Raccoon Repellent Essentials

Raccoons are highly crafty creatures. They’ll wreak havoc on your vegetable garden, help themselves to your garbage cans (leaving a mess for you to clean up) or ransack your birdfeeders. If you find your freshly laid sod rolled up, it’s likely due to a raccoon in search of grub worms.

Most destructive during May through September, raccoons are highly adaptable and thrive in both suburban and urban areas. Effective raccoon repellent is essential in preventing destruction.

Read this post to find out what you can do to protect your yard, garden and trashcans from raccoon destruction.

Raccoon Repellent for Outdoor Use

When you want to protect your garden or other areas in your lawn, you can use the granular form of raccoon repellent for perimeter protection or choose a spray version for multi-surface protection.

Spray garbage cans and bags to stop raccoons from rummaging through your trash. Spray birdfeeders to stop them from ransacking the feeders. Spray around your yard and garden to keep the raccoons from destroying your plants or grass.

Look for a spray repellent that lasts up to 30 days before a reapplication is needed. Less spraying means less money and time spent on protecting your yard and garden so you can spend more time enjoying the outdoors.

The spray should also display the OMRI-listed seal so you know it’s been approved for use in organic gardening. Other products may be marketed to look “green”, but the ones with the OMRI seal have actually been reviewed and approved as organic.

Raccoon Repellent that Stops Them From Entering Your Home

Raccoons are known for finding their way into homes where they can cause considerable damage as they search for food, water or a way out. Mother raccoons often search for shelter in homes as a place to raise a litter.

Your best bet in preventing raccoons from getting into your home is by using a granular form of raccoon repellent. Sprinkle it around potted plants or non-living areas, such as garages, basements, cellars, storage areas and sheds. It will keep raccoons away, thanks to its powerful scent and taste deterrents.

How to Choose the Best Indoor Raccoon Repellent

When selecting a raccoon repellent to use indoors, choose one that:

• Can be used both indoors and outdoors: one product that plays both roles means better value
• Is organic and safe to use around pets and kids: look for the OMRI-listed seal, which means it’s been approved for use in organic gardening
• Provides long-term protection: the most effective raccoon repellents last for up to 30 days before requiring reapplication
• Contains a taste deterrent like pepper, capsaicin or piperine: these all-natural ingredients irritate the raccoon if it smells, tastes or touches the product

Works on more than one animal: an effective raccoon repellent can also be used as a skunk repellent, and ideally should repel several animals, including groundhogs, squirrels and chipmunks.

After getting more info on raccoon repellent, you’d might also like to learn more about a raccoon trap. Guest post written by Michelle Anderson.

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