Raccoons are clean animals and do not make it a habit to use the bathroom in their dens. If you have stumbled upon a raccoon den, consider tossing a towel soaked in ammonia into their home or the entrance of their den. Ammonia is naturally found in urine and the smell can make a raccoon think that their den is soiled prompting them to look for a new home.
The sense of smell and taste of a raccoon is quite sensitive, which is why hot peppers are effective in repelling the creature from your yard. Mix powdered or ground pepper, such as cayenne and jalapeno, inside a spray bottle with water. Shake up the ingredients and spray close to garbage cans and around gardens.
Create a raccoon repellent spray for your garden by combining one tablespoon each of cayenne pepper and jalapeno pepper with one chopped yellow onion. Boil the ingredients in a pot of water. Strain the contents and use as a spray to protect your garden from raccoons. It is suggested to repeat the home remedy once every after 4 to 5 days.
Take back your yard from raccoons by keeping them out of your garbage cans. One approach is to use solid metal trashcans, which are harder to open. You can also use bungee cords to keep lids intact.
If you have fruit trees in your yard, it is a good idea to exercise aggressive clean-up habits. Raccoons will visit yards to snag fallen fruit. To make matters worse, rotting fruit on the ground acts like a beacon for raccoons.
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