Instructions

1

Keep trash and garbage cans well-closed to prevent raccoons from breaking them open. Secure the lid of the trash can with bungee cords.
2

Avoid leaving pet foods in the yard. Since raccoons are not particular about the type of foods they consume, they just invade your pet foods. Keep your kennels locked too.
3

Check for any holes in the attic and close them. Secure decks with a steel mesh barrier if raccoons are getting below the decks. If it is your swimming pool that the raccoons are attracted to, make the pools unfavorable for them by placing a board with spikes on the steps.
4

Install a "floppy fence" to keep raccoons out of your garden. Use chicken wire for this purpose. Roll out the chicken wire and erect it over your standard fence. Fasten the bottom of the chicken fence with the top of the standard fence. Leave the top of the chicken wire without any support. When the raccoon climbs your fence and reaches the chicken wire, the chicken wire folds down under the weight of the raccoon causing the raccoon to fall down.