Raccoon Tries to Move Into Sudbury Home

SUDBURY, MA - An angry raccoon was “evicted” from the enclosed porch of a Sudbury home Wednesday morning.

Sudbury police officers and Sudbury animal control teamed up to get the critter back into the wild.

If you ever find a raccoon in your house call professionals to help remove it or use these tips from the Humane Society of the United States: on evicting raccoons yourself.

If you know that you are dealing solely with adults, you can start using humane techniques to get them to leave on their own.

Start small. Gentle techniques may be all you need. Try bright lights, loud noises (set a loud battery-operated radio in the attic or in the fireplace), and unpleasant smells (try a bowl of cider vinegar at the base of the chimney).
Combine techniques. Multisensory harassment works best: light, noise, and smell.
Choose the right time—at dusk, right before the mother’s normal activity period. Don’t drive raccoons out during the day. Raccoons are primarily nocturnal, so they may be confused in daylight, and they are certainly more vulnerable.

Photo via the Sudbury Police Department