Raccoons can be a real nuisance when it comes to your garden.But they’re also annoying when they raid trash cans and food containers, make pests of themselves around your property. If you’re living in an area where they are present, chances are you’ve seen raccoons by now. And like most people, you want to get rid of them. Usually the desperate wish to chase these animals away is accompanied by the urge to find a reliable method for doing so. Many people have problems with animals that enter their backyard areas and dig up plants, tear apart garbage cans and homes seeking food and water. These are the people who turn to using homemade animal repellents in their gardens to keep these nuisance animals away.

Natural Racoon Repellent

Raccoons are persistent, stubborn animals; once they’ve found a place that offers food and shelter, they’re likely to try to occupy it. Fortunately, there are many ways to repel them–some will harm the raccoons, but some are completely natural and won’t cause any harm.

Once you’ve determined that a raccoon is living in your attic, there are many ways to get rid of it. Some methods will harm the raccoon and some won’t. The first step is usually to remove any food sources from outside the house (including pet food), which can keep the animal from coming back. If that doesn’t work, you may need to try something more extreme like trapping or poisoning. In any case, it’s important to consult with an expert before taking action so as not to cause harm or distress for yourself or your pet.

Spray your garbage cans with ammonia.

If you have garbage cans or dumpsters in your yard, spray them with a solution of ammonia and water. This can deter raccoons from entering. Be sure to use caution when spraying the cans as ammonia is a toxic substance that should not be used on any surface that comes into contact with human skin. Ammonia is also flammable so make sure not to get any on heat sources like trash barrels or grills that are lit up.

Block their access to your property using thorny brambles or a fence around the perimeter.

To block access to your property, you can use thorny brambles or a fence around the perimeter. Make sure that your fence is at least 6 feet tall and at least 6 inches below ground level.

• Use a wire mesh fence instead of a chain link one. This gives raccoons less space to climb up and over, making it harder for them to reach their prey on higher levels of your house or yard.
• Use small holes in the mesh so that small animals can get through but larger ones will have trouble fitting through them.

Plant thorny bushes or rosebushes near any areas you want to keep raccoons away from.

You can plant thorny bushes or rosebushes near any areas you want to keep raccoons away from.

Raccoons have sensitive eyes and noses, so a prickly hedge is going to be effective in keeping these animals at bay.

Sprinkle red pepper or cayenne pepper around your property to deter raccoons from approaching.

If you have a large yard, sprinkle red pepper or cayenne pepper around the perimeter. The strong scent of the peppers deters raccoons from approaching. You can buy both red pepper and cayenne pepper at grocery stores or gather them from your garden or kitchen. Sprinkle the peppers on the ground with a shaker; if you don’t have one, use a broom to spread them over an area of about 100 square feet (10 square meters).

Be careful not to use too much: A little goes a long way!

Set up a sprinkler system.

Set up a sprinkler system.

Raccoons are very intimidating creatures, but with the right equipment and know-how, you can keep them at bay. Set up an automatic sprinkler system to deter raccoons from your property. Sprinklers work by either startling the animal or making it uncomfortable enough that it wants to avoid coming back again in the future. You’ll want to install your sprinkler so that it’s on a timer and starts when you’re away from home and finished with work—ideally just before sundown! If raccoons are known to frequent nearby yards, consider installing one near any entrances they might be using as well as in spots where they’ve been seen resting during daylight hours (like under decks).

Mix up a homemade repellent of hot sauce and water and spray it in areas that the raccoon visit frequently.

Mix up a homemade repellent of hot sauce and water in a 1:3 ratio, then spray it in areas that the raccoon visit frequently. You can use a spray bottle to apply this mix near garbage cans, pet food and other items that might attract raccoons. This will help to deter them from returning to the area.

There are many ways you can repel unwelcome raccoons without hurting them!

Raccoons are not a danger to humans, but they can carry diseases that spread to humans. They are extremely persistent and will try many times before giving up on an area. The best way to repel these animals is with natural repellents that do not harm them or you! There are many ways you can repel unwelcome raccoons without hurting them!