is equiped for digging, so if he sees that a little work will gain him access, he will take advantage of the opportunity.
Skunk Trapping
Trapping skunks isn’t recomended for anyone to do unless they are ready to deal with a stinkey mess! Our professionals have the equipment to get the job done in a manner that will greatly reduce the chances of a skunk odor problem. It takes great skill and patience to do it, so if skunk trapping is what you need, leave it to the professionals at Anytime Animal Control and save yourself the mess.
Skunk Poisions
NOT AN OPTION!
You never know which animal will get it - and it will probobly die under your own house, or in a place you cant get to it. So please dont even consider using poision on any animal.
Anytime Animal Control is equiped to handle raccoons, rats, opossums, and stray cats also, among any other wild animal probem you may have. We don’t handle dog complaints, but the animal shelter in your area will be able to direct you to the local enforcement agency in your area.Technorati Profile