BartJY
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Raccoons...

Hi Folks,

I had two large, I thought unmovable, containers overturned by a Raccoon[s] last night. I think I was able to salvage three of the five watermelon plants, time will tell. My question, is there a repellent or some other means to keep the Raccoons at bay?

Thanks
Bart

AnnaIkona
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Location: Canada zone 8b

In my area raccoons are a very big problem- they dig up gardens, knock over garbage cans, eat chickens, but lately, I've noticed that any liquid with a high portion of ammonia repels racoon well.

I wouldn't suggest simply spraying it all over your yard, but instead dipping tennis balls in it and placing them all over the yard. Each ball maybe a couple meters apart.

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sweetiepie
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Location: York, ND (Zone 3b)

Bullets and dogs tend to repel raccoons.



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