raccoons

Typical Damage/Nuisance Caused:
Raccoons make their homes in attics, on smokeshelves in chimneys, and
under houses or decks.
They will dig and eat out of garbage cans.
Raccons will tear up yards for grubs and other insects.
They carry roundworm in their feces that can be harmful to humans.
Raccoons are on the rabies alert list in Michigan.

Quick Facts:
Raccoons are very adaptable animals; able to climb, swim, and dig to find
food and shelter.
They will eat both meat and vegetables, fresh or old.
Raccoons have found city and urban areas very appealing with all of the
abundant garbage for food and man-made structures for shelter.