What can I do or use to stop raccoons from pooping on my deck on stairs?

Question

There are woods behind us

I'm not even sure its a raccoon

Answer 1

A 12 gauge pump works nice.

Answer 2

Don't leave dog food or other scraps on the deck. The coons won't have a reason to come on the deck if there isn't food for them.

Answer 3

there are products you can purchase at most home centers to keep the critters away.dog and rabbit scat is just one,but they can get a bit expensive,you can try moth balls or strips of cloth soaked in ammonia. but the store bought stuff works better

Answer 4

I agree with JimD about repellents.  I like Bonide Repels All.  It works great and it chases a number of nuisance animals including racoons.

I disagree with him about moth balls and ammonia.  Moth balls (paradichlorobenzene) are not environmentally friendly products, especially if you have a dog.  Ammonia is so toxic that it receives the hightest toxicity rating (Danger/Poison) from the EPA.  It does not belong anywhere but in a bucket for cleaning windows.  

Stick with the right product for the problem.  

And a 12 gauge...noisy and messy!

Bug Doc