So the raccoon paid me another visit last night...

[Gnarbrah]

Came out to a small amount of raccoon "presents" on my steps this morning. Guess the water is warming up enough that they will get back in.
Ran to the hardware store and built this. Think it'll work?

 

[Texas Splash]

Think it'll work?

Worth a shot. Anything to keep the racoon feces out of the pool. That's some of the most dangerous.

 

[Gnarbrah]

I set up a trail cam and am hoping to catch his disappointment.

 

[woodyp]

Looks like a coon tanning ledge to me. Those rascals are smart.

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[woodyp]

I loved that guy in Guardians of the Galaxy

 

[PoolBrews]

I see you're in Florida. Put up a bird cage around the pool - problem solved! Plus, you get the added benefit of blocking a good portion of the UV rays, and a cleaner pool!

 

[Gnarbrah]

I'll screen it in once I hit the lotto! Checked the pool this morning - no poop. Checked the camera and just had a random cat stop by to have a drink.
Will keep monitoring...

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[Camaro4life18]

As someone who has rescued Racoons before, you're playing a losing game. If you can build it, they will find away around. Your best option is to set a trap, catch them, then release them somewhere FAR FAR away.

 

[Gnarbrah]

So will they actually jump in where they can't touch the bottom? I can fortify my step barrier if need be but there's at least 3 other open pools on my block. I'm hoping they'll at least think mine isn't worth the hassle and go somewhere easier!
We also have at least 4 feral cats roaming my back yard daily and nightly. My guess is the trap would get them first and I hate trying to find somewhere to get rid of feral cats!

 

[revitup]

As someone who has rescued Racoons before, you're playing a losing game. If you can build it, they will find away around. Your best option is to set a trap, catch them, then release them somewhere FAR FAR away.

Likely illegal. We had a bad raccoon problem that we solved completely with a few ‘Yard Enforcers’ (Amazon) strategically located around the pool. Once they get sprayed a few times the word seems to get out. Problem completely solved.