Although raccoons may appear cute, fluffy, and harmless, they pose potential threats to human health and homes. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent them from entering your property and causing problems. Learn more about what attracts raccoons to your home and how to keep them away with these simple wildlife control tips. 

Sources That Attract Raccoons to Your Home

1. Standing Water

Raccoons love to drink from water sources around your home, such as leaky pipes, ponds, and fountains. Repair plumbing issues ASAP and install motion-activated sprinklers near your water features to scare away raccoons and alleviate wildlife control issues.

2. Open Food Sources

Foraging for food is a favorite pastime for raccoons. If you see them on your lawn, they may be attracted to fallen fruits or nuts from nearby trees. You might also notice them digging into trash bins or eating from pet food bowls left outdoors. Keep your yard clean, close waste receptacles tightly, and bring pet bowls indoors for the night. 

3. Woodpiles

Raccoons tend to build dens in woodpiles around your home. Prevent them from nesting by clearing out leftover tree debris and branches after lawn maintenance. Invest in a cover or rack for your chopped firewood. 

4. Problems with Your Home’s Structure

Raccoons may also enter your home through holes in your attic, crawlspace, or porch. Seal any openings in the walls, ceilings, or roof as soon as you notice them.

Keep raccoons and other animals away with wildlife control from American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services. Since 1971, they have provided humane animal removal services to clients throughout New Milford, CT. Call (860) 355-1231 to schedule a free site inspection and get a quote on animal control for raccoons, woodchucks, or squirrels. Visit them online to learn more about their wildlife control services.