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Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 898
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 9:39 am: | 
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...I thought we had ONE racoon in the backyard, but last night we discovered that it's a family of FIVE that comes through the backyard every night... A big Papa, a Momma, and 3 adorable little baby racoons that climb on one another and form a totem pole when the light shines on them. It's very cute, but they do dump my trash cans every night, and they do approach the house WAY to close, even if we are outside grilling, which makes me very uncomfortable.
I've discovered that they are the ones that are gathering our walnuts/acorns from the backyard at night, which keeps our grass free of this stuff (I thought it was the squirrells). I didn't know racoons ate such things? However, inspite of that good deed, I've decided that because of the problems they cause, I'm going to put out poison on the Walnuts and Acorns which should solve mine (and many other peoples problems) fairly quickly....my question is this....
Does anyone know of a good poison to use on Walnuts/Acorns? I know with rats/mice you can get poison that causes them to go deep in the woods and away from the homes to die.... |
gertie
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Username: Gertie
Post Number: 8
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 9:48 am: |
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Not wise |
Camnol
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Username: Camnol
Post Number: 405
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 9:50 am: |
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I really hope you are kidding. If you put poison in your yard, you will have no way of controlling which creature ends up with it--including the two-legged variety.
Have you tried bungee cord on the lids? We have an enclosure for our cans, which solves the problem nicely.
Have you tried talking to animal control? Since the raccoons are so close to the house, maybe they will do the live trap thing. |
mjh
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Username: Mjh
Post Number: 665
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 9:55 am: |
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Also against the law to harm them.
Animal control will give you traps, and they will come and pick up the traps if/when you catch them.
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Rhodey96
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Username: Rhodey96
Post Number: 8
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 9:55 am: |
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Disgusting!! People are so quick to kill anything that causes an inconvenience to them. Call animal control!!! I'll even post some alternatives for you from the web! Ever hear of KARMA...it will come back & bite you in the _ _ _!!! |
tjohn
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Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4464
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:03 am: |
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Smarty,
In the case of racoons, the easiest approach is to make your trash cans racoon proof and make sure that trees are trimmed so that they can't easily get onto the roof of your house. I think that poisoning/removal would actually be more effort.
tj |
Cougar86
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Username: Cougar86
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:09 am: |
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I find land mines work much better than poison. There's little cleanup besides hosing down the yard afterward. |
kevin
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Username: Kevin
Post Number: 786
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:18 am: |
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Can you get us a totem pole photo and post it here before you knock them off?
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John Beltsos
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Username: Belts_boy
Post Number: 183
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:24 am: |
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Call the Township (Health Department) and get a racoon trap or two. You can get them for free after putting down a small deposit. Put a bait in the trap and catch them. Call the Township again and they will swing by and take the animal(s) with them. It worked for me and it was fairly efficient. |
Strawberry
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Username: Strawberry
Post Number: 7526
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:27 am: |
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Get a shed to put your cans into. Once the racoons realize the food source is gone from your yard they won't return. We had the same problem years ago and today that's just a distant memory. |
tjohn
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Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4466
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:32 am: |
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Just don't get one of those tacky plastic things from Home Depot. That sort of plastic has no place in a community of distinction such Maplewood. I built a very tasteful trash can enclosure out of 2x4 and lattice. Now, it is covered with vines and is almost unnoticeable. |
Strawberry
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Username: Strawberry
Post Number: 7527
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:37 am: |
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2x4? HA! I have a 4x8...The bigger the better! |
tjohn
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Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4467
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:40 am: |
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V. good. You should be bear proof as well as racoon proof. |
cody
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Username: Cody
Post Number: 1044
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 11:11 am: |
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Raccoons supposedly don't like the smell of ammonia. You could try spraying some on and around your garbage cans. It shouldn't be harmful to other animals and might do the trick with the raccoons. I know the custodians at school used to do this with the lunch trashbags in the dumpster to discourage raccoon visitors. |
daylaborer
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Username: Upondaroof
Post Number: 813
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 11:11 am: |
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Hey Smarty, ya better hope flugermongers doesn't hear about this! |
Joan
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Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7763
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 4:55 pm: |
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Another tip is to wait until trash day to put out any organic garbage which might serve as a food source for the raccoons. Even then, you should reduce the amount of organic waste you do put out by rinsing used food containers throughly before putting them in the trash. Ditto for plastic and/or aluminum wrap and bags. The less edible stuff in your trash, the less likely raccoons will be to search it for food stuff. |
Glock 17
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Username: Glock17
Post Number: 1402
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 4:59 pm: |
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Have you tried a nice .22 ? Or possibly a Desert Eagle .50?
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Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 12105
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 5:39 pm: |
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Actually, about 15 years ago before the rabies epidemic took its toll and there were really a lot of raccoons around here a neighbor got tired of the wildlife harrasing his cats, who hung out on a screen porch at night. He used a .22 rifle and Glasser Safety Slugs. We never heard him, but Mrs. K was really pissed because he was maybe fifty feet from our bedroom when he offed about six of the buggers.
He put them out in the trash and hung around to tip the sanitation guys if their was a problem. He swore the guy just said, "raccoons" and laughed. |
Case
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Username: Case
Post Number: 1839
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 6:16 pm: |
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Believe it or not, I have had success with the 'dried coyote urine' products.
http://www.critter-repellent.com/raccoon/raccoon-repellent.php?source=GoogleAW
Seems odd, but it worked for me. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1002
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:15 pm: |
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Dear Smarty Jones:
Oh how cute, the babies climb on top of each other to make a little totem pole, isn't that adorable, and they cleaned your yard of the pesky acorns and walnuts. That mommy and daddy with their three cute little babies must be special!!
Why do you bother putting such sweety pie little labels on them and describe the funny antics when you mention in the same post that you are thinking of poisoning them? Oh and no less ask for help to find a poison so the sweet little mommy, daddy, and cutsy three babies don't inconvenientely croak in totem pole fashion at your backsteps.
Why not take it a step further and give them cutsie little names:
There was this big strong poppa raccoon named Cinnamon who was married to a sweet and kind raccoon lady named Pumpkin. One year they were really lucky and sweet Pumpkin delivered three beautiful little babies. There was Rocky, Smurf and Leila. Rocky was the strong one out of the litter, Smurf was the tiny one but he was really smart and Leila was as pretty as her mommy. When the babies were old enough Cinnamon and Pumpkin took them out every night to teach them all about the raccoon way of life. Every day was an adventure, there were cats to be worried about, skunks who could stink to high heaven, the funny Possums that even played dead for Smurf (it really helped his self esteem). The places their parents took them were soooo pretty. Green squares with walnuts and acorns strewn accross just like in paradise but the most incredible thing they ever saw was the magic bin. Every day it had something new in it that smelled strange and exotic but tasted soooo good. Cinnamon told them of the legend that the bin is filled every day by the great human spirit to make sure all good raccoons get a treat every day. All humans have these bins just for the raccoons. One day while eating the acorns they even got to see those human creatures. They were sitting by the house quietly watching the raccoons. Little Laila got scared and climbed on Rockies back, needless to say Smurf climbed right up on top of Laila. Their parents laughed when they saw their little ones stacked up like a totem pole. The raccoons didn't mind sharing their little piece of heaven with the humans as they just sat and watched. Dad told them later on on the way back to their den that raccoons need to be patient with humans and that in general they don't really mean to do harm. The following night the family came back to eat the acorns, walnuts and whatever was in the magic bin. They all filled up and they spend the night playing in the moonlight. On the way home Smurf told his mommy that he was not feeling so well and that his tummy hurt really bad. She told him that she would rub his belly once they are in their den and make him feel all better. By the time they started climbing the tree Laila's tummy hurt too and then Rockies' tummy started to act up. By then Smurf was already in such bad shape that Cinnamon carried him up the tree and into their den. Pumpkin was rubbing her three little babies bellies as one by one passed away after hours of pain. She even held on to watch Cinnamon the raccoon she loved pass away before she closed her eyes on last time and thought .... why?????
How is that for cutsie.
So you are going to put poison in your backyard, distributing it nicely onto the acorns and walnuts. Are you participating in the government approved mushroom study? Do you have children? Well you better not let them in the yard for the next two months. Oh also don't wear your shoes back into the house cause you will carry it in. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a pet. Did you ever think where the poison would end up after a good rain??
Well anyway. Call your Animal Control office (Dick Ash in S.O.\in Maplewood ask for the health department). They will set traps and hopefully catch them and release them into the reservation. Should you have problems reaching them when the raccons are trapped then e-mail me and I will pick them up and release them for you. The best bait is Sardines. Instead of buying the poison go to home depot and buy raccoon proof garbage cans. They are cheap. |
Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 1376
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 10:42 pm: |
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A motion sensitive light also deters a little. Rats too. I don't like the idea of poisoned acorns, either. And I'm not "a nut." That wasn't to anyone in particular, just couldn't pass up the pun.
J.B. |
combustion
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Username: Spontaneous
Post Number: 229
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 2:43 am: |
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Poisoning is a cruel and painful way to kill animals. It also endangers other non-targeted wildlife, neighbors pets and neighborhood children.
If they are just dumping your trash and getting close to the house (as opposed to getting IN the house) then you should try very hard to find alternatives. Animal proof trash cans and/or the trash bins mentioned above. Keep a super-soaker ready when you're out there, spray the suckers when you see them. If they are in the house, then you will have to trap and remove them. The animals should only be destroyed if someone was bitten or scratched, and the head sent to Trenton for rabies testing. You might also try contacting animal control, the Turtle Back Zoo, or a local college to see if anyone can give you more tips on successfully coping with indigenous wildlife. |
Glock 17
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Username: Glock17
Post Number: 1406
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 8:32 am: |
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Slingshots, handguns, and rifles. May your flying projectiles of death strike true and remove these nuisances from the earth.
WHo cares how cute they are. 3 baby raccoons means there will soon be 5 adult racoons turning into 8-9 raccoons etc etc...and once they get fullsize they will all be able to rip through the trash. They carry disease and are dangerous to pets and humans. (especially since you said they come so close) |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1007
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 8:46 am: |
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Glock ...little boys with guns are more dangerous to humans. So as per your reasoning lets get those little suckers cause they gonna grow up to be more dangerous and procreate with a big chance of raising more gun toting little suckers who grow up to be.... and so forth.
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tjohn
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Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4471
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 8:50 am: |
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I have found that denying food sources (easily done) is the cheapest and easiest way of dealing with raccoons. I don't get overly sentimental about wild animals, but I won't kill them if there are other, easy options. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1010
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 9:08 am: |
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I did not write the little story above because that is how I feel about wild life. I have no need to humanize animals. In my world I respect them for what they are namely wild animals and I do acknowledge their needs.
In my world I share a space with other living creatures and will not harm unless I act in self defense. Will I throw a stick at raccoon which is coming to close to my house? Yes I will. Will I trap an animal and relocate it..yes I will. However I also know that the reason why these animals are coming ever closer into our space is because we are actively taking theirs away. I do not live in New York or Hoboken because I like the feel of having a little nature around me. Nature is a fickle lady...she comes with sunshine, grass and pretty flowers but just for good measure she throws in bugs, weeds and hurricanes. Never mess with her cause she'll kick your behind. |
Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 913
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 9:33 am: |
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Bajou, I thought about trapping and releasing, but I think it's safe to assume anything released in the Reservation will find itself right back to it's old home/routine. It turns out these fuzzy little buggers are doing a circuit through the neighborhood, and come through our backyard every night at the same time. They even broke down a portion of a fence I put up to keep them out (amazingly!).
On the poison, you bring up a good point....I have two under 2 years old, who both love running around and frolicking in the backyard...they especially like to gather the aforementioned walnuts and pile them up in the corners of the yard....THAT is very cute to watch too....I didn't think about that at first....
Are there any poisons that will be safe for toddlers, yet lethal to the rodents? I'd hate to have to keep the kids out of the yard for a weekend or so.....I'm surpised that nobody has made any brand recommendations yet. It needs to be slow acting, because I don't want the carcasses in my yard either. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1012
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 9:40 am: |
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TRRRROOOOOOLLLLLIIIINNNNNGGGGG |
Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 914
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 10:28 am: |
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 Not trolling, serious about the Racoon problem...the broken fence, the aggressive nightly behavior....
Just frustrated with my options....and having some fun with my fellow on-line MOL'rs.
I actually don't think it's legal to poison (even rats). |
ril
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Username: Ril
Post Number: 571
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 10:48 am: |
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A couple of weeks ago I asked for help with a similar problem /discus/messages/3135/121512.html?1151858251
A couple of people offered helpful suggestions.
I shined a bright flashlight right at the eyes of the adult raccoon and sprayed the branches they were nesting in and the base of the tree with ammonia. Haven't seen them lately. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1016
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 1:43 pm: |
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Smarty:
Raccoons are opportunistic creatures and do not really try to get back home after being released.
Seriously I will pick them up of you don't want to wait for animal control and no it is definetly not legal to poison your yard nor very smart if you have kids. Why don't you just get the raccoon safe garbage cans? I don't understand? |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 12118
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 2:22 pm: |
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"There is no such thing as a raccoon safe garbage can. Those mother are strong and smart, and you can quote me. "
--------BobK 7/12/06------------- |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1018
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 2:47 pm: |
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http://www.bio-defend.com/catalog.aspx?catID=RaccoonRepellent
http://www.critter-repellent.com/raccoon/racoon-control.php
http://www.ehow.com/how_156013_keep-raccoons-trash.html
and here is the trash can:
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1339340156.1152729828@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccgeaddifjmiiikcgelceffdfgidgio.0&CNTT YPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+5521&pos=n18
All you need is a bungy cord that hooks in on one handle looop it through the other handle an come back to the original handle.
I guarantee you a raccoon will not pop it as long as you don't get too big of a bungee cord. |
Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 915
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 2:53 pm: |
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I'm actually on my 3rd attempt at safe garbage cans, which seems to be working, but my guess is they will figure those out too....more importantly, my neighbors garbage, which is conveniently placed away from their house, and right next to mine, gets it too, and the racoons don't keep their trash on the neighbors yard...it goes everywhere.
I am concerned with how bold they are and when we are out there at night time they come right up to where we are grilling.
My biggest concern, however, is the droppings that are starting to show up more frequently....I don't think it's sanitary for my kids to be running around back there with racoon dung all over. |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 12121
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:14 pm: |
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Bajou, I don't know what kind of wimpy raccoons you have in SO but the Maplewood strain has the following characteristics.
1. Considers bungee cords something to chew through
2. Can unlock the tops on any can known to man.
3. Leaves a thank you note for having motion lights so they can see better.
4. Has no trouble knocking a 25 pound concrete block off a garbage can.
5. If in a really bad mood or there is chicken in the can, just rips it apart.
BTW, how are you on muskrats? We actually have more of a muskrat problem at our new house than a raccoon problem. |
Rastro
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Username: Rastro
Post Number: 3568
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:17 pm: |
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Bob, you need to stop blasting Muskrat Love in your backyard. They think you've got a muskrat disco back there. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1020
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:31 pm: |
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That is why I have suggested to call animal control and have them set traps or even buy a couple of traps at home depot and I will even volunteer to come by and set them for you.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META &CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@1645786187.1152732311@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdeaddifjmimlkcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&MID= 9876
If this link does not work go to www.homedepot.com and search for Animal control
Here is another useful tool:
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META &CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@1645786187.1152732311@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdeaddifjmimlkcgelceffdfgidgmm.0&MID= 9876
I have told you that I would release them for you too. PL me and I will give you my cell phone number. |
tjohn
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Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4474
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:49 pm: |
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My garbage cans are so secure that I routinely put open tuna cans in my garbage just to taunt the raccoons. Metal cans. Hinged cover. Impossible to open cover while standing on it which is the typical m.o. of raccoons. |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1022
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:53 pm: |
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tjohn.. do you remember where you bought them? |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1024
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 4:53 pm: |
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We are a •••••• species...
http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=63c2dc88-0abe-421a-01 50-8baaf28cebd3&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf |
tjohn
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Username: Tjohn
Post Number: 4475
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 5:05 pm: |
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Bajou,
I built my trash can "shed" out of 2x4, lattice, a couple of hinges I bought and a piece of sheet metal originally dumped in the reservation. Unfortunately, I don't have the specifications - I just did it on the fly.
tj |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1025
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 5:25 pm: |
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cool and even cooler that you receicled the metal from the res.
We are getting too lazy to use our brain so we just kill wildlife instead of using our intellect to outsmart them. Hey sometimes you have to give credit were credit is due.
I have a big old skunk living under my bedroom floor (my bedroom used to be an enclosed porch). When I first moved in the sucker would spray at the slightest bit of noise. My dog Shae and my boyfriends dog Coby were getting sprayed regularly. I set out traps month after month. I caught raccoons, possums, stray cats and squirrels but never that darn skunk. Over the years we have gotten used to each other. Shae and Coby passed away, my relationship ended and I have lived there now close to 8 years. He doesn't spray anymore when my dogs (I now have three) bark and I don't throw crab apples at him when I see him in my yard. The other day he just came out under the porch while I was laying in my sunchair and he walked right past me. He kind of glanced over like he was acknowledging my presence and saying "good day". He knows I am here to stay and I know he is .... and one of these days I am going to notice that it's kind of quiet under the floor boards and I am going to miss his presence. |
MSO55
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Username: Mso55
Post Number: 15
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 5:33 pm: |
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Smarty...if you harm those racoons, we are going to have a serious problem. |
Mr. Big Poppa
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Username: Big_poppa
Post Number: 769
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 9:59 pm: |
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There was this big strong poppa raccoon named Cinnamon who was married to a sweet and kind raccoon lady named Pumpkin. One year they were really lucky and sweet Pumpkin delivered three beautiful little babies.
Bajou, you know me so well!!! I'm touched! |
Matt Foley
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Username: Mattfoley
Post Number: 740
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 12:12 am: |
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"When we had raccoons, momma would just sweep them off the back porch with a broom."
-Gump |
Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 919
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 8:15 am: |
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Ooooooooooooooooh a threat 
Ok....so the carcasses are all piled up in my back yard....(I was going to bag them in black trash bags sealed with Duct Tape, but that seemed to Mafia-like to me) Will a Pet Cemetary take these for free or do I have to pay as if I was the pet owner? Or should I throw them in the tub and pour Lime on them?
Please help....sooner, rather than later......flies.....stench.....sanitation.... |
mem
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Username: Mem
Post Number: 6442
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:11 am: |
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Smarty - LOL!
Do NOT poison the cute little raccoons because you can't eat em afterwards. A quick, firm bite to the jugular works every time. Wear work gloves and eye protection.
Bon apetite!
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Mr. Big Poppa
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Username: Big_poppa
Post Number: 770
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:15 am: |
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Mem, what's the best way to prepare raccoon? Is roadkill raccoon work as tasty? |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1044
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 9:38 pm: |
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Mr. Big Poppa you didn't think I'd leave you hanging:
http://www.recipesource.com/main-dishes/meat/game/00/rec0030.html |
Mr. Big Poppa
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Username: Big_poppa
Post Number: 774
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:07 pm: |
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and for roadkill raccoon
http://www.globe-guardian.com/archives/twisted/tl0004.htm
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jab
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Username: Jab
Post Number: 585
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 10:12 pm: |
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Despite finding this thread highly disturbing, I will add two stories about raccoons. First, my childhood home in south Jersey had a small grapevine along the fence and my father had an absolute fit when raccoons ate all the grapes, more so because they spit the skins out all over the driveway then because of the lost grapes. Second, there is a house near Memorial Park (Oakland? Oakview?) where on multiple occasions I have noticed a raccon drinking/eating from bowls left out for a cat, and the poor cat sits and watches the raccoon! |
Carl Thompson
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Username: Topcat
Post Number: 205
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 12:06 am: |
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Get a pet wolverine, or maybe a Tasmanian devil. A larger predator will keep those raccoons away.
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Joan
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Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7780
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:12 pm: |
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But who will keep the wolverine at bay? |
Glock 17
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Username: Glock17
Post Number: 1435
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:19 pm: |
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Cobras, of course!
Well...that's the mongoose's natural enemy...but I figure they are close to wolverines and tasmanian devils...right? |
Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1077
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 6:27 pm: |
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Ah Glock...you got it slightly wrong. The mongoose is the cobras natural enemy and the egyptian mongoose kept the crockodile population down by eating crock eggs. For the reason the egyptians considered the mongoose to be holy. |
SOrising
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Username: Sorising
Post Number: 499
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 9:34 am: |
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Bob K, not sure I really understood your post. If something is "ripping apart" a garbage can you tried to secure, and if you mean something other than it just geting the lid off, it sounds like you have more than a racoon visiting your property. Might explain easy removal of a 25 lb block also, though I have seen giant racoons here. Would you clarify?
Smarty, I have found dead animals - one skunk and one cat on our or our neighbor's property. The poison idea really should not be exercised. Hope the amonia, coyote urine or something similar works. |
maggie
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Username: Maggiemo
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 1:22 pm: |
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We've had a huge raccoon problem on our block since spring. after many friends and family were approached by the large pests (night and day), my dad bought Shake Away.
Not sure if it has already been discussed in this thread, but it worked like a charm. The night after my dad sprinkled it around our house, we went outside for a test run. it was the first night in a long time with no raccoons. i've yet to see any since. and with taking night classes in the city, I am often walking home from the train station late. i no longer walk in fear of those rats in fur coats!
seriously, get Shake Away. |
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