Raccoons

raccoon

Raccoons are a serious predator in any rural or suburban area.[verification needed]

Active deterrents

  • Dogs
  • Electric fences

Passive deterrents

Hardscaping. Massive, massive hardscaping. Tall fences with loose wire tops that flops the raccoons off their climb, deep (2-4 feet) impassable footings to keep them from digging under are not unheard of.

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