Raccoons Causing Trouble in Loveland – 5 Tips on How to Handle
Raccoons and people don’t necessarily mix; especially when they get around your house. They can cause property damage by digging up your garden and going through your trash; they might attack your pets, if your dog or cat corners them; there’s even the chance that they might attack your kids, if they get too close. It’s just best to get them out.
A mobile home park in Loveland had an ‘infestation’ by a family of raccoons the other day. They found out that Animal Control can’t necessarily help you. What? Nope. Raccoons fall under the category of ‘pests’ – not wildlife. That seems crazy. If a deer was in my yard, I’m not calling pest control; a raccoon doesn’t seem that different. But, that’s what they say.
Furthermore, once these folks started calling pest control companies, they were all too busy- appointments were at least two weeks out. Apparently, Loveland has a feisty ‘pest’ problem.
So they looked for ideas from the community- ‘How do we get rid of these raccoons?’ they asked through the Facebook page I Love Loveland. They received some interesting ideas that you might want to keep handy:
Ammonia
"Tie old socks in knots, soak in ammonia and toss underneath the mobile home. We had them in a place on our roof and they moved. I guess they don't like the smell of ammonia."
Moth Balls
There more than a few people suggesting the use of moth balls.
Mint
"Raccoons hate mint, spray with mint oil, sounds crazy but it works and doesn't cost much."
Coyote Urine
"I used coyote urine that I purchased from a sporting goods store, but cougar or any other type of urine from a predator will work. Sprayed it all over the roof where she had been gaining access. Kept them off the roof until we could get a tree removal service out to remove all tree access to the roof. Finally worked."
Bright Light
"Had this happen to our house. Tried all of the above. They only thing that worked was light. Tossed a shop light in the area they were in. They left that night."