The main reason to handle this problem immediately is health concerns. Not only is it gross and disgusting, but there is so much bacteria in all fecal matter, especially raccoon droppings. Raccoon droppings contain worm eggs that are harmless to the raccoon, but can cause an infection called Baylisacaris. Humans as well as animals can be infected. This infection is caused by roundworm eggs in fecal droppings from the large worms that live in raccoon intestines.
If you come into contact with raccoon fecal droppings, look for symptoms that you may have been exposed to this disease. Some signs include tiredness, lack of attention to people and their surroundings, loss of coordination, loss of muscle control, nausea, liver enlargement, blindness, and even coma.
These symptoms usually show between one to four weeks after you have touched or come into contact with their fecal droppings. It is very important to properly sanitize and clean an area after you see any wild animal droppings in the area. There are no known cleaning products that will effectively kill roundworm eggs. Heat is the best method to kill the eggs instantly, followed with a proper disinfectant to clean the area.