Weather permitting, I'm thinking of using the 46x3 inch ScatMat Strip on my deck rail to deter raccoons. Has anyone tried this?
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I dont think you can. I know that when my mat gets wet it clicks on, and if there is standing water on it it keeps clicking until I dry it. This will probably wear down the battery very quickly and also ruin the mechanism. Maybe if you contact the company they make an outdoor one.
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Christina, I would suggest a different product if you willing to try it out,The link below will take you to the product directly.ScareCrow Motion Activated Animal Repellent
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While I have not tried it outdoors, as long as you keep it out of the rain, it should work. There are 3 settings (low, med, high) on the current and you will likely need to replace the 9-volt battery more quickly as cold will make the battery discharge faster.
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We used havahart critter ridder on skunks that forage on our yard. It seems to work for awhile, but they got used to the smell or the water from the sprinkler system washed it out. If it worked, it was only temporary. And then, they were back......
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I have no idea what you are asking. I use my can for keeping chicken feed and unusually adept predators; namely raccoons, OUT. It works.
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I have them to protect my chickens. I have had no problems with critters. It's suggested you put the predator at the level shown on the instructions for the particular critters size. The Predadtor was recommended to me by a friend who uses them to protect goats from coyotes. He swears by it. He has 4. Me, all I can say is no problems with the possum or raccoon who got 3 of my chickens BEFORE the Predator. It has blinking red lights. I plan on buying a few more. They work up to a clear distance of 1/2 mile. I'd get them again. It's worth the try
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Hi Summer. Absolutely ! Squirrels, Raccoons, rats, opposum, everything on two and four feet find wires and antenna cables delicious. I have a Red Shouldered Hawk that lands on my ( several ) short wave radio antennas that pecks at and chews the insulation almost daily,. I've seen smaller birds also do the same thing as well. Sun ( I'm in the sunshine state ) also takes it's toll. I don't have that problem w/ the solar panel though as it sits in a box on the shelf w/ other items I've had no luck with. Nothing comes to mind right now on how to prevent the chewing problem other than a product I used year ago to keep pigeons and squirrels away ( Tanglefoot ). guess it burns their feet. Hope this helps and TNX Rb
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I have used this under my main feeder as a trap, but the birds do fling husks and seed so it is not a cure-all. I have put plastic garbage bags cut open, under the seed feeder to catch the debris and empty it at night. That works well. Keeps the rats and mice from coming in also.
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Yes! Absolutely! I set mine between the lawn and my woods, baited with peanut butter and birdseed. I read oatmeal works well, I have caught more with this trap than any other. I have 3 which is expensive but I am taking voles!
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I'd call it more of a deterrent. The birds find it uncomfortable. Works better against smaller birds. I've seen some pretty big woodpeckers - don't know if they'd even notice it!
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No, not at all. It will look a little spooky to them at first, but after a couple of days they will go in and out as usual.Look for the one inch mesh, it will not just prevent birds, it will also prevent possum and raccoon as well.
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I can't imagine a raccoon being able to climb that far onto this. We've never seen any raccoons on it. The pole isn't that thick for their big paws. Squirrels have no trouble climbing it though. We will have to buy a squirrel baffle for our feeder still.
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The biological company lists a recommended amount based on square footage. I would refer to their scaleWww.gardeningzone.comI actually purchased the nematodes for the grub worms attacking my grass and to deter the raccoons coming after the grubs and beetles. I only have 1500 sq. ft. Of grass to cover so I ordered 1 box. So far it is working. No grubs or beetles equals no raccoons or skunks looking for a meal. I'm really impressed with the product.
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I have put bricks on top of the lid to discourage raccoons in the past. Bungee cords help. Now I have a chicken wire enclosure. If the contents are strictly plant material it also helps discourage them.
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This has worked for raccoons for us. We have one of those "squirrel-proof" green bird feeders that has the flap across the front that closes with too much weight on the perch. The raccoons would climb up over the back of the feeder, lay flat across the top, and empty it every night. We bought this baffle, and the first night, we heard them trying to get around it. The next morning, the baffle was covered with muddy raccoon prints all the way around it for about 1 foot up, but the bird seed was untouched. Now, if I could only figure out a way to get rid of the grackles...
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Hi Aubin, sorry I am late with this response. I have used this item for inhouse only. I keep it mainly for rats and mice which knock on wood has solved my problem. Also works for spiders but I highly doubt this is powerfull enough to work on raccoons ------I don't think those guys are bothered by anything. You can use them in a garage but I think the capacity of what they keep away is limited. These are great for inhouse-----I do change them every 5-6 months.
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Get a main Scat Mat (the one with the battery pack included) and any extensions you need to cover the length of your counters. My brother and sister-in-law used these to keep their Labrador off their counters. That's how I got the idea to use it to keep my cats off my daughter's bed.
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Definitely. I use mine to keep birds away from my patio. A friend thought it was real from a distance. It's been out all winter long and still looks brand new.
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I have mine mounted up above my shed door; I don't think anything as small as a raccoon would set it off; and even if it did it isn't bright enough to scare them away if that is the goal. Haven't gone through a winter yet with mine, but I think it would be difficult to adjust. If you look at the picture, you'll see three re-enforcement bends where the bracket is. You could could certainly mount it on something angled though, that would be an easy fix.