Tips for discouraging animals around the home

Cut tree limbs 3ft to 6ft away from the roofline
Install a quality chimney cap on fireplace chimney and furnace chimney (if needed)
Keep garage door closed at night
DO NOT leave dog or cat food out at night as the racoons, opossums and skunks love it
Keep bird feeders at least 30ft away from home (rats and mice use it as food)
Keep gutters and eaves in good repair, squirrels look for weak spots and chew there way in
Use locking lid garbage cans to keep the racoons and rats out. Hint: use bungee cord across top of can and hook them on the handles on older cans
Stack firewood 12″ to 18″ off the ground and away from the home
In spring, erect a 4 foot fence around your garden to protect it from woodchucks and rabbits