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Racoons can't jump.  I have been completely successful in keeping them out of 
my peaches 
with nothing more than 2 wires at 6" and 12" connected to an electric fencer 
unit. (No need 
for 6 ft. fencing, at least for the 'coons.  Agree about the deer - my deer 
fence is at 10-12 ft., 
and has worked for many years.  (But it doesn't keep the 'coons out...)

> We have 6 foot poultry net...electrified around the grapes (Premier
> fencing sells it).  You must keep it electrified at all times as
> leaving it off even one night can let the buggers chew through the
> mesh.  It keeps out coons, skunk and possum.  Deer jump over.
> 
> deb
> 
> 
> On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Christopher Kennel
> <ckennel@gmail.com>wrote:
> 
> > I'd like to know how other fruit growers have dealt with raccoons. 
> > I have seen one on our property and noticed that my ripest grapes
> > have recently been attacked, and I suspect the raccoon is to blame. 
> > I'm raising grapes on a modified Geneva double curtain about 6-7
> > feet off the ground.  I've heard one can cover grape vines with 3-4'
> > lengths of PVC (cut down the middle then rejoined) to prevent
> > climbing.  Has this or any other technique worked for you? 
> > Unfortunately I cannot shoot the raccoons because I live in an urban
> > area--I also don't have time to stay up at night waiting for them to
> > come around.
> >
> > All the best,
> > Chris Kennel
> > Denver, CO
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