Walking out to your garbage spilled across the driveway is a less than ideal
morning -- especially knowing that this is an indicator of something getting into the trash.
Not only can this be a nuisance to clean up, but it can also turn into a recurring problem.
Before grabbing your (humane!) animal traps, first assess what the problem is and how
you can prevent it from happening in the first place.
Odors
The odor from food, even if it’s gone bad, can be a sweet scent for animals. Seeing as
some of their bodies are also designed differently than us, how they consume their food
doesn’t affect their digestion. This is why that old chicken or extra steak is a gourmet meal
for them. To combat this, freeze your meats in the freezer. And throw them away the
night before pickup! Frozen meat is much harder to smell and it likely won’t defrost before
the truck picks it up.
Garbage Lids
Another thing to consider is how your critters are making their way into the garbage.
For humans, having thumbs is easy, and it also enables raccoons to get into your garbage
as well -- even with lids! To combat both at the same time, take bungee cords and strap
them overtop the lids to add an extra layer of security.
It’s Left Out Too Long
Similar to the first reason, animals have a keen sense of smell, and can certainly tell when
there’s a tasty treat nearby. The longer you let old garbage sit and permeate, the easier it
is for animals to detect it, and make their way over. Even if you can’t, there’s a good chance
they CAN smell it!
Efficient garbage removal is something necessary in order to keep your home operating as
it should, while also maintaining a clean area. If you’re ready to improve this in your own
home, make sure you’re enlisting the help of a company who can help easily and seamlessly!
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