How to Humanely Get Rid of Raccoonsin Your Attic, Garden, and Yard

The tell-tale sign of a toppled trash can, with yesterday’s garbage strewn across the lawn, is a frustrating sight for any homeowner. Raccoons are intelligent, persistent, and incredibly adaptable. They can figure out latches, climb almost anything, and love to turn our attics, chimneys, and gardens into their personal pantry and shelter.

If you’re locked in a battle of wits with these clever critters, it's time to stop playing defense. The best raccoon repellent uses their own intelligence against them, leveraging a deep, instinctual fear to keep them away for good.

How Predator Urine Outsmarts a Raccoon

Raccoons consider coyotes their primary predator. A raccoon is well aware that the smell of a coyote is life-threatening, as an active, bloodthirsty hunter is prowling the vicinity. It can survive only by staying far away from coyote territory at all costs.

This is exactly why The Pee Mart's products are so effective. When a raccoon smells real Coyote Urine, it does not simply detect an offensive-smelling substance. It recognizes the only territorial marker of its very worst enemy.

This kicks off an extremely powerful flight response, convincing the raccoon that your property is a dangerous place, and it would be better to stay away from. This will effectively alter the raccoon's food or den-seeking behavior, and it will leave your place.

TPM’s Best Raccoon Repellent Products

Our top-performing predator urine products for raccoon problems include:

  • Coyote Urine Trigger Spray (12 oz or 16 oz)
    Best raccoon repellent for attic access points, garbage areas, and fence lines.
  • Mountain Lion Urine Refill Jug (64 oz)
    Great for large-scale applications around sheds, rooftops, or wooded property edges.
  • Coyote P-Gel (6-Pack)
    Ideal raccoon repellent for attics, under eaves, or within crawlspaces. The gel formula offers long-lasting scent without spills.
  • Combo Packs (Spray + P-Wick Holders)
    For persistent or widespread raccoon problems, these packs offer layered protection for both indoor and outdoor use.

Where & How to Use Your Natural Raccoon Repellent

Target the areas raccoons love most with the right product for the job.

In the Attic

  • Place P-Gel jars near raccoon entry points or nesting areas.
  • Reapply or replace jars every 30 days for ongoing scent control.

Around the Home Exterior

  • Use coyote urine spray along rooflines, soffits, vents, and fences.
  • Focus on known access points or frequent raccoon paths.

In the Yard or Trash Areas

  • Spray mountain lion or coyote urine around garbage bins, compost piles, and garden edges.
  • Use granules for long-lasting outdoor coverage near wood lines or tool sheds.

Win the Battle for Your Backyard

Don't let these masked bandits take over your property. Use the proven, natural power of predator scent to send a message they can't ignore.

Shop The Pee Mart's Coyote Urine Products Today!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to get raccoons out of my chimney?

Place a Coyote Urine P-Gel or a urine-soaked rag at the top of the chimney flue (if safe to access) or at the fireplace opening at the bottom. The rising scent will convince the raccoon its den is compromised. Be sure the damper is closed so they can't enter your home!

2. Is this raccoon repellent safe to use around my pets?

While our products are 100% natural, they should be applied in areas your pets cannot directly access, such as in an attic or around the outside perimeter of a garden. The goal is to repel wildlife from your yard, and when used as directed, it creates a safe space for your pets inside the treated perimeter.

3. I hear noises in my attic. How do I know for sure it's a raccoon?

Raccoons are larger than squirrels or rats, so you'll typically hear heavier "walking" or thumping sounds. You may also hear their vocalizations, which sound like chitters, purrs, or even growls. If you find droppings, raccoon scat is typically 2-3 inches long and tube-shaped.

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