{"id":763,"date":"2019-09-12T09:56:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T09:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raccoonremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/?p=763"},"modified":"2019-09-06T19:07:02","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T19:07:02","slug":"why-are-raccoons-in-your-garbage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raccoonremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/why-are-raccoons-in-your-garbage\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are Raccoons in Your Garbage?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you outside refilling your trashcans because some pesky\nraccoons pillaged your garbage again last night? Well, there is a very good\nreason why this continues to happen. In fact, there are several. Read on to\nlearn why you have raccoons in your garbage, and what you can do to put a stop\nto their nuisance behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25b7 Raccoons are Omnivorous<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons are omnivores, like us, which means they eat all\nfood groups, including meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, legumes,\nand more. Informally, raccoons are what we call \u201copportunistic feeders\u201d, which\nmeans they will basically eat anything, as well as, do whatever it takes to\ngain access to discovered food sources. This includes your garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b7 Raccoons are Bad at Hunting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Although raccoons are incredibly intelligent mammals with excellent\nmemory, dexterous paws, and excellent climbing abilities, they are actually\nvery bad at hunting. So when they find a worthy and reliable food source, they\nstick with it for as long as they can, or until it is gone. When raccoons know\nyour garbage cans are a free, nightly buffet, they will remember and revisit\nfor as long as the garbage is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b7 Raccoons Can Open Lids<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, raccoons have dexterous paws and claws, which\ngive them the ability to grasp, pull, and pry. So when you think your trashcans\nare safe because they have lids, think again. Raccoons can easily climb\ntrashcans, open them up, and pull out as much garbage as they can reach. They\ncan even open latches and locks, untie ropes, and achieve other simple feats\nthat only require a little tampering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need to Do<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

All you have to do is stop leaving your garbage cans\noutside. Furthermore, wait to put your garbage cans at the curb for pickup on the\nmorning of trash collection day. Raccoons are nocturnal, so you are handing\nover your trash by putting out your garbage the night before. If you must leave\nyour trash receptacles outside, invest in some quality lid locks. You can find\nthese at your local home improvement store or online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still Have Raccoon Activity Around the House?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing raccoon problems, let us help. We offer 24 hour raccoon removal<\/a>, as well as, raccoon proofing and prevention, minor restorations for raccoon damages, raccoon cleanup, and much more. We are DNR licensed and insured, and provide both residential and commercial raccoon control services in Louisville, Kentucky and throughout its surrounding areas. Call us directly at 502-553-7622<\/strong> to request a free estimate or advice, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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