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abig84 · 07-04-2018, 10:36 PM

I got a old s10 I leave at the back of my property. Something has been going in it shredding the rollbar padding and pooping inside of it, I'm guessing raccoon as the droppings are like the size of a large cat black in color and full of seeds. It's the truck that is set as my avatar picture so can't really roll up the Windows as there isn't any or a roof for that matter

I made sure the tarp was really tight a few weeks ago and today found more poop and shredded stuff, kinda want to detour whatever it is before it goes after the wiring thankfully that hasn't been a issue yet

Go with mothballs or is there something better, it's a off road truck so if it smells like mothballs or lemon juice or whatever don't really care

Google only tells me how to keep animals out of the engine area

**kwmech** · 07-04-2018, 10:49 PM

Flashlight and a .22?

Hutch · 07-04-2018, 11:14 PM

Soak tennis balls in ammonia and leave them in a couple different areas

**Grumpy old man** · 07-05-2018, 06:29 AM

Call your local animal control ar game warden and they'll loan you a trap . and relocate the little rascal .

**Steeveedee** · 07-05-2018, 10:04 AM

It appears that your truck has been chosen to be a latrine by that raccoon(s). Once they find a spot, they usually keep to it. Be extremely careful when cleaning the scat out of your truck. Raccoons are a known carrier of roundworm, and the dust, if old scat is disturbed, can be inhaled, and/or swallowed.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/12/03-0039_article

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

Flashlight and a .22?

X2.....relocate it permanently!

Troy Sr · 07-05-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Call your local animal control ar game warden and they'll loan you a trap . and relocate the little rascal .

Relocate to Racoon Heaven!!

72supr · 07-05-2018, 11:58 AM

Electric fence will keep them out .You could buy a solar charger for a hundred bucks if the electricity isn't close. Two strands of wire and some push in posts and your all set. Always put this around my sweet corn patch to keep them out. Relocating them to coon heaven is a good idea too.

abig84 · 07-05-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hutch

Soak tennis balls in ammonia and leave them in a couple different areas

Maybe I'll just leave a entire gallon in there, just like some holes in the top so it continues to smell

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Call your local animal control ar game warden and they'll loan you a trap . and relocate the little rascal .

Last night I put out two traps like that, this morning they were both closed so something tried to get the food but failed. What sucks about the live a trap is there also a ton of possums around here too but I doubt they are the culprit

Can't really shoot a gun it's a semi residential area. I'll keep trying to trap one, caught one Last year and left it in the trap when I went to work figured I would relocate him when I got home and he was gone. Thinking maybe someone jumped the fence and let him out I reviewed the security camera and he managed to smash himself out of the cage door. Unfortunately the cameras do not go on the s10 as I figured no one is going to steal it

**mongocanfly** · 07-05-2018, 12:36 PM

If you to know What your dealing with you could put a trail camera in there....at least you'd know which varmit your up against......

**LockDoc** · 07-05-2018, 02:59 PM

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Try some Liquid Fence Deer and Rabbit repellent spray. Not sure it will work on Raccoons but it works for Deer, Rabbits, & Ground Hogs.

LockDoc

blazer2007 · 07-06-2018, 09:02 AM

they say soaked rags in vinegar and put in a bucket,they don,t like the smell

**Llay R. Rac** · 07-06-2018, 10:28 AM

Dogs! a pack of dogs that live outside, and make the truck their feeding spot.

abig84 · 07-06-2018, 12:18 PM

Ended up catching it, but it got out again. Dragged the cage like 2 feet, pooped in it and somehow smashed his way out again spent a few hours reinforcing the cage door and drop bar so hopefully tonight is a success. I'll be sure to post a picture of whatever it is.

If he gets out again I may have to just buy a giant trap

68C15 · 07-08-2018, 08:38 AM

I clean my 12 gauge in my back yard. It's been known to accidentally go off

abig84 · 07-08-2018, 11:13 AM

Since it got trapped and escaped it hasn't come back traps have been untouched but a 22 I might be able to get away with it it's not to loud

**Steeveedee** · 07-08-2018, 12:05 PM

At close range, a .22 short will do the trick. They don't make as much noise because they are sub-sonic when they leave the barrel, instead of super-sonic like a long rifle or magnum slug. They are also less lethal, which is why you'd have to get pretty close.

**Stocker** · 07-08-2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

At close range, a .22 short will do the trick.

If you put a nipple from a baby bottle over the end of the barrel of a bolt-action rifle and use .22 shorts, there's very little sound at all. Never tried it myself so I can't verify how effective that actually is.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-08-2018, 04:00 PM

Baby bottle nipples work really good for 3 or 4 shots.

68C15 · 07-08-2018, 06:24 PM

I take rabbits at 30 yards with my Savage bolt 22 and CCI Quiets. Head shots all day long at that range. Rather lethal also

**Steeveedee** · 07-08-2018, 06:36 PM

Might need to be closer to get a raccoon, though, if that is the perpetrator. I think they have a fairly thick skull compared to a rabbit.

Indian113 · 07-09-2018, 11:45 AM

I had a Coon Problem and tried trapping it, I used canned cat food and it kept getting out of the trap. Then I staked down the trap and I caught it. They really get MEAN when cornered or trapped.

abig84 · 07-09-2018, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

I had a Coon Problem and tried trapping it, I used canned cat food and it kept getting out of the trap. Then I staked down the trap and I caught it. They really get MEAN when cornered or trapped.

Yea I'm using dry cat food. Also seems like skunks and possums love it too. Including the neighbors stupid cat caught him like 6 times over the past 5 years you would think he would learn

abig84 · 07-11-2018, 11:03 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHyc...ature=youtu.be

I KNEW IT.

as the clickbaiters on youtube say, wait for it.... or fastforward to 1:14

cant embed it for some reason

**Palf70Step** · 07-11-2018, 03:19 PM

Whole dang herd of them!

07-04-2018, 10:36 PM	#1
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	keeping animals out of my truck I got a old s10 I leave at the back of my property. Something has been going in it shredding the rollbar padding and pooping inside of it, I'm guessing raccoon as the droppings are like the size of a large cat black in color and full of seeds. It's the truck that is set as my avatar picture so can't really roll up the Windows as there isn't any or a roof for that matter I made sure the tarp was really tight a few weeks ago and today found more poop and shredded stuff, kinda want to detour whatever it is before it goes after the wiring thankfully that hasn't been a issue yet Go with mothballs or is there something better, it's a off road truck so if it smells like mothballs or lemon juice or whatever don't really care Google only tells me how to keep animals out of the engine area

07-04-2018, 10:49 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,389	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Flashlight and a .22?

07-04-2018, 11:14 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Soak tennis balls in ammonia and leave them in a couple different areas __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

07-05-2018, 06:29 AM	#4
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07-05-2018, 10:04 AM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,088	Re: keeping animals out of my truck It appears that your truck has been chosen to be a latrine by that raccoon(s). Once they find a spot, they usually keep to it. Be extremely careful when cleaning the scat out of your truck. Raccoons are a known carrier of roundworm, and the dust, if old scat is disturbed, can be inhaled, and/or swallowed. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/12/03-0039_article __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-05-2018, 11:58 AM	#8
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 425	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Electric fence will keep them out .You could buy a solar charger for a hundred bucks if the electricity isn't close. Two strands of wire and some push in posts and your all set. Always put this around my sweet corn patch to keep them out. Relocating them to coon heaven is a good idea too.

07-05-2018, 12:36 PM	#10
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07-05-2018, 02:59 PM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,329	Re: keeping animals out of my truck - Try some Liquid Fence Deer and Rabbit repellent spray. Not sure it will work on Raccoons but it works for Deer, Rabbits, & Ground Hogs. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-06-2018, 09:02 AM	#12
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: keeping animals out of my truck they say soaked rags in vinegar and put in a bucket,they don,t like the smell

07-06-2018, 10:28 AM	#13
Llay R. Rac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Dogs! a pack of dogs that live outside, and make the truck their feeding spot. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

07-06-2018, 12:18 PM	#14
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Ended up catching it, but it got out again. Dragged the cage like 2 feet, pooped in it and somehow smashed his way out again spent a few hours reinforcing the cage door and drop bar so hopefully tonight is a success. I'll be sure to post a picture of whatever it is. If he gets out again I may have to just buy a giant trap

07-08-2018, 08:38 AM	#15
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: keeping animals out of my truck I clean my 12 gauge in my back yard. It's been known to accidentally go off __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-08-2018, 11:13 AM	#16
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Since it got trapped and escaped it hasn't come back traps have been untouched but a 22 I might be able to get away with it it's not to loud

07-08-2018, 12:05 PM	#17
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,088	Re: keeping animals out of my truck At close range, a .22 short will do the trick. They don't make as much noise because they are sub-sonic when they leave the barrel, instead of super-sonic like a long rifle or magnum slug. They are also less lethal, which is why you'd have to get pretty close. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-08-2018, 04:00 PM	#19
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Baby bottle nipples work really good for 3 or 4 shots. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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07-08-2018, 06:24 PM	#20
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: keeping animals out of my truck I take rabbits at 30 yards with my Savage bolt 22 and CCI Quiets. Head shots all day long at that range. Rather lethal also __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-08-2018, 06:36 PM	#21
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,088	Re: keeping animals out of my truck Might need to be closer to get a raccoon, though, if that is the perpetrator. I think they have a fairly thick skull compared to a rabbit. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-09-2018, 11:45 AM	#22
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: keeping animals out of my truck I had a Coon Problem and tried trapping it, I used canned cat food and it kept getting out of the trap. Then I staked down the trap and I caught it. They really get MEAN when cornered or trapped.

07-11-2018, 11:03 AM	#24
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: keeping animals out of my truck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHyc...ature=youtu.be I KNEW IT. as the clickbaiters on youtube say, wait for it.... or fastforward to 1:14 cant embed it for some reason Last edited by abig84; 07-11-2018 at 11:09 AM.

07-11-2018, 03:19 PM	#25
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