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 anything they find, be it pet food or garbage. If there is something they can’t eat, they just spread it around your garden, thus spoiling the look of your garden. Also, some raccoons can have rabies, which poses a serious threat to human health and even life. The bottom line is this: If you suspect raccoons in your home, getting rid of them should be a priority for you.
Get rid of raccoons: safe and efficient ways
Nowadays, 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 in your home and even members of your family. This especially affects families with children. If you are looking for safe yet effective methods to get rid of raccoons, take a look at the following DIY repellents 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 garden. Ammonia is one of the best substances you can use for this purpose. This substance affects both the eyes and the nose of the pest, making it disappear 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 may 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 repellents contain mothballs and are therefore very effective. So why not try using such a homemade repellent at home?
Coyote feces or urine
The idea of using coyote feces or urine seems pretty weird and off-putting, but it really works! Although coyotes are the main predators of raccoons, these pests try to avoid areas where these animals live. So you should have no doubt that they will move away from any territory where they smell the presence of these predators. Simply spray coyote urine or spread it around their feces and the problem will be solved. Luckily, this product is available in most health food stores both in your city and online.
Vinegar
Vinegar is one of those products that most people have at home. Therefore, there is no need to buy it in a pinch. Apple cider vinegar is extremely effective when it comes to getting rid of raccoons. Just mix it with water and spray it around the affected area. As soon as the raccoons smell it, they will surely go away.
