Thanks so much for the link, EnglishDave.

I’ve read the article and also watched the enclosed video. The motion activated sprinkler is something I never thought about, but it could possibly work.

I know where the raccoon goes at night and I could install a sprinkler in that area. The only problem is that it is fairly wooded and I’m not sure if the raccoon would actually get sprayed enough to deter her, but it may be worth a try. Otherwise I may try using cinnamon in the area as suggested in the video.

So far I haven’t seen any evidence of mice around my garden this year, but perhaps that’s because I don’t get out there as frequently as I should.

The problem I face every year around my house is hornets! They were initially attracted by ripening fruit on my pear trees, but they still don’t want to leave even after the trees are now gone. So every couple of weeks I have to meander around the yard and house to make sure they aren’t nesting out there somewhere.