Raccoons den in hollow trees, ground burrows, brushpiles, muskrat houses, barns and abandoned building. Plant food includes all types of fruits, berries, nuts, acorns, corn and other type of grain. Animal food are crayfish, clams, fish, frogs, snails, insects, turtle eggs, mice, rabbits, muskrats, birds, and waterfowl. Contrary to popular myth, a raccoon does not always wash their food before eating, although they frequently play with their food in water. They can cause considerable damage to gardens, truck crops, sweet corn, garages, and homes.
Raccoons enter homes in different ways.
Some people see orphan baby raccoons and attempt to make pets of them. It's easy to understand why people want to hug and pet them. Like all babies they grow up. They become inquisitive, powerful, intelligent adolescents. They get into everything and often become irritable.