If you’ve been wondering what sounds raccoons hate, you’re not alone. Several other animals are terrified by loud noises, as well. A radio set to a conversational station and a banging pot or pan also scare raccoons away. One ecologist suggests that you should use barking dogs as a raccoon deterrent.
While raccoons are commonly found in cities and urban areas, they’re also common in rural areas. To scare them away, you can use noisemakers such as wind chimes and firecrackers to spook them. Using recorded videos of a distress call can be effective long-term deterrents. Raccoons are frightened by new sounds and can’t resist the sound of a human distress call.
Besides tearing up insulation, raccoons can spread disease and parasites to humans. To avoid attracting raccoons to your home, remove all food sources that appeal to them. Avoid putting out bird feeders, unsealed garbage cans, and pet food. If you’re already facing an invasion, remove any shelters such as decks, porches, and woodpiles, as these provide excellent habitat for raccoons.
A homemade repellent is also an effective raccoon deterrent. A hot pepper placed near the raccoon’s den or area can irritate the raccoon’s smelling senses. Similarly, a mixture of equal parts of onions and peppers placed in the vicinity of the home can help to keep raccoons away. Peppermint oil is a widely used essential oil that works well in preventing raccoons from entering your home. Garlic is also another repellent, releasing a pungent smell.
Owls are another predator of raccoons. They can reach speeds of 30mph and their claws can dice up a raccoon. You can also use scarecrows and owls to frighten raccoons. These creatures hate loud noises and dogs can fight and destroy raccoons if necessary. But you must remember that owls are not the only animals raccoons fear.
