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Old 11-25-2024, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NancyEH View Post
Just discovered that the problem is NOT sandhill cranes but RACOONS. We saw them at night pulling up our lawn and we were able to scared them off. Have uses some DYI solutions to temporarily discourage them (ammonia set out in affected areas). But the permanent solution is trapping and removal. Very expensive. Any recommendation for wildlife abatement company would be appreciated.
At our northern home we had a severe raccoon problem. I purchased a very large “have-a-heart” trap and baited it with peanut butter and sunflower seed and caught several of the pesky little buggers. Our neighbor, and several friends, have borrowed the trap and caught several as well. The traps work great, but there is still the issue of what to do with them after the catch. Let’s just say the most effective method isn’t consistent with the “have-a-heart” theme.