{"id":23860,"date":"2024-01-17T20:10:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23860"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:41:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:41:23","slug":"raccoon-diet","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do Raccoons Eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-sounds\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-scat\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-tracks\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Tracks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-tracks\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                    \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons.webp 1080w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons.jpg 1080w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"1080\" height=\"819\" alt=\"raccoons in backyard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/raccoons.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Having food as part of a raccoon&#8217;s diet is one of the most common reasons a raccoon explores your yard. Raccoons have a typical range of two to four miles, but prefer to create dens that provide shelter and are close to food and water. If your property has food, you might be inviting the raccoon to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/pennsylvania\/pittsburgh-nw\/raccoon-removal\/\">shelter in your attic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons (procyon lotor)&nbsp;are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Their diverse diet allows them to thrive in a variety of habitats; in fact, they are found in every state in the U.S. Raccoons use their keen <a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=vnhVibvnzvIC&amp;lpg=PA68&amp;ots=pmfTdFGP_S&amp;dq=raccoon%20sense%20of%20smell&amp;pg=PA68#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sense of smell<\/a>&nbsp;to find food, and their sensitive sense of touch to identify it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-raccoons-eat-on-your-property\">What Raccoons Eat on Your Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why has your backyard become a focal point for local wildlife? Raccoons do not wander onto your property by accident. They are driven by a biological imperative to maximize caloric intake with the least effort. Your yard provides an abundance of easy meals that their natural habitats simply cannot match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a raccoon has found a food source, it will look for a secure place to build a den. Crawl spaces and <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoons-in-attics\/\">attics <\/a>provide all the requirements for an ideal raccoon den. With their sharp claws, raccoons can gain access to different parts of your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-most-common-food-sources-in-the-trash\">Most Common Food Sources in the Trash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons prioritize calorie-dense foods that provide immediate energy. They use their sensitive sense of smell to detect even trace amounts of discarded food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. High-protein kitchen scraps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons require significant protein to maintain their muscle mass and health. They are attracted to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discarded chicken bones and meat trimmings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish guts or skin from seafood dinners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggshells with residual yolk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spoiled deli meats or cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sugary fruit remains and peels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugars provide a quick energy boost. Raccoons are naturally drawn to sweet scents, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple cores and bruised pear halves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banana peels and melon rinds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overripe berries discarded in the trash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn cobs with sweet kernels remaining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Starchy carbohydrates and breads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbohydrates are essential for fat storage, especially during the colder months. Raccoons frequently seek out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stale bread, bagels, or muffins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discarded pasta or rice portions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pizza crusts left in delivery boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potato peels and leftover fries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Grease-soaked packaging and wrappers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the food is gone, the scent remains. Raccoons will chew through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper plates coated in burger grease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butcher paper used to wrap raw meat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast food bags with residual oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminum foil that touched cooked fat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-forrest-green-color has-critter-light-grey-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b4d9e7cfa2679e6b5e761238ec692f25 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-67a5a8a1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:180px;padding-left:180px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-critter-forrest-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6eb36f068739807e43d2f617a6806b8\" id=\"h-are-you-attracting-raccoons-with-food\"><strong>Are You Attracting Raccoons with Food?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-critter-forrest-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-536fa6a8f0e6aa64d6e8f286b3b9e81d\" id=\"h-find-a-critter-control-near-you\">Find a Critter Control near you.<\/h4>\n\n\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-food-sources-in-your-yard\">Other Food Sources in Your Yard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your trash the only thing drawing them in? Often, homeowners overlook other significant food sources that act as &#8220;appetizers&#8221; before the raccoon moves to the main bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is your pet\u2019s food a primary target?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/pet-food.jpg\" alt=\"raccoon eating pet food\" class=\"wp-image-38687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/pet-food.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/pet-food-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/pet-food-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/pet-food.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdoor pet food is perhaps the single greatest attractant for raccoons. It is formulated to be highly aromatic and nutritionally complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Unsecured bowls of kibble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving a bowl of dog or cat food out overnight is an open invitation. Raccoons will return to the same spot every night once a reliable food source is established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bird feeders and fallen seeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While intended for birds, feeders provide a high-fat snack for raccoons. They will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Climb poles to reach hanging feeders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sift through hulls and seeds on the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consume suet blocks designed for woodpeckers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Garden vegetables and low-hanging fruit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your vegetable patch is a seasonal buffet. Raccoons target:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low-hanging tomatoes or peppers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ripening squash and pumpkins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruit that has fallen from trees and begun to ferment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Compost piles containing food waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open compost bins are problematic. If you add kitchen scraps like vegetable peels or fruit cores without properly burying them or using a locking lid, you are actively baiting your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-critter-light-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raccoon-diet-in-the-wild\">Raccoon Diet in the Wild<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons eat nuts, berries, fruits, corn, and grains. Raccoons are also predators. They hunt small mammals like mice, voles, shrews, and rabbits. They have also been known to take bird eggs and young birds from nests. They can catch fish, shellfish, clams, crayfish, reptiles, and amphibians. Invertebrates like insects, grubs, snails, and earthworms are staples of a raccoon&#8217;s diet. Raccoons will eat almost anything to survive, including carrion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/baby-raccoons\/\">Baby raccoons<\/a> typically wean in 16 weeks. After that, the baby raccoon will eat a standard raccoon diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-food-sources-in-the-wild\">Common Food Sources in the Wild<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Plant Food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Animal Food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insects like grubs, worms, snails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amphibians like frogs and toads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small rodents like mice and rats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chickens and their eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water animals like crayfish and clams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Identify Raccoon Presence Near Your Waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Raccoon-trash-Tallahassee.jpg\" alt=\"raccoon in a trash can\" class=\"wp-image-18682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Raccoon-trash-Tallahassee.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Raccoon-trash-Tallahassee-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Raccoon-trash-Tallahassee-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Raccoon-trash-Tallahassee.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you be sure it is a raccoon and not a neighbor\u2019s dog? You must look for specific biological and behavioral markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual markers of a midnight visitor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons leave a distinct &#8220;crime scene&#8221; behind. Look for these four indicators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion has-critter-forrest-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7ab6d3eb684c833baeb8b485b1948ff is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">1: Tipped or dragged garbage receptacles<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Raccoons have the weight and strength to knock over heavy 32-gallon bins. If your bin is lying on its side several feet from its original spot, a raccoon is likely responsible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">2: Raccoon latrine sites<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\">Raccoon droppings<\/a> are typically 2-3 inches long, dark in color, and shaped like a small dog&#8217;s waste. They often contain visible seeds or undigested bits of corn and shells. <strong>Warning: Never touch or sniff raccoon scat, as it may contain roundworm spores.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">3: Distinctive five-toed paw print<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Raccoon tracks are unmistakable. They look like small, thin-fingered human hands. 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You will find plastic bags shredded into small strips and trash spread in a wide radius as they sift for specific items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-risks-of-frequent-raccoon-activity-in-your-yard-trash\">The Risks of Frequent Raccoon Activity in Your Yard, Trash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why should you be concerned about a few raccoons? Beyond the mess, these animals pose serious threats to your property and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disease transmission and parasitic threats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons are primary carriers of several dangerous pathogens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rabies:<\/strong> A fatal viral disease transmitted through bites or saliva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raccoon Roundworm:<\/strong> Parasitic eggs found in raccoon feces that can infect humans and pets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leptospirosis:<\/strong> A bacterial infection spread through raccoon urine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Structural damage to your home and containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A hungry raccoon is a destructive raccoon. 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Homeowners can avoid raccoon problems by limiting food sources like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure garbage cans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring in pet food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid bird feeders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Raccoons like to live near water. Pools, birdbaths, or ponds can attract a raccoon to your property.<br><br>The most obvious sign you have a raccoon in your yard is the presence of <a href=\"\/wildlife\/raccoons\/raccoon-droppings\/\">feces<\/a>. 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