Removing raccoons humanely is an incredibly difficult task to do for DIYers, but there are some ways to safely repel raccoons from coming back to your property. Raccoons are urban wildlife, which is a contradiction in itself really, but raccoons have managed to do it and have been successful at it too! The number one reason why raccoons keep coming back to our cities is the abundance of food and shelter. They take full advantage of these amenities and make sure to let everyone know while doing so. Trails of scattered trash are often found on the ground pointing to a non-human culprit, noises from the attic can be heard from the lower floors of the property, and a waft of feces and urine travel through the air as it gets picked up by passersby. It is not surprising that many people don’t want anything to do with raccoons at all and wonder how they can get rid of them without hurting them.
Radio Show at Night
Raccoons do not shy away from a treat when people feed them. They seem tame, friendly, and gentle animals, but when they want to find a place to stay the night, they know that they are not welcome. Noises and humans scare them away and keep them at bay. Raccoons can come to properties for food as well as late at night. To keep them away, late-night radio is recommended to mimic human presence. Once the raccoons hear this, they make sure to keep a distance and will eventually go elsewhere. Some people opt for louder alternatives such as metal music. Raccoons do not like noises that are unpleasant and will take tranquility over food or shelter anytime in this case.
Ammonia-soaked rags
One popular way to remove or repel raccoons from the property is by hanging up ammonia-soaked rags. The smell is strong enough to deter raccoons for a considerable amount of time. The disadvantage of this is that these rags need to be re-soaked repeatedly to ensure that they stay effective. This might also be tedious as a check-up is required every couple of days.
Keeping food out of sight
Food, is the one thing raccoons are after at all times. Raccoons have a particular and peculiar liking to cat food. They just can’t get enough of it. Pet owners regularly put out pet food for their pets to eat from when they are outside. All with good intentions, but it leads to some unintentional consequences: Raccoons. One solution is to take the pet food inside immediately and make sure no bits or pieces are left behind. Pet owners can also opt to make the pet food difficult to reach by putting the food up high.
Hiring Professional Wildlife Technicians
Hiring professionals is the best option when it comes to removing raccoons humanely. It is affordable and results are guaranteed as they are undertaken by industry professionals. Professionals know exactly what measures to take and what areas to look at to prevent raccoon intrusion. The wildlife technicians from Raccoon Removal Durham Region are seasoned professionals who have been in the field for decades. Call us now for more information and to book your next appointment!