[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Racoons....so sorry for you!

The fact that they are cute and wash their hands does lessen the desire to violently destroy them.

(I see a pack of fur coats. )

Brave search summarizer gives:

"Electric fencing is the only truly effective fence against raccoons, and most gardens need only two strands of wire, one at 6 inches and the second at 12 inches, using PVC poles since raccoons can climb wooden posts holding electric fencing. A combination of chicken wire and electric fence is also an effective deterrent."

Ern, We all wish you success with this problem!

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

I got a loaner live trap from the hot chicks I work with at the dog pound.... and I bought an arm trap from the feed store.

I put the half a cantaloupe the loaner trap right next to the plant.

This is the 2nd cantaloupe he has attacked so I am confident he will return for it.

My. Marlin 22LR I’d prepped and ready to go.