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Opossums in Winter: Why You See Them in Daylight
Seeing an opossum outside on a cold afternoon usually is not a reason to worry. Learn why winter...
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Guides for trapping operators
Practical answers on raccoons, TNR colonies, route planning, and running a smart-trap fleet.
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Community Cats
Cat Living Under Your Porch in Winter: Help It or Move It?
A cat sheltering under your porch in winter may be a lost pet, a community cat, or an...
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Animal Control Won't Come for a Raccoon? What to Do Next
Animal control may not respond to a healthy raccoon in your yard or attic. Learn what to do...
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Raccoon Mating Season: Why Late Winter Gets Noisy
Raccoon mating season brings more nighttime travel, noise, and yard visits from late winter into early spring. Learn...
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Raccoon Living in Your Shed: How to Get It Out This Winter
A raccoon inside your shed needs a clear exit and enough encouragement to move along. Learn how to...
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Raccoon Under the Deck: How to Get It Out Before Winter
A raccoon under the deck in fall is looking for a dry winter den. Here is how to...
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Raccoons in the Swimming Pool: Why They Visit and How to Stop Them
Muddy prints on the pool deck and a sagging cover usually mean a raccoon has made your pool...
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Raccoons Emptying Your Bird Feeders at Night
If your bird feeders are empty, bent, or on the ground every morning, a raccoon is probably raiding...
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Raccoon Noises at Night: What Each Sound Means
Raccoons make surprisingly varied noises, from quiet chittering to sharp screeching. Learn what those sounds mean, where they...
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Your Neighbor Is Feeding Raccoons: What You Can Do
A neighbor's outdoor food can bring raccoons into your yard, trash, or attic. Learn how to start a...
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Raccoon Tearing Window Screens: Why and How to Stop It
Raccoons tear window and porch screens when they smell food or want shelter. Here is how to confirm...
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Opossum Under the House: How to Get It Out
An opossum under the house is often a temporary visitor seeking shelter. Learn how to encourage it to...
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Skunk in a Window Well: How to Get It Out Safely
Skunks, opossums, and cats often fall into basement window wells and cannot climb back out. Here is a...
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