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Raccoons enjoy the dark, so a strategically placed flashlight can be a deterrent. Because theyâre also put off by strange noises, playing a small radio may help keep them at bay. Finally, raccoons hate the smell of ammonia, so leave a saucer full of the stuff (or an ammonia-dipped rag) near the creaturesâ entry point. Within 48 hours, thanks to one or all of the above tricks, the raccoons are likely to vacate the premises.
Is mint really the secret to keeping raccoons out of your garbage? Walmart Canada thinks so, announcing Thursday that its stores will start carrying mint-scented garbage bags designed to keep those pesky, garbage-loving rodents at bay. Gardeners for years have planted mint to keep other critters away, and itâs that home-remedy logic that was key to the development of the raccoon-repellent bags. âOlfactory cues are much keener in rodents,â the Canadian arm of retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said in a release.