If you’ve tried using predator decoys or scarecrows and nothing has worked, consider applying scare tactics yourself. Noise repellents, water sprays, and other techniques are often effective. Remember that raccoons are highly intelligent animals that will repeatedly problem solve when they’re scared. Nonetheless, they’re worth a try if you have no other way to remove the critters.
Using natural ingredients to repel raccoons is a good first step. Putting a small amount of raccoon repellent on the outside of your home can make the critters think twice about feeding there. This repellent smells unpleasant, and raccoons are unlikely to be attracted to it. If you have a raccoon problem, be aware that they can cause serious damage to your property and can even be infectious to humans and pets. Fortunately, there are many natural ways to get rid of raccoons.
Keeping your garbage cans locked or sealed is also an effective way to fend off the critters. Plastic lids can be easily bypassed by raccoons, so make sure your garbage cans are secured. If you still leave food out, try to secure it by locking it or putting it in a sealed container at night. If possible, take out any pet food that’s tempting to raccoons.
Some homemade repellent recipes include spices, such as pepper and garlic. They can be mixed with water to make a natural raccoon repellent. Another option is to spray a solution made of pepper and onions and keep it in a bottle or jar. To be more effective, you can also add hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the mixture. Apply the mixture around the outside of your home every two or three days or anytime it rains.
Bins with a lid are an excellent way to deter raccoons from coming into your home. Make sure they have a tight-sealing lid. Tight-sealing lids also help to reduce the odor of food waste. Utility straps can be used to keep the bins secured. Installing a garbage disposal with a lid is also an excellent way to repel raccoons.
Some homeowners decide to use homemade repellents for raccoons because it is more effective than harsh chemicals. Raccoons can carry pathogens that can cause a variety of health issues. For this reason, it’s important to seek professional help from a wildlife control company. Raccoons are known to spread deadly diseases. Raccoons should be removed as soon as possible if you want to avoid having to deal with the issue.
One way to keep raccoons away is to spray the area around your home with peppermint-based repellent. This is a temporary solution and only works for a short period of time. Using peppermint-based repellents can be highly effective in driving away raccoons if applied in the right locations. If you’re looking for a more permanent solution, you can try placing mothballs in garbage cans and under the home. You may also want to place a bowl of ammonia around a tree.
