How can I keep racoons away from my house?

If you are in the US, call your state Ag (agricultural) extension. They will either send someone out or refer you to a qualified expert or resource. Raccoons can carry rabies so you need to be careful.

They are cute though. I used to have two that came into my kitchen every night, ate the cat food and left (awww or yikes, depending on how you look at it).

Through holes obviously. We have squirrels running up and down our roof, but none get in.

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