Pole guard and raccoons

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Debba
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Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:15 pm
Location: Mississippi/West Central

Does anyone know if a 4 1/2 ft. 6" PVC pole guard placed in ground up the pole will be effective against raccoons? I know it works with snakes... I have a raccoon that raided a nearby bluebird house and am now worried it will move on to the martins next....
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~Ray~Gingerich
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Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:24 pm
Location: Delaware/Dover

Racoons are really strong, might be able to keep enough pressure on the guard to prevent it from sliding down.
I wrap my guards with electric fence just to be on the safe side.
~Ray~ Gingerich
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wyatt
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Joined: Thu May 17, 2007 1:24 pm
Location: Florida/Tallahassee

I think it would work for most raccoons. Some are really persistent and strong and smart.

I used a 5 foot section 6" pvc on my bird feeder and that seems to have finally defeated him.
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