On 8/13/14, 12:59 PM, Higgs Boson wrote:
Big SOB has been terrorizing household intermittently for ages.
Comes in through cat door; scarfs up cat food; messes his water
dish. We blocked up cat door; cat has to use window giving on dark
yard; have it open minimum, but anxious-making.
Found raccoon in kitchen at night. BIG! Rushed out OPEN back door,
brushing past my legs; no injury fortunately. So can't leave
computer room door open for air at night.
OP has volunteered to kill it w/blow to head, but he doesn't
realize how big and fierce they are. Also, first have to catch
it!!
Point is: Why are RACCOONS -- biggest pest around -- "protected"
!!!? I asked Animal Shelter for help -- send someone to trap him,
or lend me a cage. They said haven't done this for years. Gave me
info about "protected" status. I'M THE ONE WHO NEEDS PROTECTION!
Not ept enough to construct own cage, though have
plans/descriptions. Cost of materials - have to be VERY strong.
Ever see the CLAWS on those critters!
Choices: Rent a cage. Buy a cage. Put up with cat door problem.
Other?
*******SPRAY SOMETHING ON STEPS THAT THEY ARE SAID TO AVOID.
Anybody know a product?******
OK, end sob story. Excuse venting.
HB
BTDT. Tried various scare tactics (motion sensor lite, pan of ammonia,
etc) Nothing worked. Finally got a trap. Bye bye raccoon.
Traps are cheap. $25 at Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/37-inch...rap-90218.html
Peanut butter is a good bait.
FWIW, in Colorado it was legal to release them only in the plains east
of I-25, not in the mountains.