How to Prevent Raccoon Problems

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Raccoons are common throughout Delta and have adapted to living in suburban and urban areas. A raccoon that does not run away in your presence or that comes around when you are feeding outdoor pets is likely just curious or trying to get a free meal. While they are more active at night, it is not unusual to see them out during the day. Do not feed raccoons, either intentionally or unintentionally. Making a loud noise can scare away most raccoons if they get too close.

Things you can do to prevent raccoon problems:

  • Enclose trash in lockable bins.• Remove pet food from your yard. • Fence food gardens with wildlife-resistant fencing. • Place a net over ornamental fish ponds.
  • Properly exclude access points around your home, such as crawlspaces and attic vents.• Use motion-activated sprinklers to keep raccoons out of specific areas.