Getting rid of raccoons in Toronto requires a multi-pronged strategy; using many raccoon control tactics at the same time will increase your chances of success in getting rid of raccoons and keeping them away. Maple Pest Control has provided step-by-step directions for getting rid of raccoons, as well as other valuable trapping and repelling information, below.
1. Eliminate Food and Water Resources:
Raccoons come into your yard or home looking for food. Eliminate any possible food sources that may attract raccoons to make your yard less appealing and your raccoon control method more effective.
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Trash should be removed and garbage cans should be secured.
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Clear away any fallen berries, nuts, fruits, birdseed, and so forth.
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Remove any remaining food, beverages, or pet food.
2. Identify Hazardous Areas:
Knowing where your raccoon spends most of its time and determining the extent of the damage can help you target your control approach.
Raccoon activities that are popular include:
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Infiltrating your basement
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Consuming your crops
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Fish stealing from your pond
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Living beneath your patio
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Snooping through your garbage cans
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Destroying your bird feed
3. Select the Appropriate Raccoon Control Method:
Once you’ve determined where your raccoons are congregating, you’ll be able to select a control approach. It’s worth noting that the more levels of protection you have against raccoons, the higher your chances of getting rid of them and keeping them off your property.
Live Raccoon Trap:
A live raccoon trap can be used to hand remove a raccoon that is residing inside your home or in your yard. For raccoons, use a large or extra-large trap. Animal traps are simple to set up:
1. Position your trap correctly while wearing gloves.
2. Bait your trap such that the raccoon must enter the trap completely and step on the trigger plate.
3. Place your trap and inspect it on a regular basis. Allowing a raccoon to stay in the cage for a lengthy amount of time is not recommended.
4. Raccoon Repellents:
Use a repellent to keep raccoons away from high-traffic areas or off of objects and surfaces.
1. Use powdered repellents to build a barrier around certain places.
2. For additional targeted defense, spray liquid repellents onto objects such as trash cans and bird feeders.
3. Because raccoons are stubborn, it may take many weeks for them to link a repellent with your safe locations and surfaces.
5. Electromagnetic Repellers for Raccoon Control in GTA:
To startle raccoons and train them to avoid certain areas, use an electrical repellent. Chemical-free electronic water sprinklers can be used to protect:
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vegetable fields
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vegetation
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routes
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flowerbeds
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swimming pool areas
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swimming pool areas
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structures.
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ponds
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Entryways
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Garbage Cans
6. Fencing:
Although it is not the most physically pleasing choice, utilizing an electric fence to keep raccoons out may be a highly effective control approach. Raccoons can climb over, burrow under, and even unlatch standard gates or fences due to their cleverness and paw dexterity.
Professional Advice from Maple Pest Control:
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Using a variety of raccoon control solutions will give the most effective protection.
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Wash your garbage cans on a regular basis to reduce raccoons and any odors that attract raccoons.
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Leaving food and drink out in the open might attract wildlife. Maintain a clean and tidy environment around your home.
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Learn about your local trapping and relocation regulations before using a live trap.
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Maintain the fence by cutting the surrounding grass and weeds and testing it on a regular basis.
At Maple Pest Control, we believe in humane raccoon control in the GTA with the use of sustainable and environmental sprays that are not detrimental to people’s health. When you contact us for assistance, our staff will be at your location in the shortest amount of time in a fully equipped animal control van. We’ll cover any probable entryways after we’ve found their home so they can’t escape. We catch and remove them in a remote place to ensure they do not return.
