Wildlife Trash Trouble? These simple tips will keep your trash in and the wildlife safely out of your backyard garbage containers.
My nocturnal trash ripper is a racoon (or several). I'm not sure who was more startled when the well-fed black and white animal crept toward the patio table as I sat chatting away on my cell phone. Our eyes briefly met. Suffice it to say we both hightailed it outta there - fast.
Naturally, he was more careful next time he opted to dumpster dive. While I've seen the remnants, I've not seen the rascal since. (This is actually a good thing. For both of us.)
The good news: I've found a simple way to lock out the interloper and and lock in the refuse till trash day.
I fastened a bungee cord (an elasticized rubber cord fitted at the end with hooks) horizontally across the trash can from one side to the other. It's a cinch for the family to remove, but it is apparently no match for prying paws.
