“Say Goodbye to Raccoons: How to Haze Them with Loud Noises”
Raccoons can be a real nuisance, especially if they start to frequent your property and cause damage to your garden or trash cans.
However, getting rid of raccoons is not always as straightforward as it seems, and sometimes traditional methods like trapping or using repellents may not work.
Fortunately, hazing raccoons with loud noises can be an effective way to drive them away from your property.
Here are 11 Noises that Raccoons Hate:
- Loud Radio
- Shouting
- Ultrasonic Devices
- Ratting Cans
- Noise Makers
- Fireworks
- Cow Bells
- Wind Chimes
- Air Horns
- Pots and Pans
- Barking Dogs
By hazing raccoons with a combination of loud noises, you can make them feel uncomfortable and eventually cause them to leave your property.
Loud Radio
Playing loud music can be an effective deterrent for raccoons. They are tend to avoid areas were humans are talking, and the sound of music blaring from a radio or Bluetooth speaker can startle them and make them feel uncomfortable. Try putting music on at night on a talk radio station. This can cause raccoons to move on and avoid the area in the future.
Shouting With a Megaphone
Shouting with a megaphone can be an effective way to get rid of raccoons. The sound of a loud voice can be intimidating and scare raccoons away. A megaphone can amplify your voice save you from having to scream. If you see raccoons in your yard, try scaring them away with screaming into a megaphone. Try being consistent and the raccoons will start to associate the sound with danger, they will likely avoid the area in the future.
Ultrasonic Noise Emitters
Ultrasonic noise emitters emit high-frequency sounds that are not audible to humans but are audible to raccoons. These devices are specifically designed to deter raccoons and other nuisance animals. They can be an effective way to get rid of these pests without causing any harm.
Rattling Cans
Rattling cans or other loud, metallic objects can be used to deter raccoons. The sound is sudden and surprising, which makes raccoons feel uncomfortable and scared. Try hanging a string of cans in areas such as garbage bins or near fruit trees to scare them off.
Motion Activated Noise Makers
Motion activated noise makers are devices that emit loud high pitched noises raccoons hate. They make sounds when motion is detected. These devices can be set up around your property to startle raccoons and make them feel uncomfortable. Over time, raccoons will start to avoid the area.
Fireworks
Fireworks can be an effective way to get rid of raccoons. The loud explosion and bright flash of light can startle and intimidate raccoons, causing them to flee the area. At dusk is a good time to light off a few fire crackers to deter them. However, fireworks should only be used with caution as they can be dangerous. Also, check your local laws before using them.
Cow Bells
Like cans cow bells are a great way to deter raccoons. The sound is loud and will making raccoons feel uncomfortable and scared. Cow bells can be strung together and placed in areas you want raccoons to avoid. As a bonus they can be an attractive addition to your landscape.
Wind Chimes
Wind chimes are also a beautiful addition to your yard, but they can also serve as a deterrent to raccoons. As the wind blows, the chimes can act as a sudden and random noise, which can make raccoons feel uncomfortable. Wind chimes provide a consistent noise to keep raccoons stressed and can help to deter them.
Air Horns
Air horns can be an effective way to get rid of raccoons. The loud, sudden blast of sound are noises raccoons hate and can startle and intimidate raccoons, causing them to flee the area. If you see raccoons approaching your property, try blowing a air horn to scare them off. Over time they should learn to avoid your home.
Banging Pots and Pans
Loud banging pots and pans can be an effective way to get rid of raccoons. If raccoons are frequently on or near your property, try banging pots and pans to to scare them off. In time they will be cautious to enter your yard.
Raccoons Hate Noise From Barking Dogs
Dogs are very territorial and are always guarding your home. Barking dogs can be a very effective way to get rid of raccoons. The sound of a barking dog can be intimidating and scare raccoons away. However, raccoons if cornered by a dog can become aggressive and fight back. Try to keep your dog from having a direct physical confrontation to avoid any injuries.
Conclusion
Hazing raccoons with loud noises raccoons hate can be an effective way to get rid of these masked bandits from your property.
Whether you use motion activated noise devices, barking dogs, air horns or simply play music outside at night, remember to keep the noise levels high enough to startle raccoons and make them feel uncomfortable.
A combination of the unfamiliar sounds and the sudden noise can make raccoons feel uncomfortable and drive them away.
With time and patience, you should be able to successfully get rid of raccoons from your property and enjoy a peaceful outdoor space once again.
To learn more on how to deter raccoons read my post on the 22 Best Ways to Get Rid of Raccoons.
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