How to Get Rid of Raccoons
Secure trash can lids., Clean out your trash cans., Don't put out the trash at night., Double bag food scraps.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Secure trash can lids.
Use a rope, chain or bungee cord to tie the lid into a secure position.
Alternatively, you could weigh down the lids with weights, bricks, or other heavy objects.
Aim for about 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of weight to prevent the strongest adult raccoons from getting in.You could also purchase trash cans with latches or locks if they're within your budget. -
Step 2: Clean out your trash cans.
Wash them out with the hose every week or so.
Sprinkle the inside with baking soda to remove any lingering food odors.Tip them upside down so they don't store water for mosquitoes or for raccoons to drink. , Raccoons are active at night, and trash cans are among their favorite “hunting grounds.” To prevent them from breaking into your trash, store your cans in the garage or other indoor location.
Take them out to the curb the morning of your scheduled pickup. , Raccoons have a very keen sense of smell that allow them to detect food sources from far away.
Double bagging will help to contain food odors.
This is especially helpful if you absolutely must keep your trash outside the night before the next garbage pickup. -
Step 3: Don't put out the trash at night.
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Step 4: Double bag food scraps.
Detailed Guide
Use a rope, chain or bungee cord to tie the lid into a secure position.
Alternatively, you could weigh down the lids with weights, bricks, or other heavy objects.
Aim for about 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of weight to prevent the strongest adult raccoons from getting in.You could also purchase trash cans with latches or locks if they're within your budget.
Wash them out with the hose every week or so.
Sprinkle the inside with baking soda to remove any lingering food odors.Tip them upside down so they don't store water for mosquitoes or for raccoons to drink. , Raccoons are active at night, and trash cans are among their favorite “hunting grounds.” To prevent them from breaking into your trash, store your cans in the garage or other indoor location.
Take them out to the curb the morning of your scheduled pickup. , Raccoons have a very keen sense of smell that allow them to detect food sources from far away.
Double bagging will help to contain food odors.
This is especially helpful if you absolutely must keep your trash outside the night before the next garbage pickup.
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