Animals sometimes bite out of fright. To avoid being bitten or scratched, she suggests being cautious and wearing gloves. They're very aggressive and have very sharp teeth. Many raccoons in Pennsylvania carry rabies. If you see raccoons around your house, you should modify what's attracting them.
Raccoons often feed on cat food or garbage cans.
Make sure garbage cans are secured and garage doors are closed, and don't leave food outside. To read the latest news releases, click on this link. To read previous months' news releases, click on this link.