Often, raccoons are drawn in by pet food that’s left outdoors, an open compost pile, or an easily accessible garbage bin.

When raccoons nest in buildings, they can destroy insulation, chew up wires, and tear holes through walls, and it can cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars to repair that kind of damage.

"But they can be destructive. If a raccoon finds a one-inch crack in siding, for example, it will dig, chew, and figure out ...

The tools used are a carbon dioxide tank, a hose and a plastic container that can enclose the raccoon cage. The lid of the container has two holes each 2 cm in diameter. The employees put one end ...