Deterant

The racoon I've mentioned before continues to climb up the siding at this corner and onto the roof.  It's eaten several doses of rat poison and keeps coming back for more.  I'm hoping these bird spikes will block it's path.
There's also another cube of rat poison waiting for it if the spikes aren't enough.

I've been making space around the furnace in the basement so the crew coming to replace it will be able to access everything.  Of course, making space in one area just makes it more cluttered in others.   (sigh)