will it deter raccoons?
608773
perhaps if you beat them with it. if they can climb like a squirrel does then the answer is no.
608774
Marjorie: So far no raccoons. I have bird feeder haning from this rod and so far no criters have goten to the feeder.
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Honestly, I take my bird feeder down every night, so I haven't had any nocturnal visitors. I saw a suggestion to put oil on the rod to deter squirrels. I've seen 2 squirrels at different times on their way to the feeder, but I told them it wasn't for them, so they hopped off the fence and didn't try again. Strange story, but true.
608776
Probably, if you mount it to your house or another structure that they cannot climb up to the base of the pole. Mine is mounted to my deck, so the animals have easy access to it. Luckily, one the squirrels get to the feeder, they can't get a good grip on it and they fall off.
608777
Now having one winter behind, my answer to the raccoons is "no" it does not deter them. They sit on the rail, grab hold of arm, swing it toward them. Have ended up taking the feeder in at dark EVERY nite. Found is does not freeze at 0 temp...arm moves freely.
608778
I have to say "Yes". We were having a problem until I put my extension hanger up. They have given up!
608779
Yes - I can't see it being climbed by a raccoon. one bad thing though, over time it gets pitted and/or sap covered and then the squirrels can climb it. I have to put some lard on it from time to time.
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If your feeding birds with it, then I'm sure raccoons will try to get it. I have them here in the Pacific Northwest, and they DON"T get into them.....Just keep it up high and mount it on a side of a building. Something slick on the sides. THEY ARE A GREAT DEAL FOR THE MONEY,BOUGHT 4 OF THEM....
608781
It will slow them down, or simply put some Vaseline on it, that will discourage them from future attempts, stopped out squirrels from going out on it
608782
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.
1574610
I don't know if it is designed to deter larger animals. The only animals we have had trouble with is mice, for which this device is excellent.
313791
I doube it will work. I used it to scare rabbits and squirrels from the yard. It works for a couple of days, then they came back. As long as they have a nest nearby, they will get used to the smell in a few days.
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Not sure. My guess is that yes it will work if you choose the proper settings. It worked great for me keeping deer away from the garden. My experience with raccoons is that you need to play AM talk radio in the area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will leave.
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Hi Carey, I don't know about deer, but it does seem to deter racoons, and perhaps fox. It startled my grandchildren the first time as well. Cheers, Ed Peoples
2026340
I would think if it can repel a bear it wouldn't have a problem repelling a raccoon.
1847514
We never used it for that purpose so I don't really know. We have seen a raccoon that went after birdfeeders and trash cans, but I never thought to spray for that purpose. I think a strong mint oder repels raccoons. This product has a light mint scent so it might be worth a try, but I can't really say it would work as well as it has for deer damaging plants in our yard.
976190
Not that I know of. We have raccoons and squirrels in the area and I haven't seen any evidence of them getting in there.
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Pole diameter is approx 2", baffle is 4.5" at bottom & 8" at top seam. We don't have a problem with raccoon's in are area, but I think it could deter them. Good luck!
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depending on the "predator" you are hoping to deter, instruction guide will give specifics as to measurements on a location. i am trying to keep racoons away. it says to put on all sides for best results, but that could be pretty costly. i put mine on the 2 sides most apt to be entered. so far so good. i really cant give a definite answer as i dont stay up all nite to watch for. but they are very bright and really do seem like they would do the job. i just put mine up with nails, as it has a place on it to hang them. sorry cant be more of a help....
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No. Raccoons respond to food. Lay a trail of corn. That will bring them out for sure. Always lay in same N spot too
1052805
Yes unless you put a collar on a raccoon you will be fine. The door timer can be adjusted and once the animal with the collar goes through the door closes immediately and anything else that tries to come through, the door will close down on them deterring them from entering.
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yes it would keep raccoons out you would have to put the wires so they could not crawl under it and put one so they could not crawl over it
1830291
The Pest-a-Cator works through the wiring in the walls, as you probably know. As long as your RV is hooked up to electricity of some kind, I think the it would help deter mice and rats. I really don't know if it discourages other animals like squirrels, raccoons, etc. We had a problem with mice in our home, installed 2 of these and haven't seen mice in months; we keep them plugged in "just in case". Good luck!
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I don't think it will help you. It will only deter timid animals like deer or squirrels. Bobcats are more aggressive animals and the ultrasonic sound will not have much effect. I suggest you try one of the items that others here recommend.
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i do not know about raccoons as i did not have any of those pests but it absolutely got rid of the groundhogs! Just be sure to sprinkle all away around your house or buildings because the groundhogs will just turn a corner a dig there!
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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.