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Raccoons are omnivorous. They will eat fish, crayfish and mussels, as well as a variety of fruits, nuts, grains, other plant material, carrion, garbage, birds, eggs, small animals (mice, rabbits, snakes, turtles, frogs and insects) and most foods prepared for human or animal con-sumption.
11 Ιαν 2021 · Protect your fish by learning how to keep raccoons out of your fish pond with our simple and effective raccoon prevention tips!
20 Μαρ 2023 · Although they might look adorable, you should take measures to keep raccoons away from your pond if you know they live in your area. In this article, we will explore various ideas and strategies that can help you protect your pond and its residents from these opportunistic creatures.
4 Μαΐ 2009 · Preventing Raccoon Damage. The best way to control the damage done by raccoons is to prevent them from getting to your fish. Before even a shovelful of dirt is turned, while the pond is still in the planning stages, is when the best precautions are made.
Use only plant and vegetable matter (no meat, eggs, fats, or oils) in compost piles to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums, skunks, and other scavengers. Avoid leaving food and water out overnight for pets.
Exclusion is the best way to prevent or reduce raccoon damage. Garden crops can be protected with a 2-wire electric fence (Figure 1) with wires 5 and 10 inches above ground. Use only fence designs approved for wildlife control; never con-nect fences directly to household current.
Here's what you need to know to keep them away from your pond – and your garbage cans. With the exception of 75-pound Bandit that holds the world record for "World's Fattest Raccoon," these nocturnal foragers are typically between 15 to 23 pounds and 30 to 37 inches long, or the size of a small dog.
