[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

Wrong wrong wrong. Trap and release.

So it can come back and and do more damage.

[SCP2023]

Don't mess with raccoons, and don't use rat poison. Call a professional trapper. Raccoons can carry rabies and their feces (poop) can contain Baylisascariasis, also known as raccoon roundworm, is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by the ingestion of eggs from the feces of raccoons. Raccoons often defecate in communal latrines, which can be found at the base of trees, in attics, or on flat surfaces. The eggs can survive in the environment for several years. We have had 4 raccoons trapped in the last year here in the Sumter area. They would defecate on the wall behind our home in the water feature in the backyard. They are smart and can figure out how to avoid traps. Raccoons are a nuisance animal in the State of Florida. By law you cannot relocate these critters without written permission from any land owner they are released on and will find their way back home even if released 40 miles away. It appears there is a raccoon invasion here in The Villages. Which could manifest into a larger problem for all residents. Seeing raccoons during the daytime is a potential sign of rabies.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I thought that rat poison made the animal thirsty and they went outside to drink. Drinking water made them die outside.

If they go outside to drink, then another animal, like a coyote or Bobcat or Bald Eagle will eat it and die too.

Rat poison doesn't just kill the first animal that eats it, it will also kill any animal that eats the first one.

Horrible stuff.

[Dburden212@bellsouth.net]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Raccoon **** smells nasty

A Plus Animal Solutions removed a dead possum for me. They made sure nothing else was in there and sealed everything

[dewilson58]

How do you know it's a raccoon??

[Dburden212@bellsouth.net]

Originally Posted by Wilharm

No holes in roof or soffit. How does a raccoon get in my attic? Who can trap and remove?

A Plus Animal Solutions.

[TomPerry]

Originally Posted by Wilharm

No holes in roof or soffit. How does a raccoon get in my attic? Who can trap and remove?

Call Brian Payne of Critter Pro 352-835-5866. Tell him you were referred by The Villages Metal Detecting Club.

[dougawhite]

We had them in NY once. I hired a really nice and big guy who got the babies out and then trapped the momma in a cage. She was VERY mad! I asked him if he was taking them for release somewhere upstate. He looked at me with a big smile and said, in a very strong southern accent, "No sir, racoon soup tonight!". I laughed and gave him about $200 in cash.

[Bwanajim]

I had a pet raccoon for 13 years. Super great pet.
I would try throwing a bunch of moth balls in the attic. You have to find where they got in.