Creative Racoon Deterrent Automation

[danabw]

Didn't we just have a long similar discussion regarding squirrels and fruit trees?

Ah:

Help me select hardware for Squirrel sensor

For the last 2 years, the squirrels have eaten ALL of the fruit off of my fruit tree before it ripens, leaving me with NOTHING. Not one piece of fruit. Before I go to the extreme (and expense) of building an giant ugly pvc frame with wire mesh to attempt to keep them out, I'd like to try setting up a motion activated sprinkler that will scare them off. Has anyone done something similar, what specific hardware did you use and was it successful? Parameters for my situation: This can be via H…