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The raccoon is about the size of a small dog, and is most notable for its
black mask and bushy ringed tail. Raccoons are common throughout the state
and occur everywhere there are trees, the cavities of which they often
use. Raccoons eat all kinds of foods (plants and animals)
indiscriminately, feeding on fruits, plant material, eggs, small animals, and
garbage. Raccoons usually become active in the late afternoon and
throughout the night.
Problem raccoons are usually the result of chronic feeding by humans. Wild
raccoons accustomed to being fed will generally loose their natural fear of
humans and seek to move closer to their food source--your house. Once
raccoons take up residence in your attic or outbuildings they can become very
destructive and difficult to remove.
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