Raccoons love oranges. And like a person would, raccoons use their claws to peel the orange. So in case, you find peel evidence on the ground of your backyard, your first suspect should be a raccoon.
Are raccoons attracted to oranges?
Orange trees (Citrus sinensis) with an abundance of fruit will attract wildlife including raccoons.
What fruits do raccoons eat?
6. Fruit trees. Main Attraction: Raccoons are attracted to sweet foods, especially ripe fruit such as apples, peaches, and plums. They also feed on apricots, cherries, and mulberries.
Will orange peels keep raccoons away?
Many animals are repelled by citrus scents; gather up orange, lemon and grapefruit peels and scatter them around your plants. Animals don't like shapes that move in the night – so hang strips of rags, aluminum foil or balloons from branches or a clothesline to chase them away.
What animal eats oranges?
Numerous pets, including amphibians, parrots, turtles, lizards, and even some mammals like cats or dogs, eat oranges. And that doesn't even count wild animals like bears, who also love to eat oranges. Most parrots (and many other birds) love oranges.
