I just saw an ad on TV for the Bell and Howell (a respected brand name) Ultrasonic Animal Repeller, where they specifically showed a raccoon being affected by the high-pitched noise.

Reviews on sites like Amazon.com dealt mostly with mice, spiders, etc., and the reviews were decidedly mixed.

I've yet to find a way to keep raccoons away from my pond. Has anyone tried the Bell and Howell device for repelling raccoons, and, if so, with what results?

Thanks,
Bill

I figure if the Bell and Howell unit does work?? It would more than likely bug the h--- out of the next door neighbours dog or budgie, than deter a raccoon from going near the pond.
Just my opinion.

I use an electric fence, which is about 6" to 8" high, around my ponds. The charger I have, is for a small horse corral and I made my wire support rods out of PVC pipe. There is a kit type electric fence, on the market, called "Fido Shock" that does a good job of keeping those malevolent masked marauders out of the pond.
"Horton"

I've considered Fido Shock but have not figured out how to maintain the natural look of the pond instead of making it look like a fenced in prison.

I've also considered Nite Guard blinking lights, which I queried about elsewhere in this forum (see link). I haven't tried that approach yet because of the doubtful utility and the cost. I also used powdered coyote urine for a while, but it's expensive and washes away.

The only thing that has worked, most of the time, is netting on a frame put over the pond each night.

Bill

I too would be skeptical about flashing lights scaring off raccoons. The city wise raccoons do not scare too easily.
They are used to lights, noise and movements of people in their adopted environment.

Sandy's posted story about Rush "Limburger", the "Cheesy radio guy", scaring off the raccoons, I can believe that.
His odious ramblings scare off many humans!
"Horton"