Q&A – What can I do to discourage raccoons from visiting my yard?
Question:
What can I do to discourage raccoons from visiting my yard?
Answer:
The raccoons are coming into your yard for a reason. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center says they are probably there for food. She suggests making sure there is no food available. The food may come from pet food bowls, bird feeders, or seeds the birds scatter on the ground under them. She recommends eliminating the food source. Then she recommends using some kind of exclusion or barrier to keep them out.
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What can I do to discourage raccoons from visiting my yard?
Answer:
The raccoons are coming into your yard for a reason. Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center says they are probably there for food. She suggests making sure there is no food available. The food may come from pet food bowls, bird feeders, or seeds the birds scatter on the ground under them. She recommends eliminating the food source. Then she recommends using some kind of exclusion or barrier to keep them out.
Related Videos:
Fences to Keep the Critters Out of the Garden
Opossums
Related Resources:
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Managing Raccoon Problems in Missouri