Raccoons are nocturnal critters that can cause a lot of damage to residential homes and commercial businesses in Boston. as they scavenge for food. While the mischievous critters may seem cute and harmless, they can lash out if they feel cornered or threatened. As a known carrier of rabies, raccoons can put you and your property at risk. Therefore, it is important you take the following steps to keep raccoons away from your Boston property.
5 Tips for Keeping Raccoons Away
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Seal Entry Points
The best way to keep raccoons away from your property is to make sure they can’t get in. Look for entry points around your home that raccoons can access, including exposed vents, gutters, and chimneys. Cracks in walls could also be wide enough for these creatures to sneak into. Installing chimney caps and wire mesh can cover such vulnerable spots.
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Reinforce Your Property
Fences are another way to keep raccoons out of your backyard and garden areas. Raccoons love nibbling on plants, whether it’s flowers or a fruit or vegetable garden. A properly installed fence can protect your outdoor spaces. Raccoons are dexterous and excellent diggers, so install the fence at least six inches underground and make it tall. Adding a mesh covering to the top will also help keep raccoons out.
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Clean-Up Food Sources
Trash cans are a valuable food source for raccoons. After all, a full trash can looks like a full meal to them. If possible, keep your trash can inside your garage or shed overnight, and take it out on the morning of your scheduled trash day. Buying lids with locks or using bungee cords can help secure your trash can if you have to leave it outside.
Pet food is another food source for raccoons in residential areas. Keep pet food bowls inside a gated area to keep raccoons away. If you have to feed your pets outside, feed them midday when raccoons are usually not as active.
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Install Deterrents
If your raccoons are persistent, installing deterrents around your yard will keep them away from your Boston property. Motion-activated sprinklers can recognize when a raccoon is in your yard and spray them away. Raccoons are sensitive to harsh lights and sounds, so installing bright, colorful, flashing lights or noise repellants, such as radios, will help deter raccoons from your property.
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Hire a Wildlife Removal Professional
While these at-home methods may be temporarily effective, the best way to remove raccoons from your Boston property is to call a professional. For quick and effective services, call Critter Control® of Boston.
Boston Area Raccoon Removal Professionals
At Critter Control® of Boston, our team of licensed, trained, and experienced technicians will humanely and safely remove unwanted, nuisance wildlife from your property and keep them from returning. To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our raccoon removal services, call Critter Control® of Boston today at 617-975-0440.
