Getting rid of unwanted visitors

[cowzrul]

Finally finished my house and moved in a few weeks ago. I built my house in a spot as to avoid anybody knowing it’s here. Well every morning between 2 am - 4 am I keep getting these visitors. How can I get rid of them without going out shooting inside city limits?

 

[trbii]

Raccoons and skunk. Wonder if a food source is attracting them? Looks pretty clean there. Maybe just nosy neighbors, will lose interest soon? Do you have a break barrel spring piston pellet rifle?

 

[Aries]

Yes, make sure there isn't a trash can they can get into. Otherwise, you probably won't get rid of them, just give them names and start college funds for them.

 

[Lineman]

Bowl of antifreeze or dynamite
Seriously though live traps with a can of tuna, you’ll catch all the stray cats too

 

[rickm]

When you move into someones backyard expect a visit from the locals, you either accept them or make it unprofitable for them to come back.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Move out to the country. I know, that sounds crazy, but there are actually more critters in town than out in the sticks. Reason being...more people means more trash cans which means more chow for the varmints.

 

[RickN]

Start putting dog food out for them, in your neighbors back yard.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I think GED is on to something. We've had a skunk or two and armadillos frequently wander around outside the fence. Haven't seen a single racoon. We live on just under 20 acres surrounded by much larger acreage properties. We hear coyotes and owls every night. I guess I'm odd because I love having the wildlife around...even those that other people consider to be nuisance animals. We just take precautions to keep them from getting inside the fenced yard around the house.

 

[rickm]

I would rather put up with the 4 legged visitors than the two legged ones any day.

 

[golddigger14s]

Racoons I can live with, armadillos on the other hand must be shot they will tear up your yard.