There are several natural ways to repel raccoons, including:
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Seal entry points: Cover or seal any entry points, such as pet doors, vents, or chimneys, to prevent raccoons from entering your home.
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Use ammonia or vinegar: Soak rags in ammonia and place them under your house, in the bottom of garbage cans, or at the bottom of trees in your yard. You can also fill bowls with ammonia and place them accordingly. Another option is to soak tennis balls in ammonia and place them where you think raccoons live. Vinegar can also be used on anything they may try to eat.
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Plant cucumber: Raccoons hate the smell of cucumber, so planting them along your fence and in your garden can keep them away.
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Use garlic or cayenne pepper: Raccoons don’t like the smell of either, so you can make a solution to spray around their known entrances to your home or sprinkle the powder around your garden. You can also mix cayenne pepper and onion in boiling water to create a natural raccoon repellent.
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Use predator urine: Use the urine of wolves, coyotes, or bobcats to deter raccoons. This makes them think a predator is nearby so they need to escape as soon as possible.
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Establish a scent-free zone: Keep all attractive scents, like garbage, under close cover to avoid attracting raccoons.
Its important to note that most raccoon repellents provide a temporary solution, and raccoons are intelligent and tenacious creatures. If your home has the resources the animal wants, the raccoons will get used to these repellents and start to ignore them. If you have a raccoon problem that you're not sure how to handle, it's best to call a professional for help.
