Best At Home Tips to Get Rid of Raccoon With Ammonia

Seal Up Your Home: Close potential entry points with wire mesh or sheet metal. Raccoons can squeeze through surprisingly small openings.

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– Trash Can Fortress: Use a metal trash can with a tight-fitting lid. Secure it with a bungee cord or latch to prevent tipping.

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– Evict Edibles: Remove pet food dishes at night. Clean up any spills or debris around gardens or compost bins.

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– Light Up the Night: Install motion-activated lights near entry points. Raccoons prefer to forage in darkness.

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– Spicy Scatters: Mix cayenne pepper or crushed hot peppers with water. Spray around potential entry points (wear gloves and eye protection!).

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– Predatory Scents: Try commercially available predator urine pouches (coyote or bobcat) near entry points. Replace them every few weeks.

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Call in the Pros: If you have a raccoon living inside your home or these methods fail, contact a wildlife removal specialist.

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