![]() ![]() NWCOs will charge a fee for this service. If you do not want to remove the animal yourself, you can call a nuisance wildlife control operator (NWCO) to trap and remove the raccoon for you. If a raccoon is causing property damage, and all other control measures have failed, the animal may need to be removed. Currently there are no registered repellents for raccoons in Illinois.Frightening a raccoon with noise (a loud radio) or lights (mechanics trouble light or a strobe light) may discourage an individual from remaining on your property, but these techniques are usually only temporary solutions.Add lattice or other cover over the wire to improve aesthetics if desired. Leave six to eight inches of wire at the bottom and bend it out at a 90 o angle. Attach 1/2″ x 1/2″ mesh hardware cloth or 1″ x 1″ welded wire from the top of the outside joists to the bottom of the trench. For porches or decks built within two feet of the ground, dig a trench at least ten inches deep around the deck’s perimeter. Prevent raccoons from getting under porches or decks. ![]() If the newspaper was not moved overnight after a couple of days, it is safe to proceed with repairs and to close off the raccoon’s access points. To be sure the animal is out, loosely stuff newspaper into the openings during the morning or afternoon when the raccoon may be asleep inside. Make sure all raccoons are out of the building before sealing openings.
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