What can you put around your house to keep raccoons away?

• <div>Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:<ul><li>Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting. </li><li>Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close. </li><li>Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.</li><li>Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.</li><li>Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Very nice and assisting to my pest needs.
Expert Home Services
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Reviewed in October 2021
Took care of the problem in a timely manner. Very professional. Checked the attic for pests even though not asked. Jean L. Huntsville, OH
Midwest Pest & Wildlife Control
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Reviewed in September 2019
Compltet Crawl Space Ecap done, sump punp and complete water tile system, with outstanding mold control and removal. Also had 44 feet of seal plate and band board removed and replaced from water damage. Very nice job guys.
Stay Dry Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
They're here regularly. They're here quite frequently. We have a subscription with them. We pay them twice a year or something like that. Why we do like them is they do a healthy mosquito control. It's just natural products so it safe for pets and kids. We like that. The real issue we have with...
Terminix - Elmhurst -Termite & Pest Control
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Reviewed in September 2013
They called to schedule a semi-annual spraying after I requested to be put on their list last spring. The service was performed a week later. They were a little late but called ahead of time. They performed their work with excellent detail, not missing any section of the home. I had problems...
LEHMAN FAMILY PEST CONTROL CO
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Bed Bug Destroyers

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Bed Bug Destroyers

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BBD's services include inspections, electric heat treatment, trapping and 45 day monitoring.We treat single homes, apartments and entire buildings. BBD is currently helping several apartment communities manage their bed bug issues. We work with landlords to help manage multiple properties. We have discreetly helped many families eradicte bed bugs from their homes. If you have a bed bug problem, we can fix it!

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Critter Masters

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We're a family-owned and operated nuisance wild animal management service. We remove unwanted wildlife guests that can cause extensive damage along with expensive repairs. Our multiple services include animal removal, as well as minor repairs due to property damage caused by furry guests.

"Very rude when I decided I didn't want to trap and kill the racoons on my property. A simple explanation of Ohio rules would have been enough, no need to shame customers into going with you guys saying that the raccoon could have rabies and other scare tactics. I am plenty old enough to know that it could have a number of diseases, but that doesn't mean I'm going to change my stance. Do not recommend, very rude and had the audacity to rudely say "well I still get paid, that will be $80 for the visit and $10 for the drive from Shelby to ontario." As if I didn't know I still needed to pay him."

Ashley B on June 2023

"Very rude when I decided I didn't want to trap and kill the racoons on my property. A simple explanation of Ohio rules would have been enough, no need to shame customers into going with you guys saying that the raccoon could have rabies and other scare tactics. I am plenty old enough to know that it could have a number of diseases, but that doesn't mean I'm going to change my stance. Do not recommend, very rude and had the audacity to rudely say "well I still get paid, that will be $80 for the visit and $10 for the drive from Shelby to ontario." As if I didn't know I still needed to pay him."

Buckeye Nation Pest Control LLC

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At Buckeye Nation Pest Control LLC, we take great pride in our reputation for excellence. Our team delivers elite pest control with a combination of experience, knowledge, passion and a deep commitment to family values. Our goal is to keep your family, home and business pest free by delivering lasting results.

"Showed up on time. Completed work as agreed. Reasonable price."

Kristina H on January 2018

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McAuley Pest Control specializes in the control and eradication of Bed bugs, Cockroaches and Fleas utilizing various control techniques. We are experts in working with multi family housing units by offering special billing rates and options for these larger customers. However, there is no job too small for us to complete! We look forward to serving your needs and the needs of your family, friends, colleagues and associated businesses.

Carothers A-1 Pest Control

Xterminator has been serving central Ohio for more than 20 years with trained, licensed technicians. We offer same or next day service. We offer Senior and Veteran discounts. Additional contact name - Eric Davis. Additional email - [email protected].

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Squirrels are pretty skittish creatures, and they dread the presence of rodent-chasing dogs and cats. Sudden noises and bursts of activity can send them scampering away. Anything with an element of surprise, like motion-detecting lighting, strobe lights, and noisy wind chimes, can unsettle them. Even loud radios and voices can be perceived as threatening and terrifying to these furry critters.

False chinch bugs are generally smaller and somewhat paler than true chinch bugs, although they otherwise look similar. The name is a bit of a misnomer: They act very similarly and both feed on plants by sucking out their juices. However, chinch bug feeding tends to be very destructive to the plant, while strangely the false chinch bug does relatively little damage.

Squash bugs don’t bite humans or pets. Their piercing-sucking mouthparts are designed specifically for feeding on plants, not people. While they can be a major nuisance in the garden, they pose no direct physical threat to you, and you don’t need to worry about bites, stings, or venom from these pests.

Rabbits face a range of formidable adversaries in rural and suburban areas. Natural predators such as hawks, foxes, bobcats, raccoons, coyotes, and weasels pose significant threats to their survival. These skilled hunters target bunnies for food, contributing to regulating rabbit populations. Outdoor housepets can be enemies, too, particularly dogs and cats. And loud little humans playing in your yard make great rabbit deterrents, too.

Although raccoons aren’t particularly picky regarding food, certain sounds, metals, and smells bother them. You can place these items around your home to keep raccoons away:

Place wire mesh screens around and underneath decks and porches to prevent raccoons from nesting.
Put metal sheeting around the edges of your roof or at the base of trees to deter raccoons from coming close.
Place a loud battery-operated radio near the raccoon’s den to keep them from nesting.
Keep a bowl of cider vinegar on your deck or porch.
Remove old raccoon scents by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting underneath porches and decks.

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