Make Graffiti Vandals More Visible

What can you do to make graffiti vandals more visible?

1) Use motion-detector lights. Keeping the lights on all night makes it easier for people to see graffiti vandals. BUT...it also lets the vandals see what they are doing, and lets others see the graffiti when they are done. Also, if an area is usually dark, people will notice if it is suddenly lit up. Click for more information on lighting.

Here are some ideas for what you can do if you already have a graffiti problem. You can also team up with other businesses to fight graffiti. Click here for a quiz on graffiti! Click here for a list of additional information on graffiti prevention.

2) Remove large trees or bushes that block people's view of vandals. The best plant life for graffiti-prone areas is short bushes that keep people from getting too close to walls. Make sure you keep the bushes well-trimmed.

3) Use pebbles around the building to create noise when people are walking. But remember this will only make a difference if there is someone around to: hear the noise see what is happening and do something about it

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