Maternal Instinct

Last night, one of the neighbors lit their balcony up like a Christmas tree. Their reason to celebrate Christmas in April is to un-invite a raccoon who had recently moved into the space between the roof and their balcony.

I do not know bright lights can deter raccoons But I did hear of the destructive consequence to the homesteaded nooks and alcoves if the eviction notice to their bright-eyed occupants was not served with due cares. When mama raccoons get separated from their babies, their motherly instinct keeps them near the site where their kittens are. Until moms reunited with their babies, like all other wildlife,  mommy raccoons can be fearless.  It's a force to be reckoned with as far as protecting the young is concerned. With sharp and agile claws, raccoons can cause great damages to the structures where their nesting places were.

However, if the squatters are not disturbed, they will move away on their own  in a few months when the kits are ready to enjoy the expanse of the great outdoors. In this case, I would say it is okay to close the barn door after the "horses" have left. Be Kind! - Ayee

PS The bright shining lights did the job.  No more furry squatters under our neighbor's roof anymore.      - Ayee