Keep Raccoons Out Of Roof

How to keep raccoons out of your garden.

Keep raccoons out of roof.

If a raccoon can t break into your coop easily he will likely move on and not return. Once a raccoon creates or enlarges a hole in the rooftop it becomes an easy pathway to the attic. Common entry points for raccoons include uncapped chimneys as well as broken vents and other holes in the roof eaves or attic. The air currents coming out seem to attract curious animals like raccoons.

Along with sealing any holes in the roof that were allowing the raccoons on to the attic it is also important that you check the tiles on the roof haven t been damaged or loosened by the animals. If they are on your roof you may want to check if there are berries fruit bark that fall on your roof enticing them to go up and get it. These animals have strong claws and will climb poles and trees to gain access to the roof of a house bird feeders and other structures up high. If it s a matter of raccoons in your yard or garden or simply on your roof then it s quite a bit harder.

We do have solutions so keep reading. You can keep them out of specific trouble areas like a swimming pool or garbage cans or pet door with physical deterrents. If raccoons were getting on to the roof from the surrounding trees make sure that the branches are trimmed back so it isn t possible to jump on to the roof while in some cases the tree may need to. Keeping them out is difficult because raccoons are strong enough to damage most common vents.

Any holes or gaps in these areas should be repaired or sealed off and chimneys should have metal caps or mesh covers installed to keep raccoons and other animals out. The raccoons trapped inside evidently made new small holes in my roof and even in the wood leading up to the eaves where it meets the brick in their desperation to get out for food and water although none of their holes were big enough for them to get out from. You can also try a motion sensitive water sprayer or trapping and relocation to keep raccoons away for good. More tips to keep raccoons away.

Raccoon repellent is a myth and doesn t work. Raccoons can destroy crops tear up sections of the roof and vents and spread disease. Only a real heavy duty fence will do the trick. Raccoons on roofs can cause significant damage to your property.

Raccoons are very smart so over time you may have to change up your approach but they are just looking for food most often and removing that will prevent issues. Use a strong wire mesh with small openings that are no larger than 1 2 inch to keep raccoons from reaching into your coop or breaking through it. Females are known to destroy soffits fascia boards shingles vents and insulation to establish denning sites. This is a tough one because raccoons are so intelligent strong and crafty.

When raccoons want in they ll find a way in. Put a roof on your coop and fasten it down tightly.