Call us 24/7 at 574-376-2930

Our service range includes downtown South Bend, Mishawaka, Georgetown, Granger, and east to Elkhart.

About Raccoon: Raccoon is a carnivorous class mammal. This mammal comes from the bear family. Looking similar to the rats this animal matches in looks to the squirrel having a long tail which helps him to climb and swing between woods. This great omnivorous animal has average weight ranging from 2 to 12 kilogram. Raccoons are having length ranging from 60 to 90 cm which is including the tale. The weight of the raccoon can differ from during the change in season. According to study it is observed that the raccoons can weigh double in winters as compared to the weight in springs.

The mask over their eyes allows the raccoon to have night vision. The feet of raccoon helps him to tackle the obstacles which are equipped with extra sensitive senses. A thin layer of skin which is having large number of touch receptors enables raccoons to determine what they are touching. Raccoons are one of those animals which are able to sense better with their paws than their eyes. This cats-like feet allow them to rapidly climb and absorb shock impacts while running in the wild.

According to some researches done on their intelligence it is found that they can differentiate between the various symbols. After a short learning period they were able to learn symbols through their touch senses. However if the social behavior is considered it is found that - Raccoons live in groups and often they share the places where they live and feed. However competition can be noticed in the outer groups of raccoons. As the common animal behavior there is competition between males in the season of mating.

The average life expectancy of the raccoons is around 2 to 3 year. However the mortality drop is considered from 10percent to 30percent in a year or around. The young raccoons are more vulnerable to death due to starving and getting lost during the winter. The other reasons for death of raccoons are obviously the wild bobcat, grey horned owls and wolves. Most raccoons are considered to live and flourish in the watery areas having long trees. Long trees such as Oak are ideal for the living in the wild for the raccoons. These trees help them to rest and climb to be safe from the predators.

As per the diet of the raccoons is considered they come under the most omnivorous animals on the planet. Their diet consists of insects, plants and some fresh crawling or swimming small animals including reptiles and rats. The eating behavior of the raccoons named them as the washer of the wild world. They are often observed picking up the food with their paws and rubbing it. This tendency gives the idea of their awareness of eating and wild hygiene.

To learn more about us, go to: www.southbendanimalattic.com for info on our year 2020 prices, hours, and more.

If you have animals in your house, it's important that you hire a company that will do the job correctly. We do a complete job from start to finish, for a permanent solution to your South Bend pest control wildlife problem. We inspect the house, remove all of the animals humanely, repair the damage, and seal the entry holes with guarantee, so that you never have crittes in your attic again. Call us any time at 574-376-2930 for complete wildlife removal in South Bend. We look forward to hearing from you!