Vermin, varmint, pests, rodents can be a wide range of animals which cause damage or nuisance to building. Raccoons for example, lovely in other ways, are smart and industrious and can pry apart building materials such arms exterior cornices or trim boards or flashings to get access into warm attic spaces in the winter.
The picture below shows a well known raccoon, named Frank, by the local NE, DC residents. Frank is friendly but may be rabid and has strong hands and teeth which uses to pry into things with curiosity.
