They appear blind and confused and may wander aimlessly and may become aggressive if cornered.Raccoons are only aggressive if cornered – they would sooner run away if confronted.They are not true hibernators which means they may be seen during the mild winter weather.Raccoons may also be seen during the day if they have been flushed from hiding.They are nocturnal and sleep during the day however during breeding season you may see an active raccoon during daylight hours.Raccoons in an urban setting can become quite tame and seem to have little or no fear of humans.Residents are not to approach or feed the raccoons.If residents notice a raccoon displaying abnormal behaviour, they should call 311.Dogs that have not been vaccinated for distemper can become infected if they come in contact with a raccoon with distemper. Canine distemper does not pose a threat to human health.They generally act disoriented or lethargic, but can become aggressive if cornered. Raccoons with distemper may approach people, or curl up to sleep in open areas in close proximity to people.Canine Distemper (CDV) is a virus that is generally present in the raccoon population, but at low levels.Any animal exposed to fumes may become ill or die if they cannot escape. When using anything that has an unpleasant odour or fumes to deter wildlife, it is important that you first check to make sure the babies can move around on their own. Leave behind vinegar to discourage the raccoons in their search for another opening back into their old den.Use heavy, rustproof screening to cover open air vents.Block all holes with galvanized sheet metal.Secure the opening to prevent re-entry.Step 4: When you are sure that all raccoons have left: Make sure no animal is trapped inside a sealed area -the animal will die and decompose.Check to see that all raccoons have moved out, especially between March and July when there may be babies.Step 3: Before any opening is closed off or any chimney is capped: Do not attempt to smoke animals out of the chimney – they could be suffocated or burned.Play a loud radio tuned to an all-talk station.Step 2: Encourage raccoons to leave on their own by making the home unlivable. Stuff a rag or bunched up ball of paper in the opening and check later to see if it was removed.Sprinkle flour and look for footprints.Step 1: If you think you know where the animals get in, check to see if this entrance is in use: If raccoons do get in, you can evict them and discourage them from re-entering by: They also like to hide under decks and other structures.Noises made by baby raccoons include mewing, crying, and whining. Raccoons can enter uncapped chimneys, loose shingles and openings in attics, roofs and eaves, garages and sheds. Noises Made by RaccoonsWith more than 200 different sounds at its disposal, raccoons communicate in a variety of ways, from purring to snarling to hissing to whining.
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