How do you get rid of racoons?

Question

i would prefer to do it, without the expense of a professional

Answer 1

Insult them!

Answer 2

if you are referring to outside animals (not in your attic) keep all food items away from them after dark, which is when they are active. Once they discover an easy food source, they tend to come back and bring their friends. So no pet foods or open easy-access garbage they can get into. The reason to consider a pro is the fact that in some areas raccoons carry rabies, as well as a host of other diseases. You do not want to risk a bite!  Raccoons are smart. If a raccoon sees you set a trap they can unset it or tip toe in and retrieve the food. Use a can of stinky cat food, tuna, etc and wire it inside so they will trip the trigger trap. Make sure you take them at least 30 miles away or they may return.

Look for someone in your area that deals with wildlife rehabilitation. Call vets, animal shelters, local wildlife agents, etc. They generally have names of someone who can help.

Answer 3

Buy a live trap and put put a peanut butter bread in the back.

You may be able to buy a trap at a hardware store.

Answer 4

well...you can trap them by buying a trap at your local farmers Co-op but then you have to deal with relocating them yourself. Call your wildlife person and let them do it. I am sure if they are causing problems then they will be right on out to take care of it. I would not think it would cost anything for the state to take care of it in this way.

Answer 5

Shoot them with a .22 air rifle.

Answer 6

Shotgun.