Raccoons are nocturnal omnivores that will eat anything they can get their paws on. Therefore, the mischievous critters are regularly spotted diving into residential trash cans in search of food. The longer raccoons stay on your property, the more damage they can cause to your yard, your home, and your health. Fortunately, there are several raccoon prevention strategies to keep the pests from getting into your garbage.
Raccoons may be clever, but it’s easy to outsmart them. Some ways to protect your garbage cans from raccoons include:
Ultimately, the most effective way to permanently get rid of raccoons is to hire a raccoon removal expert. Wild raccoons can pose health risks when you directly interact with them. That’s why raccoons should only be handled by the equipped and experienced professionals at Critter Control® of Polk County. Instead of dangerous removal techniques that can be toxic and inhumane, we use safe, eco-friendly methods of removal and exclusion for permanent raccoon removal.
To schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our effective raccoon removal services, call Critter Control® of Polk County today at 863-204-2815.
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