Rabies vs. Distemper: Understanding the Differences in Raccoons
Raccoons are interesting creatures that are known for their mischievous behavior and distinctive black and white masks. However, it’s important to remember that raccoons can also carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans and pets. Two of the most common diseases that affect raccoons are rabies and distemper. Rabies is a viral disease that […]
A Closer Look at Raccoons: How These Mischievous Creatures See the World
Raccoons are interesting creatures that are known for their mischievous behavior and their distinctive black and white masks. But have you ever wondered how raccoons see the world? Raccoons have excellent vision, which helps them navigate their environment and find food. Their eyes are located on the front of their head, giving them binocular vision […]
Raccoons Adapting to Mild January Weather in Southern Ontario
It looks like January has arrived with some mild temperatures and less snow than usual in southern Ontario. While this may be welcome news for some, it can prompt a change in raccoon behaviour. Raccoons don’t hibernate like their cousin the black bear. Instead, they have a long nap, waiting for a break in the […]
Baby Raccoons Born in January 2022…Never Seen Before!
Gates Wildlife discovered our first litter of baby raccoons on January 20th 2022 in Mississauga, Ontario. This discovery is a whole month earlier than we’ve ever seen in our 37 year history. Typically mother raccoons mate in January and give birth to their babies in attics, chimneys and sheds in the months of March, April […]
Someone in Toronto found a family of baby raccoons living in their fireplace
Wildlife control officers in Toronto are certainly no strangers to hissing opossums or spraying skunks, but sometimes their job brings them face to face with some critters of a much more adorable nature. Take, for example, the tiny baby raccoons that one company found in the fireplace of a Toronto home this month. Gates’ Wildlife Control discovered the family of […]
HELP! A Raccoon Fell Through My Ceiling!
When homeowners begin to hear wildlife moving about in the attic, they fear that the animal will come through the ceiling and into the house. While some wildlife removal companies will play-up this fear as a common occurrence to create added concern in the mind of the customer, it is actually a fairly uncommon situation. […]
Do Raccoon Den Together In The Winter?
“Have you ever heard of knocking?” As the days get colder and darker, raccoons are busy packing on their winter weight and have grown their much needed thick winter coat. Their ability to store body fat allows them to live off their fat reserves and stay in their den longer when food is scarce. A […]
Raccoons Found in Underground Parking Garage
Underground Raccoon Rescue We are often called out to remove raccoons from underground parking garages. They often find their way inside the garage and can’t seem to find their way back out. Although some raccoons may eventually find their way back out, most would be stuck down there until we arrive to help out. If […]
“Will Chicken Wire Keep Out Raccoons?”
It’s Called Chicken Wire And Not Raccoon Wire For A Reason! Chicken wire has been the go-to for homeowners looking for a DIY solution to their animal problem. They try nailing, screwing and stapling this wire to their decks, sheds and roofs in an attempt to keep raccoons and other animals from living in and […]
Is It Normal To See A Raccoon Out During The Day?
During the past few weeks we have been receiving calls from a few worried residents that have seen raccoons out during the day. Most people believe that the raccoon must be sick or injured to be seen during daylight hours but that is not always the case. This raccoon had been hanging around this townhouse […]
