"Carol Gravelle" wrote in message
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Hi,

Any suggestions how we can keep a motther raccoon and her three babies out
of our yards and garbage containers?

Thanks.


Out of your garbage: Use bungee cords over the lids to the handles.

Out of your yard: There's this newfangled invention called a fence. Not
perfected quiet yet, but you might be able to find someone in your area who
will install one, on an experimental basis. Raccoons are great climbers,
though.