206992 634 House & Garden General Gardening Garden Pests true Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:46:55 -0700 /system/videos/2/92/69/20/206992.flv raccoons, garbage, get rid, safe, pests, garden pests, pest, general gardening How To Get Rid Of Raccoons http://www.howcast.com/videos/206992-How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Raccoons http://www.howcast.com/videos/206992-How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Raccoons/edit approved 63 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=206992"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=206992" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 4 sen1710 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206992/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2750 false false false 78319 1 21 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206992/21.jpg Remove food or water source Rid your yard of any food or water source, including a running hose, bird feeders, fruits, and berries.

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]]> 78321 3 33 Tip For added protection, pour ammonia on top of the garbage bags.

]]> 78322 4 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206992/36.jpg Place trash in metal garbage cans Place your trash in metal garbage cans and secure the lid tightly.

]]> 78323 5 40 Tip Place a heavy rock or weight on top of the lid.

]]> 78324 6 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/206992/43.jpg Scare the raccoons Play a radio and install bright lights in the garbage can area.

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]]> 78326 8 53 Fact Did you know? Raccoons walk and run with a hunched appearance because their hind legs are longer than their front legs.

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