Why Raccoons and Coyotes Are Gaining Ground in Urban Areas (And How to Fight Back)

As cities expand into wild spaces, adaptable wildlife like raccoons and coyotes are increasingly calling urban areas home. For property managers, communities, and homeowners, this shift isn’t just fascinating—it’s a call for stronger protection. With accessible food and shelter, these animals are thriving—and unsecured garbage is making the problem worse.

BearSaver, a trusted leader in animal-resistant enclosures, offers effective solutions with its HA Series. Let’s explore the urban wildlife boom—and how the HA‑P model helps maintain clean, wildlife-free spaces.

Why Raccoons & Coyotes Are Flourishing in Cities

🍽️ 1. Easy Food Access

Urban trash, pet food, and compost provide an abundant and predictable food source. Raccoons are notorious for prying open flimsy trash bins, while coyotes will scavenge anything—even small animals.

👀 2. Lack of Natural Predators

Urban environments lack apex predators like wolves or mountain lions. With fewer threats, raccoon and coyote populations grow unchecked.

🏘️ 3. Adaptability and Habitat Shift

Both species have mastered urban survival—raccoons nest in attics or sewers, and coyotes roam in parks, cul-de-sacs, and greenbelts. Their resilience helps them thrive even with human presence.

The Risks: Health, Safety & Property Damage

Urban wildlife visits aren’t harmless.

• Raccoons may carry diseases like rabies or leptospirosis.

• Coyotes, though rarely aggressive, have attacked unattended pets.

• Scavenging leads to messy, unsanitary conditions—and worse, habituates wildlife to human areas.

A strong, animal-resistant trash system is the first line of defense.

Secure Your Waste: BearSaver’s HA‑P Single Trash Enclosure

Enter the BearSaver HA‑P, a 40-gallon, ADA-compliant single-trash enclosure designed to keep raccoons, coyotes, bears—even rodents—out of your waste. It features:

• Heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant steel with a powder-coat finish 

• Patented bear‑resistant latching mechanism to prevent wildlife tampering 

• Designed in cooperation with the National Parks Service Denver Design Center for both form and function

• ADA-compliant user-friendly operation and service door access for easy emptying 

🔗 View the HA‑P product page:
https://bearsaver.com/products/bearsaver-ha-series-single-trash-enclosure-ha-p

Why HA‑P Is the Smart Choice for Urban Wildlife Control

• Compact & Strong: At just 47 in tall and 24 in square footprint, HA‑P fits easily in small urban spaces without compromising durability.

• Wildlife-Proof by Design: From bears to raccoons and rodents, the HA‑P lock system and steel housing deter intrusion effectively.

• Compliance & Style: ADA certification and optional finishes make it suitable for public or commercial settings.

• Trusted Expertise: BearSaver’s decades of experience and wildlife biologist input ensure industry-leading performance.

Take Action—Protect Your Property Today

With wildlife becoming increasingly urban, taking proactive steps matters. The HA‑P from BearSaver offers effective protection, durability, and peace of mind.

📞 Call BearSaver at 800‑851‑3887
📧 Email: sales@bearsaver.com