4 Tips to Keep Wildlife Out of Your Home

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4 Tips to Keep Wildlife Out of Your Home
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1. Secure Garbage Cans
When you take out the trash, it can be easy to
forget that it poses a tempting treat for many
wild animals. After all, its free food that they
can simply go and take. Depending on the type of
garbage can you have, make sure it closes
securely so that nothing can get in. You also
want to check to see if it is easy to open after
being knocked over. Ideally, you could store your
garbage cans in the garage to keep them safe from
wildlife until trash day, but if thats not an
option, utilize heavy weights or rocks on top of
the cans. You could also look for lid-securing
devices to attach to your garbage cans.
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2. Dont Feed Wildlife
Sure, wild animals like raccoons and prairie dogs
can look cute, especially when theyre young, but
dont be fooled into leaving food outside for
them. Not only will this eventually make them
dependent on humans for food, but it also teaches
them that they dont need to be cautious around
humans. If you feed your pet outside, its a
great idea to monitor them while theyre eating
and then bring any uneaten food back inside once
theyre done. If you observe racoons being active
during the day, this is a warning sign, and you
should contact Wildlife Removal Services
immediately.
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3. Protect Your Garden and Water Features
If you have a koi pond or another water feature
with fish in it, then youll want to seriously
consider installing an electric fence or other
protective measures around the pond. Racoons
absolutely love water foods like fish and
crawdads, which makes your pond an open
invitation to dinner. Gardens that provide you
with delicious fruits and vegetables are also
very appealing to wildlife as this is a great
source of tasty food. You can set up a fence to
protect your garden, make sure to pick up any
overripe fruits and veggies, or build a raised
garden.
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4. Close off Entryways for Critters
That tiny crawl space that you thought nothing
could fit through? Its the perfect entrance for
wildlife looking for shelter. Walk around your
home to look for any tight spaces, gaps, or holes
that could be an open invitation. Seal them up
with caulk or mesh as appropriate for the area.
Remember, wildlife, even animals as big as
racoons, can fit through spaces that are just
three to four inches in diameter.
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