How To Get Rid Of Raccoons
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How to Get Rid of Raccoons
Overview
Dealing with raccoons can be quite challenging if not handled wisely. Patience and strategic planning are essential for effectively managing these clever creatures.
Understanding the Problem
Raccoons are highly adaptable and can cause significant damage by vandalizing garbage cans, fish ponds, and even sneaking into homes through pet doors. These animals often invade attics, chimneys, and porches, utilizing city and suburban storm sewers as their personal highways. Their presence can disrupt your peace and damage property or crops.
Identifying Raccoon Activity
Before taking action, ensure raccoons are indeed the culprits. Sometimes, other animals like dogs or cats may be responsible. To identify raccoon activity, look for tracks using flour, non-toxic powders, or cornstarch on hard surfaces. Raccoons typically make noise in attics or chimneys after dark, quieting down by morning. Purring noises often indicate the presence of young cubs when their mother returns to the den.
Strategies for Removal
Be Patient
Many raccoon-related issues, such as building occupation, may resolve themselves over time. If cubs are involved, know they will stay in the attic until they are around nine weeks old.
Use Harassment Techniques
For chimneys and attics, consider harassment tactics to encourage raccoons to leave. This could include keeping lights on or playing a radio talk show at high volume. Once they vacate, promptly install approved chimney caps to prevent future invasions. Avoid using fire or smoke; these methods can harm young raccoons unable to escape.
Secure Your Yard
To prevent raccoons from accessing food sources, only place garbage cans curbside on collection day. Secure lids with bungee cords or weights. Also, be mindful of birdseed and suet, as well as ripe garden produce like corn and grapes, which can attract raccoons.
Conclusion
Raccoons can be persistent and troublesome, but with the right precautions, you can prevent or reduce the issues they cause. Addressing these problems early is crucial to avoiding long-term disturbances.
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