Raccoons are intelligent and curious creatures, and their curiosity often gets them into trouble. Their dexterous front paws are known for getting into garbage cans, raiding bird feeders, rummaging through the garden, and just overall wreaking havoc on your property. Property damage caused by raccoons: Adult raccoons are the size of a medium dog and are quite hefty. Depending on the environment and food supply, the average female raccoon weighs about 10 to 12 pounds (4.5 to 5.4 kg), and the average male raccoon weighs about 20 pounds (9 kg). Generally speaking, males are 10 to 30 percent larger than females. One of the worst things a raccoon can do to your house is tear open your roof to build its nest inside your warm attic. It causes significant damage to your home and puts your family at risk for diseases carried by raccoons, such as rabies, distemper virus, and parvovirus. The following are some of the headaches that raccoons can cause: Raccoon...
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