Rid Of Raccoons

When it comes to animal control, you just can't be too careful. In populated areas, raccoons can be especially dangerous, and they certainly do cause a big mess if you let them roam free in your area. Getting rid of raccoons can be difficult, but there are some things you can do to help mitigate the problem. If you think you have raccoon problems in your area, follow these steps.

» Contact an animal control expert - Remember that animal control goes beyond pest control, so it is better to have a company that handles both problems. They will take all aspects of the issue into account. An animal control expert will also analyze your area to let you know which specific areas on the rest of this list you need to worry about. You can also count on an animal control expert to remove the raccoon that's causing the problem. Just don't forget …show more content…
After all, if the raccoons can get inside your trash cans, then they will stay put because they have a constant source of food. Raccoons love garbage! If you need to buy a device to secure the lid to the can, then do that as well to ensure that raccoons won't be attracted to your garbage cans.

» Extra security - Whenever you have food, garbage, or water inside your trash cans, you might also consider putting heavy weights on top of the lids as an extra layer of security.

» Wash out your trash cans - It may seem a little strange, but you should wash out your trash cans regularly by spraying them out with your hose a few times per year. This will help cut down on some of the smells that tend to attract raccoons. Dump the water out of the cans so that raccoons won't have a water supply.

» The smell of trash - If you have trash that could be especially tempting for raccoons, think about double bagging it so that the smell is better masked. If raccoons do not smell your garbage, then they won't bother