Question: How to get rid of raccoons from your chimney?
My neighbors have maybe four raccoons who found a home in their chimney. They tried mothballs with no result other than their home smelling like mothballs, and the raccoons are still there. Any other DIY ideas? This couple are in their late 70′s and are not able to climb onto their roof.
Thanks for all suggestions.
Answer:
Answer by skeptical
Build a fire.
3 Responses to “How to get rid of raccoons from your chimney?”
BURN BABY BURN! make a fire and they probly wont come back.
Homeowners should never start a fire in a fireplace if they suspect there may be raccoons or any other animal in the chimney. Since adult raccoons are slow climbers, smoke can asphyxiate them before they reach the top. The raccoon may even fall back down the chimney and end up in the house. During the spring and early summer months, baby raccoons cannot climb up the steep chimney walls and will almost certainly die from the smoke, and the mother could never carry each young raccoon out of harm’s way before some of her cubs died.
** Like any new mother, raccoons prefer a peaceful place to raise their babies, and gentle harassment can convince them to move their young to a new den. Because raccoons are nocturnal, harassment works best during the day when the mother raccoon is trying to sleep. Mother raccoons, however, will avoid moving their young in daylight when they feel vulnerable. Noise from a loud radio, lights, and smells can convince her that the chimney is no longer a good nursery. Try several techniques during the day, and chances are good your raccoon will move on the next evening.
Call animal control.