How Do You Get Rid Of Raccoons On Your Deck. The above methods should be tried for a period of 4 days and 4 nights as it can sometimes take time to convince the raccoons to leave from under your deck. And use the ¼ inch metal flashing or galvanized steel mesh to seal off all holes leading into the deck.
Do not forget raccoons only require small openings of about 4 inches to enter your deck. There are lots of ways to try and keep raccoons out. Let’s focus on the prior.
They know their poop is dangerous so they find a place to do their business and then vacate the area quickly.
Don’t get near raccoons, as they may have rabies. Check you fences often to spot any damage or holes and be able to repair them quickly, before raccoons spot them first and take advantage of them. It is already established that raccoons love dark and quiet places, and there is no place that is darker and quiet than your chimney. Tie the bag shut and then poke holes in the plastic.