Raccoons are quite clever, which is the primary reason why they can be such a nuisance to home and property owners. Although it is discouraging to come outside every morning and see your dumpsters have been pillaged and your lawn torn up, you should never, ever, EVER use poison for animal control. Continue reading to learn why animal poisons are dangerous, and what you can do to get rid of raccoons, safely and humanely.

Raccoon Laws in Kentucky

Here in Kentucky, you are not allowed to use poisons to abate or eliminate a nuisance animal problem. Poisons are incredibly dangerous; not only for the surrounding wildlife and Eco-system, but also for wandering pets, children in the neighborhood, and more. If it were to drain into a creek or pond, it could also contaminate local water reserves and endanger thousands of local residents.

Here is what Kentucky law says you can do about nuisance raccoons:

“Per KRS 150.170, landowners may deal with nuisance wildlife through scare tactics, repellents, fencing and exclusion, or removal via shooting or trapping.”

Keep in mind….

It is strongly encouraged to never, under any circumstances, attempt to harm, kill, trap, or even touch a raccoon. Instead, try to make your own, non-toxic animal repellent to thwart raccoon trespassing, and couple this tactic with some added environmental modifications, like removing food and water sources. These are effective solutions for raccoon control that are also safe and humane. See our blog, “Homemade Raccoon Repellent Recipe” to learn an easy recipe.

Raccoon Infestations

If you have raccoons in the attic, or somewhere else inside your home, it is extremely dangerous to use poison to get rid of them. The safest and quickest course of action for removing raccoons is using a licensed raccoon removal service in your area. Contact them for emergency raccoon removal, and they will extract the raccoons and relocate them to a faraway, safe habitat. From there, they can offer cleanup and restoration services for any residual raccoon damages and mess.

Who to Trust for Louisville Raccoon Removal

Call 502-553-7622 for Louisville raccoon removal and control you can trust. We are DNR licensed and insured raccoon abatement experts with over 25 years of experience in the raccoon industry. We have all the latest technologies and equipment to carry out safe and humane raccoon control and cleanup jobs. Request a free estimate, today.