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Decatur, IL

I think I have a raccoon nibling on the ends of some of my vines (I saw it's poop in the yard). It terminated my main on the 1097.5 Beachy for me. No big deal, it was at about 22 ft. and I was going to terminate it myself soon, but I don't want any further damage. I have a live trap. Whats a good bait to put in it. Also, is there something I can spray on the ends of the vines to deter further nibbling?

7/4/2004 1:36:05 PM

Canada

Last Year I had a bad problem in my patch, I couldnt figure
out what eatting my plants night after night, I went out and purchased one of those live release traps like yourself.
and I ended up ( over a 2 week period) Got 3 ratcoons
and 1 possum and a skunk.

The best bait i have found for Ratcoons and possums are

eaither a small piece of bread with peanut butter
or a take some canned Tuna put it on a small piece of
wood place it in the back of the trap, I gaurantee you a ratcoon or 2.

P.S depending on the size of your trap it may be too small for some ratcoons to fit into. My trap door opening is

2ftx 1 ft and tis around 4 ft long.

Good Luck

Later dave

7/4/2004 1:49:16 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

Hi,
Honey buns or peanut butter works good. When I tried sardines I caught the neighbors cats.
Dude

7/4/2004 4:37:10 PM

Colo.Spgs.CO. Pikes Peak Chapter @ [email protected]

I agree with Dave, tuna works very well as it gets the coon every time. I take the can and leave a trail with the juice in the can to whicever direction I think they are coming from, and the trail leads into the live trap where the remaining tuna sits, as they follow the scent of tuna to the trap to feast, you got them....JK.

7/4/2004 5:12:24 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

In case it's woodchucks, I've found they can't resist new growth that you've terminated from secondaries. Spent a bundle at the supermarket with fresh produce as bait before trying the plant they actually were after! Good luck.

7/4/2004 7:30:24 PM

Burt NY

I use rotton turkey eggs or cheep canned cat food they both work . caugh one today

7/4/2004 7:45:34 PM

Ga.

Try marshmellows...That way no cats...They love the fish...

7/5/2004 12:57:19 AM

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An old timer told be to mix fly powder for horses and a cola beverage in a small bowl and leave it out for them to eat. Supposed to deter them! Haven't had to try it yet!

7/5/2004 10:11:34 AM

Elk Grove,Ca USA

a coon can't resist the sparkle of an egg wrapped in tin foil, especially in the moon light.

7/5/2004 10:36:22 AM

Bobcaygeon Ontario

Kinda off topic here but I have heard that racoon poo can carry a parasite that is harmfull to humans so if you have some in the yard get rid of it.

7/5/2004 11:07:59 AM

Decatur, IL

Sorry, but I'm pretty sure it's deer and not coon. The neighbor next door said he saw deer tracks in his garden and had trellised tomato vines and rose bushes eaten on. I just assumed it was a coon because I chased one that was hanging from the side of my house a few nights ago. Not an expert on poop, but I should have recognized deer poop. Looks like a pile of blackberries. I spayed the ends of the vines with "Deer Away" yesterday and didn't notice anymore damage this morning.
Charlie

7/5/2004 11:44:58 AM

Western Pa.

Powdered cayenne works for my deer, they'll try it ONCE! You just have to re-apply after the rain.They also like to break your fruit open and eat pumpkin seeds later in the season. Deer usually eat leaves from the outer edges of the patch inward, so you only need to sprinkle the perimeter.(They're also mighty tasty on the grill!)

jm5575,

Your old timers method works, the coons will only go several feet before their stomach explodes! However, you may also lose any family/neighborhood pets, children, or anything else that wanders along for a sweet drink! This method can go terribly afoul, you can be susceptible to some pretty serious charges!

7/5/2004 1:52:23 PM

Ga.

Jim,,
I recently read the same thing..Most animals which ingest this concoction will go down with in 5 ft of the stuff..But,,its againest the law.If you have any thing you dont want dead,,I'd be very careful...I have chickens,,and so far,knock on wood,,I havent had to give it a try..I just keep it in back of my mind,as I dont want to be raided..LOL...

7/5/2004 1:59:35 PM

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Thanks Kilr and Jeff!! I had NO idea that this "concoction" was "illegal"! Maybe I'll have to find a different control method!

7/5/2004 4:01:36 PM

Pulaski Tn [email protected]

what is a ratcoon??

7/6/2004 10:36:08 AM