Health & Safety Risks
- Rabies & Distemper
- Roundworm: Raccoon roundworm is a parasite found in raccoon intestines, and the worm’s eggs show up in the raccoon feces. People and pets who unknowingly ingest the roundworm eggs may be infected.
- Giardia: a microscopic parasite found in raccoon feces that causes the intestinal infection known as giardiasis.
- Leptospirosis: a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by contact with animal urine.
- Equine Protozoal Myelitis: A parasite found in the feces of raccoons can contaminate water and food sources for horses (both hay and feed). This parasite can transmit a disease to horses, which affects the nervous system and can cause lameness.
Fun Facts
- The world’s largest raccoon was named Bandit and weighed over 70 lbs!
- Population densities of raccoons in urban areas can be 8x higher than in rural environments.
- Raccoon paws are so nimble they can unlace a shoe, unlatch a cage, and deftly retrieve coins as thin as dimes from your shirt pocket.
- Typically live 3-5 years in the wild, but can live up to 20 years in captivity.
- Females will have one litter of 3-5 kits a year in February - March
Call Celtic Wildlife Control today to discuss
raccoon removal and remedies!
(513) 905-5092