5 Ways Raccoons Get Into Your Attic (& How To Prevent It)
Raccoons are clever creatures and expert climbers, which make raccoons masters of finding and exploiting weaknesses in your home’s exterior to find shelter in your attic. Once raccoons get into your attic, they can cause significant damage and pose health risks. Knowing the common ways raccoons get into attics can help you take measures to […]
7 Ways to Keep Raccoons Out of Your Trash
Dealing with raccoons in your trash can be frustrating, especially when they leave a mess behind. If you’re tired of waking up to a trash crime scene, you came to the right place. Raccoons are highly intelligent, curious, and resourceful animals. That means raccoons will use whatever resources are available to them, including your trash, […]
5 Ways To Humanely Remove Raccoons From Your Attic
Having raccoons in your attic can be a stressful and unsettling experience. These clever creatures often seek out attics for warmth and shelter, but their presence can lead to significant damage and health risks. At Gates Wildlife, we specialize in humane methods for removing raccoons and ensuring we keep them out. In this article, we’ll […]
The Top 5 Ways to Humanely Keep Raccoons Out of Your Yard
Are you searching for ways to keep raccoons out of your backyard? Raccoons, while fascinating creatures, can be quite the nuisance when they decide to make your yard their playground. If you’re looking for tips on how to deter raccoons, prevent raccoon infestations, or remove raccoons from your yard, you’ve come to the right place. […]
40 Years of Wildlife Stories:Â Raccoon Gets Confused By A Doggie Door
2024 marks our 40th year in business, and in these posts I’d like to reflect on some of the jobs that have made the past four decades truly special to me. One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is the opportunity to rescue animals that would have otherwise met unfortunate fates without our […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Humane Animal Control and Media Highlights
2024 marks our 40th year in business, and in these posts I’d like to reflect on some of the jobs that have made the past four decades truly special to me. Featured on National Geographic Channel Throughout the years, we’ve been fortunate to capture the attention of numerous local and global media outlets eager to […]
40 Years of Wildlife Stories: What Are Those Animals?
2024 marks our 40th year in business, and in the next few posts I’d like to reflect on some of the jobs that have made the past four decades truly special to me. Albino Bandits: The likelihood of encountering one of these is 1 in 750,000, equivalent to the odds of being struck by lightning. […]
40 Years of Wildlife Stories: The Genius of the ‘Trash Panda’ Raccoon
2024 marks our 40th year in business, and in the next few posts I’d like to reflect on some of the jobs that have made the past four decades truly special to me. Truly a Trash Panda Raccoons, affectionately dubbed “Trash Pandas” for their love of garbage feasts, showcased their genius when a call came […]
Fall Frenzy: How Raccoons Prepare for Winter
As autumn’s crisp air settles in and leaves begin their vibrant transformation, raccoons across North America are gearing up for the colder months. These intelligent and resourceful creatures are masters of adaptation, and they employ various strategies to ensure their survival during winter. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of raccoon behavior […]
Raccoon Roundworm: What You Need to Know
Raccoon roundworm, also known as Baylisascaris procyonis, is a type of parasitic roundworm commonly found in raccoons. While these worms are typically harmless to raccoons, they can be dangerous to humans and other animals if the eggs are ingested. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at raccoon roundworm and what you need […]