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patchdog November 26th, 2012 08:41 PM

Raccoon trouble
 
We have coons in our backyard and now they are getting into our garbage. I do not want to hurt them but no matter what, they find a way to get into it. Any suggestions on how I can deter them to leave my property alone?

angeldogs November 26th, 2012 09:03 PM

Want jag lol..how about building a box with a lid that will latch to put the garbage in till it goes to the roadside

patchdog November 30th, 2012 07:48 PM

I could do that I guess. It would be pretty simple. I have some wood and it would not take too much. I will have to see what I can come up with.

angeldogs November 30th, 2012 07:53 PM

Thats why im glad for Jag.raccoon's and skunks avoid my place.even with other dogs we still got them.have had jag 6years and have been critter free with the garbage

Barkingdog November 30th, 2012 10:43 PM

[QUOTE=patchdog;1050155]I could do that I guess. It would be pretty simple. I have some wood and it would not take too much. I will have to see what I can come up with.[/QUOTE]

I would not made it too simple, raccoons are good at opening things up like this raccoon was able to do.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avn--IrNy1w[/url]

Reza Pauline October 10th, 2014 07:29 AM

I hate these bandits they infest if not controlled. I lost my turtles to these greedy eaters. I had to call Hawkeye Birds & Animals Control Specialists to get rid those coons.

rhynes October 10th, 2014 10:28 AM

Try laying some mothballs around as well, it usually works.

Barkingdog October 10th, 2014 04:55 PM

I saw an ad for trash bag that smelled like mint to keep raccoon away from the trash cans . Mothballs are very toxic , it would be best to tape them inside of the covers so they can't get into the soil.

Van Mark August 23rd, 2016 10:27 PM

Pine Sol works very well as they dont like the smell.Moth balls are too toxic and can lead to future problems.

Barkingdog August 24th, 2016 10:45 AM

I know this is an old thread but you really need to made sure not put anything out that harmful to pets and wildlife and the water supply. Mothballs is illegal to use outside in some states or cities so you need to check online and see that the rule is for your town or city.


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