Raccoon Gutter Spikes

These items can be spaced on the gutter spouts at one inch intervals making the surface near impossible to climb.

Raccoon gutter spikes.

When raccoons den in structures they can damage wiring insulation screens gutters downspouts windows and more. There are a variety of pest guards that are designed to wrap around gutter downspouts and trees. Physical deterrents spikes more from wildlife control supplies page 1 of 2 physical deterrents spikes more from wildlife control supplies account contact my cart. They often climb gutters brickwork vines and other objects to get through holes or gaps in soffits attic vents chimneys facia boards and poorly.

Many of these systems will use nails spikes or wire to create points that will poke raccoons if they try to climb over them. Raccoon deterrent spikes poke their undersides if they try to cross the area effectively blocking the pests. While spikes are not intended to harm raccoons they may cause harm to children or pets that encounter them. Step 6 place strips of metal spikes around vertical gutters near the roof and along the roof gutter.

Raccoons are very intelligent and persistent they target weak points of a structure to gain access. The upward pointing of the stainless steel spikes act as a physical barrier to raccoons without hurting them. Place metal sheeting on the corners of the house near the roof.