Raccoons are highly intelligent and can survive in rural and dense urban areas. Raccoons are primarily nocturnal animals and leave the den looking for food in the evenings. Favorite feeding areas include dumpsters, trash cans, and gardens. Oftentimes urban areas support more animals than forested areas. Conflict with humans can occur from the animals entering unwanted spaces to nest or feed. Animals typically enter homes during the spring when mothers are preparing to give birth to a new litter of kits.

Signs you may have a raccoon:

• Loud scratching noises at night
• Chirping noised that almost sound like birds (Babies)
• Damage to your roof or to gable vents on the side of your home
• Recent raccoon sightings on your property