RACCOON WASTE - HEALTH ALERT
A recent article in the Bellingham Herald has called to our attention that raccoon droppings pose a serious health hazard. Since Highland Meadows is known to have a raccoon population, this posting is appropriate.
In summary, many raccoons have roundworms in their intestines which produce millions of eggs, which are passed on in the raccoon's feces. Those hardy eggs can take hold inside people and cause fatal brain infections. The bottom line is is to make your home less tempting to raccoons. Keep a tight lid on garbage and your sandbox. Don't leave pet food and water outside at night. Clean up seed debris from your bird feeders. Plug gaps or holes to keep raccoons out. Below is a link to the original article. Please read it.
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/13/1523625/raccoon-waste-seriously-dangerous.html
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In conjunction with the recently established neighborhood block watch in the community of Highland Meadows in Auburn, WA. this blog was created to serve as an up to date resource for residents who are concerned with their home and their property's security.
In the future, this blog may also be used to disseminate other homeowner information, such as homeowner's meeting minutes.
In the future, this blog may also be used to disseminate other homeowner information, such as homeowner's meeting minutes.
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