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baci2004

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Okay...I gots me a little problem. I can deal with being greeted by Rocky and family in the garage every morning; I can deal with my garbage all over the property (they have learned how to remove bungy cords); I can even deal with them begging for food when I'm sitting in the yard.

I can't deal with them coming in the house eating all off the cat food and going threw the fucking pantry!

These not so little mofo's have figured out how to open the locking cat door. They were in and out three times last night!!!

I've trapped them twice and dropped them off a few clicks and away and they somehow manage to find their way back?

I don't know what to do? Removing the cat door is not an option unless I want to get up 17 times a night. Is it lawful to take extreme measures while on your own property?
 
Even though I respect their cleverness, I hate them too.
They are bigger and bolder now, the population is growing fast. The new green bins should be labeled "raccoon feeders", thanks Toronto!

I don't put out anything until the morning that garbage is picked up but I'm probably the only one around like that.

I'll turn a blind eye if anyone starts a murder spree.
 
Find a wooded area, a corn field, or near the Toronto Zoo and drop them off.

As you are getting rid of them find out where they are coming in and put wire mesh over those areas to keep them out.
 
Trap the Raccoon to Kill It
Raccoons are easy to catch with box traps, but do not try to relocate them to some park or country woods. ?HavAHart? traps are designed to catch the pest and then allow you to kill it humanely; either with a gun or by drowning. Bait the traps with meat scraps, fish, or moist dog food. Other baits include honey-soaked bread, pieces of fruit, marshmallows, and peanut butter.
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http://www.yardener.com/KillingTheRaccoonHumanely.html
 
baci2004, I've had the same problem so I trapped them and dropped them off on the other side of the DVP... so far they have not figured out how to dodge six lanes of traffic and three jersey barriers to find their way back. :D
 
When I catch racoons, I break the law, which requires me to release the animal within 30 ft of where I caught it, and release it on the other side of African Lion Safari. Then they ghave to pass the lions and the tigers if they want to come back.

I know it is cruel and criminal, but they are extremely destructive animals.
 
rubmeister100 said:
He KNOWS where they are coming in... -PSSSST... READ THE QUESTION BEFORE YOU DASH OFF A REPLY TO BOOST YOUR POST COUNT - the CAT DOOR! He wants to leave the cat door available for his CAT... now the racoons have figured out how to get in and he CAN lock it but then the cat can't get out....
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I missed that I was thinking about the garage he mentioned.

rubmeister100 said:
The wooded area, cornfield or near the zoo comments are just pure pablum from someone who doesn't have a clue but feels they have to say SOMETHING.

Is all your wildlife knowledge from having Bambi read to you as a child?
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I grew up in the country. My brother had a pet raccoon. When I was a kid I watched my dad hunt, trap, kill, skin and stretch the pelts of these lovely creatures. fwiw.

rubmeister100 said:
Provincial law says that you cannot re-locate wild animals any further than a kilometer (IIRC) from where you trapped them. (Maybe this is also dependent on the birthing season?)
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baci2004 said:
I've trapped them twice and dropped them off a few clicks and away and they somehow manage to find their way back?
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He said he already tried to relocate the beasts outside the area you stated so I was suggesting an area they would like and may not be inclined to come back.

Checking the bylaw about killing wild animals I still think is prudent in any case, as is the disposal of the bodies.

As for the rest of the stuff you are entitled to you opinion. I don't give a crap what you think.

Cheers.
 
hunter001 said:
Here is something that might help the raccoons from getting in your house through the pet door. It works with a sensor on the collar.

http://www.petdoors.com/electronic_pet_doors.htm

Cheers.
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That's the one I have.

The lock prevents the door from being pushed open unless the animal is wearing the special collar. The problem is that the door can be pulled open without the collar, which is what these little f'ers do.
 
baci2004 said:
That's the one I have.

The lock prevents the door from being pushed open unless the animal is wearing the special collar. The problem is that the door can be pulled open without the collar, which is what these little f'ers do.
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Shit. Well it seemed like a good idea. I will likely get flamed for that too.

Cheers.
 
jp61 said:
baci2004, I've had the same problem so I trapped them and dropped them off on the other side of the DVP... so far they have not figured out how to dodge six lanes of traffic and three jersey barriers to find their way back. :D
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That is TOO Funny!!!
 
I kind of like raccoons actually. I get a laugh out of their antics and some are brave enough to take food right out of your hand. I've noticed that they don't seem to blink either. I saw a mother and about 4 or 5 kids crossing the road one time and the last ball of fur was falling behind and he sort of let out this little panic squeak and didn't the mother stop and go back for him.

As far as defeating them goes....

I suspend my green big with a bungie cord from the side of the garage and they can't get enough leverage to open it.

I put the garbage out in the morning and there are no issuess.

If you eliminate the odour of food, that should stop them.

Or, what if your cat door was only as wide as your cat. Most coons are wider than cats.

Orelse, simply keep your cat in at night.
 
here is a hint they hate the smell of pine sol if you take a cloth and put some around the places they get in to it should stop them. it's worth a try i haven't had them B&E my green bin since i started doing that
 
Apparently they also like the taste of radiator fluid...it is sweet and deadly.

I tried amonia and mothballs...didnt work.

I was in Cdn Tire one day near the lockup where they keep electronics gear. On guy was discussing paintball guns with the young clerk. Turns out it is not illegal t o "shoot" raccons with a paintball gun. You just want to make their life miserable enough in your yard that they go to your neighbours.

Crafty but weird critters...neoghbour hired pest control guy. He set traps for the mamacoon. As she entered what she realized was a one way trap door, with her baby in her mouth, she killed the baby. Pest guy took her to Pickering which was at least 26 km away.
 
james t kirk said:
Or, what if your cat door was only as wide as your cat. Most coons are wider than cats.
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The cat door is quite small and yet they still manage to squeeze in....unreal. I've caught them in the act a couple times. Once I had to help papa out with the end of a broom because his fat ass got stuck.
 
I'm going to get some moth balls and Pine Sol tomorrow and give that a try. FWIW I'm a big fan of the raccoon, I even considered getting one as a pet. However, I just waxed my cross-bow and I'm heading out for the night. If he is in my kitchen when I get home.....:eek:
 
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