Secure trash cans with tight-fitting lids
Remove pet food, bird seed, and outdoor food sources
Bring pet food indoors at night
Seal entry points to attics, crawl spaces, and sheds
Install chimney caps and vent covers
Trim tree branches away from roofs and walls
Use motion-activated lights or sprinklers
Apply raccoon repellents where appropriate
Remove shelter materials like wood piles and debris
Keep yards clean and uncluttered
Use humane live traps only where legal and with proper guidance
Contact a licensed wildlife removal professional
Avoid direct contact with raccoons
Call animal control if a raccoon is aggressive, injured, or acting strangely