Signs of a Raccoon in the House

The raccoon is a medium-sized mammal. It is the largest member of the procyonid family. Its length is around 40-70 cm and weighs about 5-26kg. It has a grayish coat which keeps it warm in cold temperatures. Raccoons are very intelligent. They sleep during the day and are active in the night. Raccoons mostly have a lifespan of around 10-12 years, but female raccoons can live up to 12.5 years. They are found in the whole of the United States, Europe, and Japan and in many other regions of the world. Raccoons were discovered around 5-6 million years ago. Raccoons make their houses inside trees, dens and caves. They rely on humans a lot and are annoying because they want all human things.

If any raccoon lives around or near your house, they must strike up in your house somehow; it is because they wander in search of their food. They can really eat anything so they would move search for their meals anywhere they expect the availability of food.

How to spot the presence of a raccoon in your house?

The biggest sign of a raccoon in your house is scratch marks on your walls or anywhere. If your trash cans are fallen and there is garbage everywhere around your yard or the whole of the house then you should be ready to encounter any of the rodents at your place. Raccoons made low growls especially at night from which they can be identified. They mostly invade houses in their breeding seasons. Raccoons breed in early spring so an attic could become a very ideal place for a mother raccoon because it will keep them by providing a warm environment. Another sign of a raccoon’s presence is nest material which could be anything they use to make their nests like leaves, cloth, paper, etc. Raccoons also leave food scraps which could be fruits, vegetables and even your garbage. Raccoon does a lot more damage than an average small animal can. They can easily destroy your property. Major damage to your wires and insulation is also a sign of raccoon’s presence. A raccoon’s presence could also be detected by a strong smell of their feces and urine. They could enter your house through chimneys and also by destroying your roof vents.

Stated clearly in the above-mentioned discussion explains that the raccoons can easily enter your house so if you have a tree whose branches are very long trim its branches so the raccoons won't be able to climb in. Make sure that you pack the garbage cans properly so there won't be any garbage lying on the floor that would attract the raccoon.

Bottom line:

Raccoons are very intelligent animals and they can enter your house pretty easily. But sometime, you could make the mistake in identifying their presence that would result in big damages. They can destroy your property and can also spread harmful diseases. Staying aware of the signs of their presence and exterminating the availability of the factors causing their presence should be your priority to avoid them.

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