Raccoons are those household pests that don’t seem scary or scary at first glance. If you’ve ever seen them, then you know what I mean. With their long striped tails, curious snouts, and little hands, they look adorable, funny, and even cute. However, in reality, these pests can cause serious damage to your home and garden. They consume almost everything they find, be it pet food or garbage. If there is something they can’t eat, they just spread it around their garden, thus ruining the look of their garden. Additionally, some raccoons can have rabies, posing a serious threat to human health and even life. The bottom line is this: If you suspect raccoons are in your home, getting rid of them should become a priority for you.
Getting rid of raccoons: safe and efficient ways
Today, there are several methods that can help you get rid of these pests. Although different chemicals, powders, and sprays seem quite effective, they can pose a danger to other pets around the house and even to members of your family. This is of particular concern to families with children. If you are looking for safe but effective methods of removing raccoons, pay attention to the following DIY repellants that you can make at home:
Ammonia
It’s no secret that raccoons have a keen sense of smell, which means you can use substances that have strong, unpleasant odors to deter these pests from showing their cunning snouts in your yard. Ammonia is one of the best substances that you can use for this purpose. This substance affects both the eyes and the nose of the pest, so it moves away from your garden. To use ammonia, simply soak a piece of cloth and place it around that area, where raccoons appear most often.
Moth balls / moth crystals
You might be surprised to find that these little crystals can help you get rid of raccoons in a fairly short amount of time. By the way, many repellants contain moth balls and are therefore very effective. So why not try using such a DIY repellent at home?
Coyote feces or urine
The idea of using coyote feces or urine seems pretty weird and unpleasant, but it really works! To the extent that coyotes are the main predators of raccoons, these pests try to avoid the areas where these animals live. So, you shouldn’t have any doubts about the fact that they will wander away from any territory where you smell the presence of these predators. Just spray coyote urine or sprinkle it on their feces and the problem will be solved. Luckily, this product is available in most natural stores both in your city and online.
Vinegar
Vinegar is one of those products that most people have at home. Therefore, it is not necessary to buy it in a pinch. Apple cider vinegar is extremely effective when it comes to getting rid of the raccoon. Just mix it with water and spray it around the affected area. As soon as the raccoons smell it, they will surely leave.
