If you come out one morning and see your sod neatly rolled up, you probably have a raccoon. Skunks and opossums may leave the same signs as raccoons, but they won't be as precise. Those odd shaped little hands are very dexterous when it comes to searching for food!
Raccoons are mostly nocturnal, so if you don’t see anything during the day, that is another indication it’s a raccoon. Raccoons like to dig in the dirt to look for grubs and other larvae. Because raccoons are omnivores, they will also eat rats, frogs, berries, plus any kind of meats and plants. No wonder they love your garbage!
The best way to keep raccoons away is to make your home and property a little less "raccoon-friendly. Some tips include keeping your garbage tightly sealed and your trees and bushes trimmed back. If you or your neighbors feed cats or dogs outside, make sure that all leftover food is removed. Cat food is a favorite treat for hungry raccoons!
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