Grubs feed on the grass root system, destroying the grass. Garbage and composters Garbage, compost and pet food can provide a real feast for raccoons, and once a free meal is found, they will return again and again. If the lid does not fit tight, weigh it down with something heavy. A bungee cord, tied over the lid from side handle to side handle, is also effective using enclosed-type composters only feeding pets indoors and not purposely feeding wildlife. Homes, attics, chimneys, and other raccoon residences Uncapped chimneys are an open invitation for raccoons, and so are loose shingles and openings in attics, roofs and eaves, garages and sheds.
Raccoons can rip shingles off and chew holes in buildings.
The area under decks and other structures may also be used by a determined raccoon. For ways to evict raccoons, try the suggestions for evicting skunks . Although keeping these animals from getting into your home should be your first goal, the following approaches will help you evict them if they do get in, and will discourage them from re-entering. Encourage raccoons to leave on their own by making the home unlivable. It will starve to death, and you will be left with a smelly, decomposing carcass.