Getting rid of raccoons can be challenging because they are intelligent and adaptable animals. Here are effective methods to control and discourage raccoons from your property:

1. Remove Food Sources

• Secure Trash: Use raccoon-proof trash cans with locking lids or store trash in a secure shed or garage until pickup day.
• Pet Food: Feed pets indoors or remove outdoor pet food bowls at night to prevent attracting raccoons.

2. Eliminate Water Sources

• Bird Baths and Fountains: Ensure these are covered or emptied at night to prevent raccoons from drinking and bathing.

3. Seal Entry Points

• Close Off Access: Block any potential entry points to attics, basements, and crawl spaces with heavy-duty mesh or boards.

4. Install Deterrents

• Motion-Activated Lights: Install motion-activated lights or sprinklers to startle and deter raccoons from entering your yard.

5. Use Repellents

• Commercial Repellents: Use commercial raccoon repellents that contain predator urine or other deterrents, following the manufacturer's instructions.
• Natural Repellents: Some natural repellents like ammonia-soaked rags or pepper spray may deter raccoons, but effectiveness can vary.

6. Fence Off Garden Areas

• Electric Fences: Install electric fences around gardens or areas with crops to discourage raccoons from entering.

7. Scare Tactics

• Noise and Movement: Place radios, ultrasonic repellents, or motion-activated devices that emit noise or flashing lights near raccoon activity areas.

8. Exclude Access to Water

• Pools and Ponds: Cover or fence off pools and ponds to prevent raccoons from accessing water sources.

9. Professional Help

• Wildlife Control Services: If raccoon problems persist despite efforts, consider contacting a professional wildlife control service. They can provide humane trapping and removal solutions.

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