{"id":1396,"date":"2015-09-18T15:29:18","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T19:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/charleston\/?page_id=1396"},"modified":"2015-09-18T15:29:18","modified_gmt":"2015-09-18T19:29:18","slug":"raccoon-trash","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/charleston\/raccoon-trash\/","title":{"rendered":"Raccoon trash"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Charleston Raccoons Getting Into Trash or Dumpster<\/h2>\n<p>Trash Cans and Dumpsters used to discard food and leftovers can grab the attention of a curious raccoon quickly. Raccoons are opportunistic and will make a quick meal of discarded unsecured trash. Raccoons can easily climb into dumpsters and trash cans to access food. Using their hands much like we do, raccoons can open trash lids, chew through containers, topple over bins, and leave a scene of distraction in your yard. Here are some helpful suggestions to aide in keeping raccoons out of your trash can or dumpster.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep all trash can and dumpster lids closed.<\/li>\n<li>Keep trash cans and bins in a secure sheltered location.<\/li>\n<li>Trash Can lids can be secured with a bungee cord.<\/li>\n<li>Use metal trash cans.<\/li>\n<li>Keep dumpster lids and doors closed.<\/li>\n<li>If high raccoon activity, contact a professional Animal Pros specialist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Get Rid Of Raccoons Out Of A Dumpster<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a business or warehouse in Charleston, at some point you have encountered a raccoon in the dumpster area. Raccoons trapped in a dumpster can create panic and even become a safety risk for employees. Most raccoons are nocturnal, and the discovery of a raccoon in the dumpster bin will be during the day. Many times people will assume the raccoon is trapped and can not get out, however, that&#8217;s not always the case. In the event a raccoon is trapped in a bin, it will often be a juvenile or young raccoon. You can call a professional for help, who will charge a fee, or you can follow these simple suggestions to save the raccoon.<br \/>\nPlace a 2x4x8 piece of wood in the dumpster bin. This allows the raccoon leverage to exit the dumpster bin on its own. Steep metal sides of a <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>garbage bin offer virtually no leverage for escape, but placing a long enough piece of wood or something similar in the bin, the raccoon will easily climb out.<\/li>\n<li>If multiple raccoons are in the area, and problems with raccoons climbing into bins persists, then trapping is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How To Get Rid Of Raccoons In A Trash Can<\/h2>\n<p>Raccoons caught or trapped in a trash can, can easily be removed by laying the trash can down allowing the raccoon to escape. Raccoons frequently causing damage and wreaking havoc to your trash cans, need to be removed. Raccoons will open trash can lids, chew on plastic containers, as evidence of their hand prints will be evident on the trash can. For help with stopping raccoons from getting in to your trash cans, call a Charleston Animal Pros specialist today. Other methods to help with keeping raccoons out of your trash include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep trash can lids secured by a bungee cord.<\/li>\n<li>Keep trash cans in a secure metal container, preventing animals.<\/li>\n<li>Move trash cans into a secure shed, garage, or structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charleston Raccoons Getting Into Trash or Dumpster Trash Cans and Dumpsters used to discard food and leftovers can grab the attention of a curious raccoon quickly. Raccoons are opportunistic and will make a quick meal of discarded unsecured trash. Raccoons can easily climb into dumpsters and trash cans to access food. 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