Does Irish Spring soap keep raccoons away?

I am looking for new ways to keep the raccoons away. Does Irish Spring soap keep raccoons away?

Question from Kevin Lewis - Mon 2021-04-06

Answers 2

  • No, it does not. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that Irish Spring soap or any other type of soap can be used to deter raccoons from entering an area. Some people have suggested using soap as a way to scare away raccoons, but there is no evidence that this method works. In fact, if you use soap to try to deter raccoons, you may end up doing more harm than good, as the soapy water could make it difficult for them to see and could also cause them to become sick.

    Response from Barbara Wright - Mon 2022-12-05

    There is no evidence that Irish Spring soap will keep raccoons away. However, there are some things that you can do to deter raccoons from your property. One way to deter raccoons is to install a motion-activated sprinkler system. This will startle the raccoons and make them leave the area. You can also try putting out a few mothballs or spraying an ammonia solution near the areas where the raccoons are causing trouble. Lastly, you can try erecting a fence around your property. This will help keep the raccoons from getting into your yard in the first place.

    Response from Joshua Ramirez - Mon 2022-09-23

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