{"id":399,"date":"2019-03-28T19:04:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T19:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raccoonremovalindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=399"},"modified":"2019-03-28T19:04:13","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T19:04:13","slug":"heres-why-you-have-nuisance-raccoons-on-your-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raccoonremovalindianapolis.com\/blog\/heres-why-you-have-nuisance-raccoons-on-your-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s Why You Have Nuisance Raccoons on Your Property"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Raccoons are one of nature\u2019s most clever mammals that retain some superlative survival skills. Several features and characteristics of a home can be attractive to a wild raccoon. Harsh weather, breeding, and pure curiosity can all be definite influences for raccoons to take shelter or trespass onto residential properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn some reasons why you may be spotting raccoons more frequently on your property, and how to get rid of them for good.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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🐾 Pet Food<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons are most motivated by food; just as any other wild\nanimal. When homeowner\u2019s leave food sources outside or in their garage, raccoons\nare sure to sniff it out. They are great at hunting down meals, especially easy\nones.  Edibles such as pet food, garden\nproduce, bird feed, and even dirty grills can all be desirable snacks for\nraccoons and other wild animals alike. If you have any of these items on your\nproperty, it may be the cause of your late-night visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdoor pets, such as dogs and cats, should be fed indoors or\ngarages. This prevents the need to leave pet dishes full of food, outside. Raccoons\nlove dog and cat food; it is tasty and provides nutrition and protein. If\nfeeding a pet indoors is not an option, try securing the food dishes at night\nwhen raccoons are most active, then replace them in the morning. On the same\ntopic, gardens should also be secured to prohibit entry by raccoons, rabbits,\nand other garden nuisances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🗑 Garbage Containers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Trash and garbage cans are another potential food source for\nraccoons. Many people prefer to take their trash out at night, before the\nmorning of pickup.  Although this saves a\nfew extra minutes in an otherwise busy morning, it can be a main attraction for\nnocturnal wildlife. Raccoons have dexterous paws and long claws that allow them\nto clasp and grab very well. They can easily open up garbage lids and rummage\nthrough leftovers, litter, waste, and other compost. This not only leaves a\nmess for homeowner\u2019s to clean up in the early hours of the morning, but it\ncreates a rift among fellow neighbors that dislike the unsightly garbage spread\nall across their curb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

🚪 Easy Access<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Another main attraction for raccoons is open access to shelter. Cracks\nand crevices in rooftops are easy entry points for raccoons. They can gain\naccess to attics, garages, crawl spaces, and outdoor sheds and storage spaces. This\neasy access is a wide open invitation for raccoons to come inside. As mentioned\nbefore, harsh weather conditions and breeding season both encourage raccoons to\nseek shelter in dens, or in residential properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons will remember where reliable food and shelter sources\nare, and will return to them night after night. \nIn order to get rid of raccoons from trespassing onto your property, you\nneed to figure out what is attracting them in the first place. These areas\nabove are a great place to start.  Next,\ncontact a local wildlife removal company to safely and humanely capture and\nrelease nuisance raccoons from your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Put a Stop to Nuisance Raccoons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Call 317-535-4605<\/strong> for prompt and professional Indianapolis raccoon removal and control<\/a> you can trust. We are DNR licensed and experienced wildlife control specialists who only use safe and humane methods to exclude and extract raccoons. We also offer 24 hour emergency service, raccoon cleanup and restoration, inspections, and raccoon-proofing. Call 317-535-4605 to request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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