Suburban Raccoons

The raccoon life span is limited to an average of 1.8 to 3.1 years in the wild, which includes those living in suburbia. The most common danger for raccoons in suburbia are vehicles. Many are killed this way every year. They are considered a scourge in developed areas. They can cause a great deal of damage to homes and other structures that they encounter. In the wild they may live a little longer and in captivity, they have been known to live up to 20 years. The raccoon life span in the wild is often controlled by hunting and farmers who are trying to get rid of these pests.

Raccoons have literally penetrated all areas of our environment, including downtown in major cities as well as in suburbia. If you have ever had to deal with these pests then you know just what a nuisance-they can be. If there is a source of food around you can be sure that the raccoons will find it and flourish. The best defense is to ensure that all of the food sources around the outside of your home are eliminated. This will discourage them from spending time in your area. Also make sure that all potential entrances to your home and structures are well blocked by heavy gauge chicken wire. They like to get into the attics of homes where it is protected from the environment and from enemies.

Raccoons Life Span – How to Get Rid of Them

Face the facts and reality. You cannot get rid of them. They will continue to exist in your neighborhood scavenging for food and dens to live in. They can be discouraged by making sure that there is no food source available for them around your home. Store your garbage either inside or in animal-proof containers. They will eat just about anything that is a food source including your pet’s food if they can get to it. If there is no food source, they will move on to other locations to find food. They scavenge at night and are seldom seen during the day, unless they are sick or have not been able to get to their den.

Raccoons Life Span – How to Keep them Out of Your Attic

Many homeowners have this problem every year. Raccoons find an entrance to the attic and then raise pups or kits as they are called to start the cycle over again. They climb trees close to your house. They climb bricks on your house and they are very smart when it comes to finding a way into your home. The best way to keep them out is to install heavy gauge chicken wire across all potential entrances. If they are already in your attic, install a one-way trap door across the entrance so they can get out but not back into your attic. You also must make sure that their kits can get out. Otherwise the adults will tear another opening into your attic to rescue their kits.

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