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A few animals scurrying around in the cover of night can turn your peaceful camping trip into a nightmare. In addition to making it difficult to sleep, some wildlife can be vicious or carry dangerous diseases—which is why you might be wondering how to handle animal control in the middle of the wilderness. Here are three easy tips for campers so you can stay safe and enjoy your time outdoors.

Going Camping? 3 Easy Animal Control Tips

1. Try Fabric Softener

animal controlYou might love the fresh scent of fabric softener, but to animals, that smell signals danger and encourages them to keep their distance. To repel wild animals with fabric softener, stash dryer sheets inside your tent, sleeping bags, coolers, and anywhere else you don’t want them hanging out. In addition to disguising the scent of food and safely discouraging animal activity, fabric softener sheets can also make your campsite smell like a home away from home.   

2. Keep a Flashlight Handy

Animals are used to the pitch-black darkness of night, which is why you should keep a bright flashlight handy. If you hear wildlife, turn on your flashlight and wiggle it around a little bit to scare critters away. Flashlights can also help you identify which animals are visiting your campsite so you can respond to additional problems appropriately.

3. Don’t Let Trash Pile Up

Since many animals can smell food from far away, it is important not to let trash pile up. Focus on emptying your trash bins regularly and double bagging your garbage to cover the scent. If possible, store double-bagged trash in a closed vehicle so you don’t attract rodents, raccoons, or bears with the smell.

 

After you get home from a camping trip, the last thing you want to worry about is critters in your own house. American Bio-Tech, a company based in New Milford, CT, that focuses on humane animal control, can help you with everything from pest inspections to the removal of skunks, bats, raccoons, and opossums. For more information, visit American Bio-Tech online or call (860) 355-1231.

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