If you live in the suburbs or the city, you are likely familiar with raccoons. This specific animal likes to be in areas with people because food is much more accessible. As any wildlife control expert can explain, while raccoons prefer to eat insects and frogs, they will forage for whatever is available. More often… Continue reading
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Are Relocated Animals Better Off?
Relocating animals is a common and misguided method for dealing with nuisance wildlife. The practice was once widely used by both homeowners and animal control professionals. It was once seen as a humane alternative to killing wildlife but in recent years research has shown that relocating wildlife can harm wildlife, spread disease and unbalance populations.… Continue reading
Raccoon Found in Niagara Tests Positive for Rabies
Niagara Region Public Health is asking residents to be vigilant after a raccoon in West Lincoln tested positive for rabies. A raccoon from the Caistor Centre area in West Lincoln- right beside Hamilton- has tested positive for rabies. It’s the first non-bat case of rabies in more than 25 years, said public health’s Peter Jekel,… Continue reading
Distemper Spreading in Niagara
Distemper is a disease that attacks an animals nervous system. Symptoms of distemper include erratic behavior, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. The Niagara region is seeing an increase in raccoons who are suffering from this disease. And make no mistake, they are suffering. So, how did it come to this? When people trap and relocate an animal that is infected (not… Continue reading
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