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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.
Hand-fed wild animals lose their fear of humans. It's OK to feed squirrels if you'd like, but do so from a feederânever by hand. Christiaan Arthur Hemerik. The scent of human food, even in a garbage bag, can lure raccoons, skunks, and other wildlife.. It makes wild animals lose their natural fear of people. Feeding can make large, potentially dangerous animals become too comfortable in residential or recreational areas. Once animals learn they can panhandle for food, they can become a nuisance âor even worse, a safety risk.