{"id":2682,"date":"2014-10-06T03:00:59","date_gmt":"2014-10-06T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/?p=2682"},"modified":"2014-10-05T20:58:13","modified_gmt":"2014-10-06T01:58:13","slug":"five-interesting-facts-about-raccoons-in-your-attic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/06\/five-interesting-facts-about-raccoons-in-your-attic\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Interesting Facts About Raccoons in Your Attic"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Raccoon<\/a>
Raccoon Truths<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Found in every one of the lower 48 states, the bandit-masked raccoon<\/a> is a master of subterfuge and infiltration. Once they find a place \u2013 such as your attic \u2013 that they like, any owner will be hard pressed to rid their home of these creatures<\/a> without professional help. Here are five interesting facts that explain why:<\/p>\n

They are Thinner than You Think <\/strong><\/p>\n

While adult raccoons seem somewhat roly-poly, they can squeeze through very thin openings and you will have to seal anything wider than 3 inches.<\/p>\n

They Eat Almost Anything <\/strong><\/p>\n

From nuts and plants to insects and meat \u2013 dead or alive – raccoons love to forage. The problem is they like to eat in private so they will drag all sorts of unpalatable items into your attic<\/p>\n

They’re Fast & Dangerous<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simply put, they are faster than you and more maneuverable. Also, don’t trap them as they are quite formidable with sharp teeth and claws.<\/p>\n

Territory Matters to Them<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once firmly established in your attic, a raccoon will defend that territory as his own especially if he has a family ensconced there.<\/p>\n

For more information on raccoons and other residential pests<\/a> of if you are already searching for a NJ pest control company, please contact us at Allison Pest Control. We can be found online at AllisonPest.com<\/a> or reached directly at 800.564.4585.<\/p>\n

We invite you to visit our website for more information on animal pests<\/a> as well as to check out our company history<\/a>. Over 5,000 of your friends and neighbors use us, Allison Pest Control, for their local NJ pest control needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Found in every one of the lower 48 states, the bandit-masked raccoon is a master of subterfuge and infiltration. Once they find a place \u2013 such as your attic \u2013 that they like, any owner will be hard pressed to rid their home of these creatures without professional help. 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